Getting familiar with UCSC International Curriculum and UCSC Academic Curriculum features

	UCSC International Curriculum	UCSC Academic Curriculum
Course registration	Due by a specific deadline via dedicated link First-come first-served Limited spots in each class	No action needed No limited spots in each class
Blackboard course/s	Activation done by students	Activation done by students
Add/drop process	From September 20 to October 1 Specific forms to be filled in by students Changes must be approved by the ISS office	From September 20 to October 22 No form requested; students can modify study plan on ICatt Changes must be considered with home institution
Study plan in iCatt	No action needed	Students have to complete it under the tab: Online Registrar Due by October 22
Exams registration	ISS office registers students to exams Unique exam date per each course	Students must sign up 4 days before the exam date 2/3 possibile dates per each course
Grades	From 18/30 to 30/30 Grades below 18 are marked as F (Failed)	From 18/30 to 30/30 Grades below 18 are not recorded
Advisor of reference	Francesca De Martini	Laura Ferrari