SlugAtlasUC Santa Cruz

KRSG 25Transfer Excellence at the Research University

2 creditsGE PR-EUndergraduateStudent Option

Guides transfer students toward deeper engagement with the research university. Students work in small-scale learning communities and the course is designed as a catalyst for opportunities in undergraduate research, internships, creative projects, and experiential learning. Topics include: excelling in the quarter system and upper-division classes; centering strengths and overcoming imposter syndrome; developing research goals; financing educational goals; and planning for life after graduation, including careers and graduate school. (Formerly Successful Transfer to the Research University.)

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to transfer students.

  • Enrollment is restricted to Summer Edge students.
  • For summer enrollment support, email summeredge@ucsc.edu.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01SeminarAsynchronousStaffOpen 0/24
02SeminarAsynchronousStaffOpen 0/24

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Fri 10:40am–11:45am
ClassroomUnit 001StaffOpen 20/130

Summer 2026Open Summer 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Mon 9:00am–10:30am
OnlineL. M. WillisOpen 38/50

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Wed 9:20am–10:25am
Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Kresge Acad 3101, Kresge Acad 3301L. M. WillisOpen 22/24
02Seminar
Wed 9:20am–10:25am
Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm
Kresge Acad 3101, Kresge Acad 3301L. M. WillisOpen 9/24

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm
Steven Acad 150L. M. WillisOpen 128/130

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