Welcome to UCSC! 

This handbook is your guide to our graduate program and to the science facilities, as well as to other services on campus. As a new student, you can find answers to many of the questions that arise when planning a graduate career and beginning at a new university. Also, you may want to check our department's web pages, where you will be able to access additional information about the Department. For more information about the University of California, Santa Cruz, visit the campus' web site.

If you have any questions or need assistance during your time here at UCSC, please contact Janet A. Jones, Graduate Program Coordinator at (831) 459-2023 or email her.  You can find Janet in 230B Physical Sciences Building (PSB).

In addition, the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department staff is available to assist you with all questions pertaining to the rules and regulations of the university. The Department office can help you locate university forms and provide general information about university procedures, or we can refer you to the appropriate office. The Department office is located in room 230 PSB. The department office phone number is (831) 459-4002.

For advising questions or any other matter or concern, please call me at (831) 459-1921 or email me.  My office is located in room 262 PSB. Please feel free to stop by any time.

Good luck with your studies.

Seth Rubin
Graduate Director
Chair, Graduate Affairs Committee
Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry

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