Planning Your First Year

Baskin School of Engineering Frosh Course Recommendations

  • All classes being used towards a Baskin Engineering major must be taken for a letter grade.
  • A typical course load at UCSC is three courses per quarter, and no more than 19 credits.
  • We recommend that students pursuing a Baskin School of Engineering major take one math course, one science or programming course, and one general education or non-major related course each quarter.
Getting Started

View information about your major: required placement, which classes to take, and additional information to support your success.

View the Fall 2022 Orientation Presentations.

Computer Requirement

Learn about the personal computer requirements when joining Baskin Engineering.

Course Placement