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  • Arts Staff Live!

    Digital Arts Research Center 407 McHenry Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    UCSC Arts Staff Live! 2

    FREE and open to the public
  • A vibrant, yellow graffiti-style poster features the bold text "GO BANANAS! CARNIVAL" above a row of six cheerful, cartoonish snails and a stamp celebrating 40 years of Sammy.

    Go Bananas! Carnival

    Upper East Field

    Get ready to turn the field yellow! Presented by the Division of Student Affairs and Success Leadership and Involvement Team Join us for the ultimate end-of-year bash as we celebrate […]

  • International Grad End-of-Year Celebration

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    What a remarkable year it has been for our international graduate community! To celebrate your hard work and achievements, ISSP and the International Grad Peer Mentors invite you to join […]

  • Global Cafe: Slug Celebrations 2026

    Classroom Unit Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA, Select a Country:

    Hi everyone! As the Spring quarter winds down, International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) and Global Learning invite you to our final gathering of the year: Slug Celebrations 2026. Join us to wrap up the […]

  • An overhead arc of white text reading "DE-STRESS EVENT" spans above the cursive, larger words "Week 10," set against a vibrant blue sky with fluffy white clouds overlooking a vast, rolling green meadow that leads down to a distant blue ocean coastline.

    Week 10: De-Stress Event

    Cowell Courtyard Santa Cruz, CA 95064

    Need to let off some steam before finals? Join the Center for Leadership and Involvement for the ultimate Week 10 de-stressor! Choose between: The Rage Room: Choose the path of […]

  • Almost Alumni Celebration for ’26!

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    2026 graduates, come celebrate with us! Join us for a memorable evening at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Aloha Terrace complete with arcade passes, live music, giveaways from your college, […]

    Free
  • u-pick strawberry patch

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries and/or blueberries at the campus farm! Our delicious, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the […]

  • Photo of people barn dancing

    Barn Dance at the Hay Barn

    Barn Dance at the Hay Barn
    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly, gender-neutral, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance, and partners are not needed. — ADMISSION – Open admission; […]

    FREE and open to UCSC affiliates
  • UCSC Graduates from class of 2025

    American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Congratulations, Class of 2026! The American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) Year End Celebration, affectionately referred to as YEC, is an intimate celebration of all graduating Native students and past interns […]

  • three students in graduation regalia

    Chicanx Latiné Year-End Ceremony

    Lower East Field

    For decades, El Centro has hosted the Chicane Latiné Year-End Ceremony—a beloved tradition that celebrates the achievements and cultural pride of Chicanx Latinx graduating students and their families. This bilingual […]

  • u-pick strawberry patch

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries and/or blueberries at the campus farm! Our delicious, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the […]

  • u-pick strawberry patch

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm

    Berry U-Pick at the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come enjoy picking your own organic strawberries at the campus farm! Our delicious, organic berries will be plentiful this spring and we hope you can come enjoy the bounty. When: […]

  • farm to fork dinner on the farm

    Sold Out: Farm to Fork 2026

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA +1 more

    This event is sold out. Thank you! Join the Center for Agroecology for an evening at the Farm Enjoy a reception and benefit dinner on the UCSC Farm followed by dancing in the Hay Barn! This event will feature music, appetizers, tours, and local wine followed by a seasonally-focused, locally-sourced meal featuring produce from the […]

  • A smiling family of four poses together outdoors, with parents and children wearing UC Santa Cruz apparel alongside a "Slug Start 2026-2027" graphic overlay.

    Slug Family Welcome

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Humanities Lecture Hall 206 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

    Saying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us in Humanities Lecture Hall 206 after helping your student settle into their new home. These dedicated send-off gatherings give families a space […]

  • A smiling family of four poses together outdoors, with parents and children wearing UC Santa Cruz apparel alongside a "Slug Start 2026-2027" graphic overlay.

    Slug Family Welcome

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Humanities Lecture Hall 206 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

    Saying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us in Humanities Lecture Hall 206 after helping your student settle into their new home. These dedicated send-off gatherings give families a space […]

  • A smiling family of four poses together outdoors, with parents and children wearing UC Santa Cruz apparel alongside a "Slug Start 2026-2027" graphic overlay.

    Slug Family Welcome

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Humanities Lecture Hall 206 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

    Saying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us in Humanities Lecture Hall 206 after helping your student settle into their new home. These dedicated send-off gatherings give families a space to celebrate this exciting transition, connect with other families, and officially kick off the next chapter before heading home. A student panel, networking opportunities, and […]

  • Slug Start 2026-27 promotional graphic featuring Mascot Sammy the Slug I forground with crowd of new UCSC students wearing matching blue tshirts in background on upper east field of campus.

    New Admit Class Photo

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Upper East Field

    New UCSC Students! Join us on the Upper East Field to recieve your class shirt and participate in the annual new Slug class photo! All newly admitted Slugs are invited to join us.

  • Two players lean forward across the center line to grab dodgeballs lined up on a gymnasium floor during a game in front of a "Banana Slugs" banner.

    Late Night at Athletics and Recreation

    Slug Start 2026-27
    East Field House East Field House, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us at the East Field House for our inaugural Late Night event! Whether you’re looking to get active or just explore campus life, there’s something for every fitness level. What to Expect: Explore Programs: Discover UCSC’s most popular extracurricular activities, intramural sports, and sports clubs. Live Fitness Demos: Try out sample sessions of yoga, […]