• Goal Setting

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this workshop, you will: Set SMART goals to help you get organized & on track for success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success as a student. At each workshop, you […]

  • Dia de los Muertos Ceremonia 2026

    Upper Quarry Amphitheater 15 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    A space to collectively honor and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. Join us for a night of danza, prayer, food, music, and community. This cultural and family event is free and open to all, and is part of the UCSC Family Weekend! Please email elcentro@ucsc.edu for questions or concerns. Parking and Check-in: Please […]

    Free
  • Time Management

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this workshop, you will: Learn the ways you can manage your time and avoid procrastination/burnout. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success as a student. At each workshop, you will be […]

  • Exploring SWANA Identi-TEA

    Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Interested in Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) culture and tea? Join us on Thursday, November 12th from 3-4:15pm at the Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery (Cowell), as we discuss, rate, and try iconic tea from around the SWANA region. We’ll also be making keychains and jewelry with SWANA-esque beads! Hosted by the Asian American/Pacific Islander […]

  • Cowell/Stevenson College Night: Autumn Harvest Amongst Friends

    College Nights 2026-27
    Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall 520 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join Cowell and Stevenson Colleges for a cozy night in the dining hall, a movie playing to add to the cozy vibes, and special on-theme menu curated by the Dining team. Tabling from Student Government, resources, UCSC Farm, and more! College Night festivities will be held during dinner service, 5–8 p.m. Note: The dining hall […]

  • Demystifying Failure: The Necessity of Mistakes

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this workshop, you will: In this workshop, you will: Move from “failing” to “flourishing” by learning to reframe setbacks and build resilience in academia. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success […]

  • Yoga As Healing

    Yoga As Healing
    Activities Room: Athletics & Recreation Center East Field House 451 E Field Service Road, Santa Cruz, United States

    Yoga As Healing is a 6-week trauma-informed yoga series offered by the CARE office for students at UCSC who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Led by CARE Advocate, Abbey Wise, participants will practice gentle body movement, breathwork, meditation, and other activities from a survivor-centered, trauma-informed lens. Students with no yoga experience are welcome! Attending […]

    Free
  • College Nine/John R. Lewis College Night: Comic Quest

    College Nights 2026-27
    College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall

    Embark on a Comic Quest with College Nine and John R. Lewis College on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. In celebration of International Education Week, the event features a specially themed menu, comic books, comic strips, and interactive activities. Join in for an evening of food, creativity, and community. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • Note Taking and Reading Strategies

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this workshop, you will: Learn reading and note-taking methods and why they work to help you learn. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success as a student. At each workshop, you […]

  • Letters to Home

    Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge 11 Cowell Service Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Learn about the Pasifika student experience in higher education on Thursday, November 19th from 4:30-6:30pm at the Mary Holmes Fireside Lounge (Cowell), as we reflect on our journeys to UCSC! Write letters to those who have guided you, or even to yourself, as we respond to reflection prompts and discuss with others. Food and stationery […]

  • Rachel Carson/Oakes College Night: Nintendo

    College Nights 2026-27
    Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall

    Level up at the Rachel Carson and Oakes College Night on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall. Featuring a Nintendo theme, the event includes a specially themed menu and fun activities. Join in for a night of food, gaming-inspired fun, and community.

  • Demystifying Failure: The Necessity of Mistakes

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Academic Resources Center (ARC) 408 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    In this workshop, you will: In this workshop, you will: Move from “failing” to “flourishing” by learning to reframe setbacks and build resilience in academia. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success […]

  • Vigil in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance and Resistance

    London Nelson Community Center 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, United States

    Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 2026: Remember Me As… An evening exploring memory, legacy, and our shared LGBTQ+ lineage to honor trans, 2 Spirit, non-binary, and gender expansive lives lost in the last year. Featuring community-made fabric art installations, an intergenerational lineup of performances, and more to explore our community’s strength and cement our commitment […]

  • Pasifika Pals – Sign Up Deadline

    Sign up for Pasifika Pals — a mentorship program centering the Pasifika diaspora and its cultural values, to foster community and connection in higher education. Pasifika is a term used to describe those living in the diaspora who trace their heritage back to the Pacific Islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. With 0.3% of the […]

  • Yoga As Healing

    Yoga As Healing
    Activities Room: Athletics & Recreation Center East Field House 451 E Field Service Road, Santa Cruz, United States

    Yoga As Healing is a 6-week trauma-informed yoga series offered by the CARE office for students at UCSC who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Led by CARE Advocate, Abbey Wise, participants will practice gentle body movement, breathwork, meditation, and other activities from a survivor-centered, trauma-informed lens. Students with no yoga experience are welcome! Attending […]

    Free
  • Winter Wonderland

    Rachel Carson College Plaza 356 Rachel Carson Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Celebrate the magic of the season at Winter Wonderland! Head to the Rachel Carson College Plaza and Red Room for a festive evening filled with seasonal activities and opportunities to connect with fellow Slugs! Wednesday, December 2 6–9 p.m. Rachel Carson College Plaza & Red Room You Belong Here: The programs and services described here […]

  • SWANA Con

    Join us for the 5th Annual SWANA Con, hosted at UC Riverside on January 16–17, 2027. SWANA Con is an annual conference dedicated to Southwest Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African students. This year’s theme, Preserving Culture, Building Legacy, invites us to reflect on the cultures, histories, and traditions we carry forward and the legacies […]