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Fall 2025 deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025

• Returning students (6th quarter): declare by Oct 24 to avoid holds.
• To be processed before Winter appointments: submit by Oct 24.
• Upper-division prerequisite: many PSYC UD courses require declared status.
• If eligible: declare early for more Winter options.

👉 Declaring Cognitive Science   Declaring Psychology

Enrollment Prep Week begins: Nov 6

Priority enrollment starts: Nov 13

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Important Winter 2026 enrollment info is coming to your inbox. 📧

Degree Progress Report:

As you plan for upcoming quarters, your Degree Progress Report in MyUCSC is a useful tool for keeping track of your remaining requirements. If you come across an error with your major requirements in your Degree Progress Report, let us know by filling out our Degree Progress Report Adjustment Form!

Course Menus:

Use our Course Menu tool to find electives aligned with your goals.

Make an Appointment

Eligibility: Declared PSYC/CogSci students with ≥135 units will receive a survey to request Winter Senior Seminar permission codes.

Survey distribution: Check your email on Oct 20

Senior Seminar Requirement

Events:

• Wed, Oct 1 (1:30–3:30pm) • Social Sciences 2, Room 150
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• Nov 5 (9:30–10:30am) • Social Sciences 2, Room 150
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• Nov 5 (1:30–2:30pm) • Social Sciences 2, Room 150
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Permanent online resource: “How to Perform Your Grad Check!”

Are you a Junior or Senior interested in exploring a career path in Psychology while also helping out our Santa Cruz community? If you’ve completed PSYC 100 and are in good academic standing, we invite you to discover the Psychology Field Study Program and the various types of internships available for the Winter/Spring 2026 cohort!!

Must attend one info session:

• Mon, Oct 20 • 2:40–3:40pm
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• Tue, Oct 21 • 1:30–2:30pm
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• Wed, Oct 22 • 10:45–11:45am
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Application deadline: Wed, Oct 29 • 8:00am

Sign up for a Session   Undergraduate Experiential Learning

Have you ever dreamed of contributing to cutting-edge research? Here’s your chance! By participating in an Undergraduate Research (PSYC 194) opportunity, you can immerse yourself in real-world research projects, collaborate with experts, and discover new horizons in Psychology.

Watch Our “What’s My Lab Do?!” Series

Curious about research in Psychology at UCSC? Our “What’s My Lab Do?!” video series lets you hear directly from faculty about their projects and how you can get involved. Watch and discover exciting opportunities to expand your academic experience!

To start your research journey

Explore Our Research Postings: Our regularly updated listings offer fresh and engaging research projects that cater to various interests and specializations.

Take Action! Found a placement that fuels your curiosity? Follow the instructions on the posted opportunity and don’t hesitate to reach out to the associated faculty or grad student via email.

Don’t just learn from books; create knowledge! Your involvement in research could be the stepping stone to a thriving career or further studies in Psychology.

About PSYC 194   Research Postings

Join us to learn more about studying abroad as a Psychology or Cognitive Science Major! 🌎

When: Tue, October 21st (3:00–4:00pm) • Where: Join on Zoom

Are you considering studying abroad, or do you already have plans to do so? Psychology Advising will be hosting this event in collaboration with Global Learning Advising. We will explore topics such as how to get started with the Global Learning process, financial planning, satisfying major and GE requirements abroad, popular programs for Psychology and Cognitive Science majors, and more!

Major Exploration for First Years (Led by Sean Malone)

Wed, Sep 24 (1–2pm) — Join on Zoom

Wed, Sep 24 (3–4pm) — Join on Zoom

Mon, Oct 13 (10–11am) — Join on Zoom

Thu, Nov 6 (12–1pm) — Join on Zoom

Fri, Dec 5 (9–10am) — Join on Zoom

This workshop assists exploratory/undecided students in their process of choosing a major. The workshop provides context for being “undecided” and includes reflective activities. Further, the workshop provides resources for students to further their exploration and planning at UCSC. The intended audience is first-year students.

Major Exploration for Second Years (Led by Erica Bellis)

Thu, Nov 6 (12–1pm) — Join on Zoom

Wed, Nov 12 (2–3pm) — Join on Zoom

This workshop teaches students tools to help them choose (or transition to) a new major/backup major that aligns with their goals and values and can also be qualified for on a truncated timeline. We welcome any student who needs to identify an alternate or new major because they must appeal for or were denied from their first choice major. This workshop is also helpful for second-year students who have not yet identified a major they intend to declare.

Shape Your Future with Career Resources! 🚀

Thinking about what comes next after graduation? Pondering potential career paths or considering graduate school? We’ve got you covered!

Career Advice Tailored for You: Whether you’re exploring job opportunities or polishing your resume, our Career Resources webpage is filled with guidance specifically curated for Cognitive Science and Psychology majors. Get the inside track on landing that dream job or internship!

Got Graduate School Questions? Navigating the graduate school application process can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Our Graduate School FAQs are packed with answers to your most pressing questions.

Personalized Career Coaching: Ready to level up your career planning? Check out Career Success’ Website for one-on-one coaching, workshops, and resources designed to help you shine. It’s time to take the next big step toward your future!

Bookmark the University’s 2025–26 Academic Calendar (PDF)