Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions

UCSC Extension does not allow auditing.

Yes, you have the option to be added to a waitlist. If a space becomes available, you will be notified. You may enroll at this time, if you still wish to do so.

Swapping sections and courses If you want to stay in a course but switch to another section, or switch from one course to another course, you can now do this without paying a $40 drop processing fee

No, you must be enrolled to attend a class.

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Prerequisite courses are highly recommended. However, it is up to each student to decide if they are necessary to succeed in the advanced courses. Some people with related education and experience may

No application You do not need to apply for admission to take UCSC Silicon Valley Extension courses. International and Workforce Development students may have additional requirements for enrollment

Buying a course for an employee or organization member An employer or organization can pay for a course for an employee or affiliate using a corporate card or purchase order. Here are the steps

You will receive a confirmation of enrollment via e-mail when enrolled.

It is highly encouraged for students to enroll at least a week in advance of the start of a course. Late enrollments may be granted if the second meeting or second week (online) of the course has not

Yes! Benefits of establishing candidacy Lock in your certificate requirements. This means that even if program requirements change, the requirements to complete your certificate will remain the same

If the refund deadline for a course has passed, you may submit an Exception Request using the online form found at www.ucsc-extension.edu/drops. Your petition must be supported by special

Dropping a section to switch to another section of the same course is still considered a drop. Students who enroll in a section, but do not attend, have the option of dropping prior to the final class

Your confirmation email that includes your student ID will list the courses you're enrolled in, the dates, times and location, the payment total, and any class notes pertinent to the course.

Students may drop a course at any time before the final class meeting or before the end date of an online course, by completing the Drop Request form. To get a full refund (minus processing fee) You

Knowledge familiarity and prerequisite details can be found in course descriptions, as well as in each Certificate Program description.

UCSC Extension students may take one course or an entire certificate. Enrolling in a course is a simple process based on student preferences and needs; however, some courses have prerequisites that