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  • Graduate Preparation Program

    The Graduate Preparation Program (GPP) is a four-week intensive non-credit course offered in person on the main campus prior to the fall quarter, which is open to all current and […]

    $1275
  • ReView, UCSC Arts Alumni Exhibition

    ReView

    ReView
    Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery August 13-September 19, 2026 Opening celebration and Artist Talk Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30 p.m Light refreshments will be served. Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm ReView: UC Santa Cruz Arts Alumni Exhibition features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valéria Miranda, the Sesnon’s Director, […]

  • Abstract digital illustration featuring gears and interconnected technology elements.

    Valderrama, S. (CSE) – Closing Data Gaps for Cybersecurity AI Training and Evaluation

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning models depend on large and diverse datasets to learn patterns across different situations and generalize to cases they have not seen before. In cybersecurity, suitable data is difficult to find for two main reasons: first, sensitive information limits what organizations can share; second, public datasets often lack the coverage or […]

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    UCSC Farm U-Pick

    UCSC Farm U-Pick
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come enjoy picking your own organic produce at the campus farm! When: U-picks will take place on Saturdays from 9am to 12pm through October 24. Please note that on 10/17, u-pick will take place during our Harvest Festival from 11am to 3pm. What: Enjoy farm fresh corn, apples, tomatoes, flowers and more! Where: Free parking […]

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    Free Guided Tour of the UCSC Farm

    Free Guided Tour of the UCSC Farm
    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Take a free, guided tour of the 30-acre organic UCSC Farm. Visitors can enjoy touring the organically managed greenhouses, hand-worked garden beds, orchards, row crop fields, and children’s garden, while learning about the history of the site and the basic concepts of organic farming and gardening. Perched on a meadow near the campus entrance, the […]

  • Santa Cruz Maker Studios at Seymour Center!

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

    Looking for fun, weekend family activities? Join us on select Saturdays through the end of the year for hands-on, ocean-themed maker projects for kids! Featured Workshops:  Build and Test a Seawall: Learn marine engineering by testing custom defenses Make a Wooden Sea Creature: Build a custom wooden ocean friend Ocean-Theme 3D Kits: Hands-on puzzle building  […]

  • Close-up abstract image of a circuit board with glowing lines and interconnected pathways.

    Mirzanezhad, H. (EE) – Van der Waals materials-based memory devices for neuromorphic computing

    Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    The separation of memory and processing in conventional computer architectures leads to significant energy consumption associated with data transfer, known as the von Neumann bottleneck. Two-dimensional (2D) materials provide a promising platform for developing nanoscale memory devices for in-memory and neuromorphic computing because of their atomic-scale thickness, lack of dangling bonds, and ability to form […]

  • Slugs and Steins: Lectures from UC Santa Cruz

    September Slugs and Steins with University Archivist Kelsey Knox

    Virtual Event

    Slime is on Their Side: Celebrating 40 (Official) Years of the UCSC Banana Slug Mascot While rumors and stories abound about the sea lion vs. banana slug controversy of the 1980s, the full history of the banana slug as UCSC’s long-running student chosen mascot has rarely been explored. In honor of the 40th anniversary of […]

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    Sowing Sovereignty: Growing Seeds and Cultivating Resilience

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

    Join the Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) at the Hay Barn and UCSC Farm for a focused conversation on organic seeds — from seed economics and profitability to hands-on care and stewardship practices. We’ll explore varietal selection, storage, germination, and seed saving, along with a practical discussion on the role and legitimacy of community seed libraries […]

    $75 – $99
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    Tornoe, S. (ECE) – Improving the UV optical response and suppressing surface plasmon resonance in aluminum and silver base telescope mirrors

    2300 Delaware Avenue 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Aluminum and silver are excellent metal-bases for astronomical telescopes designed for broadband spectral measurements. In particular silver excels in the violet to infrared spectral range range with over 95% reflectance. In turn aluminum excels deep ultra-violet to infrared with over 90% reflectance across the bulk of its spectral range. In astronomical telescope optics, each percent […]

  • Graphic titled “Healing Support” featuring a candle and crystals, a massage session, and a sound bath with colorful singing bowls.

    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 […]

  • International Student Orientation (ISO)

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

    Welcome new international students! International Student Orientation (ISO) is designed to help you get to know other students, learn more about the campus, and ease your transition to UC Santa Cruz, with a focus on international student challenges and intercultural adjustment. During orientation, you will meet Global Engagement staff, connect with our Global Leaders (continuing […]

  • When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work

    When Traditional Career Advice Doesn’t Fit Your Brain: ADHD at Work With Kelly George Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 ǀ Noon PT Virtual via Zoom Hosted by the UCLA Alumni Association, open to all UC alumni Many professionals with ADHD feel like they’re not living up to their potential at work—but aren’t always sure why. Challenges […]

    Free
  • 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 (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 […]

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    How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program

    Silicon Valley Campus 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    Join UC Santa Cruz Healthcare Pathways for a live online information session to learn about our Premed Postbacc Cohort, Premed and Pre-Health DIY Pathways, and other program offerings. We’ll provide an overview of our programs and cover how to apply for our next admissions cycle. We’ll also discuss the application process, admissions timeline, coursework, advising, MCAT preparation, […]

  • ISO San Francisco Day Trip

    Quarry Plaza Student Union, Santa Cruz, CA

    Welcome, New International Slugs! Come join International Student Services and Programming and fellow new international students on a fun day trip to the city of San Francisco. We will be traveling together to visit some famous sites and catch a glimpse of one of the world’s greatest cities. Click here to RSVP for our day trip. Confirmation […]