KRSG 1TIntroduction to Transfer Life and Learning
Transfer student orientation to the opportunities, resources, learning experiences, and principles of community at UCSC. The course explores the purpose and structure of a research university. Transfer students gain an understanding of graduation requirements and how to customize their pathway to degree completion. This course can be taken for Pass/No Pass grading only. (Formerly Introduction to Research Universities and the Liberal Arts.)
Enrollment is restricted to entering transfer students.
- Enrollment is restricted to Newly Admitted UCSC students only. Class begins in Canvas on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | Online | J. I. Leslie | Open 233/253 |
| 02 | Seminar | TBA | Online | M. Rizzo-Martinez | Open 338/5000 |
| 03 | Seminar | TBA | Online | D. Silguero | Open 341/5000 |
| 04 | Seminar | TBA | Online | J. Gauger | Open 339/5000 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Gauger | 4.5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 85% | 26 |
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