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University ofCalifornia,Santa CruzGeneral Catalog2004–06

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Contents5 Welcome

6 Introducing UCSC6 The University of California6 The Santa Cruz Campus

8 Fields of Study

10 Academic Calendar

11 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONAND FINANCIAL INFORMATION

13 Admission13 Admission Procedures14 Preparing for University Work15 Admission as a Freshman16 Admission as a Transfer Student17 Admission of International Students 17 Readmission17 Admission to Special Categories18 Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action

19 Expenses and Financial Resources19 Expenses21 Financial Aid22 Veteran Services

23 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMICPROGRAM

25 Planning Your Academic Program

25 Graduation Requirements25 University Requirements27 Advanced Placement and International

Baccalaureate27 Credits for Transfer Students30 General Education Requirements33 College Requirements33 Major and Minor Requirements35 Evaluating Academic Performance35 Evaluations35 Grades36 Academic Standing/Minimum Progress36 Repeating Courses36 Comprehensive Exam/Senior Thesis36 Academic Integrity36 Honors37 Transcripts37 Privacy of Records

37 Advising: Course Selection to Careers38 Career Center39 Educational Opportunity Programs

(EOP)39 MARC/MBRS Programs39 Academic Excellence Program (ACE)39 Services for Transfer and Re-Entry

Students (STARS)40 Part-Time Program40 Disability Resource Center (DRC)40 ROTC and Military Affairs

40 Office of International Education40 Education Abroad Program40 International Scholar and Student Services41 Fulbright Grants

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UC Santa Cruz (USPS 650940) / Volume 42, Number 1 / August 2004

UC Santa Cruz (USPS 650940) is a series of administrative publications published in August, September,November, and March by University Relations at UC Santa Cruz.

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About the Catalog

T his catalog contains the basic informa-tion about UC Santa Cruz. A completelist of academic programs and concentrations,both graduate and undergraduate, appears onpages 8–9.

The next part of the catalog, pages 10–102,is divided into sections describing variousaspects of the campus: undergraduate admis-sion and financial information, the undergrad-uate academic program (including advisingand support services), graduate education(including information on graduate studentadmission, expenses, and financial support),research programs and facilities, and the tenresidential colleges and student life.

The academic programs and courses offeredat UCSC are described in detail on pages103–384. The listings are alphabetical, withappropriate cross-references.

The Santa Cruz teaching staff and their academic qualifications, the University ofCalifornia administration, and the Santa Cruzcampus administrative staff appear on pages385–418.

The catalog constitutes the campus’s docu-ment of record. While every effort is made toensure the correctness and timeliness of information contained in this catalog, changesare likely to occur after publication. On anongoing basis, the university is examiningways to bring the greatest possible efficiencyto the delivery of its programs and curricula.This process may result in changes in services,teaching and administrative staff, and curricu-la and courses that could not be reflected in

this catalog, which was prepared well inadvance of the 2004–06 academic years.Updates to catalog information are available in the quarterly Schedule of Classes, which is onthe World Wide Web at reg.ucsc.edu/soc/.(Additional web sites are referenced through-out this catalog. However, they are main-tained by individual units and may not reflectapproved general information, curricula, orcourse information.) In addition, several pub-lications are available that include detailedinformation about specific subjects such asgraduate programs, housing, and financial aid.Each college issues a handbook.

It is the responsibility of the individual stu-dent to become familiar with the announce-ments and regulations of the university thatare printed in this catalog and other campuspublications. The catalog is the document ofrecord for undergraduate major requirements.It is updated annually on the web atreg.ucsc.edu/catalog/.

More detailed information on particularsubjects is available from appropriate campusunits. (A list of key phone numbers appearson the inside back cover.) Most office hoursare Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to noonand 1 to 5 P.M. during the academic year;most offices close from noon to 1 P.M. and onweekends and holidays.

Campus information:University of California, Santa Cruz1156 High StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95064-1077(831) 459-0111 (directory assistance)Web: www.ucsc.edu


41 Field and Exchange Programs41 UCDC Program41 UC Center in Sacramento41 Intercampus Visitor Program41 Domestic Exchange/Field Programs

43 Summer Programs

44 UCSC Extension

44 Intersegmental Cross-Enrollment

45 GRADUATE STUDIES

47 Graduate Education at UCSC47 Degrees and Programs/Descriptions47 Administration47 Evaluation of Performance47 Graduate Opportunity/Diversity Programs48 Intercampus Exchange Program

48 Student Life

48 Application and Admission

51 Fees and Expenses//Financial Support

53 RESOURCES FOR LEARNING AND RESEARCH

55 University Library55 Center for Teaching Excellence

55 Computing Facilities and Services56 Information Technology Services

57 Research Programs and Facilities57 Arboretum57 Arts Computing Labs57 Baskin Engineering59 Carlyle59 CASFS (Agroecology)60 CBSE (Biomolecular Sci./Eng.)60 Cultural Studies60 CGIRS (Global, Int., Reg. Studies)60 CILS (Informal Learning & Schools)61 CITRIS and ITI (Information Tech.)61 CJTC (Justice, Tolerance, Community)61 Center for RNA62 CREDE (Education, Diversity, Excel.)62 CLRC (Chicano/Latino Research)62 Dickens62 EPC (Educational Partnerships)63 FRA/Performance/Visual Studies63 FRA/Performance Practice/Context in Arts63 FRA/Shakespeare64 GIS Lab64 IAFR ((Feminist Research)64 IHR (Humanities Research)65 QB3 (Biomedical Research)65 IGPP (Geophysics/Planetary Physics)65 IMS and SCPRG (Marine Sci./Birds)67 Linguistics67 MBEST (Education, Science, Tech.)67 NRS (Natural Reserve)68 NTC (New Teachers)68 Phys./Bio. Sciences Division70 Ray FASC (Satyajit Ray)70 SCCIE (International Economics)70 SCIPP (Particle Physics)71 Social Sciences Media Lab71 STEPS (Interdisciplinary)71 UARC (NASA)72 UCO/Lick and CfAO (Adaptive Optics)

73 CAMPUS LIFE

75 The Colleges75 Cowell College77 Stevenson College79 Crown College81 Merrill College83 Porter College84 Kresge College86 Oakes College87 College Eight89 College Nine91 College Ten

94 Student Life94 Santa Cruz Community94 Housing95 Student-Run Cooperatives96 Transportation and Parking Services96 Student Health Services97 Counseling and Psychological Services97 Rape Prevention Education Program97 Resource Centers 98 Phys. Education, Recreation, Sports, Wellness 99 Student Union/Student Activities

101 Campus Cultural Programs102 Bay Tree Bookstore102 Child Care and Youth Programs102 UCSC Alumni Association

103 PROGRAMS AND COURSES

105 American Studies109 Anthropology119 Arabic119 Art124 Arts125 Astronomy and Astrophysics128 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology130 Biological Sciences133 Biology134 Ecology and Evolution134 Health Sciences135 Marine Biology135 Molecular, Cell, and Developmental136 Neuroscience and Behavior136 Plant Sciences145 Chemistry and Biochemistry152 Chinese153 Classical Studies154 College Eight154 College Nine155 College Ten156 Communication and Rhetoric156 Community Studies161 Cowell College162 Crown College163 Digital Arts and New Media164 Earth Sciences173 East Asian Studies174 Economics184 Education190 Engineering193 Applied Mathematics and Statistics195 Biomolecular Engineering199 Computer Engineering208 Computer Science217 Dual-Degree Engineering217 Electrical Engineering223 Information Systems Management

226 Environmental Sciences and Policy226 Environmental Studies235 Environmental Toxicology238 Ethnic Studies238 Film and Digital Media244 French245 German246 German Studies247 Greek247 Hebrew248 Hindi248 Historical Studies248 History258 History of Art and Visual Culture265 History of Consciousness270 Humanities270 Italian271 Italian Studies271 Japanese272 Jewish Studies273 Journalism273 Kresge College274 Language Program275 Language Studies276 Latin276 Latin American and Latino Studies283 Legal Studies287 Linguistics290 Literature303 Marine Sciences303 Mathematics309 Merrill College310 Music319 Oakes College320 Ocean Sciences324 Philosophy329 Physical and Biological Sciences330 Physical Education332 Physics338 Politics346 Porter College347 Portuguese348 Psychology357 Religious Studies358 Russian358 Russian Studies358 Science Communication359 Social Sciences359 Sociology367 South and Southeast Asian Studies367 Spanish and Spanish for Spanish Speakers369 Stevenson College370 Theater Arts376 Women’s Studies380 Writing Program

385 TEACHING STAFF

413 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

419 APPENDIXES

425 INDEX

432 Campus Map

Key Campus Phone Numbers and Mailing Address (inside back cover)

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facing page: The Chancellor’s Office is located in McHenry Library, which houses the campus’s collections in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The photograph was taken in 1965—UCSC’s first year—by the late Ansel Adams.

Welcome

W elcome to UC Santa Cruz, a communi-ty of distinguished faculty, staff, stu-dents, and alumni. In only 40 years, this cam-pus has earned an international reputation forits outstanding scholarship and commitment toexcellence in undergraduate and graduate education. By joining our campus, you chooseto be among some of the most capable andtalented scholars in California and the UnitedStates, who will become leaders of the newmillennium. I have no doubt that throughyour experience and learning at UCSC, your life will change for the better, and youwill prepare to change the lives of others in a positive way.

This catalog will help you to experience thebest of UCSC by providing information aboutacademic programs, plus resources for learningand research, student life, and engaging in thewider campus community.

Here at UCSC, you will have the opportu-nity to take classes from and work with outstanding faculty, whose scholarship andacademic achievements have earned nationaland international acclaim. Many are leadinginnovators of their discipline and have beenrecognized by numerous awards and honors,such as membership in prestigious professionalorganizations, including the NationalAcademy of Sciences and the AmericanAcademy of Arts and Sciences, the AmericanPsychological Association, and many others.They are also dedicated teachers, who will provide guidance in your studies in class-rooms, research laboratories, performancehalls, and at field sites. Our graduate andundergraduate students alike are involved in

discovering new knowledge through closecooperation with their professors.

At UC Santa Cruz, we are committed to the affirmation and appreciation of diversity of every sort. You will study, work, and livewith people who reflect a rich array of experi-ences, different perspectives, exciting ideas,and new ways to address challenges, and whowelcome the advantages of a multiculturalsociety. UCSC’s college system was designedto both accommodate individual needs andfoster various dialogues within the campuscommunity. The campus itself, integrated inthe groves of redwood trees and offering stunning views of the Monterey Bay NationalMarine Sanctuary, is an inspirational setting in which to pursue a world-class education.

A measure of the quality of UC SantaCruz’s education is the accomplishments of its graduates. Our alumni have achieved distinction in every field, profession, scholarlydiscipline, and artistic expression. They are thepeople who make a difference and bring aboutchanges in our society. As a member of theUCSC community, you will also benefit fromthe inspiration, guidance, and assistance of our accomplished alumni.

Congratulations on your admission to UC Santa Cruz. I hope to meet many of you personally, and I look forward to congrat-ulating you again on the occasion of yourcommencement.

MARTIN M. CHEMERSActing Chancellor

August 2004


IntroducingUCSC

The University of California

T he University of California was chartered asa land-grant college in 1868. From thisrural beginning, the university has developedinto one of the world’s most distinguished uni-versities, acclaimed for its research, scholarship,and dedication to undergraduate and graduateeducation. There are 10 University of Californiacampuses located regionally throughout thestate: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles,Merced (scheduled to open to graduate studentsin 2004), Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco,Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. In addition,there are some 150 associated research institutes,laboratories, agricultural field stations, andextension centers serving California and thenation. The university is the primary state-fund-ed academic agency for research. Its library col-lection, with 32 million volumes, is among thebest in the country.

The University of California faculty, nearly8,400 in number, is distinctive in its 27 NobelLaureates and 324 members of the NationalAcademy of Sciences—more than any othercollege or university system. Faculty member-ship in the American Academy of Arts andSciences totals 484.

There are about 160,000 undergraduatesculled from the top 12.5 percent of the state’shigh school graduates and nearly 42,000 gradu-ate students. The 1.2 million living alumnienrich the nation with public service and lead-ership.

The Santa Cruz CampusSince its inception in 1965, the University ofCalifornia, Santa Cruz, has been dedicated toexcellence in undergraduate education, gradu-ate studies, and research. UCSC students cantake advantage of innovative academic planningcombined with the research resources andscholarship strengths of the University ofCalifornia system. At UC Santa Cruz, a pro-gram of general education is enhanced withopportunities for academic specialization.

Among the faculty and emeriti drawn to UCSanta Cruz by the opportunity for innovativeteaching and scholarship are 10 members of theNational Academy of Sciences, 19 members ofthe American Academy of Arts and Sciences,and two members of the National Academy ofSciences’ Institute of Medicine. Numerous fac-ulty have been awarded Guggenheim

Fellowships, and several have been awardednational awards for distinguished teaching.Furthermore, one faculty member, two bache-lor’s degree recipients, and two Ph.D. recipientshave been named MacArthur Fellows, and since1972, when UC Santa Cruz began participatingin the program, over 100 Fulbright scholarshipshave been awarded to UC Santa Cruz studentsand alumni. Four UC Santa Cruz alumni havebeen awarded Pulitzer Prizes.

The planned enrollment of the campus for2004–06 is about 15,000 students, of whomsome 1,500 will be graduate students. UCSCseeks and welcomes students, faculty, and staffof diverse ethnic and cultural experiences.UCSC plans to increase both its enrollmentand resources and to diversify its educationaland research opportunities over the next fewyears. New facilities are being built to meet cur-rent and future needs. College Ten opened fall2002, and College Nine opened in fall 2000.Other projects under construction include aPhysical Sciences Building and an EngineeringBuilding, both scheduled to open in 2004.New student apartments at Cowell, Stevenson,and Porter Colleges are also scheduled for com-pletion in 2004.

The residential college is an important partof the Santa Cruz experience. The ten collegesdivide the university into smaller communitiesthat serve as a social and intellectual gatheringplace for 750 to 1,550 students and 20 to 90faculty fellows from a variety of academic disci-plines. Every undergraduate student affiliateswith a particular college while participating in acampuswide academic program. All academicmajors are open to students from all colleges.

Each college has a distinctive quality derivedfrom its core course and extracurricular pro-grams, its faculty and their academic disciplines,and its architectural style. Detailed descriptionsof the ten colleges begin on page 75.

Undergraduate education. The campusoffers about 60 major programs within the arts,engineering, humanities, physical and biologicalsciences, and social sciences—as well as interdis-ciplinary-major programs. A complete list of academic programs and concentrationsappears on pages 8–9, and detailed descriptionsbegin on page 105.

The major programs are administered bydepartments. In most cases, departments arecomposed of faculty in the same field, but theinterdisciplinary programs draw on facultyfrom several fields. In addition to establishedmajor programs, individual majors are available.

At Santa Cruz, academic performance in eachcourse is recorded by a performance evaluation. In addition, letter grades are assigned in all cred-it courses. (See pages 35–37.)

Undergraduate education at Santa Cruz is focused on the individual student. UCSC’scollege core courses give first-year students a small-seminar experience; intensive work in writing, discussion, and critical reasoning;as well as an orientation to academic life. Tofulfill UCSC’s rigorous comprehensiverequirement, every senior must pass a com-prehensive examination or complete an equiv-alent body of work.

Annually, about 500 Santa Cruz studentsbroaden their academic careers through the UCEducation Abroad Program (EAP), whichallows students to incorporate full-time studyabroad as UC credit toward their major. TheEAP provides a vital international connectionfor academic preparation in an increasinglyinterdependent world (see pages 40–41).

The UCSC campus strongly encouragesundergraduate students to take advantage of themany opportunities for public service such asthose provided through the campus’s field pro-grams, colleges, and Career Center. Individualstudies, apprentice teaching, field studies, andinternships are important parts of the under-graduate curriculum. Over 1,400 students par-ticipate in the campus’s field programs eachyear (see pages 41–43).

Furthermore, individual research is encour-aged, and hundreds of research papers coau-thored by Santa Cruz undergraduates and theirprofessors have been published in journals.

Based on a survey of students who graduatedin 1995, 1996, and 1997, 13 percent of UCSCgraduates continued their education inadvanced-degree programs within about sixmonths following graduation. Seventy-seven per-cent of the UCSC students applying to graduateschool were accepted into a program. Popularcareer choices included education and teaching,psychology, law, business, management andadministration, computer science, financial ser-vices, health sciences, and advertising. UCSC’sOffice of Planning and Budget estimates thatover 50 percent of graduates eventually attendgraduate or professional school. UCSC ranked15th among more than 60 elite Association ofAmerican Universities member schools in theratio of bachelor’s degree recipients who went onto receive doctorates in the years 1991–95.

Graduate education. The UCSC campusoffers 32 graduate programs, including recentlyestablished programs in bioinformatics, digitalarts/new media, education, music, and socialdocumentation. Within the graduate programs,there are a range of options for concentratedstudy in a specialized field. Graduate study atSanta Cruz emphasizes close interactionbetween faculty and students, independent stu-dent research, supervised teaching experience,

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and interdisciplinary work. Further graduateinformation begins on page 47.

A number of major university researchunits are based or have a branch at the SantaCruz campus: UC Observatories/LickObservatory, the Institute of Marine Sciences,the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics,the Institute of Geophysics and PlanetaryPhysics, the Institute for QuantitativeBiomedical Research (QB3), and the Center forInformation Technology Research in theInterest of Society (CITRIS). The campus sup-

ports other organized research endeavors rang-ing from Dickens studies to Chicano/Latinoresearch to agroecology. Programs stem fromexisting academic strengths and the uniqueassets afforded the campus by its location in theMonterey Bay region (see page 55).

The central Santa Cruz campus occupies2,000 acres on the west side of the city of SantaCruz, on Monterey Bay, about 75 miles southof San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of SanJose. Expansive meadows at the campusentrance gradually slope up to a redwood forest

that covers most of the site. Each residentialcollege is within easy access of the campus’scentral core, which includes an extensivelibrary, science laboratories, lecture halls, artstudios, theater arts and music centers, a stu-dent union, and athletic facilities. Although thecampus is spread out over many acres of hillyterrain, its programs are accessible to peoplewith mobility impairments (see page 40).

The city of Santa Cruz is a well-known recreational area and center for the arts. Mildweather, miles of beaches, and many culturalopportunities combine to make Santa Cruz anenjoyable place to study and live.

Accreditations and affiliations. TheUniversity of California, Santa Cruz, is accred-ited by the Accrediting Commission for SeniorColleges and Universities of the WesternAssociation of Schools and Colleges (WASC),985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA94501, (510) 748-9001. The institution is amember of the Association of American Collegesand is listed in the official publications of theU.S. Department of Education. Listed below areother professional and academic organizations inwhich UC Santa Cruz holds membership, orwhich approve the quality of its educational pro-grams, or both. Persons interested in reviewingthe accreditation documents should contact theOffice of the Campus Provost and Executive ViceChancellor, McHenry Library, (831) 459-3885.

• Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (Computer Engineering)

• American Association of CollegiateRegistrars and Admissions Officers

• American Chemical Society Committee onProfessional Training (Chemistry)

• American Council of Learned Societies

• American Council on Education

• American Geological Institute (Earth Sciences)

• American Psychological Association(Counseling and Psychological Services)

• California Healthcare Institute

• California State Commission on TeacherCredentialing (Education)

• Council of Graduate Schools in the U.S.

• Institute for International Education

• Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers (Computer Engineering)

• NAFSA: Association of InternationalEducators

• National Association for the Education ofYoung Children (Children’s Center)

• National Council of University ResearchAdministrators

• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

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The UCSC campus (foreground) is located on 2,000 acres of forest and meadows overlooking the city of SantaCruz and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Ten residential colleges surround a central core, whichincludes an extensive library, science laboratories, lecture halls, art studios, theater arts and music centers, a student union and bookstore, and athletic facilities featuring a fitness center, playing fields, and a 50-meter pool.


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American literature: see LiteratureAmerican studies (pp. 105–109) •Anthropology (pp. 109–119) • • •

Archaeology c cCultural anthropology c cPhysical anthropology c c

Applied physics (pp. 333) •Arabic language (p. 119)Art (pp. 119–124) •Art history: see History of art and visual cultureAsian studies: see East Asian studies; South and

Southeast Asian studiesAstronomy and astrophysics (pp. 125–128) •

Astrophysics (p. 126; see also Physics[Astrophysics]) •

Bilingual-multicultural education: see EducationBiochemistry and molecular biology (pp. 128–130) •Bioinformatics (pp. 195–199) • • • •Biology (pp. 130–145) • • • • •

Ecology and evolution •Ecology and evolutionary biology • •Health sciences •Marine biology •Molecular, cell, and developmental biology • • •Neuroscience and behavior • •Plant sciences •

Business management economics1 (p. 177) •Chemistry and biochemistry (pp. 145–152) • • • • •

Biochemistry cEnvironmental chemistry c

Chinese language (pp. 152–153)Classical studies (pp. 153–154) (see also Literature) • •Communication and rhetoric (p. 156; suspended) •Community studies (pp. 156–161) •Computer engineering2 (pp. 199–208) • • • •Computer science (pp. 208–217) • • • • •Creative writing: see LiteratureDance: see Theater artsDigital arts and new media3 (pp. 163–164) •Drama: see Theater artsDramatic literature: see Theater artsEarth sciences (pp. 164–173) • • • • •

Environmental geology cGeochemistry cGeology cGeophysics cOcean sciences cPlanetary sciences c c c

East Asian studies (pp. 173–174) i •Ecology and evolution (p. 134) •Ecology and evolutionary biology (p. 133) • •Economics1 (pp. 174–184) (see also Business management

economics; Global economics) • •Applied economics and finance •International economics •

Education4 (pp. 184–190) • • •Bilingual-multicultural education cMultiple subjects credential (elementary) cSingle subjects credential (secondary) c

Electrical engineering (pp. 217–223) • • •Engineering (freshmen only: dual-degree program

offered in conjunction with UC Berkeley, p. 217)(see also Computer engineering; Electrical engineering)

English literature: see LiteratureEnvironmental studies (pp. 226–235) • •Environmental toxicology (pp. 235–237) • •Ethnic studies (options, p. 238)Film and digital media (pp. 238–244) • •

Production cFrench language (pp. 244–245)French literature: see LiteratureGeology: see Earth sciencesGerman language (pp. 245–246)German literature: see LiteratureGerman studies (pp. 246–247) •Global economics1 (pp. 177–178) •Greek language: see Greek (p. 247) and Literature

(p. 292)Greek literature: see LiteratureHealth sciences (pp. 134–135) •Hebrew language (p. 247)Hindi language (p. 248)History5 (pp. 248–258) • • • •

Asian/Islamic/world history cColonialism, nationalism, and race cCulture, society, and power in the early modern world cEuropean history cHistory of gender cHistory of the Americas and Africa cSociety and culture c

History of art and visual culture (pp. 258–265) • •Religion and visual culture c

History of consciousness (pp. 265–270) •Information systems management (pp. 223–226) •Italian language (pp. 270–271)Italian literature: see LiteratureItalian studies (p. 271) • •Japanese language (pp. 271–272)Jewish studies (pp. 272–273) •Journalism (p. 273; suspended) •Language studies (pp. 275–276) • •

Chinese c cFrench c cGerman c cItalian c cJapanese c cModern Hebrew c cRussian c cSpanish c c

Latin American and Latino studies5 (pp. 276–283) • •

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Russian studies (p. 358) iScience communication: Science writing (pp. 358–359) •Social documentation (p. 158) •Sociology (pp. 359–367) • • •South and Southeast Asian studies8 (p. 367) i •Spanish for Spanish speakers (pp. 367–369)Spanish language (pp. 367–369)Spanish literature: see LiteratureTheater arts (pp. 370–376) • • •

Asian theater cDance c cDesign and technology c cDrama c cDramatic literature cPlaywriting c

Western civilization (p. 376)Women’s studies (pp. 376–380) •

Movements, institutions, policy, and legal studies cNations and cultures cRace, class, and ethnicity cRepresentations cTheory c

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Combined majors. In addition, students may complete a combined major leading to a B.A.degree in a number of designated fields. Combined majors currently available include thosein Earth sciences/anthropology, environmental studies/biology, environmental studies/Earthsciences, environmental studies/economics, Latin American and Latino studies/globaleconomics, Latin American and Latino studies/politics, and Latin American and Latinostudies/sociology. Students also have the option of pursuing a double major (see page 33).

c ===== concentration, or emphasis, within a program. Some programs give students theoption of following a general course of study or selecting a concentration; other programsrequire students to choose a concentration. Consult the particular program description onthe page indicated.

i ===== individual major. A group of faculty with interests in this area is available to assiststudents who want to declare an individual major in this cross-disciplinary program, whichis described on the page indicated. Further information about individual majors appears onpage 34.1 Combined B.A./M.S. programs in business management economics, economics/appliedeconomics and finance, and global economics are also available.2 A combined B.S./M.S. program in computer engineering is also available.3 A master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree is awarded in digital arts and new media.4 Because California state law requires prospective teachers to earn a bachelor’s degree in anacademic discipline other than education, no undergraduate major is offered. All teachingcredentials are earned postbaccalaureate. UCSC offers the professional clear Crosscultural,Language and Academic Development (CLAD) and Bilingual Crosscultural, Language andAcademic Development (BCLAD) multiple subjects credentials, which are used in self-contained elementary classrooms (K–6) where all subjects are taught by the same teacher.In addition, UCSC offers the CLAD and BCLAD single subjects credentials, which areused in departmentalized settings where the teacher is responsible for one subject (7–12).5 An intensive major is also available.6 A combined B.A./M.A. program in linguistics is also available.7 A B.M. degree in music is also available. Doctoral recipients are awarded the doctor ofmusical arts (D.M.A.) degree in composition.8 A minor is available in Southeast Asian studies only.

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Latin language: see Latin (p. 276) and Literature (p. 292)Latin literature: see LiteratureLegal studies (pp. 283–287) • •Linguistics6 (pp. 287–290) (see also Language studies) • • • •

Applied linguistics cComputational linguistics cPsycholinguistics cTheoretical linguistics c c c

Literature5 (pp. 290–303) • • • •Creative writing cEnglish-language literatures c c cFrench literature c c cGerman literature cGreek and Latin literatures cItalian literature cModern literary studies c c cPre- and early modern studies c c cSpanish/Latin American/Latino literatures c c cWorld literature and cultural studies c c c

Marine biology (p. 135) •Marine sciences: see Ocean sciencesMathematics7 (pp. 303–309) • • • •

Computational mathematics cMathematics education cPure mathematics c c c

Medieval studies (p. 309)Molecular, cell, and developmental biology (pp. 135–136) • • •Music7 (pp. 310–319) • • • •

Electronic music •Jazz •

Neuroscience and behavior (p. 136) • •Ocean sciences (pp. 320–324) • •

Biology (see also Marine biology) cBiological oceanography cChemistry cChemical oceanography cEarth Sciences cGeological oceanography cPhysical oceanography cPhysics c

Philosophy (pp. 324–329) • • • •Religious thought c

Photography: see ArtPhysics (pp. 332–338) • • • •Physics (Astrophysics) (p. 333) •Plant sciences (pp. 136–137) •Playwriting: see Theater artsPolitics (pp. 338–346) • • •

Peace and security studies cPortuguese language (pp. 347–348)Psychology5 (pp. 348–357) • • •

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AcademicCalendarFall Quarter 2004Fall quarter begins....................September 18Instruction begins ....................September 23

*Veterans Day............................November 11*Thanksgiving recess..................November 25–26Instruction ends .......................December 3Final examinations ...................December 6–9Fall quarter ends ......................December 9Campus closure........................December 24–

January 2

Winter Quarter 2005Winter quarter begins ..............January 3Instruction begins ....................January 4

*Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr...........January 17

*Presidents’ Day ........................February 21Instruction ends .......................March 14Final examinations ...................March 15–18Winter quarter ends .................March 18

Spring Quarter 2005Spring quarter begins ...............March 28Instruction begins ....................March 28

*Memorial Day holiday .............May 30Instruction ends .......................June 3Final examinations ...................June 6–9Spring quarter ends..................June 9Commencements .....................June 10–12

Fall Quarter 2005Fall quarter begins....................September 17Instruction begins ....................September 22

*Veterans Day............................November 11*Thanksgiving recess..................November 24–25Instruction ends .......................December 2Final examinations ...................December 5–8Fall quarter ends ......................December 8Campus closure........................December 24–

January 2

Winter Quarter 2006Winter quarter begins ..............January 4Instruction begins ....................January 5

*Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr...........January 16

*Presidents’ Day ........................February 20Instruction ends .......................March 16Final examinations ...................March 20–23Winter quarter ends .................March 23

Spring Quarter 2006Spring quarter begins ...............April 3Instruction begins ....................April 4

*Memorial Day holiday .............May 29Instruction ends .......................June 9Final examinations ...................June 12–15Spring quarter ends..................June 15Commencements .....................June 16–18


*Academic and administrative holiday.Web: reg.ucsc.edu/calendar

UndergraduateAdmissionand FinancialInformation

Admission 13Admission Procedures 13Preparing for University Work 14Admission as a Freshman 15Admission as a Transfer Student 16Admission of International Students 17Readmission 17Admission to Special Categories 17Nondiscrimination and Affirmative

Action Policies 18

Expenses and Financial Resources 19Expenses 19Financial Aid 21Veteran Services 22


AdmissionU ndergraduate admission to the Universityof California is based on two principles:that the best predictor of a student’s success inthe university is high scholarship in previouswork and that the study of certain subjects givesa student good preparation for university work.Minimum admission requirements are the samefor each UC campus, but each sets additionalstandards when the number of qualified appli-cants exceeds capacity. Last year, UCSC receivedover 23,000 applications for 3,000 places in thefreshman class and 900 in the transfer category.

If you are considering applying to UC SantaCruz, the Office of Admissions wants to helpyou learn more about the campus and its dis-tinctive educational programs. Admissionscounselors from UCSC visit many high schoolsand community colleges throughout Californiaand are available to answer your questionsabout Santa Cruz.

If you are able to visit the campus, you maywish to take a student-led tour or attend atransfer workshop. The Office of Admissionsoffers tours on weekdays and selected Saturdays,and reservations are required. Visit our web siteat admissions.ucsc.edu/campustours or call (831)459-4008 for more information. When reserv-ing a space on a tour either by e-mail or by tele-phone, you will need to provide the date andtime that you wish to take the tour, your partyname and size (no more than five in one party,please), and a phone number and e-mailaddress where you can be reached. For informa-tion and reservations to attend a transfer work-shop, please call (831) 459-4008.

The University of California, Santa Cruz,has taken positive steps to increase the diversityof the student population, including applicantscoming from educationally and/or economi-cally disadvantaged backgrounds, disabled persons, and re-entry women and men, in itsacademic programs (see pages 37–40). The uni-versity does not discriminate on the basis ofhandicap, race, color, ancestry, religion, nation-al origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender inadmission to or participation in its programs,activities, or services.

Educational Opportunity Programs atUCSC are designed to encourage students fromeducationally and/or economically disadvan-taged backgrounds to prepare for and enter theuniversity. For a description of these programs,see pages 37–40.

Admission by Exception. Special considera-tion may be given to a limited number of appli-cants who do not meet standard admissionrequirements. Admission by Exception is grant-ed to a very small percentage of those consid-ered for admission each quarter. Such factors asacademic accomplishments in light of a per-son’s life experiences and/or special circum-stances, socioeconomic background, special tal-ents and/or achievements, contributions to thecommunity, and the quality of the applicant’spersonal statement are taken into considerationwhen reviewing applicants seeking Admissionby Exception.

Graduation rates. The following gradua-tion-rate information is listed in compliancewith the 1990 Title I: Federal Right-to-KnowAct, Section 103. Forty-nine percent of the stu-dents who entered as freshmen in 1999 graduat-ed after four years; 65 percent of those whoentered in 1998 graduated after five years; and65 percent of those who entered in 1997 gradu-ated after six years. In recent years, students whoentered as freshmen took an average of four andone-half years to graduate, and students trans-ferring to UCSC as juniors averaged two andone-half years. These graduation rates are wellabove the national averages.

In accord with the Education Amendmentsof 1976, Section 493A, more detailed informa-tion regarding retention is available from theOffice of Planning and Budget, University ofCalifornia, Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street,Santa Cruz, CA 95064.

AdmissionProceduresThe University of California Application forUndergraduate Admission and Scholarshipsmay be accessed online at UC’s PATHWAYSweb site at admissions.ucsc.edu.

To apply online, the computer you use mustmeet certain minimum requirements. Detailsare available online. The application can also beprinted from this web site if you are unable toapply via the web.

In addition to the application, the above siteincludes a wealth of information for prospectiveUC students about undergraduate education,admission, financial aid, and various topics ofinterest.

Paper applications are also available at thecounseling office of any California high schoolor community college or from the AdmissionsOffice of any UC campus. Applications areavailable about four weeks before the openingdate of the filing period.

Submit your completed application form to

University of CaliforniaUndergraduate ApplicationProcessing ServiceP.O. Box 4010Concord, CA 94524-4010

If requested, transcripts and supporting materi-als should be sent directly to the campus.

Application Filing PeriodsYou should submit an application for admis-sion during the filing period for the quarter in which you want to attend the university.Enrollment opportunities for winter are morelimited than for fall. Check with the Office ofAdmissions to see if UCSC is accepting applica-tions for winter quarter.

Quarter ofAttendance Filing PeriodFall quarter 2005 November 1–30, 2004Winter quarter 2006 July 1–31, 2005Fall quarter 2006 November 1–30, 2005Winter quarter 2007 July 1–31, 2006

Application FeesThe application fee is $40 to apply to onecampus of the university. For each additionalcampus you select, you must pay an extra $40fee. These fees are subject to change and are notrefundable. A check or money order madepayable to the Regents of the University ofCalifornia should be included with the applica-tion form.

Fee WaiversThe University of California will waive applica-tion fees for up to four campuses for certainstudents who otherwise would be unable toapply for admission. To qualify for the feewaiver, you must meet specific requirementsrelated to your family income and size. The feewaiver is for United States citizens and perma-nent residents only.

Students who qualify for fee waivers and whoselect more than four campuses must pay $40for each additional choice.

There are several ways to apply for a fee waiver, as described below. To qualify, youmust meet the same income and family-sizeguidelines, regardless of the application methodyou use.

An online fee waiver form is available toapplicants who apply for admission on the web.The online application can determine if anapplicant is eligible for the fee waiver as soon asthe necessary form is complete.

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FACING PAGE: Pedestrian bridges make it easy to traverse the campus’s diverse natural terrain.


Other methods for waiving the applicationfee are listed below.

• High school students: Use the CollegeBoard fee waiver. It is available from yourschool counselor.

• EOPS community college students: If youare enrolled in Extended OpportunityPrograms and Services (EOPS) at aCalifornia community college, obtain a feewaiver authorization from the EOPSOffice.

• Other applicants: Qualified students mayobtain a UC fee waiver authorization at aUC campus Admissions, Relations withSchools, or Educational OpportunityPrograms Office. When requesting a feewaiver authorization, be prepared to answerquestions about your gross family incomeand family size.

If you are unable to obtain a UC fee waiverauthorization due to time constraints, you mayattach a letter to your application for admissionstating your gross family income and the num-ber of family members supported by thatincome, and requesting consideration for anapplication fee waiver.

Preparing forUniversity WorkA carefully planned program of high schoolcourses provides you with excellent preparationfor university work. If you did not complete thebasic required courses in high school, youshould take equivalent classes at a communitycollege, state university, or private school beforetransferring to UC. (Requirements for transferstudents are explained on pages 16–17.) Thisbackground can give you a definite edge in yourundergraduate studies and provides an opportu-nity to do advanced preparation for your cho-sen field. Most important, if you master certainbasic skills and subjects before entering UC,you substantially increase your chances of suc-cess at the university.

As a prospective university student, youshould give priority to completing the basic sub-ject courses required for admission—the “a–g”requirements described on page 15. In addition,you should give careful thought to the generalfield of study, if not the specific major, you wantto pursue at the university. If you can make thisdecision in advance, you can take additional highschool or college courses related to your field.Your school counselor or an instructor can helpyou select the courses you need.

You should understand, however, that the“a–g” and transfer-student requirements areminimum entrance standards. Completing therequired courses with satisfactory grades willnot automatically prepare you for university-level work in every subject, much less in yourmajor. Many entering students discover to theirdismay that they are not adequately preparedfor basic courses, such as English compositionand calculus, which they may be expected totake in their freshman year. Also, many under-graduate majors, particularly those in sciencesand mathematics, require more preparationthan that necessary for admission. A lack ofpreparation can cause problems for studentswho do not decide on a major until after theyenter the university or for those who preparefor one major but later change to another.

For these reasons, you should take a thoroughacademic program in high school—or the equiva-lent through a combination of high school andcollege-level classes—that will prepare you beyond

minimum levels of competence in reading, writ-ing, and mathematics. A student who is well pre-pared for university work will have taken four yearsof English in high school, four years of mathemat-ics, including a course in the senior year, two tothree years of a language other than English, twoto three years of laboratory science, two or moreyears of history and social studies, and one or moreyears of visual or performing arts. A yearlong highschool course is generally equivalent to a semesteror quarter of college work.

Reading. Many students are not preparedfor either the kinds or amounts of readingdemanded at the university. You should be-come proficient in reading and understandingtechnical materials and scholarly works. Youshould learn to read analytically and critically,actively questioning yourself about theauthor’s intentions, viewpoint, arguments, andconclusions. You should also become familiar,and comfortable, with the conventions ofstandard written English and with various

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Documentary filmmaker and associate professor of community studies Renee Tajima-Peña teaching a class in video production for documentary filmmaking. Beginning in fall 2005, UCSC’s Community Studies Department will offera master’s program in social documentation, in which Tajima-Peña and others will train students to use social sciencemethodologies to analyze social problems and to capture people’s lives and culture in visual, audio, or print media.


writing strategies and techniques. Your read-ing experience should include original worksin their entirety, not just textbooks andanthologies, and should encompass a widevariety of forms and topics.

Writing. Effective critical thinking and profi-ciency with written language are closely related,and both are skills that every university studentmust master. By university standards, a studentwho is proficient in English composition is ableto (a) understand the assigned topic; (b) selectand develop a theme by argument and example;(c) choose words that aptly and precisely conveythe intended meaning; (d) construct effectivesentences, ones that economically and success-fully convey the writer’s ideas and display a vari-ety of structures; (e) demonstrate an awarenessof the conventions of standard written English,avoiding such errors as sentence fragments, run-on sentences, faulty agreements, and improper

pronoun references; and (f) punctuate, capital-ize, and spell correctly.

Before attending the university, you shouldtake English courses that require the develop-ment and practice of these skills. You must takethe equivalent of four years of high schoolEnglish composition and literature courses thatstress expository writing—the development ofpersuasive critical thinking on the written page.

Mathematics. Many undergraduate majorsrequire preparation in mathematics beyond thatnecessary for admission to the university. Allmajors in the physical and biological sciences,engineering, and mathematics require calculus.Many majors in the social sciences requirestatistics or calculus, and some require both. Ifyou have selected a major that requires eithercalculus or statistics, you should expect to takethat course during your freshman year. Transfer

students selecting such a major should take thecourse before transferring.

You should prepare yourself for universitycalculus courses before entering UCSC. Inaddition to the three years of high school mathe-matics required for admission, you should takethe equivalent of a year of precalculus mathematics.Your high school math courses should include(a) basic operations with numerical and algebraicfunctions; (b) operations with exponents andradicals; (c) linear equations and inequalities;(d) polynomials and polynomial equations; (e)functions and their graphs; (f) trigonometry,logarithms, and exponential functions; and (g)applications and word problems.

Admission as aFreshmanThe university considers you a freshman appli-cant if you have graduated from high schooland have not enrolled in a regular session at anycollege or university. If you attend a summersession immediately after graduating from highschool, you are still a freshman applicant.

The admission and selection process forfreshmen to UC Santa Cruz reflects the aca-demic rigor and preparation needed for admis-sion to a major research institution. Meetingthe minimum eligibility requirements for theuniversity does not guarantee you admission as afreshman. Students are encouraged to achievewell beyond the minimum requirements toenhance opportunities for selection to the uni-versity.

Information regarding the admission andselection process for UC Santa Cruz can beaccessed at admissions.ucsc.edu. This site pro-vides information on establishing UC eligibilityfor both residents and nonresidents ofCalifornia. If you are unable to access theonline information, please call the AdmissionsOffice at (831) 459-4008.

Examination ArrangementsRegistration forms and information about therequired tests may be obtained from the follow-ing addresses:

For the SAT I and SAT II:

Web: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores/sending.html(800) 728-7267

For the ACT:

Web: www.act.org/aap/scores/howrequest.html(319) 337-1313

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Subject Requirementa. History/social science—two years required. Two years of history/social science, includ-ing one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics orAmerican government; and one year of world history, cultures, and geography.

b. English—four years required. Four years of college preparatory English that include fre-quent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Not more than twosemesters of ninth-grade English can be used to meet this requirement.

c. Mathematics—three years required, four years recommended. Three years of collegepreparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebraand two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used tofulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighthgrades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.

d. Laboratory science—two years required, three years recommended. Two years of labo-ratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines:biology (which includes anatomy, physiology, marine biology, aquatic biology, etc.), chem-istry, and physics. Laboratory courses in Earth sciences are acceptable if they have as prereq-uisites or provide basic knowledge in biology, chemistry, or physics. The appropriate twoyears of an approved integrated science program may be used to fulfill this requirement. Notmore than one year of ninth-grade laboratory science can be used to meet this requirement.

e. Language other than English—two years required, three years recommended. Twoyears of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and under-standing and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and composition. Coursesin a language other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfillpart of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

f. Visual and performing arts discipline (VPA)—one year required. One year of visualand performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music, and/or visual art.

g. College preparatory electives—one year required. One year (two semesters), in additionto those required in “a–f” above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts(non–introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, lab-oratory science, and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the“e” requirement or two years of another language).


Test fees should be paid to the testing services,not to the University of California.

When you take any of the required tests, youmust indicate at that time that you want yourscores to be reported to the UC Santa CruzOffice of Admissions. Your scores will be regard-ed as official only if they are reported directly tothe Admissions Office by the testing services.The Educational Testing Service school code for UC Santa Cruz is 004860.

High School Proficiency ExaminationIn lieu of the regular high school diploma, theUniversity of California will accept the following:

• Certificate of Proficiency, awarded by theState Board of Education upon successfulcompletion of the California High SchoolProficiency Examination

• Proficiency tests from other states

• General Educational Development (GED)Certificate

Transfer CreditTransfer credit may be granted to a freshmanapplicant for an acceptable college course takenwhile still in high school if an official transcriptis received from the college that conducted thecourse.

Transfer credit is also granted for eachCollege Board Advanced Placement Exam-ination completed with a score of 3, 4, or 5 andfor each International Baccalaureate HigherLevel Exam completed with a score of 5, 6, or 7.

Admission as aTransfer StudentThe University of California defines a transferapplicant as a student who has been a registeredstudent in a college or university or in college-level extension classes following high schoolgraduation. Summer session attended immedi-ately following high school graduation is exclud-ed in this determination. If you are a transferapplicant, you cannot disregard your collegerecord and apply for admission as a freshman.

The admission and selection process fortransfer students reflects the academic rigor andpreparation needed for admission to a majorresearch institution. UC Santa Cruz gives high-est priority to junior-level transfers fromCalifornia community colleges.

Information regarding the admission andselection process for UC Santa Cruz can beaccessed at admissions.ucsc.edu. This site pro-vides information on establishing UC eligibilityfor both residents and nonresidents ofCalifornia. If you are unable to access theonline information, please call the AdmissionsOffice at (831) 459-4008.

Credit for Courses Taken ElsewhereThe university gives unit credit to transfer stu-dents for courses they have completed at otheraccredited colleges and universities, includingcourses taken at recognized institutions outside ofthe U.S. To be accepted for credit, your coursesmust be comparable to those offered at the uni-versity, as determined by the campus AdmissionsOffice. The UC Santa Cruz department sponsor-ing your major decides which transfer coursesmay be used to satisfy major requirements.

Because a total of 70 semester units (105quarter units) of credit toward a universitydegree may be earned at a community (two-year) college, only subject credit will be grantedfor courses taken in excess of these amounts.

Applicants will not be considered for admission if they have completed more than 90 semester units (135 quarter units) of UC–transferable credit because it is not usually possible for these students to complete a bachelor’s degree within UC Santa Cruz gradu-ation requirements. Advanced Placement (AP)or International Baccalaureate Higher Level(IBH) credit is permitted to exceed the 90semester unit maximum by the number of APor IBH units granted.

Opportunities to take courses at UC SantaCruz as a nonmatriculated student are availablethrough Summer Session, ConcurrentEnrollment through UC Extension, andIntersegmental Cross-Enrollment (see page 44).

UC Santa Cruz Transfer ServicesThe Admissions Office provides informationand services to all students who wish to transferto UC Santa Cruz, including transfer work-shops and student-led tours of the campus.

Workshops include information on entrancerequirements for transfer students, how coursestaken at other colleges or universities will fulfillUCSC’s general education requirements, and


Chemistry major Cesar Onesto credits the Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) for aiding him in hisjourney to UCSC. As a participant in the Academic Excellence Program (ACE), Cesar has completed intensivesections in organic chemistry that challenge a group of students to commit to further research together. Cesar,whose dream is to become a doctor, is now attending medical school.


how to prepare for your major. Other topicsdiscussed in the workshops include academicprograms and resources available at UCSC, stu-dent life, financial aid, EducationalOpportunity Programs, Services for Transferand Re-Entry Students, and housing options.

Transfer workshops and guided tours happen year-round and both require advancereservations. Please call the Admissions Office,Cook House, at (831) 459-4008 to make areservation.

In addition, UCSC counselors make regular visits to many community colleges inCalifornia. Check with your counseling depart-ment or transfer center to determine whether aUCSC counselor will be visiting your commu-nity college.

Admission ofInternationalStudentsThe University of California welcomes applica-tions from international students. The academiccredentials of applicants from other countries areevaluated in accordance with the general regula-tions governing admission.

UC Santa Cruz accepts applications frominternational students for the fall quarter, andstudents should begin application inquiries ayear before the quarter of desired admission.Openings for the winter quarter may be limit-ed. If you are interested in applying for winter,check with the Office of Admissions. For infor-mation, write to [email protected] or theInternational Admissions Specialist, Office ofAdmissions, University of California, SantaCruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064.

Students whose native language is other than English must take the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL) or the AdvancedPlacement Exam in International EnglishLanguage (APIEL). A minimum score of 220(computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) isrequired on the TOEFL. A minimum score of3 is required on the APIEL. Students interestedin enrolling in an intensive English-languageprogram to improve proficiency can apply toEnglish Language and International Programs,UCSC Extension, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, (831) 427-6638.Web: ucsc-extension.edu/eli.

A financial certificate and official academicrecords will be required if admitted to the uni-versity. Generally, nonimmigrant studentsmust provide documentation that sufficientfunds will be available to cover nonresidenttuition, educational fees, and living expenses.

The university does not have financial assistance for international students.

For information about services for interna-tional students, see Office of InternationalEducation, page 40.

ReadmissionIf you are an undergraduate who wants toreturn to UC Santa Cruz after an absence of aportion of a quarter or more, you must file anApplication for Readmission. The applicationform is available online at advising.ucsc.edu/readand from your college office. The completedapplication should be filed, along with the non-refundable $40 application fee (subject tochange), with the Office of Admissions duringthe appropriate period:

Quarter ofAttendance Filing PeriodFall quarter November 1–July 31Winter quarter July 1–October 31Spring quarter October 1–January 31

If during your absence you attended anotherUC campus, an official transcript must be sub-mitted to the Office of Admissions before yourapplication will be sent to your college forapproval. If you attended another collegiateinstitution, your UC Santa Cruz college mayrequire a transcript. If you left for healthreasons, clearance from the Cowell StudentHealth Center is required. You must pay all out-standing bills owed to the university before youwill be permitted to register.

Admission toSpecial CategoriesFor information on applying for admission in the categories described below, please contactthe Office of Admissions at [email protected] University of California, Santa Cruz, 1156High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, (831)459-2131.

Applications from students interested in pur-suing a second baccalaureate or limited-statusprogram will be considered as campus enroll-ment allows. Priority is given to applicants whohave not yet had the opportunity to complete abachelor’s degree.

Second Bachelor’s DegreeIf your educational goals have changed substan-tially since receiving your bachelor’s degree, youmay be eligible to pursue a second undergradu-ate degree in an established major at UCSC.

You must meet regular university admissionrequirements, and your experience or previousscholarship record must show potential for aca-demic success in your proposed area of study.Additional selection criteria may be applied.Admission is also subject to approval by theappropriate department and the selected college.

For a second degree, you must fulfill majorand residence requirements, as well as system-wide requirements in American history andinstitutions and Subject A (see pages 25–26).You must enroll for at least three quarters andare usually restricted to six quarters total.

Limited StatusIf you have already completed an undergraduatedegree and you have a particular reason to takespecific undergraduate university classes, youmay be eligible to enroll in a nondegree programas a limited-status student.

Your proposed program of study must eitherprepare you for graduate or professional schoolor satisfy some definite educational need orinterest. Participants generally enroll full-timefor a specified period that does not exceed threequarters. You must meet regular universityadmission requirements, and your experience orprevious academic record must show potentialfor success in your proposed program.Additional selection criteria may be applied.Admission is subject to approval by the appro-priate department or college.

High School HonorsIf you are an outstanding student attending ahigh school in Santa Cruz County, you may beable to enroll concurrently in high school andin regular courses at UC Santa Cruz duringyour senior year.

To participate in the High School HonorsProgram, you must apply during your junioryear and meet special admission standards. Youmay enroll only in courses that do not duplicatethose available in your high school. You receivefull university credit for all approved coursescompleted.

In this program, you pay reduced fees and areentitled to use student services except thoseoffered by the Cowell Student Health Center.

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Nondiscriminationand AffirmativeAction Policies

Student-Related MattersThe University of California, in accordancewith applicable federal and state law and uni-versity policy, does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, religion,sex, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship,sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-eraveteran, special disabled veteran. The universityalso prohibits sexual harassment. This nondis-crimination policy covers admission, access,and treatment in university programs andactivities.

Grievance procedures have been establishedto process student complaints alleging violationof these regulations or university policies.Inquiries concerning sex discrimination andsexual harassment may be addressed to the TitleIX officer. Inquiries concerning disability maybe addressed to the director of the DisabilityResource Center, who serves as the 504/Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance officerfor student programmatic access. Student com-plaints related to discrimination in student pro-grammatic academic areas are reviewed in con-formity with the procedures established by theAcademic Senate, and inquiries may be directedto the director, Student Judicial Affairs.Students may also refer to the campus StudentPolicies and Regulations Handbook, Section115.00, for procedures and resource personsregarding grievances. The Student Policies andRegulations Handbook may be accessed via theweb at www2.ucsc.edu/judicial/.

Employment-Related MattersThe University of California prohibits discrimi-nation against or harassment of any personemployed by or seeking employment with theuniversity on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy(including childbirth and medical conditionsrelated to pregnancy and childbirth), physical ormental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, mar-ital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, orstatus as a covered veteran, special disabled vet-eran, recently separated veteran, Vietnam-eraveteran, or any other veteran who served onactive duty during a war or in a campaign orexpedition for which a campaign badge hasbeen authorized.

ty community who exercise most authority andleadershi: faculty, managers, and supervisors. The university has therefore instituted anumber of measures designed to protect itscommunity form sexual and other forms ofharrassment. Students, faculty and staff whowant information, advice, to file a complaint,and/or copies of UCSC's Sex Offense Policyand Procedures for Reports of Sexual Assault(s)and Sexual Harrassment should contact Rita E.Walker, Title IX/Sexual Harrassment Officer,29 Clark Kerr Hall, (831) 459-2462 or via e-mail at [email protected] . For detailed informa-tion about the services of the Title IX/SexualHarrassment Office, visti the web site atwww2.ucsc.edu/title9-shl.The Title IX/SHO isalso available to investigate other violations ofTitle IX.


Shopping for supplies at UCSC’s fully stocked Bay Tree Bookstore


University policy is intended to be consis-tent with the provisions of applicable state andfederal law. The University of California is anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employ-er. The university undertakes affirmativeaction to assure equal employment opportuni-ty for underutilized minorities and women, forpersons with disabilities, and for covered veter-ans (Vietnam-era veterans, special disabled vet-

erans, recently separated veterans, or any otherveterans who served on active duty during awar or in a campaign or expedition for which acampaign badge has been authorized).Employment-related discrimination com-plaints from student employees are processedin conformity with appropriate personnel poli-cies. Inquiries regarding the university’s equalemployment opportunity policies may be

addressed to the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office, (831) 459-2349.

Sexual Harassment/Title IXThe university cherishes the free and openexchange of ideas and enlargement of knowl-edge. To maintain this freedom and opennessrequires objectivity, mutual trust, and confi-

dence; it requires the absence of coercion,intimidation, or exploitation. The principalresponsibility for maintaining these conditionsmust rest upon those members of the universi-

Expenses andFinancialResources

Expenses

In determining the cost of attending UCSC eachquarter, students should consider both requiredfees and personal expenses. The figures below areprovided to help you draw up a realistic personalbudget. If you then conclude that you will needfinancial assistance in order to attend UCSC, youshould read the Financial Aid section below. Feesand additional financial information for graduatestudents appear on pages 51–52. Tuition, fees, andother charges are subject to change without noticeby the UC Regents. For the most current fee infor-mation, check reg.ucsc.edu.

Required FeesRequired fees are due and payable before thestart of each quarter. At the beginning of eachquarter, you will need sufficient funds to coverhousing charges and book costs. For manyfinancial aid recipients, however, fees and on-campus housing charges are paid automaticallyfrom approved student aid funds. If you are afinancial aid recipient, please note that checksand direct deposits for scholarships, grants, andloans in excess of university charges are notavailable to you until after registration andenrollment each quarter. If you do not pay yourrequired registration fees in full by theannounced deadline, your classes for theupcoming quarter will be dropped. You mustpay required fees and relevant late fees in fullbefore you may re-enroll for classes for thatquarter.

The University Registration Fee supportsstudent services that provide a supportive andenriching learning environment and that arecomplementary to, but not part of, the instruc-tional program. Programs include, but are notlimited to, services related to the physical andpsychological health and well-being of students;social and cultural activities and programs; services related to campus life; and educationaland career support.

The Educational Fee helps support studentfinancial aid and related programs; admissions;registration; administration; libraries; operationand maintenance of plant; the university’s operating budget; and all costs related toinstruction, including faculty salaries.

Santa Cruz campus fees help support awide range of student services, including college

and campuswide student government, extracur-ricular programs and recreation facilities, cam-pus child care, community and public serviceprojects, Educational Opportunity Programsand scholarships, and free-fare use of the localtransit systems. Campus fees paid by graduatestudents are provided on page 51.

In addition, all students, including foreignstudents, are assessed a mandatory HealthInsurance Premium. The Cowell StudentHealth Center provides the primary care servicesfor the plan while a contracted insurance compa-ny provides major medical and hospitalizationinsurance. There is an annual deductible, withmost expenses covered at 80 percent of the customary and usual charge. Coverage includes,but is not limited to, hospital stays; surgical services; physician visits; emergency treatment;outpatient care; and pregnancy. Dependent coverage is also available. Detailed information ison the web at www2.ucsc.edu/healthcenter/billing/insurance.shtml or contact the Student HealthInsurance Office, (831) 459-2389.

Waivers from the mandatory health insur-ance premium are available if you can showthat your private insurance provides coverage

equal to or better than the student healthinsurance plan. Deadlines for applying for awaiver are listed in the Schedule of Classes(reg.ucsc.edu/soc).

Some courses charge an additional CourseMaterials Fee. These fees recover the cost ofmaterials, supplies, equipment, and supportservices not covered by the normal instruction-al budget. The fees are reviewed and approvedannually by the Miscellaneous and CourseMaterials Fee Advisory Committee. The list ofspecific courses charging fees in 2004–05 isavailable in the quarterly Schedule of Classes andon the web at reg.ucsc.edu/coursefees.html.

Nonresident TuitionIf you are a resident of a state other than California or of another country, you must paynonresident tuition, the nonresident educa-tional fee, and other required fees (universityregistration and Santa Cruz campus fees). Thecriteria for residency appear in Appendix A.

Non–U.S. citizens note: Regardless of howlong you live in California, only U.S. citizensand holders of immigrant visas may becomequalified for resident classification.

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Undergraduate Budget, 2004–05a

California Residents Nonresidents

On Campus One F-W-S One F-W-SQuarter Quarters Quarter Quarters

Required FeesUniversity Registration Feeb $ 238.00 $ 713.00 $ 238.00 $ 713.00Educational Feec 1,657.00 4,971.00 1,817.00 5,451.00Santa Cruz campus fees 257.35 771.95 257.35 771.95Health insurance (waivable) 189.00 567.00 189.00 567.00

Subtotal $2,341.35 $7,022.95 $2,501.35 $7,502.95

Estimated Personal Expensesd

Room and board $3,649.00 $10,947.00 $3,649.00 $10,947.00Books and supplies 434.00 1,302.00 434.00 1,302.00Miscellaneous 454.00 1,362.00 454.00 1,362.00Transportation 271.00 813.00 271.00 813.00

Subtotal $4,808.00 $14,424.00 $4,808.00 $14,424.00

Total Budget CCAA Residents $7,149.35 $21,446.95

Nonresident Tuition $5,492.00 $16,476.00

Total Budget CCAA Nonresidents $12,801.35 $38,402.95

a The 2005–06 Undergraduate Budget will be posted in the 2005–06 online catalog at reg.ucsc.edu in July 2005.b Two quarters at $238 and one quarter at $237.c For California residents, the annual amount for the Educational Fee is $4,971. Nonresidents of California pay an annualEducational Fee of $5,451. Undergraduates who are unable to maintain a full-time program of study because of employmentresponsibilities, family obligations, or health problems may be eligible for a 50 percent reduction in the Educational Fee.d Estimated personal expenses for students living off campus total $4,301 per quarter or $12,903 for three quarters. Estimatedpersonal expenses for students living with family total $2,379 per quarter or $7,137 for three quarters.


Late FeesYou may be assessed late fees if you fail to makeuniversity payments or enroll by the specifieddeadlines. For example, late fees are assessed on agraduated basis for each month there is anunpaid balance on your university account, andat $50 each for a late registration payment and/orlate enrollment and $25 for a late housing pay-ment. Deadlines are published in The Navigator(the undergraduate campus handbook) and theSchedule of Classes, both online at reg.ucsc.edu,and they appear on the Statement of Account.

Estimated Personal ExpensesThe figures given for estimated personalexpenses are for a single undergraduate livingon campus. Expenses will be higher for mar-ried students, students with children, andgraduate students. The information is as cur-rent and realistic as possible; however, expensesfor students vary in accordance with lifestyles,priorities, and obligations.

Room and board (in college residences).Rates for room and board in the college resi-dence halls are expected to range from about$8,109 to $11,274 per year, depending on thetype of accommodation and meal plan. Theroom and board amount of $10,947 in theUndergraduate Budget table on page 19 is based on the weighted average of on-campus contracts

Schedules of RefundsAll Continuing and Readmitted Students and NewStudents Not Receiving Federal Financial Aid

Number of Percentage ofcalendar days fees refunded*

1st day of instruction 1002–7 908–18 5019–35 2536 and over 0

New Students Who Receive Federal Financial Aidand Withdraw during Their First Academic Term

Number of Percentage ofcalendar days fees refunded*

1st day of instruction 1002–7 908–14 8015–21 7022–28 6029–35 5036–42 4043 and over 0

*For new students, the nonrefundable $100Undergraduate Acceptance of Admission Fee is withheldfrom the University Registration Fee; the schedule ofrefunds applies to the balance of fees. Percentages listed(days 1–35 or days 1–42) should be applied individuallyto Nonresident Tuition, the Educational Fee, theUniversity Registration Fee, and Santa Cruz campusfees. The Health Insurance Fee is nonrefundable.

and includes an allowance for additional mealsand phone service. Although anticipated ratesfor college apartments are considerably less—from about $5,736 to $8,508—expenses arecomparable once food costs are added; studentsin college apartments can expect to spendapproximately $3,266 for food and phone service.

Rates are paid quarterly. The rate ranges listedabove do not cover periods of academic recess,nor does the budget on page 19. Housingcharges are normally payable at the beginning ofeach quarter. However, students may arrangewith the Campus Housing Office to pay monthly.

More detailed information on room andboard expenses for the individual collegesappears in a brochure distributed as part of theadmission process or available from theCampus Housing Office, 104 Hahn StudentServices Building, (831) 459-2394.

Miscellaneous. This budget item covers abroad range of expenses including clothing,laundry, personal grooming, recreation, andhealth maintenance. It also covers minimumexpenses for modest travel to visit family.

Fee RefundsStudents who cancel their registration beforethe first day of instruction in a given quarterare refunded all required fees minus a $10 ser-vice charge. New undergraduate students whocancel their registration before the first day ofinstruction are entitled to a refund of allrequired fees except the nonrefundable $100undergraduate acceptance of admission fee(applied toward the university registration fee).

Once the quarter has begun, students mustpetition for withdrawal. The percentage of feesrefunded is determined by the effective date ofthe withdrawal, according to the schedule at theleft, in which day 1 is the first day of instruc-tion. A student is not eligible for university services after the effective date of withdrawal.

A student entering the armed forces beforethe sixth week of the quarter is entitled to a fullrefund of the university registration fee—pro-vided no course credit is received.

More detailed information on withdrawaland refund procedures is included in the quar-terly Schedule of Classes and The Navigator,both online at reg.ucsc.edu, and in the GraduateStudent Handbook (graddiv.ucsc.edu).Information on refunds of room and boardcharges is contained in the campus housingcontract, provided to all applicants for on-cam-pus housing. For more information on howwithdrawing affects your financial aid, refer toYour Complete Guide to Financial Aid(www2.ucsc.edu/fin-aid/Brochures.html) or con-tact the Financial Aid Office.


To bridge the gap between the cost of a UCSC education and what parents and students can reasonably affordto pay, the campus offers a wide variety of financial aid packages, including grants, scholarships, loans, andpart-time employment. Each student requesting financial aid is assigned an adviser.


Deferred Payment PlanThe Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) provides analternative method of budgeting and paying reg-istration fees. It allows these fees, to the extentnot covered by scholarships, loans, or other finan-cial aid, to be paid in monthly installments.Students have a choice of applying for a three-month plan for individual quarterly fees, or, atthe beginning of the fall quarter only, for a nine-month plan to be used for the fall, winter, andspring quarters. A nonrefundable application feeof $25 for the three-month plan, or $60 for thenine-month plan, is required. Any student ingood financial and academic standing may applyfor DPP. Students receiving financial aid suffi-cient to cover registration fees in full are not eligible for this plan. For more information abouthow to apply for DPP, application deadlines, and campus policies regarding the program, contact the Office of Student Business Services,203 Hahn Student Services Building, (831) 459-2519, e-mail [email protected], or visit theweb site at www2.ucsc.edu/accts-rec.

Financial AidFor undergraduate students who require financialassistance, the university maintains a broad-basedfinancial aid program of grants, scholarships, loans,and part-time employment. Administered by theFinancial Aid Office, these resources help bridgethe gap between the cost of education and whatparents and students can reasonably contribute.

If you are a dependent student, the amountof the contribution expected from you and yourparents is determined through a careful analysisof your family’s financial strength, consideringsuch variables as net income, number of depen-dents, allowable expenses, indebtedness, andassets (excluding the home you live in). Nation-ally established procedures and campus policiesare used in the evaluation. The same policiesapply to married and independent students.

Application DeadlinesFinancial aid applications may be filed beginningon January 1 preceding the academic year inwhich you wish to enroll. The deadline for appli-cations is March 2. If you are an entering or con-tinuing student seeking financial assistance forfall, winter, or spring enrollment, you must file acompleted Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA no later thanMarch 2 preceding the academic year for whichyou are requesting aid. The FAFSA is availablein high school guidance and college financial aid

offices throughout the country. Applications arealso available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

A Renewal FAFSA will be generated each yearfor most prior-year aid applicants. This will beavailable by January prior to the next academicyear. If a Renewal FAFSA is not generated foryou, you will need to submit the FAFSA eitheron paper or via the web. Prior-year financial aidapplicants can use their PINs to access and signtheir Renewal FAFSAs on the web. The CentralProcessing System will automatically send PINmailers instead of paper Renewal FAFSAs to eligible applicants who are graduate students orwho used the Internet to submit a FAFSA ormake corrections. A paper version of the RenewalFAFSA will be mailed to other students.

In many cases, the Financial Aid Office willneed additional information from the appli-cant. These applicants will be sent instructionsspecifying the required documents (e.g., copiesof student and parent tax returns). The dead-line for these supporting documents is May 1.

Applications received after the deadline willnot be reviewed until those received on timehave been processed. Late applicants will beconsidered on a funds-available basis.

The admission notification date is the finan-cial aid application deadline for students seek-ing to transfer to UCSC during the winter orspring quarter of the following academic year.The supporting documents must be submittedwithin three weeks of the date they are requested.

Freshman applications will be processed first,and every effort will be made to provide fresh-men with an aid offer by May 1. The earlier theFAFSA is submitted after January 1, the earlieryou will receive an offer. All other applicants willbe notified as applications are processed afterthat date. If you are applying for winter or springquarter, you will receive notification of youraward as soon as possible after you are admittedand your aid application file is complete.

Types of AidIf you apply for financial aid and you meet thedeadlines outlined above, you are consideredfor all the types of assistance described below.Depending upon the funds available and yourfinancial need, your financial aid package mayinclude a combination of grants, scholarships,loans, and work opportunities.

GrantsThe following grants are available to under-graduates. Students must submit the FAFSA byMarch 2 for the following academic year.

The Cal Grant A program, open only toCalifornia residents, is expected to provide amaximum award of $5,684 in 2004–05 to help

offset mandatory registration fees for the aca-demic year. Students are selected on the basis ofacademic achievement and financial need.

The Cal Grant B program, designed forCalifornia students from low-income families,will provide an annual living stipend of $1,551to all eligible freshman students in 2004–05. In2004–05, to help offset mandatory registrationfees and aid with annual living expenses, thisgrant is expected to provide $7,235 to studentsat the sophomore level and above.

All California residents seeking financial aidmust apply for a Cal Grant by submitting aFAFSA by March 2 and listing a four-yearCalifornia college in the information-releasesection of the FAFSA. New applicants for theCal Grant must also file a GPA Verificationform directly to the California Student AidCommission by March 2.

Federal Pell Grants are expected to provide amaximum of $4,050 during 2004–05.

Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grants are available to studentswith substantial financial need. The grantsrange from $100 to $4,000.

University Grants are designed for studentswith substantial financial need. Funds for thisgrant program come in part from the educa-tional fees paid quarterly by students at all cam-puses of the university. The average grant in2003–04 was $4,337.

ScholarshipsA variety of s

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