Summer Session Enrollment Open
2026-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://events.ucsc.edu/event/summer-session-enrollment-open/2026-05-01/
Summer Session enrollment is now open! All continuing students can add classes in MyUCSC. Incoming students must register to enroll. Get ahead on your degree, explore new subjects, or catch up on requirements. Financial aid is available. Learn more and enroll at summer.ucsc.edu

52nd Annual Print Sale
2026-06-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center, Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
The 52nd anniversary of the UCSC Print Sale runs in conjunction with the Art Department’s Spring Open Studios. Hundreds of original prints will be for sale in a variety of media at this two-day event, including:

Woodcuts
Lithographs
Etchings
Photo-based prints
Screen prints
And more!

All proceeds benefit art students: 80% of proceeds go to the individual artists, and 20% goes to support the Print Studio (thereby back to printmaking students). This once-a-year event presents an extraordinary opportunity for students to display and sell their work to the public. The event also offers an opportunity to see the exceptional quality of the printmaking program and facilities at UC Santa Cruz.
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ADMISSION
– FREE and open to the public.
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PARKING
– Parking by permit or ParkMobile.
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event.
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Spring 2026 Open Studios
2026-06-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center, Baskin Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Art Department students exhibit their art work throughout studios and classrooms at the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center at UC Santa Cruz. The Open Studios event features student art work in a variety of media, including:
– Drawing
– Painting
– Print media
– Sculpture
– Photography
– Environmental art
– Electronic art/new media
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ADMISSION
FREE and open to the public.
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PARKING
– Parking by permit or ParkMobile.
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event.
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
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This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Summer Session 1, 8-Week and 10-Week Classes Start
2026-06-22 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
Summer courses start today! Make sure you’re set with Canvas access, dates and deadlines, and any first-day instructions from your instructors. Find answers to common questions on our website or email summer@ucsc.edu. You can still add classes until the deadline for each session!

Start of Summer Session 2
2026-07-27 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
Summer Session 2 courses start today! Make sure you’re set with Canvas access, dates and deadlines, and any first-day instructions from your instructors. Find answers to common questions on our website or email summer@ucsc.edu. You can still add classes until the deadline!

Return to the Redwoods 2026
2026-08-14 00:00 - 2026-08-16 23:59 | John R. Lewis College, College Ten Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
Get ready to Return to the Redwoods! Reconnect with friends, family, and fellow alumni as you explore the beauty of UC Santa Cruz. From the kick-off party and Stars & S’mores to hikes, workshops, and family-friendly fun, this weekend offers something for everyone.
Ticket, housing, and registration details will be shared in early 2026—stay tuned!
You won’t want to miss it.
