Student Resources

University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) Services and Engineering Degree Programs

UCSC Engineering Degree Programs
UC Santa Cruz School of Engineering Degree Programs 

UCSC Campus Admissions
UC Santa Cruz Admission information with link to transfer admission details

UCSC STARS Program
UC Santa Cruz Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS) program has pre-admission information and peer advising program call COMETS (College Odyssey: Making Easier Transitions)


De Anza College Resources

Student Services
A listing of student services available at De Anza College.

Academic Calendar
De Anza College's current academic calendar.

Counseling and Academic Advising
The Counseling and Academic Advising department at De Anza College.

Financial Aid
De Anza College's financial aid office webpage.

Transfer Planning
De Anza College's transfer planning office webpage.


Foothill College Resources

Student Services
A listing of student services available at Foothill College.

Academic Calendar
Foothill College's current academic calendar.

Counseling and Academic Advising
The Counseling and Academic Advising department at Foothill College.

ENGR 20: Introduction to Engineering Course
This exciting UC-transferable engineering class features field trips & innovative research projects!

Financial Aid
Foothill College's financial aid office webpage.

Transfer Planning
Foothill College's transfer planning office webpage.


Internships

Internship Program for Foothill and De Anza College students
Exciting and challenging 6-month or 1-year paid internships develop confidence and provide skill development in a variety of areas such as: business administration, IT, graphics, web design, psychological research, engineering, chemistry, aeronautics, astronautics, biology, GIS, software testing, human resources, payroll, accounting, multimedia, and more!

Application and Deadlines are posted on website: http://internships.fhda.edu/

For more internship opportunities, stop by the Career Center at your school, research career fairs in your area and company websites.


Engineering Organizations

National Society of Professional Engineers
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the national society of engineering professionals from all disciplines that promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering, promotes licensure and enhances the image and well-being of its members. Founded in 1934, NSPE serves more than 54,000 members and the public through 53 state and territorial societies and more than 500 chapters. For more information, please visit www.nspe.org.

Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. It is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. ASCE's vision is to have engineers positioned as global leaders who strive toward building a better quality of life.

American Society for Mechanical Engineers
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional body, specifically an engineering society, focused on mechanical engineering. The organization is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE (pronounced eye-triple-e) is an international non-profit, professional organization for the advancement of technology related to electricity. It has the most members of any technical professional organization in the world, with more than 365,000 members in around 150 countries.

Institute for Industrial Engineers
The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional organization for chemical engineers. AIChE was established in 1908 with the purpose of establishing chemical engineers as a profession independent from chemists and mechanical engineers.