University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz requires at least 180 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of California, Santa Cruz accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of California, Santa Cruz does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at University of California, Santa Cruz graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of California, Santa Cruz may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At University of California, Santa Cruz?

University of California, Santa Cruz has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of California, Santa Cruz directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of California, Santa Cruz

When choosing a major, University of California, Santa Cruz students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of California, Santa Cruz.University of California, Santa Cruz allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. University of California, Santa Cruz offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of California, Santa Cruz

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Does University of California, Santa Cruz Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of California, Santa Cruz directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of California, Santa Cruz true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of California, Santa Cruz true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of California, Santa Cruz, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of California, Santa Cruz.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz Require Internships?

🟨 University of California, Santa Cruz does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of California, Santa Cruz

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University of California, Santa Cruz Library

The main library on campus is the UCSC Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of California, Santa Cruz

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of California, Santa Cruz does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of California, Santa Cruz have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of California, Santa Cruz has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of California, Santa Cruz include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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