Getting Started in the Major - Critical Race and Ethnic Studies B.A.

Getting Started in the Major

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies B.A. for Frosh

Frosh who intend to pursue this major should do the following things prior to the beginning of fall term...

Review the General Catalog, especially the sample academic plans and major qualification policy.
Carefully review the Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES) website overall. A solid understanding of the requirements provides students with an invaluable head start to their college career and to this interdisciplinary major.

...and should take these courses their first term:

No major courses are required in the first quarter.

Additional considerations when developing your first quarter enrollment plan can be found in the First Quarter Enrollment Advising Guide 2025-26.

Advisor Contact Information

CRES Advising

cres@ucsc.edu

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