• Welcome Black BBQ

    It’s BBQ time! Join AARCC for the Welcome Black BBQ

  • Scoops of Safety

    As Slug Start continues, swing by the Cowell Courtyard for a sweet break and a chance to connect. Enjoy free ice cream scoops, explore resources at the SHOP tabling, and learn about the Title IX Red Zone Campaign. Play games, pick up giveaways, and meet new friends in a welcoming space for all students. You […]

  • La Bienvenida: Lucha, Fuerza, y Esperanza

    For over two decades, El Centro has hosted La Bienvenida as a way to foster belonging for Chicanx, Latine, and multiracial students. This year, Bienvenida expands into a two-day welcome series designed to introduce and connect new and returning students with El Centro, Chicanx and Latine student organizations, and the broader UCSC community. Rooted in […]

  • Successful Slug Workshop: Campus Community & Student Success

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

    Campus Community and Student Success Monday, October 13, 11:40 a.m.–12:25 p.m. Location: ARCenter 203 Discover ways to get involved on campus and learn how building community supports your success at UCSC. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Mondays at 11:40 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:05 p.m. These […]

  • Pride Night with Women’s Soccer

    Join the Cantu Queer Center and Women’s Soccer for a Pride Game on 10/14/25. Game starts at 4pm at East Field. First 50 students will receive a FREE tshirt. There will be snacks, swag, and PRIDE!!!   You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal […]

  • Yoga as Healing Series

    Yoga as Healing Series
    Health Center (Student Health Center) 525 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Yoga as Healing is a 7-week program at UC Santa Cruz for students who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Participants are welcome to join any of the sessions, and attendance at the orientation is not required.

  • Successful Slug Workshop: Understanding Your Syllabus

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

    Understanding Your Syllabus Thursday, October 16, 2:05 p.m.–2:50 p.m. Location: ARCenter 203 Break down, understand, and use your syllabus as a tool for success. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Mondays at 11:40 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:05 p.m. These 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC […]

  • Slugs Campout

    Upper East Field

    Adventure Rec warmly welcome UCSC students to join the 5th annual Campus Campout on the Upper East Field! Friday, September 26, 6:30pm – Saturday, September 27, 9:00am.

  • Fall Harvest Welcome

    UCSC Farm 152 Farm Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the American Indian Resource Center, People of Color Sustainability Collective, UCSC Agroecology, and the Sustainability Office for a day of fun at the Farm Center! This Fall Harvest Welcome will be all about community building, learning about flora/fauna indigenous to Santa Cruz County, Native storytelling, and will feature a land blessing.

  • Trans & Queer Fall Mixer

    Porter/Kresge Dining Hall 411 Porter-Kresge Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

    The Trans & Queer Fall Mixer is UCSC’s annual welcome event for new and returning students. Join us to learn more about the Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center and to […]

  • Successful Slug Workshop: Time Management (on Zoom!)

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Virtual Event

    Time Management Monday, October 20, 11:40 a.m.–12:25 p.m. Location: Zoom Learn the ways you can manage your time and avoid procrastination/burnout. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Mondays at 11:40 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:05 p.m. These 45-minute workshops are open to all UCSC students and offer […]

  • Yoga as Healing Series

    Yoga as Healing Series
    Health Center (Student Health Center) 525 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Yoga as Healing is a 7-week program at UC Santa Cruz for students who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Participants are welcome to join any of the sessions, and attendance at the orientation is not required.

  • These Hands Heal: Growing, Planting, and Understanding

    College 9 & John R. Lewis College Garden

    Join us for These Hands Heal: Growing, Planting, & Understanding on Wednesday, October 22, from 1–4 PM in the College 9 & John R. Lewis College Garden. As part of Relationship, Dating, and Domestic Violence Awareness/Action Month (RDDVAM), UC Santa Cruz students, staff, and faculty are invited to plant seeds, paint messages of support or reflection, and place these symbols of resilience in gardens and shared spaces. Art supplies, snacks, and community provided — co-sponsored by College 9’s CoCurricular Programs Office.

  • Successful Slug Workshop: Campus Community & Student Success (on Zoom!)

    Successful Slug Workshops
    Virtual Event

    Campus Community & Student Success Thursday, October 23, 2:05 p.m.– 2:50 p.m. Location: Zoom Learn how to get involved with the campus community and how it supports student success. Successful Slug Workshop Series Join Learning Support Services (LSS) for Successful Slug Workshops on Mondays at 11:40 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2:05 p.m. These 45-minute workshops […]

  • College Night: 831 Night Market

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

    Cowell and Stevenson Colleges, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present the first College Night of the year! Join us Thursday, October 23, from 5–8 p.m. at the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall for a night of activities, fun, community, and a special themed menu. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies, and all students, faculty, and staff are […]

  • Noche de Recuerdos

    Stevenson Event Center Stevenson Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for Noche de Recuerdos—an evening of remembrance, celebration, and community. Enjoy a screening of Coco at 5 p.m., Kahoot prizes, hot chocolate, pan de muerto, face painting, lotería, ofrendas, and more! All are welcome. Come together to celebrate life and memory. 💐 Questions or accommodation requests: cwprogra@ucsc.edu You Belong Here: The programs and […]

  • Echoes on the Hill

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

    Join us for a night of live music and campus energy at the JRL MPR Stage! This recurring showcase celebrates the incredible talent of UC Santa Cruz’s student-led bands, bringing the community together through sound, creativity, and Slug spirit. This edition features Empire Grade, a high-energy punk band making waves in the UCSC music scene. […]

  • College Night: Over the Merrill Hill

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

    Merrill College, in collaboration with UCSC Dining, present Over the Merrill Hill! Join us Tuesday, October 28, from 5–8 p.m. at the Crown/Merrill Dining Hall for a night of activities, fun, community, and a special themed menu. Standard dining hall entry pricing applies, and all students, faculty, and staff are invited. Please note: The dining hall […]

  • Yoga as Healing Series

    Yoga as Healing Series
    Health Center (Student Health Center) 525 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Yoga as Healing is a 7-week program at UC Santa Cruz for students who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence. Participants are welcome to join any of the sessions, and attendance at the orientation is not required.

  • Pokémon Makers Market

    Porter College Quad

    Catch the Pokémon Makers’ Market at Porter Quad! Shop student vendors, enjoy performances, join a cosplay contest, trade Pokémon cards, and compete in tournaments. Celebrate creativity and community with food, activities, and prizes. Presented by: UCSC Women’s Center, Cantu Queer Center, and Jack Baskin Engineering You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are […]