r/UCSC 17h ago

Discussion Is this a good (planned) schedule for my first term?

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MAJOR: Astrophysics

Planned Schedule:

PHYS5A: M,W,F 14:40-15:45
PHYS5A Discussion: M 19:10-20:15
PHYS5L: Tu 8:30-11:30
PHYS116A: M,W,F 12:00-13:05
CLNI 1A: M,W,F 9:20-10:25
CLNI 1A Seminar: Tu 19:10-20:45

Total units: 16

Enrollment appointment: August 10 (earlier than most new students)

The outlier in this schedule is PHYS116A. I am taking the class very early because I already took Multivariable calculus in high school (clearing both 23A and 23B). I would rather get a head start on an upper division course ASAP so I don't forget the multivariable material (and so I can stay ahead of the new students who maxed out at AP Calc BC).

I am trying to give myself one day of the week off, and the only possible days to give myself off are Thursdays.

I am not taking any Gen Ed courses in my first term because most requirements have already been cleared and I am in two GE courses in summer edge online (one in session 1, and another in session 2).


r/UCSC 22h ago

Question No enrollment date

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Hi! I was looking through my emails and I got one that said I don’t have an enrollment date because I didn’t complete required things (assignments 1-4, the We Are Slugs program, UC SHAPE, and the Hazing Awareness and Prevention) even though I fully completed all of them. It literally says on my canvas even if I reload that I completed everything fully. I am so confused because it was also said in the orientation course that we would get our enrollment date after the 28th. Should I be worried? I emailed the orientation team so idk what to do from here :(


r/UCSC 6h ago

Question any transfers that have gotten their enrollment appointment yet?

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r/UCSC 7h ago

Question Researching Experiences/Perceptions of Campus Police

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Hello everyone!

I am an undergraduate student at Boston University (Advisor: Dr. Jessica Simes, Sociology) studying how students interact with and perceive campus police, including direct and indirect experiences, and how police are perceived in the maintenance of campus space. I am looking for students aged 18+ who attend a California college or university in-person, including UCSC, to participate in a one time interview about their perceptions and experiences.

Participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card as a thank you for volunteering 45 minutes to one hour of their time.  

To participate, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you everyone!


r/UCSC 13h ago

Question cowell dorms

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hi, i was wondering if anyone has pictures of cowell dorms. im going to be a freshman in the fall and im trying to figure out what to buy for my dorm and what will fit, so any photos and advice on what worked for you would be great!


r/UCSC 18h ago

Question Taking math 11A/16A

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Do you guys recommend math 11A or Math 16A?, My sister also informed me about an alternative, That i can just fulfill my Math requirement At a CC over the summer , But i don’t know what i should do, I’m a microbiology Major. I’m planning to not start off with math and replacing it with STATS 5. (Also any recommendations for the stats 5 professors would be helpful)


r/UCSC 22h ago

Question any other frosh not get an enrollment appt despite doing everything??

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this just happened to me even though I did everything it asked

I emailed the registrar about it

anybody else have this issue?


r/UCSC 32m ago

Question Scholarship Recommendations

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as an incoming freshman i am worried about getting into the least amount of student debt possible. currently applying for scholarships, loans, grants, and work studies, but i was wondering if anyone had any game changing tips 💅


r/UCSC 23h ago

Question No Enrollment Appointment?

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I just received an email that I wouldn’t be getting an enrollment appointment because supposedly I haven’t done something from the orientation course, HOWEVER, I’ve done everything. I checked multiple times and everything was turned in, so now I’m wondering if it was an error? Or should I be stressed out 😭


r/UCSC 3h ago

Question summer session 2 aid

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has anyone received their session 2 grant/fin aid yet? i haven’t gotten any notifications or anything that implies that I’m getting aid even though the website says disbursement was on the 20th 🫩🫩🫩