Makaela, the Undergraduate Advisor for Feminist Studies (and Black Studies), is available to meet with students interested in pursuing the Feminist Studies major/minor or LGBTQ Studies minor, in person or via Zoom. Appointments can be booked via Calendly, and some walk-in appointments are also available at SH 3631 from 10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; booking ahead is encouraged. Advising sessions typically run 15-30 minutes. Please feel free to email her with quick questions at makaelawells@ucsb.edu
After a student's initial visit, they will be added to the departmental email listserv—the source for all departmental communication, including Feminist Studies–sponsored events, courses, registration information, commencement, and research, internship, and paid work opportunities. If a student is dropped from the listserv inadvertently or due to U-mail quota overages, they can resubscribe by emailing Makaela directly.
Semi-regular advising sessions are a good idea for tracking progress in the major or minor. In addition to major and minor petitions, students will need to meet with Makaela for signatures and/or assistance on the following forms: proposed schedule for graduation, EAP applications, course substitution, proposal for independent study, honors program application, Feminist Studies/LGBTQ Studies Research Community application, and exception to independent study regulations.
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Appointments are highly encouraged via https://calendly.com/makaelawells-ucsb
Undergraduate advisor email: makaelawells@ucsb.edu
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Please refer to the list of courses being offered, also available to students on the department listserve or in hard copy at the Feminist Studies office. These are the known courses offered in our department and other departments that apply to the major or minors. Other courses may apply by petition only.
You have two options--(a) Register for ANY courses on campus that are open so that you can maintain full-time student status OR (b) Check the online wait list system, Office of the Registrar, and add yourself to wait lists; if there is no wait list you may contact the advisor in that department or the instructor to find out their policy on crashing and wait lists. If you need assistance getting into a major or minor required course, contact the Undergraduate Advisor for help.
Generally speaking, the instructors and/or TAs of the courses have add codes and only they can administer them at the start of the quarter, and will do so for waitlisted students. Please wait until the course begins, attend it, and then email the professor and/or TA of the course you intend to add. Be sure you are on the waitlist.
If you don't have at least 12.0 units you can't be picky about days and times.
What is the Procedure for Declaring the Major or Minor?
We do not have a pre-major--Areas A, B, and C of the lower division are preparatory courses, but they may be completed at any time. A student should declare the major as soon as they are interested. Joining the major gives students access to courses through GOLD that are restricted for majors only, gives priority to students on waitlists and to do honors courses. Students in the major will receive messages from the listserve about department and campus events and opportunities. Make an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor to complete the paperwork.
The department encourages all students who are interested in the minor(s) to declare as soon as possible. Adding the minor gives students access to courses through GOLD that are usually restricted for majors only, gives priority to students on waitlists and to do honors courses. Students in the minor will receive messages from the listserve about department and campus events and opportunities. Make an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor for assistance.