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Getting Started in Earth Sciences / Anthropology Combined: 2023-2024 Entering Transfers

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Students are admitted to UC Santa Cruz with a "proposed major" in most cases, and later petition to officially declare the major. Admission does not guarantee acceptance into a particular major, although transfer students' records are screened for preparation for many majors at the time of admission. Junior transfer students must be formally declared by the deadline in their second quarter of enrollment.

Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major:	Review Major Qualification Requirements in the General Catalog.
Transfer students who intend to pursue this major should do the following prior to the beginning of their first term…	If a student has not completed MATH 3 or above at community college they must complete the ALEKS math placement prior to enrollment for fall quarter. Students are strongly encouraged (but not required) to complete all lower-division anthropology, mathematics and science prerequisites appropriate to their concentration of interest prior to transfer.
...and should take these courses their first term:	If you have completed the recommended transfer coursework, then enroll in: EART 110A: Evolution of the Earth Upper-division major elective EART 190: Earth Science Mentors Every transfer student plan is unique. Students will receive an email with their articulated course work and recommendations for first quarter enrollment.
If unable to enroll in the courses listed above:	Contact the Earth and Planetary Sciences undergraduate advisor. (Email epsadvising@ucsc.edu if you have questions.)
Special enrollment procedures:	Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time. Students will be emailed an invitation to enroll in EART 190 and all transfer students in Earth Science are encouraged to enroll in this course.
Although not required for the major, students in this major might benefit from:	The suggested course load is two major classes per quarter; if students do not have additional general education requirements to satisfy, they can utilize the third course each quarter to pursue other interests.
Other Information:	If you have additional questions about enrollment, please contact the Earth and Planetary Sciences advisor. Concentrations in the major include Geology, Ocean Science, and Planetary Science as well as combined majors with Anthropology and Environmental Studies.
Links to Review:	Information about Request for course substitutions Next Steps for Transfers Major Requirement Checklists and Sample Academic Plans Program Description (Catalog) Department Website ASSIST.ORG
Advisor Contact Information:	Jade Loftus (831) 502-7070 or epsadvising@ucsc.edu Earth and Marine Science, A234A