Are you graduating already?

Here's a slightly modified version of the junior checklist:

• Double-check that you will meet your graduation requirements. (Can't read the Academic Advisement Report? See a Cowell adviser.)
• Connect with the Career Center to explore job and graduate school options.
• Take advantage of undergraduate research opportunities within your major or division: it's not too late!
• Learn about honors opportunities on campus and beyond.
• Continue thinking about letters of recommendation from your faculty mentors and advisers. If you haven't connected with any faculty (which we hope you have by now!), start attending office hours regularly.

In addition to taking advantage of the resources and preparation above, you will need to do one or two more things: 

• Apply to graduate on my.ucsc.edu in the quarter you will finish your degree requirements* (do so in the first four weeks of the quarter).
• If you want to participate in the Cowell commencement ceremony in June, apply at the beginning of spring quarter through the programs office.*

*NOTE: in order to be awarded your degree, you must apply for graduation on the student portal in the quarter when you are finishing all requirements. Students may participate in commencement ceremony even if they are finishing their degree in summer, fall, or winter, but these students should wait to apply for graduation on their student portal until the quarter they are completing their requirements. Questions? Contact us!

If you are hoping or needing to stay beyond your fourth year, please read the following:

• First year students are automatically given four years plus one quarter (13 quarters), and junior transfers have two years plus one quarter (7 quarters) to complete their degrees. Check your EGT (Expected Graduation Term) on the student portal to be sure about yours.
• If you want to extend your enrollment beyond your EGT, you'll need to see a Cowell adviser.
• Your extension may require approval from the provost, so please be aware that the process could take up to a week (in other words, don't wait until the last minute!).