Academic Advising

Academic advising at UC Santa Cruz aims to partner with students to identify and pursue paths to graduation that support their educational goals and post graduation plans, and thereby make meaningful change for themselves, their families, and communities.

Every UC Santa Cruz student is supported by a team of advisors:

College Advisors and Assistant Directors

These generalist advisors assist with campus-wide requirements, such as general education, academic progress, and time-to-degree policies. They are your go-to resource for understanding university requirements and policies, exploring academic interests, and supporting your academic success. Students are affiliated with their college advisors from admission through graduation.

Major and Minor Advisors

Specializing in specific academic programs, major advisors help you understand major qualification and graduation requirements, and assist in academic planning within your chosen field. They also guide you in identifying appropriate faculty mentors and enrichment opportunities related to your program. Students are affiliated with their major advisors from the time they declare their major until graduation.

For additional information, contact information, and access to schedule appointments, visit the Undergraduate Advising Website

If you plan to go on to graduate school, consult with faculty in your major. Faculty advisors are the best people to ask about the quality of graduate programs in your field of interest. In addition, the Career Success office offers guidance and workshops on applying to graduate school.

A number of programs provide additional academic and comprehensive support services to students with specific needs. Students can access a variety of resources to support their education journey at belong.ucsc.edu.