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Students in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Ph.D. program are typically enrolled full-time. However, there are other enrollment options for students who are unable to maintain full-time status for research opportunities and/or financial or other reasons. If a student wishes to explore the other enrollment options listed below, please contact the graduate advisor to discuss further.

1. UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar — Google version
2. Graduate Division enrollment links:
   • Full-Time Status 
   • Part-Time Status
   • In-Absentia – fee reduction for graduate students whose research requires they remain outside of California for an entire quarter
   • Filing Fees – fee reduction for the quarter graduate students wish to submit their dissertation to fulfill the requirements for their doctoral degree
   • Transfer
   • Intercampus Transfer
   • Leave of Absence

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