Student Affairs Office

The Student Affairs Office offers advising services via email, online chat, in-person drop-in advising, virtual and in-person scheduled appointments, and registration support.

Email Advising

Students may email the general account or a specific Arts Academic Counselor or Peer Academic Advisor. Please email only one account.

General Questions: artscounselor@uci.edu

Undergraduates

Academic Counselors

• Amy Kim: amykim@uci.edu
• Jenn Wong: jt.wong@uci.edu
• Martha Martinez: mgmart@uci.edu

Peer Academic Advisors

• Esther Cheang, Music
• Kira Montgomery, Dance
• Lynne Tobias, Dance

Graduates

• Jenn Wong: jt.wong@uci.edu

Due to a high volume of emails, please allow at least 24-48 hours for a response. Peer Academic Advisors will respond to emails only during their designated office hours.

Current students should use their UCI email address when corresponding with anyone at the university.

Drop-In Advising

Available during fall, winter and spring quarters only.

The Arts Student Affairs team offers in-person drop-in advising during the following days and times:

• Monday: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.
• Friday: Email artscounselor@uci.edu

Schedule an Appointment with an Academic Counselor

For winter break, spring break and summer, please email artscounselor@uci.edu for appointment availability. The appointment scheduler is not available during these times.

Current UCI students can schedule an appointment with an Arts Academic Counselor. Appointments are offered virtually or in person. Appointments are a maximum of 20 minutes, so please come prepared with your questions.

To schedule an appointment:

• Log in to the UCI Appointment Scheduler.
• Select the “Arts Academic Advising” button.
• Complete the form with your reason for scheduling an appointment. Be sure to select either in-person or remote.
• Pick an available day and time. Appointments are 20 minutes long and can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.
• Submit the request.
• Accept your invite to confirm your appointment.

Please Note

• Same-day appointments are not available. Check the drop-in schedule for availability.
• To cancel or make changes to an appointment, please log back into the system.
• There is a three-hour cancellation window. If you do not cancel within the three-hour window or are a no-show, you will not be allowed to reschedule an appointment for three days.
• Please contact our office if you will be late for your appointment. If you are a no-show more than twice in a quarter, you will not be allowed to schedule appointments for the remainder of the quarter and may only meet with an advisor during drop-in hours.
• Week 1 of each quarter is limited to drop-in advising only. Appointments begin Week 2.
• Graduate students may only schedule an appointment with Jennifer Wong.

Virtual Appointments

• You will receive a UCI Zoom invite from an academic counselor at least one hour before your appointment.
• Five minutes before your appointment time, access the link in the invite to meet with your counselor.
• If you do not show up after seven minutes, you will be considered a no-show.

In-Person Appointments

• Appointments will be held in Mesa Arts Building, Room 101. If the office door is closed, please knock when you arrive.
• If you do not show up after seven minutes, you will be considered a no-show.

How to Register for the Upcoming Quarter

Fall 2026 Enrollment Timeline

Fall 2026 Course Recommendations for Arts Undergraduates

Note: Courses are subject to change at any time. Always check the Schedule of Classes for updated course offerings, even after you enroll. To access the slide decks, students must be logged in to their UCI Google account.

• Art, B.A.: Fall 2026 Art Course Offerings
• Dance, B.A. and B.F.A.: Fall 2026 Dance Course Offerings
• Drama, B.A. and B.F.A.: Fall 2026 Drama Course Offerings
• Drama Literature Course Descriptions
• Music, B.A. and B.Mus.: Fall 2026 Music Course Offerings

Enrollment Slide Deck and Video Guides

• DegreeWorks and Schedule of Classes Resource Guide
• Enrollment Strategies
• How to Read the Schedule of Classes by Arts PAA (5:32)
• How to Find Your Enrollment Window by Arts PAA (3:11)
• How to Enroll in Courses via WebReg by Arts PAA (5:06)

Upcoming Workshops

Workshop information will be posted as it becomes available.

Summer Options

• Summer Options Presentation: Taking Courses in the Summer
• UCI Summer Session
  • The schedule and enrollment for Summer Session at UCI will be available March 1, 2026: Summer Session Courses.
    • To enroll, you must enroll through the Summer Session website. WebReg is not used for summer.
    • There are three sessions: 10-week, Summer Session I and Summer Session II.
  • Summer Session Fees
  • Pay for Only 8
  • Summer Session Financial Aid
    • Visit ZotAid to review your summer aid offer. Once you are enrolled, you will receive an email when your summer financial aid offer is available to accept, usually within 48 hours.
• UC Online Summer Course Offerings: UC Online Summer Courses

Enrolling in Courses Outside of UCI

Review the Transferring Courses to UCI guide for information about taking courses outside of UCI.

Policies and Rules for Undergraduate Students

Nothing is automatic at UCI. You, the student, must initiate all adds, drops and grade changes to your class schedule or transcript. You, not your faculty or academic counselors, are responsible for ensuring that your academic record is correct.

You have access to your quarterly study list and UCI transcript at all times through StudentAccess. Check your study list before classes begin to confirm your schedule is correct.

You are also responsible for checking your transcript each quarter. You can access your record through StudentAccess or request a student copy of your transcript from the Registrar’s Office. Be aware of all deadlines by checking the Academic Calendar on the Registrar’s website.

Staying in Good Standing

• Maintain a quarterly and overall GPA of 2.0 or above.
• Make academic progress in your major and General Education requirements.
• Courses for school and major requirements must be taken for a letter grade, unless noted as P/NP only.
• Check your DegreeWorks in StudentAccess to ensure you are on track for graduation.
• Meet with an advisor to make sure you are on track or if you have questions about your academic plans.

Academic Honesty

Per the UCI Senate, “Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at the University of California, Irvine. Cheating, forgery, dishonest conduct, plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities erode the University’s educational, research, and social roles.”

Students found committing acts of dishonesty may be dismissed from the university.

Academic Notice

Students may be placed on academic notice or an academic recovery plan, or may be academically disqualified from the university for a number of reasons, including GPA, lower-division writing and lack of normal progress. The following resources may help students on academic notice, contract or disqualification status.

• Readmission Policy for Disqualified Students
• Writing an Effective Appeal Letter
• Academic Resources

Change of Major

Current UCI students interested in adding a major in the Arts or changing to an Arts major should first review the Change of Major requirements.

Students may submit a Change of Major request through StudentAccess if the Change of Major criteria have been met for Art and Drama majors. Students interested in Dance and Music should visit an academic counselor in the Arts Student Affairs Office, Mesa Arts Building, Room 101, for audition information and course planning.

Enrollment Deadlines

Add/Drop Policies and Deadlines

Students may add or drop a course through 5 p.m. on Friday of Week 2.

• You, not faculty or staff, must initiate all adds, drops and changes to your class schedule, transcript or academic record.
• Do not expect to be automatically dropped from a class for failure to attend.
• Check your study list before the end of Week 2 to ensure it is correct.

The instructor of the class, as well as the academic unit in which the course is offered, may specify a different deadline. Please check the comments section on WebSOC for more information.

An exception to the above policies may only be requested for extenuating and documented circumstances outside the student's control. Examples of extenuating circumstances include death in the immediate family, severe illness or a car accident. Requests will not be considered if submitted for any of the following reasons:

• The student did not know the deadlines or did not understand the add/drop process.
• The course is not required to meet major, school or university requirements.
• The student did not meet the proper prerequisites for the course.
• The student is receiving a poor grade because of difficulties with the course material or is carrying a heavy course or work load.

Submit an Enrollment Exception Request through StudentAccess under “Applications” and “Enrollment Exceptions.” No Enrollment Exception Requests may be submitted after Week 10.

How to Add or Drop a Class

• Weeks 1-2: Use WebReg to add or drop courses.
  • Courses listed on the Schedule of Classes with a B or X restriction require an authorization code from the instructor.
• Weeks 3-10: Submit a request through StudentAccess. Exceptions to add or drop courses require approval from the Academic Advising office of the school offering the course. Documentation regarding extenuating circumstances must be provided to Mesa Arts Building, Room 101.
  • Courses listed on the Schedule of Classes with a B or X restriction require an authorization code from the instructor.
  • There is a $3 fee for all transactions made after Week 2.
  • If permitted to drop a class after Week 6, a W will be recorded on your transcript.

How to Change the Grading Option

• Before Friday of Week 2: Use WebReg.
  • Courses listed on the Schedule of Classes with a B or X restriction require an authorization code from the instructor.
• Weeks 3-6: Submit a request through StudentAccess.
  • No documentation is required before the end of Week 6.
• Weeks 7-10: Approval from the Academic Advising office of the school offering the course is required. Documentation of extenuating circumstances is required for the exception to be considered. Submit the request through StudentAccess.
• After Week 10: It is too late to change the grading option.

Save all receipts. They are needed as proof of your transactions should an error appear on your transcript. Read the transaction record for accuracy before you leave the Registrar’s window. Keep the record until you see the change reflected on your transcript at the end of the quarter.

For more information, visit the Enrollment Exceptions page.

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Fee Payment

Be sure to pay fees before the fee deadline listed in the Fees section at www.reg.uci.edu. Check your ZotBill online for your account balance before the beginning of every quarter. Failure to pay fees by the deadline will result in your being dropped from all registered classes.

Lab fees: Some Arts classes may require students to pay a lab fee. Lab fees are charged to a student's ZotBill account at the end of Week 2 and are not included with general registration fees. Failure to pay lab fees on time will result in late fees and restrictions to campus services.

Grade Options

Pass/Not Pass

All courses in your major must be taken for letter grades. Students are permitted to take General Education or non-major elective classes P/NP. A student in good standing may take up to 4 units of P/NP each quarter. Read the section on grades in the UCI General Catalogue.

Incomplete Grades

The grade Incomplete, or I, may be assigned when a student's work is of passing quality but is incomplete for good cause. The student must make arrangements with their instructor to complete the coursework within a period of no more than 12 months following the term in which the Incomplete was originally awarded, or prior to the end of the quarter immediately preceding award of the degree, whichever comes first. The instructor is not obligated to allow the maximum time period. The student should not re-enroll in the course to make up the Incomplete.

An I grade will automatically turn into an F or NP within one year of the Incomplete being assigned, or at graduation, whichever comes first.

No Report Grades

The Registrar will assign an NR when a final grade is not submitted by the instructor. NRs may be removed within one quarter or changed to a grade by the instructor if a clerical or procedural error has occurred. The student's NR becomes a final grade of F, NP or U, depending on the grade option the student enrolled under, after one quarter of subsequent attendance.

Graduation

Applying for Graduation, Commencement, Transcripts and Diplomas

Graduation is not automatic. You must file an Application for Graduation online in StudentAccess at least two quarters in advance of the quarter in which you expect to graduate. Submit an application when you have at least 120 units of cumulative credit. If you do not submit a graduation application by the end of winter quarter, you may not be able to order Commencement tickets and your name will not appear in the Commencement program.

If you need to make changes:
If you have already submitted your Application for Graduation, you must contact us to request a change, such as changing the term of intended graduation or adding or deleting a minor. In addition to completing all courses required for your degree, you must meet the following requirements:

• Unit requirement: You must have credit for a minimum of 180 quarter units.
• GPA requirements: You must have a 2.0 GPA overall, a 2.0 GPA in your major and a 2.0 GPA in the upper-division courses in your major.
• Senior residency: At least 36 of the final 45 units completed by a student for the bachelor’s degree must be earned in residence at UCI. The Claire Trevor School of the Arts will allow exceptions to this rule for students enrolled in the Education Abroad Program, the UCDC Academic Internship Program or the UC Center Sacramento Scholar Intern Program.

Commencement Ceremony

Students graduating in fall, winter or spring may participate in the Commencement Ceremony for spring of the academic year in which they graduate. Students graduating in summer may choose to participate in the previous year’s ceremony or wait until the following year. Any departmental or Latin honors will appear in the Commencement program for the following year.

Academic regalia:
For cap and gown orders, visit the Alumni Association’s website.

Transcript and Diploma Information

Transcripts:
Degrees are noted on official transcripts approximately seven weeks after the end of the quarter in which they are awarded. Academic transcripts may be ordered from the Registrar’s Office.

Diplomas:
Diplomas will be available approximately four months after the quarter in which the degree was awarded. The Registrar’s Office will notify you by mail when your diploma is available. For more information, visit the Registrar’s website.

Upon graduation, academic records are final and may not be changed. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of your academic record before you graduate.

Honors

For more information on departmental honors in Art, Drama and Music, visit the course catalogue and see requirements listed for your major, or contact your department. Latin honors, including summa, magna and cum laude, are awarded at graduation based on cumulative records at the end of the final quarter in spring. Students must have earned at least 72 units in residence at UCI and have no record of academic dishonesty. According to university policy, we may only nominate the top 16% of the graduating class to receive Latin honors.

Part-Time Study

Students may petition for part-time study if they are not able to carry the full course load of 12 units because of employment, family responsibilities or health. The enrollment system restricts enrollment for part-time students to no more than 10 units per quarter. Students approved for part-time status are eligible for a 50% reduction in tuition fees. Documentation verifying one of the approved reasons must be submitted to the Arts Student Affairs Office in Mesa Arts Building, Room 101, for approval. Students must submit petitions for part-time study to the Registrar's Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday of Week 3.

• Employment: Students must be employed a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify.
• Family responsibilities: Submit your dependent’s birth certificate. If caring for a family member for medical reasons, provide documentation from the family member's doctor identifying you as the primary caregiver and describing the care and duration of care you are providing.
• Health/medical: If you have a medical condition, bring verification from your doctor recommending that you take a reduced course load because of your serious or sustained illness or injury.

If you are in your final quarter before graduation, you may apply for part-time study if you have a received graduation application on file. Part-time final quarter approval may be granted only once.

Petitions

Submit the Undergraduate Student Petition online to request course substitutions, waive the UCI residency requirement or request general exceptions. Please attach an unofficial transcript and/or a syllabus if you are petitioning a course substitution.

Students wishing to take courses at other colleges or universities should always consult with an academic counselor before registering at the other institution. Once you have enrolled at UCI, you may not take courses at any other college to satisfy writing requirements. You may access articulation information between UCI and California community colleges by visiting ASSIST.

Registration

Use WebReg to register. Log in to WebReg to view your enrollment window. Enrollment windows are open for only 48 hours. Once your enrollment window closes, you may make changes to your schedule from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Always check your course schedule before classes begin, as your class times may have changed.

Undergraduate courses may not be repeated for credit, unless you received a grade of NP, C- or below, or the course is listed as repeatable in the UCI General Catalogue. Be sure to read the section on grades in the UCI General Catalogue.

UC Writing Requirement

UC Entry Level Writing Requirement

The UC Entry Level Writing Requirement, or ELWR, must be satisfied before the beginning of your fourth quarter of enrollment at UCI to avoid disqualification. Students required to take Academic English must complete the requirement before Writing 39A. You must start taking these classes your first quarter and each quarter after until you are qualified for Writing 39A.

We recommend that students complete their lower-division writing requirement as soon as possible. You must complete two lower-division writing courses before the beginning of your seventh quarter of enrollment at UCI. Failure to do so may lead to academic probation.

Visit the Testing Center for more information on placement tests.

Withdrawal/Readmission

Withdrawal, Deassessment, Readmission and Disqualified Students

Withdrawal:
If you wish to withdraw from a quarter for which you have already paid fees or enrolled in classes, you must obtain the dean’s signature on a Cancellation/Withdrawal Petition and submit the signed form to the Registrar’s Office.

Deassessment:
If you decide to leave UCI and have not yet paid fees, you must notify the Registrar's Office so you are not assessed fees for the following quarter or, if already assessed, the Billing System can deassess you.

It is strongly recommended that you meet with an academic counselor before deciding to withdraw from the university. Some things to consider before withdrawing include:

• Implications for financial aid and housing.
• If you are away from UCI for more than one year, you will be held to the degree requirements in place at the time you are readmitted. For audition-based majors, you may have to re-audition for your major at the time of readmission.

Readmission

Readmission to UCI is not automatic. If you have not attended UCI for a quarter or more, you must schedule an appointment with an academic counselor to be readmitted to the university. If you are approved for readmission, a nonrefundable $70 filing fee will be charged to your ZotBill.

Deadline to Apply for Readmission

• Fall: May 1
• Winter: Nov. 1
• Spring: Feb. 1

Disqualified students:
If you have been disqualified from the university, you will be held to earlier deadlines and additional requirements. Please see an academic counselor for more details.

• UCI Arts UG Petition
• Unit Increase Request
• Study Abroad Advising Form

Academic Resources

• ASSIST - Online transfer student information system
• Academic Calendar - Important enrollment and fee deadlines
• Campuswide Honors Collegium - Information for students interested in the CHC
• Canvas - UCI's course management system
• Concurrent Enrollment - Enroll in UCI courses through UCI Division of Continuing Education
• Course Catalogue - Academic policies, course descriptions, majors and minors
• Learning and Academic Resource Center - Workshops and Peer Assisted Learning
• Office of the Registrar - Academic policies, enrollment procedures, academic calendars and the Schedule of Classes
• Schedule of Classes - Course offerings
• StudentAccess - View your transcript, study list and DegreeWorks; submit enrollment exceptions; and apply for graduation
• Student Success Initiatives - Support programs for first-generation students, low-income students and students with disabilities
• Study Abroad - Information on taking classes in another country
• Summer Session - UCI summer classes
• Testing Center - Information on placement tests
• WebReg - Register for classes
• Email Archive - Important information about Arts advising

Financial Resources

• Arts Scholarships - Scholarships specifically for Claire Trevor School of the Arts students
• Books - Browse the campus bookstore to view textbook costs
• Estimated Expenses and Fees - Check current tuition and fees
• Financial Aid - Student loans, grants and campuswide scholarships
• Zot Account - View your account balance, tuition and fee assessment, and financial aid funding

Health Resources

• Campus Assault Resources - Services for those affected by sexual assault, relationship abuse and stalking
• Counseling Services - Support for students who are distressed or struggling
• Health Insurance - General coverage overview and FAQs
• Student Health Center - Comprehensive outpatient clinic with medical services for registered UCI students
• Student Wellness and Health Promotion

Other Student Resources

• Antleader Mentorship Program - Assists first-year and transfer students in building leadership skills and transitioning to UCI
• UCI Basic Needs Center - Offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students to critical on- and off-campus resources, and provides educational opportunities
• Campus Organizations - Opportunities for students to pursue personal and professional goals through registered campus organizations
• Campus Social Worker - Support for students during a crisis and connections to on- and off-campus resources
• Career Center - Career development, internships, graduate school, résumé writing and interview skills
• Community Engagement - Volunteer opportunities
• Cross-Cultural Center - Services that support the diversity of UCI's students, faculty and staff
• Disability Services Center - Services for students with documented permanent and temporary disabilities
• UCI DREAM Center - Services for students impacted by immigration policy
• Housing - Options for on- and off-campus living
• International Center - Services for international students
• Leadership Programs - Opportunities to get involved as a leader at UCI
• LGBT Resource Center - Resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and ally communities
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity - University policies and procedures regarding discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and sex offenses
• Parking - Student rates and other transportation alternatives
• Student Conduct Office - University policy related to student conduct
• Student Life and Leadership - Resources, programs and student organizations around campus
• Transfer Student Hub - Support for transfer students with their transition and overall success at UCI
• Veteran Services - Resources and programs for veterans, reservists and their dependents