• Register for classes.
• Pay the "now due" fees on your current BARC statement and all other outstanding financial obligations to UCSB.
• Arrange for the release of blocks (if any) on your registration.
• Update your address information on the GOLD system.

The Registration Process

You are encouraged to seek academic advice prior to registration. Refer to the Academic Department Directory.

Registration Appointments and Passes
Three appointments (passes) are assigned to you. (New and Returning students will only receive Passes 2 and 3). Each pass through the system allows you to make changes to your registration record.

During the first pass you may enroll for no more than 13.5 units. You may add additional units, up to the maximum allowed by your college, during the second pass. You may continue to adjust your schedule during Pass 3.

To find out your appointment times, use GOLD. You may only register during the appointment times that are assigned to you. Continuing undergraduate students must register for at least one course in Pass 1 of registration to avoid a $50 late registration fee. Graduate student registration deadline is part way through Pass 2. New and returning students must register for classes on or before the first day of instruction to avoid the $50 late registration fee.

DOWNLOAD: A PDF version of the Registration Worksheet (to help you plan your schedule).

Priority System
Priority to obtain classes is based on class level and within that by total units completed. Priority is not assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is implemented through the appointment system. Register at the beginning of your designated appointment time to take best advantage of your registration priority.

Blocks
A registration block may prevent you from pursuing any action. Failure to remove the block will result in a Lapse of Status and you will be dropped from all of your current classes.

Time Conflicts
GOLD will highlight conflicts but will allow you to schedule a conflict. It is your responsibility to look for course changes and resolve any resultant time conflicts.

Instructor Number
If you are registering for a course which requires an instructor number, you will find these 2-digit numbers at the end of each subject listing in this booklet inside the Individualized Instruction boxes. Note: An instructor listed under two different subject headings will have different instructor numbers.

Prerequisites
Instructors have final authority in determining enrollment for their courses. Verification of the student’s qualifications is made at the beginning of the quarter. Undergraduates can enroll in graduate courses only if they have an approved departmental petition on file in the Office of the Registrar prior to registration.

Additionally, certain qualifications are checked during and after registration. These qualifications are identified in the "Messages" column of a course listing in the Schedule of Classes and in the course description in the General Catalog. If you do not meet these qualifications, you may be dropped from the course by the department.

Adding After the 5th Day of Class
Instructor approval is required to add a class after the 5th day of instruction. If permission is granted, students will be given course approval codes which can be used to add the class until the published add deadline.

Approval Codes
Under some circumstances, departments or instructors may issue course approval codes to students to override various enrollment restrictions. Course approval codes may be used on GOLD until the published add deadline.

Writing Course Restrictions

Writing 1, 1E, 2, 2E, 50, and 50E
Writing 1, 2, and 50 (or their LINKS equivalents) must be taken in sequence. You may not enroll in these courses without having met the prerequisites, and you may not enroll in them if you have already satisfied the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) and Area A General Education requirements.

LINKS Courses
LINKS are writing classes whose reading and writing assignments are directly related to the lectures, readings and writings of certain other courses. LINKS courses are designated with an LK, e.g., Writing 1LK or 2LK. Students must enroll in the companion course before enrolling in the LINKS class. Materials for both courses are related, but testing and grading are independent. In addition, papers for one course may not be submitted for the other course. LINKS writing courses carry the same number of units and fulfill the same General Education requirements as any other Writing 1 or 2 class.

Dropping Writing Courses
The deadline to drop Writing 1, 1E, 2, 2E, 50 or 50E (or their LINKS equivalents) is the fifth day of university instruction.

Students with Disabilities
If you are unable to use GOLD please call the Registration Helpline at (805) 893-3592 or contact the Disabled Students Program at (805) 893-2668 V/TDD.

Repeating a Course
Certain courses may be repeated for credit and are identified in the course descriptions in the UCSB General Catalog. Repetition of any other course completed at the University of California, excluding UC Extension, is subject to regulations that appear in the UCSB General Catalog. Note: undergraduates who wish to repeat a course more than once must obtain the prior approval of their college provost or dean at the time of registration or they will be dropped from the course. Graduate students should consult Graduate Division and their academic departments before repeating a course.

If you are an undergraduate repeating a course to improve your grade-point average because you previously received a C- or below, or a NP, you need to specify this repeat to GOLD. First, you need to add the course you intend to repeat.

Note: Undergraduates who wish to repeat a course more than once must obtain the prior approval of their college provost or dean before registering for their attempt or they will be dropped from the course.

Petitions

Special approval prior to registration is required for each of the following:

Enrollment in a 98/99 or 198/199/199AA-ZZ Independent Studies course
Petition source: Sponsoring department.
Approvals required: See instructor and chair of department sponsoring the 98, 99, 198, 199, 199AA-ZZ for details. 198/199/199AA-ZZ courses are open only to upper-division students who have at least a 3.0 grade-point average for the preceding three quarters and who can demonstrate their qualifications for independent study in the chosen field (normally completion of at least two upper-division courses in the same field). Students are limited to 5 units per quarter, 15 units per year, and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199AA-ZZ courses combined, subject to the restrictions, if any, of each department involved. Graduate students should not enroll in courses numbered 98/99 or 198/199/199AA-ZZ. They should enroll in independent studies courses numbered 596 through 599 instead.

Taking graduate courses while you are an undergraduate
Petition source: Office of the Registrar.
Approvals required: Instructor, chair of sponsoring department, dean/provost of the college for students in Engineering and Creative Studies, and dean of the Graduate Division. Normally, this option is open only to seniors with exceptional qualifications and superior grade-point averages. To enroll in graduate coursework, undergraduates must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 and have completed 12 units of upper-division coursework in the relevant major with a grade of B or better. Eligible undergraduates are confined to taking courses numbered 200-299 and only those 500-level courses described as Group Studies or Special Topics. Undergraduates are not permitted to enroll in any other 500-level courses.

Taking a University Extension course
Petition source: College office.
Approvals required: Dean of the college and, if the course is to be used as part of your major, department chair. (See the UCSB General Catalog for credit limitations and details.) Graduate students may not take coursework through University Extension which can otherwise be completed through normal registration. Consult the section "Graduate Education at UCSB" in the UCSB General Catalog.

If you do not have student status, you can enroll in many undergraduate and graduate courses through University Extension in the Concurrent Enrollment Program. Students who are on reinstatement-probation or are subject to disqualification and those who have been disqualified (dismissed) from UCSB are not eligible to participate in the Concurrent Enrollment Program. Admission into courses is on a space-available basis with consent of the instructor and does not constitute admission into the university. Courses can be taken for credit or non-credit. UCSB courses completed by concurent enrollment through UCSB Extension in fall 2000 or thereafter will be included in the UC GPA if they are accepted toward the degree. For further information on eligibility, prerequisites, and fee structure, contact UCSB Extension, 6950 Hollister Avenue, Suite 102, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 893-4200. Website: www.extension.ucsb.edu

Simultaneous registration at another college-level institution (also called concurrent enrollment)
Petition source: College office.
Approval required: Dean of the college prior to registration. (See the UCSB General Catalog for details.)
Students should be aware that approval is granted only in special cases.

Intersegmental Cross-Enrollment
Approval required: Dean of the college, if you wish to transfer credit to UCSB for coursework taken elsewhere. Students should be aware that approval is granted only in very limited circumstances.

Students from campuses of the University of California, the California State University and the California Community Colleges are permitted to enroll in a maximum of one course per academic term at a campus of either of the other systems on a space-available basis. The requirements for participation include: the student has completed at least one quarter at the home campus, has paid fees at the home campus and is enrolled in at least six units for the cross-enrollment term, has a grade-point average of at least 2.0 for work completed, is a California resident and has the appropriate academic preparation for the course. If you are interested in cross-enrollment at a California State University or California Community College campus you need to contact those institutions directly to start the process. Coursework completed through this plan will apply to your UCSB degree only if approved by the dean of your college. Approval is granted only in very limited circumstances. Students from California State University or Community College campuses interested in cross-enrollment at UCSB should contact the Office of the Registrar at UCSB for more information at (805) 893-8905 or email Reg-Undergrad-Visiting-Programs@sa.ucsb.edu.

Undergraduate enrollment in an excess or deficit program, according to the limits established by your college (as noted below)
Petition source: Office of the Registrar or college office.
Approval required: Dean of the college. Full-time status: to be classified as a full-time student, undergraduates must enroll in a minimum of 12 units each quarter. Course enrollment limits for graduate students are given in the UCSB General Catalog.

Full-time status is required for such things as eligibility for residence in family/student housing, certain types of financial aid, and intercollegiate athletics.

Deficit programs
If you need to take fewer than 12 units due to outside commitments or personal considerations, you must petition for a deficit program prior to the first day of instruction. Students in the College of Letters and Science and the College of Creative Studies with on-going outside responsibilities may petition for permanent deficit approval.

Deficit loads may impact your financial loan status as well as personal insurance coverage. It is strongly recommended to check with Financial Aid and/or your insurance company before carrying a deficit load.

Excess programs
If you plan to take more units than the maximum specified by your college, you must petition for an excess program during the registration period. The maximum number of units which you may attempt each quarter depends on your academic status and the regulations of your college. Generally, new students (transfers and freshmen alike) are discouraged from attempting more than the allowable maximum for their first quarter at UCSB. Approval of excess programs usually is reserved for continuing students with strong academic records.

Enrollment Limits

Graduate Students
The normal courseload for graduate students is 12 units per quarter. Only registered students carrying a minimum load of 8 units are eligible to be appointed as graduate student researchers or as teaching assistants; to receive fellowships and most forms of financial aid; and to be eligible for campus and extramural benefits and services (University Housing, Student Health Service, etc.).

Graduate students should consult with departmental advisors about recommended course work and unit load prior to each quarter.

Generally speaking, there is no part-time status for graduate students at UCSB, nor are there reduced fees for a reduced courseload. Most lending agencies demand repayment of loans if a student is not registered or is carrying less than a normal courseload. The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement requires international students to be engaged in a full course of study while at UCSB.

College of Creative Studies
Students in the College of Creative Studies normally take four courses totaling at least 15 units each quarter and are not required to file petitions for excess programs.

College of Engineering
Students in the College of Engineering are subject to the following course enrollment limits:

• 12 units–Minimum load for full-time standing.
• 18 units–Normal maximum without petition; however, students may normally exceed 18 units with courses that exclusively use the P/NP grading option.

Undergraduate students in the College of Engineering must average at least 15 quarter units each quarter, a threshold that will be strictly monitored starting the 2008-09 academic year and one that will promote graduation in four years. At least three-fourths of the units passed must include courses prescribed for the major. Complete details of this requirement are contained in the UCSB General Catalog.

College of Letters and Science
Students in the College of Letters and Science are subject to the following course enrollment limits:

• 12 units–Minimum load for full-time standing.
• 17 units–Maximum without petition to the dean of the college for students on academic probation.
• 21 units–Maximum without petition to the dean of the college for all other students.

The average course load for students in the College of Letters and Science is 15—17 units per quarter.

Attendance
You must attend the classes you register for beginning with the first day of instruction. If you cannot attend due to reasons beyond your control (such as serious illness), notify your instructors. The Office of Student Life can assist you if you are too ill to contact your instructors. Although some instructors will drop students who are absent from their classes, it is normally your responsibility to drop any class that you do not wish to complete. If you do not attend a class and do not drop it officially by the published deadline, you will receive a failing grade.

Address Verification
All students MUST update or confirm their address information as new students and every fall quarter. Additionally, you are encouraged to update your address information as necessary throughout the year. UCSB mail is not forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service.

New and Returning Students
A block may be placed against your registration if you do not update or confirm your address by using GOLD. Refer to the Confidentiality and Accessibility of Student Records for information regarding your rights pertaining to academic records.

University E-mail
U-Mail (University e-mail) is now being used for student notification by course instructors and administrative departments including the Office of the Registrar. All UCSB students should obtain a U-Mail account and keep it active.

1. If you have not already done so, activate your U-Mail account today.
2. Forward your U-Mail to another e-mail service, if you prefer. Your U-Mail account must be active for this to work.
3. Check your e-mail frequently to be sure that you do not miss any critical notices.
4. Contact the U-Mail help desk at 893-5542 with any problems you are having activating your account.
5. When communicating with university personnel, you should use your U-Mail account, rather than any other, to authenticate your identity.

UCSB Classes in Ventura and Santa Maria
UCSB offers live and Internet videoconferencing courses every quarter at the UCSB Ventura Center located at 3585 Maple St., Suite 112, Ventura, CA 93003, as well as at the UCSB Santa Maria Center located at Allan Hancock College, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454. In Ventura, courses are available in the following disciplines: anthropology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, law and society, political science, psychology and sociology. In Santa Maria, courses are available in the following disciplines: English and history. Occasionally, courses from other disciplines are provided to satisfy General Education requirements.

Live classes are held once a week for three hours between 4 and 7 p.m. or between 7 and 10 p.m. Televised courses are broadcast from campus, the Ventura or Santa Maria Centers. Course exams are held simultaneously with the live class. Students interested in course offerings in these disciplines can check course titles. times, and enrollment codes at www.ocs.ucsb.edu, or they can contact the UCSB Ventura Center at (805) 644-7261, or the UCSB Santa Maria Center at (805) 922-6966, ext. 3363.