History Department Undergraduate Advising

The History Department advises students in the following majors and minors: history, classical studies, East Asian studies (minor only), and Jewish studies.

Spring 2024 Advising:

Appointments

30-minute virtual advising appointments with the History Department Advisor, Hailey Emery, are available on Slug Success or by accessing this link. If you are unable to find an appointment time that works for you, or would like an in-person appointment, then please email historyundergrad@ucsc.edu.

Drop-In Hours:

In-person drop-in advising is available on Wednesday's from 1:00pm-4:00pm in Humanities 1 Room 201. Drop-in hours are 5-10 minute appointments meant for quick questions/concerns only. If you're wanting to explore/declare any of the majors or minors in the history department, or wanting to do a progress/grad check, please schedule an appointment.

All Students

College Advising: If you need academic advising assistance, your college advisors may be able to help.
Slug Support Program: helps students who need support with basic needs such as homelessness, food, financial support or getting connected to campus resources, such as Counseling and Psychological Services. More information and instructions on how to contact Slug Support is available on the Dean of Students website.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): provides several different mental health care options. I particularly recommend the Let's Talk drop-in program, especially if you’re not sure you want formal counseling but would benefit from some support and guidance.
Learning Support Services (LLS): offers all UCSC undergraduate students academic support, such as writing tutoring.
Disability Resource Center (DRC): provides a variety of accommodations and services to students with various permanent disabilities and/or temporary medical conditions. Check out the UCSC Slugcast about Navigating the DRC to learn more about how you may benefit from DRC services, and the Getting Affiliated with the DRC webpage.
Study Abroad: UCSC Global Learning is your best resource if you’re interested in studying abroad or away. It is never too early to start planning! Create a Profile in the Global Learning Portal. From there, you will learn about all Global Learning opportunities, funding your program, identities abroad and away, how to apply and you can book appointments with the Global Learning team!
Career Success: supports students' exploration of and preparation for their professional goals. Provides advising and support to students via one-on-one career coaching, career fairs, recruitment events, info sessions and workshops. Also manages hiring for on-campus student employment.

History

Fall 2023-Spring 2024 History Courses: look for the page tabs located in the upper left corner of your browser window to see history courses offered in Winter and Spring 2024.
Major Requirements
History Major Planning Worksheet and Sample Academic Plans: creates a major requirements worksheet/checklist and sample course plans—four, three, and two year academic plans—in your UCSC Google Drive.
History Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Catalog of Course Requirements: a summary list of undergraduate history courses and how they may be applied to the history major requirements.
Minor Requirements (requirements worksheet/checklist available on website)
History Department Guide for Students Considering Graduate School

Classical Studies

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Classical Studies Courses
Major Requirements
Classical Studies Major Planning Worksheet and Sample Academic Plans: creates a major requirements worksheet/checklist and sample course plans—four, three, and two year academic plans—in your UCSC Google Drive.
Classical Studies B.A. Senior Comprehensive Examination
Minor Requirements (requirements worksheet/checklist available on website)

Jewish Studies

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Jewish Studies Courses
Major Requirements
Jewish Studies Major Planning Worksheet and Sample Academic Plans: creates a major requirements worksheet/checklist and sample course plans—four, three, and two year academic plans—in your UCSC Google Drive.
Minor Requirements (requirements worksheet/checklist available on website)

East Asian Studies

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 East Asian Studies Courses
Minor Requirements (requirements worksheet/checklist available on website)