Welcome to Kresge College!

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about enrollment for your first quarter at UCSC! Students who attend Summer Orientation will enroll in fall classes through their student portal in the afternoon on their Orientation day; those who do not attend Summer Orientation will enroll on their student portal starting July 30th.

Get Prepared...

These Frosh Advising pages are designed to help you understand a normal quarter, the class selection process, and the basics of building your schedule--for Fall and beyond.  To ensure a smooth enrollment experience (and first quarter), please complete the following steps before your Summer Orientation day or enrollment appointment time:

Step 1: Explore Possible Majors.

Step 2: Understand UCSC's Graduation Requirements.

Step 3: Identify Your Section of the Kresge Core Course.

Step 4: Choose and Enroll in Your Fall Classes.

Step 5: Complete the Core Course Summer Assignment

Still Have Questions?

UCSC's New Student Advising Guide:

Review the UCSC New Student Advising Guide for more detailed information about our advising system, degree requirements, and what to consider as you choose your classes.

Summer Orientation:

For students attending Orientation: We will be giving a detailed presentation at each Orientation session, and you'll also have a chance to meet with one of us prior to enrolling in classes. Many questions will be answered at this time, but if you review Steps 1-4, and the New Student Advising Guide and have an urgent issue before your Orientation day, email kresgeadvising@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-2071.

For students not attending Orientation: In addition to completing steps 1-4 above, please review the New Student Advising Guide, which covers most of the information you will need to know before you enroll. If you have questions for us about any of this information, please email kresgeadvising@ucsc.edu or call 831-459-2071.

Fall Orientation & Welcome Week:

There will also be a Mandatory College Advising Presentation during Welcome Week on Monday September 24th, in the Kresge Town Hall. We will discuss: graduation requirements, university  policies, and what you need to know to begin your first year as successfully as possible! For those students who do not attend Summer Orientation, you will also have an opportunity to connect with your major advisers during Welcome Week.

Learn About Resources

Get familiar with the numerous support resources that will be available to you at UCSC!