• 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: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm while supplies last. Blueberries will be available approximately through June, and strawberries will be available […]

  • Movie Night Under the Stars: Screening “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”

    Stevenson College Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The DSAS Center for Leadership and Involvement and Summer Edge invite you to join us for our Movie Night Under the Stars event screening “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”: Date: Tuesday, July 28th Screening Time: Event entry begins at 7:30 p.m. | Movie starts at 8:00 p.m. Location: Stevenson College Knoll *Bring your own blanket! Limited […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Pause and recharge: Healing and wellness before fall quarter

    Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Before fall quarter gets underway, take some time to pause, recharge, and focus on your well-being. Join fellow students Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2–5 p.m. at the Namaste Lounge at College Nine for an afternoon of restorative activities. Stop by and experience: Massage: A guided energy-healing session to help restore balance within the mind, body, and […]

  • Slug Family Welcome (All sessions sold out)

    Slug Start 2026-27

    Thursday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 19 | 4 – 6 p.m. (All sessions sold out) Saying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us 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, campus staff and resources, and […]

  • Slug Family Welcome (All sessions sold out)

    Slug Start 2026-27

    Thursday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 19 | 4 – 6 p.m. (All sessions sold out) Saying goodbye is a major milestone! Join us 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, campus staff and resources, and […]

  • New Admit Class Photo

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Upper East Field

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

  • Late Night at Athletics and Recreation

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

    Discover everything UCSC Athletics and Recreation has to offer at Late Night! Head to the East Field House to check in and explore our most popular student programs, including Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs. Participate in mini sessions of Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and Indoor Cycling, or dive into the pool for a swim. There is […]

  • Cornucopia

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Upper East Field

    Cornucopia is UCSC’s signature fall festival and resource fair, bringing together hundreds of campus departments, student organizations, and resources for an afternoon of music, games, giveaways, and community connection on the East Upper Field. As the largest gathering of new Banana Slugs each year, it’s the ultimate chance to explore student life, discover ways to get […]

  • International Fall Welcome

    College Nine/John R. Lewis and International Student Services and Programming invites you to come celebrate the start of fall quarter at our annual International Fall Welcome! Swing by to meet UCSC Slugs from all over the world, enjoy refreshments, and participate in fun activities. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.

  • Boardwalk Frolic

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Kick off your UCSC experience with a night of fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! The Boardwalk Frolic is a private event just for new UCSC students—featuring free rides, games, and the chance to connect with fellow Banana Slugs right on the beach. Enjoy the lights, the ocean breeze, and one of Santa Cruz’s most […]

    $20
  • Choose Your Own Slugventure

    Slug Start 2026-27
    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA +1 more

    Join us for Choose Your Own Slugventure and customize your night across two distinct campus zones! Grab popcorn and warm drinks to relax under the stars at Oakes College upper lawn for a cozy movie night screening of Monsters University, or head to the College Nine/John R. Lewis Multipurpose Room (MPR) for a Silent Disco! […]

  • Student Health Services Scavenger Hunt

    Slug Start 2026-27

    Welcome to UCSC! Explore UCSC Student Health Services (SHS), collect stamps at each department, and win free swag plus entry into a grand prize drawing! Drop by the Student Health Center for an interactive Scavenger Hunt to get familiar with all the health and wellness resources available to you on campus. Pick up your official […]

  • Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum

    Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum
    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Arboretum opens its gates to the community free of charge the first Tuesday of every month. Come enjoy our gardens and wildlife. Don’t forget to stop by Norrie’s, our wonderful gift shop and plant nursery (Open Tues-Sun 10 am-4 pm). Community Days are popular, please consider carpooling or using alternative transportation. Current Arboretum members […]