Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) 2126 | Open M-F 8am-4:30pm, Closed 12-1pm | (858) 534-3580 | [email protected]
Welcome Back from Break!
◊ Walk-In Schedule &
Deadlines
◊ Study Abroad Scholarship
◊ Undergrad Research
Scholarship
◊ 2015 Freshman OLs
◊ Environmental Studies Fair?
◊ Spring Advising Workshops
◊ Taking Summer Classes
◊ Graduation &
Commencement
We hope you feel recharged and ready after Spring
break! This newsletter will serve as a helpful guide for
graduation planning, summer classes and keeping up
with advising events. Stay on track through our announcements and reminders by “liking” our Facebook
Page. Best of luck in the new quarter!
Sincerely,
The Muir Advising Staff
For academic questions or concerns, come on in and visit us!
Appointments*: Call (858) 534-3580 to schedule.
Walk-Ins: Please check the “Spring Walk-In Schedule” below.
*Academic Planning appointments should be scheduled with your Major
Department first.
The VAC is an excellent resource after
business hours or if you don’t have time
to come in to our office. Ask an academic
question and an advisor will respond
within 1-3 business days!
Spring Walk-In Schedule
Spring Quarter Deadlines
Week 1
*Wednesday:
9-11am & 1-2
pm
Monday - Friday
Week 2
Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weeks
3, 4 & 5
Weeks
6, 7, 8, 9
*Week 6:
Wed. 9-11am
& 1-2pm
9-11am and 1-3pm
1-3pm
9-11am
No Walk-Ins
9-11am and 1-3pm
 ADD a class
 Apply online for PARTTIME Status
Week 4
Friday, April 24th
 DROP without a “W”
 CHANGE your grading
option
Fridays
9-11am and 1-3pm
Week 9
Friday, May 29th
Monday
9-11am and 1-3pm
Tuesday
1-3pm
Last Day of Quarter
Saturday, June 13th
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9-11am
9-11am
9-11am and 1-3pm
Closed on Monday 5/25 for Memorial Day
Week 10
& Finals
Week 2
Friday, April 10th
Friday
1-3pm
Walk-in hours are subject to change pending high traffic and availability.
 DROP with a “W”
 File SPRING ‘15 Degree
and Diploma
Application (DDA)
Spring 2015 Course Availability Lists
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Upper Division Electives
General Education
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Visit the Degree Requirements section of our website during
the enrollment period for updated Course Availability Lists.
Upcoming Opportunities
Muir Study Abroad Scholarship
Studying Abroad in 2015? Apply for the Muir College Study
Abroad Scholarship and you might earn a $500 award!
Complete the Scholarship Application and submit it to Muir
Advising (HSS 2126) by April 3rd, 4:00pm.
Muir Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Thinking about a research project? This scholarship provides
up to $500 for each of 3-4 undergraduate research projects
by Muir College students per quarter. Proposals should be
emailed to Brynn Craffey at [email protected] by Week 7
of the quarter.
Academic Advising Peer Advisor
Joel Bickel, Victoria Capuchino, Mike Chu,
Kylie Etter, Gaby Haddad, Cynthia Hinojosa,
George Kassabian, Maria Miranda, Edgar
Quintero, Maria Sol Raiano, Isaac Raymundo, Brenda Rodriguez, Shay Ross, Gabe
Schneider, Dale Tubat, Palak Yadav
Senior OL’s: Cathy Looc and Daniela Tellez
We are currently hiring for ’15-’16 Peer Advisors! This is a
wonderful opportunity to offer social and academic support
to 1st and 2nd year students while building your leadership,
communication, and interpersonal skills. Check Port Triton
Week 2!
Academic Advising Intern
We are also hiring ‘15-’16 Advising Interns! This exciting
opportunity plays an important role in the Academic Advising Office. Offering assistance to advisors and students, this
position will give you hands on experience and enhance your
organizational and communication skills. Deadline: TBA
[List of names]
View our Summer Session guide on taking summer classes at UCSD, other UC’s,
community colleges, other 4-year institutions, or study abroad programs.
Q: How do I know what classes to take at a CA Community College?
A: Use Assist.org* to find UCSD course approximations.
◊ UCSD Summer Session
◊ Assist.org
◊ Muir GE Petition
◊ Undergrad Student Petition
 If the class you are interested in has a listed approximation:
 After you take the course, send a transcript to UCSD Admissions
 If the class is not listed on Assist.org, check with your CC to make sure
it is UC transferable, then submit a petition (see below).
*Assist.org shows how course credits earned at a California college/university can be applied when
transferred to another.
Q: How do I get credit for Major and Muir GE requirements?
A: Petition all classes taken outside of UCSD before taking them. Be
sure to include the course description, preferably the course syllabus.
 Use the Undergrad. Student Petition for courses you would like to use
for your major or minor requirements and submit it to your major/
minor department.
 Use the Muir GE Petition for courses you would like to use towards
your GE’s.
Q: Can I receive Financial Aid if I enroll in Summer courses?
 UCSD Financial Aid for UC Summer Sessions are first come, first served
 For community college or other institutions, you must make your own
arrangements. If you have questions, please contact Financial Aid
(fao.ucsd.edu)
Wherever you decide to go, take it easy with your summer schedule!
 Keep in mind that a regular UCSD quarter is 10 weeks. UCSD Summer
Session is only 5 weeks!
 Try taking 1-2 classes to help balance your academic workload and other
commitments or summer activities.
 If you’re thinking about taking more than one course, strongly consider the
intensity of the courses as well as your strengths.
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) 2126 | Open M-F 8am-4:30pm, Closed 12-1pm | (858) 534-3580 | [email protected]
Students must file to graduate to receive their degree/diploma.
Muir hosts an optional commencement (“walking”) ceremony in June for all students with Senior
Standing (135+ units)
Picture by Natalie Rhoades
Picture by Phoebe Beall
Graduation
Picture by Natalie Rhoades
◊ Graduation Information
Review your degree audit to check if you’re completing your
degree requirements. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to
verify meeting all graduation requirements.
Want to make sure that you’re good to go? Meet with an advisor for
a Degree Check appointment! Call us at (858) 534-3580.
◊ Degree & Diploma Application
Submit your Degree and Diploma Application (DDA) online by the
end of your last quarter. Be sure to continue monitoring the status
of your DDA after you submit it. If you plan on finishing classes after
Spring, be sure to complete this step during your final quarter.
◊ UCSD Graduation Central
Grad. Quarter* DDA Available
Last Day To File
Spring 2015
2/6/20155
Last Day of Spring Quarter
Summer 2015
3/30/2015
Last Day of Summer Quarter
◊ Commencement 2015
◊ Frequently Asked Questions
◊ Priority Posting of Degree
*You must apply for the quarter in which you take your final courses.
Commencement
Whether graduating this Spring, Summer, or next year, students
with Senior Standing (135+ units by end of WI15) are allowed to
participate in commencement. Be sure to invite your friends and
family to the Commencement Ceremony.
Add your name to the Commencement Program by May 1st: Log on to
http://degree.ucsd.edu and choose “Add name to Commencement
Booklet.” To verify spelling or make changes for the program (Booklet)
only, submit a message on the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) by May 1st.
Once this deadline has passed, the program booklet will go to print, so no
modifications can be made. Official name changes must be completed
through the UCSD Registrar’s Office.
Rent your Cap and Gown and purchase your ticket at the Bookstore
starting early June. This is your official “sign up” to walk!
Muir’s Commencement Ceremony will take place:
June 13th, 2015 at 5:00PM
UCSD RIMAC Field
Check-In for Commencement with your ticket, cap and gown by
4pm at the Spanos Track and Field area. There is no required order to be seated so feel free to line-up next to your friends!
There are no physical guest tickets
—thus no limit on the number of
guests you can bring. Seating is 1st
come 1st served!
The ceremony will last
approximately two hours.
muir.ucsd.edu*
/UCSDMuirAdvising
*Visit the Academics section
to view Academic resources
including Degree
Requirements, General
Education and Graduation.
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) 2126 | Open M-F 8am-4:30pm, Closed 12-1pm | (858) 534-3580 | [email protected]