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Kresge Advising Newsletter
Fall 2009: Week 6

Big deadlines coming up this week! And don't forget to take advantage of our first 08-09 advising event at Porter College tomorrow night. (Not to mention all of the other academic opportunities listed below...)

IN THIS ISSUE

Deadline to Request a W (Withdraw Grade Notation): Wed., November 4

Wednesday, November 4th is your last opportunity to visit your college adviser to request to withdraw from a fall course, except for documented serious medical or family emergencies. To request a “W” notation, see your college adviser for a Petition to Withdraw from a Course with a ‘W’ Notation. This transaction must be made in person during your college’s advising hours; please take note of your college’s advising hours to avoid missing this deadline.

After November 4th, you’ll need to consider yourself committed to your courses. If you think you might fail a class this quarter, it's a good idea to talk with your instructor or TA to determine whether there are any options for passing the course. If an F or a D seems likely, withdrawing from the course will protect your GPA. If you took the class for the P/NP option, a “W” notation will prevent a "NP" grade from appearing on your official transcript.
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DEADLINE TO WITHDRAW FROM UCSC: WED, NOVEMBER 4

November 4th is also the last day to file a petition to withdraw from the university during fall quarter, except for documented serious medical or family emergencies. A withdrawal from the university up to this date removes you from your classes and clears your transcript of fall 2009 courses. After the deadline passes, your UCSC transcript will reflect your fall enrollments and grades. Forms are available from your college or from http://advising.ucsc.edu/student.

It is very important to see an adviser if you plan to withdraw from the university to discuss the impact on your academic record (including possible financial implications) and to establish an effective date for the withdrawal. The effective date of your withdrawal is the first date that you notify the college that you plan to withdraw from the university.
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ADD BY PETITION DEADLINE: WED, NOVEMBER 4

November 4 is your final opportunity to add a class to your fall quarter record. The petitions are available at the Registrar’s Office and require the signature of your instructor and the chair of the academic department offering the course. (You may also need the signature of your college adviser if adding the class brings your total credits to 20 or more and your GPA does not make you eligible for more than 19 credits.)

There is a $10 fee to file an Add by Petition form. It’s a good idea to double-check your enrollments now (https://my.ucsc.edu) just in case a class you are attending is not on your record.
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MATH PLACEMENT EXAM: SAT, NOVEMBER 7 & SAT, DECEMBER 11

To enroll in a math class for winter quarter, you need to take the Math Placement Exam unless you have met the course prerequisite at UCSC or have a qualifying AP, AB, or BC exam score. If you need to take the exam, be sure to mark these date on your calendar:

  • Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Baskin Engineering Auditorium 101
  • Saturday, December 11 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Classroom Unit 2.
    No pre-registration is necessary. For more information and a link to a study guide and practice exam, see http://www.math.ucsc.edu/placement/index.html.
  • Not sure if you need to take the Math Placement Exam? 
    See the Math Advisory Notes and Getting Started in Calculus guide at http://advising.ucsc.edu/student/MathAdvisoryNotes2009.pdf for a comprehensive look at preliminary math requirements for different majors.
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WINTER QUARTER ENROLLMENT – BEGINS NOVEMBER 13

Priority enrollment for winter 2010 begins on Friday, November 13. Your enrollment appointment time(s) will be posted on the student portal by November 5.

To view your appointment times, see the “Enrollment Dates” section on the right side of your Student Center. Click on the link for details on your enrollment times. For frequently asked questions about enrollment appointments and the two-pass enrollment system, see  http://reg.ucsc.edu/enrollment_appointments/faqs.html.

The online Schedule of Classes for winter will be available on November 3. 
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BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FAIR: TUES, NOVEMBER 3

Network with employers about internship & employment opportunities! Bring your resume, student ID, and dress professionally. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Colleges 9 & 10 Multipurpose Room. For a list of participating employers, see http://www2.ucsc.edu/careers/events/bse.html.

Get advice on your resume during drop-in advising at the Career Center (see http://www2.ucsc.edu/careers/student/advising.html).

For tips on getting the most out of job fairs, see http://www2.ucsc.edu/careers/handouts/job_fair/Job_Fair_Tips.html.

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UPCOMING DEADLINES

Deadline to Change College effective Winter 2010: Nov. 30
Deadline to Remove an Incomplete from Spring or Summer 09: Dec. 10
Deadline to Request an Incomplete Grade for Fall 09: Dec. 10
Deadline to Request a Leave of Absence beginning Winter 2010: Dec. 10
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IN THE NEXT ISSUE

  • Enrolling in More than 19 Credits
  • Your Academic Advisement Report
  • Composition Requirement Reminder
  • Placement Exams.

This newsletter is produced by the UCSC Colleges Advising Support Team.