Welcome!

I would like to extend a special welcome to new frosh and transfer students that will be visiting this site as they get enrolled in their fall classes and prepare for classes at UCSC.

If you can't find what you are looking for please don't hesitate to send a message to .

Charlie McDowell
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

Advising Office Hours: Monday - Friday,  Baskin Engineering 225

Front-desk drop-off/pick-up forms, brief questions: 9 to 11:30 am  and 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Express Advising: 1:30 to 4:00 pm (Peer and Staff Advisors available)
Other Advising available by appointment

Need help deciding which classes to enroll in?

New students interested in pursuing a Baskin School of Engineering major are invited to visit our Getting Started With Engineering website, with links to major requirements, advising summaries, and class reccommendations for first year frosh students. Still have questions? Send us a message at and we'll be happy to assist you!

Need help enrolling in your classes?

Tutorials on how to Add/Drop/Swap classes, override time conflicts, change grading options, and answers to other frequently asked enrollment questions are available on the registrar's web site.

Undergraduate Student Affairs Mission Statement

In support of the broader vision of the Baskin School of Engineering (BSOE), the mission of the Undergraduate Student Affairs Office (USAO) is to facilitate students' journeys toward a successful undergraduate education.

To promote the success of all students, the USAO provides clarity of policies, procedures, and resources available to facilitate students' self-sufficiency in navigating their undergraduate education from pre-matriculation to graduation.

The USAO advises students on engineering curriculum, and connects students to academic programs and opportunities that enhance their undergraduate experience and preparation as engineers for the 21st century.

The Baskin School of Engineering is proud to be a member of the NCWIT Academic Alliance and a sponsor for the Bay Area Affiliate of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award.