The College Math Academy

During Fall Quarter, the College Math Academy is offered for Crown and Merrill students. During Winter Quarter, the College Math Academy is offered for Oakes and Rachel Carson students.

Who is eligible?

As a student, with an ALEKS PPL Score of 200, you are eligible to be enrolled into a highly supported MATH 3 course called the College Math Academy. This unique MATH 3 course is prioritized for EOP STEM-intended students who are affiliated with these four Colleges. The class also continues the theme of the college, so it is a way to extend the living and learning community experience. Students who are involved in Science Learning Community, SEMILLA Scholars, or Engineering Academy will also be given priority.

What is the College Math Academy?

The College Math Academy is a seminar style Math 3 (Precalculus) class capped at 40 students with more opportunities to interact with an experienced instructor. It includes Lecture & Discussion (5 units) and a Lab (2 units) = 7 units total.

What is the benefit of being in the College Math Academy?

• The small class of 40 STEM-intended students will give you an opportunity to build a strong foundation of fundamental mathematical knowledge as well as build a sense of community during your first quarter at UCSC.
• The lab section is designed to teach students how to develop a social justice-based project that is relevant and interesting to the student by looking at it through the lens of quantitative analysis using the Precalculus curriculum. The class revolves around the themes of the colleges, so it is a way to extend the living and learning community experience.
• Students will be supported by a teaching team: an instructor, a graduate student teaching assistant, tutors, and an academic counselor.            

Here is a Sample Schedule for the Math Academy:

Watch Student Testimonials: If you would like to hear from students who have been in the College Math Academy in the past and hear from the instructor, please watch this video.

How can I get into this College Math Academy MATH 3 course and lab?

Fall Quarter (Crown/Merrill Colleges): Please complete your ALEKS PPL so your score is posted and you are ready to enroll at orientation. This course is shown as closed, but we will provide you a permission number and help you enroll into the lecture and lab at orientation. An interest form is required prior to orientation. Once you submit your interest form, you will be notified if you are eligible to be a part of the College Math Academy. You will be emailed instructions on how to get enrolled at orientation or remotely if you are not attending orientation. Please email collegemathacademy@ucsc.edu if you would like access to the interest form or have any questions.

Winter Quarter (Oakes/ Rachel Carson Colleges):  This course is shown as closed, but we will provide you a permission number and help you enroll into the lecture and lab. An interest form is required. Once you submit your interest form, you will be notified if you are eligible to be a part of the College Math Academy. Please email collegemathacademy@ucsc.edu if you would like access to the interest form or have any questions.

Questions/Inquiries:  Please email,  collegemathacademy@ucsc.edu

During Fall Quarter, the College Math Academy is offered for Crown and Merrill students. During Winter Quarter, the College Math Academy is offered for Oakes and Rachel Carson students.

Who is eligible?

As a student, with an ALEKS PPL Score of 200, you are eligible to be enrolled into a highly supported MATH 3 course called the College Math Academy. This unique MATH 3 course is prioritized for EOP STEM-intended students who are affiliated with these four Colleges. The class also continues the theme of the college, so it is a way to extend the living and learning community experience. Students who are involved in Science Learning Community, SEMILLA Scholars, or Engineering Academy will also be given priority.

What is the College Math Academy?

The College Math Academy is a seminar style Math 3 (Precalculus) class capped at 40 students with more opportunities to interact with an experienced instructor. It includes Lecture & Discussion (5 units) and a Lab (2 units) = 7 units total.

What is the benefit of being in the College Math Academy?

• The small class of 40 STEM-intended students will give you an opportunity to build a strong foundation of fundamental mathematical knowledge as well as build a sense of community during your first quarter at UCSC.
• The lab section is designed to teach students how to develop a social justice-based project that is relevant and interesting to the student by looking at it through the lens of quantitative analysis using the Precalculus curriculum. The class revolves around the themes of the colleges, so it is a way to extend the living and learning community experience.
• Students will be supported by a teaching team: an instructor, a graduate student teaching assistant, tutors, and an academic counselor.            

Here is a Sample Schedule for the Math Academy:

Watch Student Testimonials: If you would like to hear from students who have been in the College Math Academy in the past and hear from the instructor, please watch this video.

How can I get into this College Math Academy MATH 3 course and lab?

Fall Quarter (Crown/Merrill Colleges): Please complete your ALEKS PPL so your score is posted and you are ready to enroll at orientation. This course is shown as closed, but we will provide you a permission number and help you enroll into the lecture and lab at orientation. An interest form is required prior to orientation. Once you submit your interest form, you will be notified if you are eligible to be a part of the College Math Academy. You will be emailed instructions on how to get enrolled at orientation or remotely if you are not attending orientation. Please email collegemathacademy@ucsc.edu if you would like access to the interest form or have any questions.

Winter Quarter (Oakes/ Rachel Carson Colleges):  This course is shown as closed, but we will provide you a permission number and help you enroll into the lecture and lab. An interest form is required. Once you submit your interest form, you will be notified if you are eligible to be a part of the College Math Academy. Please email collegemathacademy@ucsc.edu if you would like access to the interest form or have any questions.

Questions/Inquiries:  Please email,  collegemathacademy@ucsc.edu