• New Admit Class Photo 2025

    Upper East Field

    Be part of tradition! All new Banana Slugs are invited to join us on East Field for the official UC Santa Cruz 2025 New Admit Class Photo. Head to East Field to grab your free t-shirt! After the photo, celebrate with your classmates and enjoy free ice cream. Don’t miss this chance to make memories, […]

  • Get Experience: Student Employment and Work-Study Fair

    Quarry Plaza Student Union, Santa Cruz, CA

    Looking for an on-campus and/or work-study role? Network with on-campus departments actively searching for new student employees, including a key focus on employers offering work-study positions. Students from all class levels and disciplines are encouraged to attend. Please contact slugtalent@ucsc.edu if you need accessibility support at least two weeks prior to the fair date. You […]

  • 2025 Student Employment & Work-Study Fair

    Quarry Plaza Student Union, Santa Cruz, CA

    Here is a chance to meet on-campus recruiters in person! Looking for an on-campus and/or work-study role? Network with on-campus departments actively searching for new student employees, including a key focus on employers offering work-study positions. Students from all class levels and disciplines are encouraged to attend. PLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to check in […]

  • International Fall Welcome

    Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

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  • First Day of School Photos

    Staff from the Division of Student Affairs and Success will be out on campus to celebrate the first day of classes with treats and photo opportunities. Stop by one of the locations below to grab a sweet treat and take your First Day of School photo! Science & Engineering Library and general Science Hill area […]

  • Tailor Your Resume for Success (Drop-in Session)

    Join us to receive feedback on your resume and gain tips on tailoring it for success. You will get 1-on-1 feedback from our Career Success team. If you don't already have a resume, join us to learn how to get started. While you're here, you can enjoy snacks in our open house to learn more […]

  • UCSC Politics Ph.D Program Info Session with Q&A

    Join us for an engaging information session about the UCSC Politics Ph.D. Program! This is your chance to discover what makes our program unique, hear from the Graduate Director and Coordinator, and get answers to your burning questions. What to Expect: -Interactive Q&A session with the Graduate Director and Program Coordinator -Insights into our curriculum, […]

    Free
  • Boardwalk Frolic 2025

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    A beloved UCSC tradition, Boardwalk Frolic gives students exclusive access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Tickets are $20 for new students (last 5 digits of your student ID required at checkout) and $30 for returning students. Admission includes unlimited rides (with 18 rides open), free arcade play in Casino Arcade, Neptune’s Kingdom, and Funland […]

  • Younger Lagoon Reserve Tours

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

    Take a tour of Younger Lagoon Reserve! This 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into the 25-acre lagoon and beach area. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitats, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. Younger Lagoon Reserve Beach Tours are free and […]

    Free
  • SEACoast Slow Seminar: “The Urban Grotesque” by Doreen Lee

    Humanities 1 Building 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join the Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions (SEACoast) to read and discuss The Urban Grotesque: Jakarta's Financial Lives by Dr. Doreen Lee (Anthropology, Northeastern University). Discussion will be facilitated […]

  • Student Health Services Open House

    Student Health Center 525 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Meet us at the Cowell Student Health Center Courtyard to learn about: Insurance and vaccine requirements Medical services Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Campus Mobile Crisis Team The Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) The Cove Collegiate Recovery Program Enjoy complimentary refreshments and giveaways!

  • Fundraiser: Film Screening of “The Last Class”

    Landmark’s Del Mar Theatre

    The UC Santa Cruz Education Department is hosting a screening of the film “The Last Class” at the Del Mar on September 30th. The Last Class documents Robert Reich’s last time teaching his UC Berkeley class on wealth and poverty and has been called Reich’s “love letter to education.” This is currently the only local […]

    $18 – $100
  • Engineering Teaching Community (Faculty)

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

    This quarter, make time for you, for reflection, and for community!

  • Make Your Resume Awesome!

    Does your resume need a little help?  Are you unsure about where to start, or about how to make your resume absolutely fantastic?  Join us for this 30-minute workshop to […]