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Our hope is to nurture a partnership of mutual respect and develop plans to accomplish personal success.


Advising Services

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How-to Guides & FAQs 

As part of our commitment to translate academic policy we have developed this site to guide your success at UC Santa Cruz.

 

 

Oakes Guide: Taking Courses at CA Community Colleges

For some attending a community college is an affordable way to make progress. This is a guide on how to find transferable courses.

 

Academic Enrollment Options During a Quarter Charts

In a tough spot? What are some of your academic enrollment options for courses, or what if you need to take time off during this quarter?

Advising Services

 

 

Oakes CARA Service Learning Certificate

Community-based Action Research and Advocacy (CARA) offers undergraduate students a variety of opportunities to engage with the communities and social justice issues that matter most to them.

 

 

Oakes Science Mentorship

Pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths? Check out this opportunity.

 

 

EOP STEM Counseling Services 

EOP counselors are dedicated to helping remove barriers to your success during your journey at UCSC. Learn more about the services they offer to EOP & STEM students.

 

 

UCSC Undergraduate Advising Resources 

Learn more about the policies and procedures you need to know to navigate UC Santa Cruz successfully.

Advisors

From the time of admission to the time of graduation, we are here to help you achieve your academic and personal goals.


Advising Staff Profiles

Jose Gallaga, Oakes Academic Advisor 

 Academic Adviser, Jose Gallaga 
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First-Gen College Graduate

Ramiro Flores,
Oakes Academic Advisor

 

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First-Gen College Graduate

 Leydi Cortes, EOP STEM
Counselor

 

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Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
First-Gen College Graduate

Danny Rodriguez,
Lead Academic Preceptor, Oakes and Rachel Carson Colleges

 

Danny Rodriguez, Academic Adviser 

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First-Gen College Graduate

Peer Advising Profiles

Chris Camberos,
Oakes Peer Advisor

 

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Pronouns: He/Him
First-Gen College Student

Ethan Sturdevant,
Oakes Peer Advisor

 

Ethan Sturdevant 

Pronouns: He/Him
First-Gen College Student

Our Location and Address

Our advisors maintain a remote (off-campus) work schedule.


Mailing Address

Oakes College Advising
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064


Contact Information

E-mail: oakesadvising@ucsc.edu
Main: (831) 459-4531 - Voice to E-mail
Fax: (831) 459-5895