Major
A degree program is an approved set of course, examination, and other requirements within a discipline or across disciplines, that leads to a degree, commonly referred to as a “major” at the undergraduate level. The names of degree programs are posted on transcripts and diplomas.
Major Progress Check
A major progress check is an individualized report that shows how completed courses and exams apply towards satisfying University, College (including general education), and major requirements for undergraduate degrees. It lists all coursework taken at UCSB (including UC EAP) and any courses taken at other institutions for which credit was awarded. Major progress checks contain information on specific major requirements (including major GPA requirements and major academic residency requirements). Undergraduate students may run their major progress check any time in GOLD, under "Progress."
Matriculated student
A student who has been formally admitted to a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program at UCSB.
A student is considered "matriculated" once they have completed all steps to enrollment in their admission quarter.
A non-matriculated student is a student who takes courses at UCSB but has not been admitted into a degree program. Examples of non-matriculated students are: Summer-only students, visiting students, and reciprocity students.
Minor
A minor is a set of courses that taken together provide a systematic understanding of a subject or some specified part of it, but provide less depth and breadth than a degree (major) program. Minors are posted on transcripts and on diplomas.