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The Nuts and Bolts of Majors:
Q What is a major?
A A major is a field you have chosen to study
in depth. Each major requires that you take specific courses
which are listed in the UCR Catalog. There are 51 majors
in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences ranging
from 36 to 72 upper division units.
Q When should I declare a major?
A There is no specific date by which you must
decide. However, we strongly recommend that you decide by
the end of your sophomore year to allow you sufficient time
to complete your requirements to graduate on time. Declaring
a major by your sophomore year will also give you sufficient
time to plan. Some majors, for example, require that some
courses be taken in sequence. Business Administration requires
that you complete all of your prerequisites before applying
to the major.
Q How do I declare my major?
A Once you have decided upon your major, complete
a Change of Major Petition (available at the Student Academic
Affairs Office). Take the petition to the Department office
for the major you want to declare for approval. The Department
will then forward the petition to the College office for
processing.
Q May I change my major?
A You may change your major as often as you
wish. Follow the procedure outlined above to declare your
major.
Q How do I get an academic advisor?
A Go to the department of your major and consult
with the office staff. In some departments, you will be assigned
a faculty advisor. In others, the primary advisor is a staff
person in the department.
Q How do I know if the courses I transferred
to UCR will meet my major requirements?
A All transfer work is entered online in the
Student Information System. When you meet with your advisor
or with an advisor in the Student Academic Affairs Office,
they will have access to your record on the computer and
can advise you about which
courses were transferable and which UCR requirements they meet.
Q Can I take a course in a department before
declaring that department as my major?
A Yes, unless otherwise specified by the catalog.
Some courses require prerequisites; others are filled by
students in the major. We recommend that you do not take
any course S/NC if it is in a department you are considering
for your major.
Q What is a double major?
A A double major is two fields that you have
decided to study in depth. All requirements for both majors
must be fulfilled. However, general education requirements
need be satisfied only once unless the degrees differ.
Q How do I declare a double major?
A Use the same procedure for declaring your
first major.
Q Can I create my own major?
A Yes. The Humanities and Social Sciences major
is an interdisciplinary major designed for students who have
specific interests which cannot be accommodated within any
one of the departments in the College of Humanities, Arts,
and Social Sciences and who wish to construct a coherent
program of their own. A proposed program requires the approval
of an advisor and the HA&SS Committee.
Q What is a minor?
A A minor is a program of courses in a field
outside a student's major. Minors consist of 16 to 28 units,
and like a major, involve specific requirements. Almost all
departments offer minors. Students are not required to declare
a minor. To declare a minor, work out the course plan with
the advisor in that department of the minor and file it with
the Student Academic Affairs Office.
Breadth Requirements
Q: What is the quarterly breadth worksheet?
A: It is a list of courses offered each quarter that
fulfill the general education requirements.
Q: Where and when can I receive a breadth requirement
sheet?
A: You can go to your major department or to the
college office. This form is available at PIN enrollment
time each quarter.
Transferable Courses
Q: Where can I go to see what courses transfer into
UCR from community/junior colleges around California?
A: You can visit the website www.assist.org for
information on transferability from community colleges around
California.
Q: If the course I would like to take is not located
on the website, or if I cannot find out whether or not it
transfers what are some other options for information?
A: You can check with your academic advisor here
at the University or at the community college that you are
planning to attend or have attended.
Learning Center
Q: What services does the Learning Center offer students?
A: The Learning Center offers workshops on note taking
strategies, test taking strategies and reading strategies.
Counselors also provide tutorial assistance in Math and English,
graduate school preparation and the ACE Program. ACE stands
for Assistance Counseling and Encouragement. The Learning
Center also offers a program called CAMP which stands for
the California Alliance for Minority Participation.
Q: Where is the Learning Center located and how would
I be able to obtain more information about their counselors
and programs?
A: You may visit the Learning Center website for
more information:
www.learningcenter.ucr.edu
Counseling Center:
Q: Who is eligible for Counseling Center services?
A: All students who pay a registration fee are able
to use the Counseling Center and its services.
Q: Is there a fee when you visit the Counseling Center?
A: No, for students it is free of charge.
Q: How do I get started seeing a Counselor?
A: You can call the Counseling Center to find out
about making an appointment. (951) 827-5531. The Counseling
Center is located in the Veitch Student Center (north wing).
Their website is: http://counseling.ucr.edu/
Career Services:
Q: What kind of services can I find at the Career
Services Center?
A: The Career Services Center offers career planning,
Drop-In counseling, job search assistance, job listings on
the Internet, student employment, a career library, Internships
in Cooperative Education, graduate and professional school
application assistance.
Q: Where is the Career Services Center located and
to whom do I see to get started there?
A: The Career Services Center is located in the Veitch
Student Center. Their telephone number is (951) 827-3631,
and the website is: www.careers.ucr.edu
Registrar's Office:
Q: What are some of the services that the Registrar's
Office provides?
A: The Registrar's Office provides
students with proof of full time status for
insurance purposes, requests for transcripts,
degree posting, readmission, adding/
dropping courses, etc. . .
Q: How would I contact them, or find out more information?
A: The Registrar's Office has a website: www.registrar.ucr.edu
Student Conduct:
Q: What are the regulations for citing a paper,
so that plagiarism is not a problem?
A: You can view the regulations for plagiarism at
the conduct website
Q: What are the consequences if I am caught cheating?
A: Please refer to the website listed above. The
policies for academic dishonesty are listed on the website.
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