Graduate Handbook

The Graduate Handbook is a guide for current graduate students in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. In this handbook, you will find information about Department culture, degree requirements, resources, and more.

Current Astronomy and Astrophysics students can find detailed program requirements on the internal Astronomy and Astrophysics student website (this site is not accessible to individuals outside of the department).

For additional information and resources, please contact the department.

Interim Department Graduate Advisor

Bhavna Mahi

• Title
  • Graduate Student Advisor
• Department
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics Department
• Phone
  • (831) 459-4029
• Campus Email
  • bmahi@ucsc.edu
• Other Email
  • astrogradinfo@ucsc.edu
• Website
  • UCSC Astronomy and Astrophysics Graduate Page
  • Schedule an appointment
• Office Location
  • Interdisciplinary Sciences Building, 273
• Office Hours
  • Monday through Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM (In person), Friday 9 AM – 5 PM (Remote)