Winter Quarter Admits – What is Next
Important dates noted in the page.
Remember!
You are expected to meet all deadlines, meet your Conditions of Admission, and complete the online Orientation Course via canvas.ucsc.edu. You are expected to make time to learn about the endless resources available to you at UCSC. You will receive a lot of information and are expected to read all information carefully. Ask for assistance, if needed. We are here to support you and want you to have a successful transition!
You can connect with your Orientation Leader Team during Zoom drop-in hours.
What you need to complete prior to December:
- Fully complete the online winter Orientation Course via canvas.ucsc.edu
- Review all advising information received and contact your department/major and college advisor prior to enrolling in classes (Zoom/email/phone)
- Follow the Photo Upload Instructions and submission guidelines for your student ID card
- View the How-to Videos – Enrollment and Advising
- Review Schedule of Classes (winter schedule becomes available in October)
- Review, understand, and meet your Conditions of Admission
- Confirm receipt of all official transcripts to Admissions prior to the January 15 deadline (you risk cancellation if Admissions does not receive your official transcripts and test scores by January 15)
- Complete all To-Do Items in your MyUCSC portal
- Claim your CruzID to access your UCSC email
- Review financial aid information via MyUCSC portal
- Learn how to pay your bill
- Fulfill UC-required immunizations
- Become familiar with the Academic and Administrative Calendar
- Review and understand the Principles of Community and the Student Handbook
- Visit the Getting Involved website
- Review What to Expect in College
- Become familiar with STARRS (Services for Transfer Re-Entry and Resilient Scholars)
Campus Closure
UCSC offices close for the winter break from December 24-January 1. Reopens January 2, 2025.
We recommend that you complete all communication with college or major advisors, Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, etc. prior to December 1, or as early as possible.
January and after
- Get your UCSC ID Card (once on campus or in the Santa Cruz area)
- Learn how to navigate the campus
- Parking permit eligibility/availability
- Enjoy Dining on campus
- Order your books and course material
- Access campus technology support
- Get involved with campus organizations
- Get involved and access resources through Student Services
- Learn more about the Disability Resource Center (DRC)
- Visti the University Library
