Monday, September 23
View the interactive campus map and the campus walking map to help you get around campus. Use this time to walk around and become familiar with the campus.
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College Academic Advising - MANDATORY for all new frosh and transfer students
View your college presentation page for time details. All presentation times are in Pacific Time (PT).
(You will receive an email with the link; follow the instructions in the email if you have any time conflicts, questions or concerns. You can email orientation@ucsc.edu if you need assistance.)
Transfers: College Academic Advising - mandatory for all new transfer students: The College Academic Advising Orientation will provide an overview of important academic information all transfer students should be aware of, including degree requirements, academic planning, academic policies, enrichment opportunities, and tips for a successful transition to UC Santa Cruz.
Frosh: The College Academic Advising Orientation will provide an overview of important academic information all new frosh should be aware of, including degree requirements, academic planning, academic policies, enrichment opportunities, and tips for a successful transition to UC Santa Cruz.
ID Card Services
Congratulations on becoming a Banana Slug! Your first student ID card is FREE! If you submitted your photo through CloudCard by September 1, and you received an email stating it was approved, your card will be ready for you:
- If you are living on campus, your ID card will be waiting for you when you check-in on your move-in day.
- If you are living off campus, your ID card will be at the ID Card Services Office located on the second floor of the Bay Tree Campus Store beginning September 19. Check the ID Cards Services website for hours of operation.
If you did not submit a photo by September 1, you can pick up your card on or after October 7 (once you submit your photo and after your photo gets approved) at ID Card Services. If you have yet to submit your photo, please go to the Photo Upload Instructions page then follow the photo submission guidelines.
Please Note: You will need a government-issued photo ID, along with your UCSC Student ID number, to pick up your student ID at ID Card Services.
Appointments for UC Required Immunizations
**Call 831-459-2500 or schedule online through Health e-Messenger**
All incoming UC students are REQUIRED to receive certain vaccinations and tuberculosis (TB) screening. Students may receive required immunizations at the Student Health Center by scheduling an appointment through Health e-Messenger or calling (831) 459-2500. These are offered at no cost for students with UC SHIP.
Welcome Week Hikes
Various Times (see description)
Welcome to what might be the most ecologically diverse campus in the world! Our campus is so rich in life that we have a 789-acre natural reserve that is used for engaging students in education, research and stewardship activities. Join UCSC Campus Natural Reserve staff on a hike as you get to know each other and some of the local flora and fauna in your incredible backyard. This is also a great time to find out about internship opportunities and other ways to get involved with learning about nature at UCSC. There will be hills, but we will take an overall slow pace. Bring water and sun protection. For information on the different hikes, visit: https://ucsccampusreserve.ucsc.edu/news-events/news/welcome-week-hikes-2023.html
Undergraduate Admissions Office
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT)
150 Hahn Student Services
Available in-person at the front counter and by phone at 831-459-4008, or by email at admissions@ucsc.edu. Receive information regarding conditions of admission, transfer credit, sending official transcripts and test scores, and appeals.
Summer Session - Why Summer?
Drop-in hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT) or by appointment
257 Hahn Student Services
Drop by the office and pick up some summer swag or book a meeting through Slug Success to speak with a current student or staff member about the benefits of your optional fourth quarter. We can cover anything from the courses offered, to costs and financial aid eligibility, to on-campus housing.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
See the Contact Information page for availability information
205 Hahn Student Services
Advisers are available on a drop-in basis to assist students and their families with any questions regarding their financial aid awards, loan requirements, and more.
Academic Integrity (highly recommended)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (PT)
Humanities Lecture Hall 206
What does academic integrity—the policy itself, the values behind it—mean to you? How will we define and practice it in your new community here at UCSC?
In this interactive session, we’ll discuss the whats, hows, and whys of academic integrity at UC Santa Cruz. We’ll 1) identify some of the values commonly associated with integrity, 2) review how the Colleges, as well as how instructors, their courses, and the assignments in those courses expect you to practice those values, and 3) brainstorm tips and personal action plan(s) for clarifying expectations and ensuring you can keep excelling with integrity throughout your academic career.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of what academic integrity means and looks like; more ideas about where to go, how to connect with campus resources, and what you can do instead of taking shortcuts that might end up violating policy; and greater confidence in your ability to live, communicate, and study according to your values.
Attendees at this session will also receive one of several special edition “Integrity Sammy” stickers! Please join us.
Academic Integrity (highly recommended)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Humanities Lecture Hall 206
What does academic integrity—the policy itself, the values behind it—mean to you? How will we define and practice it in your new community here at UCSC?
In this interactive session, we’ll discuss the whats, hows, and whys of academic integrity at UC Santa Cruz. We’ll 1) identify some of the values commonly associated with integrity, 2) review how the Colleges, as well as how instructors, their courses, and the assignments in those courses expect you to practice those values, and 3) brainstorm tips and personal action plan(s) for clarifying expectations and ensuring you can keep excelling with integrity throughout your academic career.
You’ll leave with a better understanding of what academic integrity means and looks like; more ideas about where to go, how to connect with campus resources, and what you can do instead of taking shortcuts that might end up violating policy; and greater confidence in your ability to live, communicate, and study according to your values.
Attendees at this session will also receive one of several special edition “Integrity Sammy” stickers! Please join us.
Major Exploration Workshop
Option 1: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Option 2: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Via Zoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/7750445830?pwd=NlVDNlhNT0JEOGxlcDQzTk5aejZhUT09
This session provides students with strategies and resources for exploring majors at UCSC. This session is open to all students, but they are intended for first-year students who are uncertain or questioning their choice of major.
Office of the Registrar
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
190 Hahn Student Services
Call at 831-459-4412
(Friday phone hours: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Open for general questions about registration, course enrollment, and enrollment verification.
Residency and Veterans Services at the Registrar’s Office
In-person hours: See the Zoom Advising Calendar for Residency and Veterans Services
190 Hahn Student Services
Phone hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT)
(831) 459-3459 or (831) 459-2910 or (831) 459-2709
Open for general questions about registration, veterans benefits, and residency for UC tuition.
Residential Computing (ResNet)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. support via phone & SlugHub (PT)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. support via walk-ins, phone & SlugHub (PT)
Rachel Carson College Room 258
ResNet assists with residential networks (including ResWiFi and ResWiFi-devices) as well as with minor computer repairs. Staff will be available via SlugHub, phone, email, and in-person support (no appointment needed). Call ResNet at 831-459-4638, email resnet@ucsc.edu, or visit our website resnet.ucsc.edu for more information.
Student Housing Services
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Phone, Email, or Zoom
831-459-2394
Campus Housing Office staff are available via email or phone or to assist you with any questions about housing and dining charges, payment plan options, meal plans, and more. Contact information is available at https://housing.ucsc.edu/contact/cho/index.html.
Intro to Undergraduate Research at UCSC
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Classroom Unit 1
This workshop introduces incoming and continuing students to undergraduate research at UC Santa Cruz; what it is, why it should be part of your experience, and how to get started.
Fall Welcome Week Information Table
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Quarry Plaza
Stop by to get your questions answered, meet other students, and chat with the Orientation Team.
Bay Tree Campus Store
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT)
Quarry Plaza
The Bay Tree Campus Store is your destination for a wide variety of Banana Slug apparel. The Campus Store also features Apple computers (at discounted education prices), Apple accessories, school supplies, art supplies, and gifts.
Purchasing Textbooks (Please note that textbooks are no longer sold on campus.)
The Bay Tree Campus Store Course Material Website operates completely online and can be visited at ucsc.textbookx.com. For more information, visit our website or call us at (831) 459-4216 or send an email to textbooks@ucsc.edu.
How to Find a Job On Campus (virtual session)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. (PT)
Register Here (9/23)
Do you need a job? Learn how to find jobs on campus and how Career Success can help you through the whole process! All students are welcome. The presentation will last 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
Are we on Campus or in a Forest? An Introduction to the Campus Natural Reserve Lands
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (PT)
The UCSC Campus is unique within the University of California in that almost 800 acres of the campus have been set aside as a Natural Reserve. These lands are home to 1000’s of plants and animals including bobcat, deer, and the California giant salamander. This event will discuss the animals and plants found on the Campus Natural Reserve and highlight ways you can get involved in research and educational activities at our Natural Reserves and the Ken Norris Center for Natural History. You will also learn about the appropriate use of the reserve and see specimens of some of the animals and plants that occur on campus. For more information, contact the Campus Reserve Manager at asjones@ucsc.edu.
DRC Sensory Experience
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Need a Break? The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will host a drop in sensory experience open to all students. Come to the basement of Kerr Hall to take a break and self regulate!
SlugCents Financial Wellness Program Open House
Drop-in hours are Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
203 Hahn Student Services (next to Financial Aid)
Email: slugcents@ucsc.edu
The SlugCents Financial Wellness Program is the on-campus resource for students who want to build knowledge and skills to feel more confident about financial decisions—both during and after college. Stop by our office to say hello, ask questions about financial topics and your UCSC bill, and learn how to live on a budget, build credit, manage/repay student loans, and more! Confidential appointments, workshops, and online resources are available - schedule with us on SlugSuccess or send an email to slugcents@ucsc.edu.
Student Business Services (SBS): Financial Service Center
In-person hours: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
102 Hahn Student Services
Email: sbs@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-2107
Phone hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
SBS will be available to answer questions about billing, making payments, signing up for direct deposit refunds, and information on Tuition Payment Plans for current registration fees.
Transportation Options On and Off Campus
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PT)
Join Zoom Meeting at https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/92530732323?pwd=o5hWLDfN0ralOxHcYHlqZhReS6xwzt.1 Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS) is your ticket to how you'll travel around campus, around town, and back home. We'll go over all your great sustainable options and take the mystery out of Zipcar, Ebike Share, Safe Rides, city and campus buses, bicycle support programs, Cruz511, rideshare, holiday travel, campus parking, and more!
Going Global at UCSC
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Classroom Unit 2
Experience the world through enriching UCSC Global Learning programs. You have many options to engage in domestic and international opportunities that can expand your understanding of new cultures, academic perspectives, languages, and global communities. UCSC programs can offer the opportunity to fulfill degree requirements (major, minor, GE, and total units) and financial aid is available. Highlights can include affordable living, unforgettable adventures, and the chance to make lifelong connections. Now is the time to begin planning your journey - Register Here!
Veteran Welcome Event
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
STARRS @ Bay Tree Building, Second Floor
The Veteran Resource Center (VRC) is for veterans and military affiliates, including those who are on active duty, ROTC cadets, dependent, reservists, or national guard. We invite you to attend either of the Veteran Welcome Events. The same content will be covered in each session, so you only need to attend one.
You'll receive an email from the program with an invite. Questions? Feel free to contact the VRC Coordinator, Jerry Cabilatazan at jcabilat@ucsc.edu
New Admit Class Picture
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
East Field
Join us on the East Field for the first annual new Slug class picture and snow cones! All newly admitted Slugs are invited to join us - don’t forget to wear your Welcome Slugs t-shirt!
Bike to the Frolic
5:15 p.m.
East Field House bus stop at 5:15 p.m.
Want to ride your bike to the Frolic? Join Slug Bike Life for a fun and social group bike ride! Riders should meet at the East Field House bus stop at 5:15 p.m., and then we'll head down to the Boardwalk. Bring your own bike or borrow one from BCycle
Boardwalk Frolic
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Rides, dancing, and exclusive use of Neptune's Kingdom Arcade await! Tickets include entry to laser tag, miniature golf, and $10 in Boardwalk Bucks for food, merchandise or other attractions! Tickets are $40 and available at BEACHBOARDWALK.COM/UCSC. UCSC ID will be required for entry on the day of the event. Shuttle/bus transportation is included with your UCSC ID to and from the Frolic. Campus Buses will be available until all have gotten a ride back to campus. It’s best to wait at the Boardwalk for a ride, even if there is a bit of a wait initially. For more information, contact csladmin@ucsc.edu.
