The Graduate Student Handbook outlines the policies and procedures that govern graduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz. It is intended for use by Graduate Representatives, Graduate Program Staff, and graduate students. Additional information, forms and resources pertaining to these policies and procedures are available through the Current Students and Prospective Students sections of the Graduate Division web site.
Section I: Introduction
The UCSC Graduate Division Mission Statement, the Principles of Community, Nondiscrimination Statement, and Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act.Section II: The Graduate Community
Information about the Graduate Council, the Graduate Division, Graduate Representative, Program Assistant, and Student Association (GSA).Section III: Committment to Diversity
Information about the Graduate Division's goals and programs dedicated to promoting diversity (UC LEADS and UCSC NSF AGEP).Section IV: Admissions
Admissions criteria, application fee waivers and standardized tests.Section V: International Students
Information about International Scholar & Student Services (ISSS).Section VI: Fees and Registration
Registration, fees, financial planning, full time, part time and in-absentia status, intercampus exchange, and how to establish legal residency.Section VII: Financial Support
Information about fellowships and financial aid, including awards, loans, extramural support, and campus employment.Section VIII: Graduate Student Academic Appointments
Information about academic appointments, including eligibility, regulations, training and benefits.Section IX: Academic Requirements and Standards
Academic advising and mentoring, maintaining degree status, academic standards and good standing, and academic appeals information.Section X: Graduate Student Petitions
Information about leaves of absence, readmission and withdrawl.Section XI: Degree Requirements and Completion
Requirements and degree plans for completion of all graduate degrees.Section XII: Research Protocols
Animal research and human subjects protocols.
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