UCSB Global Studies: Pre-Global Studies to full Global Studies major FAQ

This video walks you through the process of completing the pre-major requirements and, when you're ready, applying for the full major (how and when). We end with some frequently asked questions about the pre-major and about applying to the full major.

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Intro + overview of big questions related to the pre-major and the application to the full major 00:00
...What is a pre-major?: 2:36
...When should I declare the Pre-Global Studies major?: 5:36
...What are the specific Pre-Global Studies requirements?: 10:28
...Tips for checking on GPA calculations to see if you're on track for applying to the full major: 15:49
...I'm a transfer student; what special things do I need to be aware of?: 19:04
...Timing + planning of when to take pre-major courses + any prerequisites?: 26:57

APPLYING TO THE FULL MAJOR AFTER COMPLETING THE PRE-MAJOR!
How and when to apply (including reminders about the 1-quarter waiting gap): 32:36
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), including P/NP issues, repeating pre-major courses, what to do if things aren't looking good for the GPAs you need to apply to the full major, how do you find another major if you are not admitted into Global Studies, etc: 40:16
Final reminders, recap, and resources + contact info if you need more help: 49:11