Ready to officially add a Minor in Educational Studies or Science and Mathematics Education to your UCSB Degree? Following the steps below ensures it appears on your official transcript and helps you track your academic progress smoothly in GOLD.
Fall Application
- Deadline: October 2nd, 2026
- Applies to: Start in Winter
Winter Application
- Deadline: January 8th, 2027
- Applies to: Start in Spring
Spring Application
- Deadline: April 2nd, 2027
- Applies to: Start in Fall
Important Application Rules
- No Summer Applications: Applications are only reviewed during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Applications submitted after the Spring deadline will automatically be reviewed during the following Fall review.
- Apply Early: Apply and be admitted to the minor before enrolling in any core courses (you can still enroll in core courses without being admitted to the minor during Pass 3, during which availability is extremely limited).
- Single Minor Policy: GSE does not allow double-minoring in Applied Psychology, Educational Studies.
Educational Studies: Step-by-Step Application
Step 1: Check your Eligibility and Standing
- You must have reached (or be one quarter away from reaching) Junior standing (90+ completed units)
- You must apply and be admitted before enrolling in core minor coursework.
Step 2: Submit the Online Application
Applications are accepted during the first full week of classes in Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. See deadlines above.
Step 3: Await the Application Review
The Gevirtz School Student Affairs Office reviews applications between Week 2 and Week 6 of each quarter.
Admission is not guaranteed. If approved, you will be notified, and your minor status will be updated in GOLD, allowing you to begin enrolling in restricted minor courses.
Step 4: Confirm Completion Prior to Graduation
During Pass 2 of your final quarter before graduating, email the Gevirtz Student Affairs Office with your Perm # to verify your completed requirements. Notify the Gevirtz Student Affairs Office if your degree completion quarter changes.
Science and Mathematics: Step-by-Step Petition
Step 1: Check your Eligibility and Standing
- You must have reached (or be one quarter away from reaching) Junior standing (90+ completed units)
- You must apply and be admitted before enrolling in core minor coursework.
Step 2: Submit the Online Petition
Petitions are reviewed upon receipt. Your minor status will be updated in GOLD, allowing you to begin enrolling.
Step 3: Confirm Completion Prior to Graduation
During Pass 2 of your final quarter before graduating, email the Gevirtz Student Affairs Office with your Perm # to verify your completed requirements. Notify the Gevirtz Student Affairs Office if your degree completion quarter changes.
Policies and Advising
All upper-division minor courses must be taken for a letter grade (unless exclusively offered as P/NP). Students must receive a grade of C or better (or P for P/NP grading option).
A maximum of 5 upper-division units can overlap between your major(s) and minor.
You must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA across all minor coursework at graduation.
Need help?
Our GSE team is here to support you.
- Email: education-sao@ucsb.edu
- Location: Gevirtz Student Affairs Office, Room 4100
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 12 PM, and 1 PM to 4 PM
Registration and Pro-Tips
GOLD Registration and Course Tips
- Enrollment Restrictions: Core courses for the Educational Studies minor are open for enrollment as follows for Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters:
- Pass 1: Students who have been admitted to the Educational Studies minor and have senior standing
- Pass 2: Students who have been admitted to the Educational Studies, Science and Mathematics Education, or Applied Psychology minor and have junior or senior standing
- Pass 3: Open to all students with junior or senior standing.
- View Pass Times Calendar here
- Prioritize Core Courses: Always focus on completing your Core Courses first before filling in the remaining electives, as space is limited!
Unit Tracking and Scheduling
- Apply Early! Do not wait until your senior year to apply. Minor courses develop long waitlists and are not all offered every quarter. You can apply as soon as you reach (or are projected to reach) Junior standing (90+ units) by the end of the current quarter.
- Monitor your 23-26 Unit Total: Depending on your minor, you will need 23 to 26 units total. Keep an eye out on unit counts per class, as you may need 6 or more courses to reach the minimum unit threshold.