Programs : Doctoral : Student Handbook : Section Six
When Should I Plan on Spending My Year at UCSB?
As you know, as a part of the joint doctoral program you are required to spend at least one academic year in full-time residence at UCSB, defined as three consecutive quarters of full-time enrollment, not including the summer. In order to maximize the utility of that experience, you’ll be ready to go once you’ve decided on a Major Professor, have selected your specializations, and have a firm grasp of your dissertation topic. Precisely when this occurs will vary from individual to individual but will generally be your second year in the program. While most people will go Fall/Winter/Spring other options, such as Winter/Spring/Fall, are available.
You will need to fill out an online application in order to enroll at UCSB. You can do this through the UCSB Graduate Division web site. Please choose the Joint Degree Program participation of “Geography” (UCSB/SDSU) in the Special Populations section of the first page on the online application. Please note that you should choose the option to pay by check or money order. To complete the submission of the application; you do not need to pay the application-processing fee because you did so when you applied to SDSU. Once you have completed the application process please let Karen know so she can send the proper forms/transcripts to Graduate Division to enroll you at UCSB for fall quarter.
Handbook Topics
How did I get Admitted?
What does the Financial Offer I Accepted Mean?
What Happens Between the Time I'm Accepted and When I Enroll?
Okay, I've Arrived at the Department. What do I do?
My First Semester's Started: Now What?
When Should I Plan on Spending My Year at UCSB?
Any Information that might Help Me for My UCSB Residency?
What are the Major Mileposts in My Program?
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