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Academics Branch

If you are a student who is struggling with academic processes on-campus, the Student Advocates Office can help your case.

    About the Academics Branch

  • The Academics Branch provides guidance and support for students experiencing academic issues within the university. Our services include confidential assistance in filing for and appealing decisions related to academic policy. Our casework services include:

    • Grade disputes and appeals
    • Academic probation
    • Informal and formal arrangements with professors
    • RRR week/finals policy violations
    • DRC accommodation
    We additionally assist students with any disbutes or communications. For more information or to open a case, contact the Student Advocate's Office at suasao@ucsc.edu.

    • Academic Resources

  • Grade Appeals

    To learn more about the formal grade appeal process, visit the Grade Appeals grievences website.

  • Disability Resource Center

    For DRC accomodations, visit the Disability Resource Center website.
Contact Financial Aid Branch

Director of Conduct and Academics

Daisjah Sheperd

Email: suasao@ucsc.edu

Office: Student Union Assembly Office, 2nd Floor Redwood Building