What To Do Next

Congratulations on your admission into one of the top research universities in the world, University of California, Santa Cruz!

Continue to stay on track, and meet all of your deadlines.

• Submit your SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) by the deadline via MyUCSC
• Meet your Conditions of Admission
• Upload your SlugCard photo via CloudCard
  
  • Follow the instructions carefully to get your photo approved
• Fully complete the Orientation Course
  
  • To be able to enroll in classes, complete the orientation process
• Confirm receipt of Official Transcripts to Admissions no later than July 1
• Confirm receipt of Official Test Scores to Admissions no later than July 15
• Take the Directed Self-Placement (DSP) in Part 1 of the Slug Orientation Course
• Log in to (learn how to) and access your UCSC email
• Review the Schedule of Classes
• View the Slug Videos – Enrollment and Advising
• Complete ALL "To-Do Items" in your MyUCSC portal
• Prepare for class enrollment (review the information within Parts 1 and 2 of the Orientation Course)
• On your enrollment appointment date, enroll in fall quarter classes
  • When you have been assigned your enrollment appointment, view it by logging into MyUCSC, going to the Student Center, and looking at the "Enrollment Dates" section on the right-hand side. Click the "Details" link to see information on appointment times and the number of credits in which you may enroll.
• Become familiar with the Academic and Administrative Calendar
• Review and understand the Principles of Community and the Student Handbook
• Review financial aid information via MyUCSC
• Learn how to pay your bill
• Visit the Getting Involved website
• Check your UCSC email and MyUCSC portal multiple times during the week
• Check your Housing Portal for updates on housing (if you applied)
• Attend Fall Welcome Week in September

You are expected to: meet all deadlines and meet your Conditions of Admission. Make time to learn about the endless resources available to you at UC Santa Cruz. You will receive a lot of information and are expected to read all information carefully. Ask for assistance, if needed. Again, congratulations and welcome!