Advising for Undergraduates
Academic Advising
Appointments via Slug Success (REMOTE)
Make an appointment on Navigate Slug Success. A Google Calendar online invite will follow.
- Monday - Thursday: 10am - 2pm
PEER ADVISING - FALL 24 (TBA)
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Peer advisors are current students who can answer any questions about major and minor requirements, assist with academic planning, help you prepare a declaration of major/minor paperwork, and provide guidance on UCDC, UC Sacramento, and Study abroad program requirements. Peer advising hours are on a drop-in basis and can be found below. Peer advisors can also be reached via Google Meet. Add us to your Google contacts, lgstpoli@ucsc.edu. Add instructions can be found below:
Meet Our Advising Team!
Jerry Diaz, Politics Advisor
Jerry Diaz is a Banana Slug alumnus (Sociology & education minor). He has a Master’s degree in Higher Education with an emphasis on theories of student development from the University of Michigan, Ann-Arbor. Jerry has exercised a lifelong passion for student affairs work in academic advising and guidance since 2012. When not in the office he enjoys a good run, cooking, a hockey game, and a nice read. Jerry is committed to your academic success and invites you to connect for an academic advising session this Spring Quarter.
Lesly Lizarraga, Politics & Legal Studies Lead Peer Advisor
Hello everyone! My name is Lesly Lizarraga (she/her) and I’m currently a third-year student pursuing a major in Politics and minor in Legal Studies. Beyond my education, I enjoy reading, journaling, and going on spontaneous adventures either by myself or with friends. After graduation, I plan on attending Law School in hopes of becoming an immigration lawyer and maybe even move back to Tucson, Arizona (where I was born). In addition to being a Politics and Legal Studies Peer Advisor, I’m also a Perk employee and a Mentor for the Mentor Collective Program. I’m more than excited to be joining the POLI/LGST Advising team and can’t wait to provide my peers with both support and guidance as they embark on their academic journey.
Cat Comella, Politics & Legal Studies Peer Advisor
Hi everyone! My name is Cat (she/they). I am a third-year double majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a double minor in Legal Studies and Anthropology. In my free time, I love exploring new coffee shops, reading books, going to concerts, and dancing! As well as being a Politics and Legal Studies Peer Advisor, I am a Student Supervisor at Global Village Cafe. I am very excited to be a part of this team, and to connect with everyone in the Politics and Legal Studies major and minor! Please feel free to reach out to me at ccomella@ucsc.edu with any questions or concerns!
Fall 2024 Declaration of Major deadline, October 25.
If you intend to declare our major make sure to first: 1) complete 2 POLI lower division courses (1-70), 2) Fill and complete an academic plan form and share it with polimajor@ucsc.edu, and 3) submit your petition to declare e-form on your student portal before the deadline. If you are already declared in a major please ask your major advisor to update your existing academic plan prior to attempting to declare the POLI major or minor.
Writing Tutor Assistance
Learning Support Services offers free drop-in writing tutoring, especially for many Politics Core classes. Make sure to visit the LSS website for quarterly services and schedules. If you need assistance, you can contact LSS directly at (831) 459-4333.
Learning Accommodations
Politics staff and faculty are responsive to disabled students' concerns and special needs. We work with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to ensure appropriate accommodations. If you need assistance, contact the DRC directly at (831) 459-2089.
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