Advising

At UC Santa Cruz, our college academic advising teams are here to support you as you identify and pursue paths to graduation and post-graduation plans.
Whether you need help defining your goals, understanding degree requirements, navigating university policies, course enrollment, or finding campus resources, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

For all advising services, visit our Advising Website.

Academic Advising Services

How We Support You

Our college advising teams provide comprehensive support to help you navigate your academic journey, including (but not limited to):

Goal Setting and Relevant Planning: Identifying goals and educational planning to support those goals and achieve academic milestones on their journey toward graduation
General Education & Degree Requirements: Guidance on fulfilling UCSC’s General Education and university requirements.
Major Exploration & Declaration: Support for engaging with intentional major exploration, understanding major qualification requirements, and how to plan for multiple plans, plan for the declaration process, and potential transition between majors.
Academic Policies & Procedures: Support in understanding university policies, handling academic petitions, and making informed decisions about enrollment options.
Academic Support & Resources: Connection to tutoring services, learning support programs, and other or campus resources.
Enrollment Support: A primary function of the Office of the Registrar, colleges may support students with course enrollment challenges for complex or unique scenarios.
Enrollment Assistance: Help with adding, swapping, or dropping courses, resolving enrollment issues, and planning for future quarters.

How to Connect with an Advisor

Drop-In Advising: Available for quick questions and general support during scheduled hours (via Zoom or in-person).
Peer Advisors: Well-trained student leaders available to answer general advising questions, assist with enrollment, and share student insights.
Staff Advisors: Professional academic advisors available for in-depth guidance on course planning, major exploration, and academic policies.
Email Support: Each college has a dedicated advising email for quick inquiries and document submissions.
Appointments: Schedule a one-on-one advising session through Slug Success (virtual and in-person options available).