Student Advising
Whether you’re a current student or a prospective student, the CRES Department wants to support you in understanding your options, successfully navigating major requirements, and making the most of your academic experience.
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In-Person and Virtual Advising
CRES advising is now being offered both in-person and remotely! In-person advising is available on Mondays and Tuesdays in HUM 1 Room 403. We will also continue to offer remote advising Wednesday through Friday. Please check SlugSuccess for drop-in hours or to schedule an appointment.
New and Prospective Majors: Pease select the Academic Planning/Guidance, Choosing/Exploring Major/Minor, or Declaring/Adding/Changing Major/Minor as the appointment reason when scheduling your appointment.
Meet Your Advisors
Contact the Undergraduate Program Coordinator for:
- Anything related to CRES courses or requirements
- Signature on forms (will all be done digitally)
- Major progress check questions (including double majors/minors)
- Submitting Independent Study to obtain course number for enrollment
- Checking on the status of course substitution petition
- Updates needed on your academic planner
Contact the Peer Advisor for:
- General advising on CRES courses, policies and procedures
- Major progress check questions (single CRES majors only)
- Creating academic plans (single CRES majors only)
- A CRES student’s experience or advice on questions you may have
Contact other Department Advisors for:
Permission codes for courses outside of CRES
For example, if you need a permission code for a Sociology course, contact the Sociology advisor.
Adding CRES as a second major
If you have already declared a major, your primary department advisor must sign your academic planning form first. Next, meet with a CRES advisor.
Adding a second major after CRES
After meeting with your CRES advisor, make an appointment with the other major advisor to add a double major.
Contact your College Advising Office for:
- General Education requirements
- IGETC questions
- Unit completion
- Enrolling in more than 19 units
- Academic standing
Declaring the Major
To declare the CRES major, students are required to have completed any 5-credit CRES-designated course with a passing grade (C or P) or better. CRES 10 is recommended.
Students who enter UCSC as frosh are required to be formally declared in a major before enrolling in their third year (or equivalent). Transfer students must declare their major during their second quarter at UCSC. Each quarter has a declaration deadline by which the major or minor must be declared. Failure to declare by the quarter deadline could result in enrollment holds.
Step 1
Complete the Major Qualifications (ie. pass CRES 10 or any CRES course).
Step 2
Make an appointment with a CRES advisor to review your Academic Plan.
Step 3
Submit your declaration form, the Petition for Major, in MyUCSC.
Petition for Course Credit
All CRES and Black Studies Minor students may supplement their upper-division coursework with language study, internships, study abroad/away and individual or group independent studies. You may petition to have up to 10 credits of such activities substituted for upper-division elective requirements, so long as these activities serve, or do not interfere with the breadth requirements. Please submit your petition by following the appropriate link below. Students must be declared in the CRES major Black Studies minor to submit a petition.
CRES Major
Submit your petition for course credit substitution to the CRES major at the link below. Following receipt of your petition, the CRES advisor and Undergraduate Director will review your petition.
Black Studies Minor
Submit your petition for course credit substitution to the Black Studies minor at the link below. Following receipt of your petition, the CRES advisor and Black Studies Director will review your petition.
Career Advising
Students with a major or minor in the Humanities Division can sign up for 1:1 career advising appointments with the Humanities Career Engagement Specialist, Meredith Pelrine. Topics can include career exploration, job and internship searches, resumes and cover letters, interview prep, job offer evaluation and negotiation, and more. Appointments are available virtually and in person. To schedule, see Humanities Career Advising.
Experiential Learning
In the humanities, we are thinkers and doers. Employing Humanities offers paid and for-credit opportunities—like internships, research, and service-learning courses—that connect your studies to real-world skills and careers. Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, our flexible programs help you make the most of your time at UCSC. Get involved, build connections, and gain hands-on experience.
