How to Find a Job On Campus (Virtual Session #2)

Do you need a job? Learn how to find jobs on campus and how Career Success can help you through the process! All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A. You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal […]

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 […]

BME 280B Seminar: Applying a translational research framework to understand PFAS exposures and health risks

Physical Sciences Building Physical Sciences Building, Santa Cruz, CA

Presenter: Dr. Max Aung, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, USC Keck School of Medicine Description: Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of industrial chemicals that are ubiquitous in the environment and in humans. The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, have identified PFAS as an important environmental risk factor for various chronic […]

3 Intention-Setting Strategies to Unlock Greater Career Fulfillment and Success

Join this energizing and interactive webinar designed to help you reconnect with your professional purpose and take the next step—whatever that looks like for you. Whether you’re exploring new paths, navigating burnout, or seeking more fulfillment, this session offers tools and insights to spark clarity and confidence. Hosted by UC Davis, and open to UC […]

free

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 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

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 by Dr. Kirsten Keller (Anthropology/SEACoast UCSC). Dr. Lee will join us in conversation during the last thirty minutes of the event. Please RSVP by and […]

ECE 290 Seminar: From Code to Clinic: How Regulatory Science and Virtual Trials Ensure Trustworthy AI in Medical Imaging

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

Presenter: Dr. Brandon Nelson, Staff Fellow, Division of Imaging, Diagnostics, and Software Reliability (DIDSR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Description: Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming diagnostic and interventional radiology, presenting immense opportunities for improving patient care alongside significant regulatory challenges. As AI/ML-enabled devices proliferate, how do we ensure […]

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
Drop-In Figure Drawing

Drop-In Figure Drawing

Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). — ADVISORIES – These events contain mature content and nudity. – Drop-In Draw is subject to the possibility of last-minute cancellation without notification, and sessions are not guaranteed. — ADMISSION – FREE and […]

FREE and open to the public.

Last modified: Oct 22, 2025