The University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz or UCSC) is a public research university established in 1965, situated on a 6,088-acre campus of redwood forests and rolling hills overlooking Monterey Bay. As one of the ten campuses in the University of California system, UCSC is known for its interdisciplinary approach to education, commitment to social justice, and emphasis on undergraduate research. The university operates a residential college system, with ten colleges fostering close-knit communities within the larger campus. UCSC is recognized for its strengths in fields such as astronomy, marine biology, and environmental sciences, and is home to innovative research centers including the Baskin School of Engineering and the Coastal Science Campus. The university's mascot, Sammy the Slug, reflects its unique and unconventional spirit.
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Major Requirements for UC Santa Cruz (opens in new window)
- Enter Santa Monica College as Home School
- Enter University of California, Santa Cruz as Transfer School
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- Next Window Select Major to View Major Prep. Requirements
Note: Transfer admission to UC Santa Cruz is based primarily on the quality of an applicant's academic preparation. Students must be well prepared for their majors in order to succeed at UC Santa Cruz. While this general guideline is true every year, specific selection criteria are reviewed annually and may change depending on enrollment goals, the number of applicants, and the quality of applicants academic preparation.