Tuesday, September 24
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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Major Academic Orientations (Mandatory)
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PT)
Many departments/majors hold Department Orientations. View the major presentations page for time details, and to find the Zoom link to access the session. (If you have any time conflicts, questions or concerns contact the advisor directly.)
ID Card Services
Congratulations on becoming a Banana Slug! Your first student ID card is FREE! If you have submitted a photo through CloudCard, and your photo was approved, your card will be ready for you. If you did not submit a photo by September 1, you will pick up your card after October 6 once you submit your photo and after your photo gets approved. If you have yet to submit your photo, please go to the Photo Upload Instructions page then follow the photo submission guidelines.
- 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, between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. your ID card will be at the ID Card Services Office located on the second floor of the Bay Tree Campus Store.
- If you are picking up your ID Card after September 27, email idcards@ucsc.edu to request a pick-up time. (After September 27, card pick-up will be by appointment only.)
Please Note: You will need a government issued ID along with your UCSC Student ID number at the time of pick up.
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.
Campus Run
8:30 a.m. (PT)
Meet in front of the Health Center
Join us for a guided run of campus. This run is open to all levels and abilities!
Intro to Undergraduate Research at UCSC
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 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.
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.
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/91074393835?pwd=NVB0NGZnTzIveXU2ZHBPSWJmVXZoUT09
This session provides students with strategies and resources for exploring majors at UCSC. This session is open to all students, but may be especially helpful for students who are exploring majors at UCSC.
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 advising hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Phone hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT)
190 Hahn Student Services
(831) 459-3459 or (831) 459-2910 or (831) 459-2731
Zoom Advising Calendar for Residency and Veterans Services
Open for general questions about registration, veterans benefits, and residency for UC tuition.
Student Housing Services
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT)
104 Hahn Student Services
831-459-2394
The 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.
Fall Welcome Week Information Table
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 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.
Residential Computing (ResNet)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (PT)
Rachel Carson College Room 258
ResNet assists with residential networks (including ResWiFi and ResWiFi-devices) as well as with minor computer repair. Staff will be available via 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.
Veteran Welcome Event
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (PT)
STARS @ Bay Tree Building, Second Floor
The Veteran Resource Center 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 any of the 2023 Veteran Welcome Events. The same content will be covered in each session, so you only need to attend one:
- Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Option 1: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Option 2: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PT)
Option 3: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Via Zoom: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/94146879820?pwd=dkdNSjR3QVdqTEFudU5LYUhsd3dDdz09
Meeting ID: 941 4687 9820
Passcode: DRC2089
or
305 Baytree Building
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Staff is available via Zoom to answer your questions. Choose from three session options.
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)
Norris Center Classroom (Natural Sciences 2 Room 233)
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.
Student Finances: Build Your College Budget
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (PT)
Register for this workshop
Managing your money during college can be complicated - but having a budget can help! Come to this free workshop to learn how to create and live on a realistic budget. You’ll also learn about free, on-campus resources that can help you save money, build your financial knowledge, and get assistance with money questions and issues that may come up while you’re at UCSC. Hosted by the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program.
Can’t make it at this time? Register for the workshop and get access to the recorded session or attend our evening workshop on 9/25 from 5:00-6:15 PM.
How to Get a Job
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. (PT)
Register Here
Do you need a job? Learn how to find on and off campus jobs and how Career Success can help you with the whole process! All students are welcome. 30 minute presentation and 15 minute Q&A.
Frosh Make Up Orientation Session
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PT)
Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/94422276779?pwd=bmUzYUl1SWo4V1FxamhnZW44VTAxQT09
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.
Transfer Make Up Orientation Session
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (PT)
Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/99756774131?pwd=akhNaExqVXRRY01peVhySm1ZZnNSdz09
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.
SlugCents Financial Wellness Program
Drop-in hours 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT) or by appointment after 10/27/23
203 Hahn Student Services (next to Financial Aid)
Email: slugcents@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 502-0781
The SlugCents Financial Wellness Program helps UCSC students build the knowledge and skills they need to feel more confident about their financial decisions - both during and after college. Stop by our office to learn about our financial workshops, confidential financial coaching appointments, online resources, and more!
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/95370669185?pwd=NitLQmNETEFJdXlHVThOMWVRTTNIUT09
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!
University Library Open House
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
McHenry Library and Science & Engineering Library
The University Library has two great locations where you can study, learn, collaborate, and create.
The McHenry Library is located in the Campus Core and has reservable group study rooms, quiet study areas, scenic forest reading porches, a yoga/meditation space, and a cafe. Be sure to stop by the:
- Digital Scholarship Commons on the ground floor to see equipment available for students to borrow including DSLR cameras, podcasting equipment, drawing tablets, Virtual Reality room, and recording space.
- Special Collections & Archives on the 3rd floor to see activist posters, student-created comics, a book made out of rat skin, and a four thousand year old cuneiform tablet. Come see what students have created using our archives!
The Science & Engineering Library is located on Science Hill and has reservable group study rooms, flexible study spaces, and a video game lab. Check out the:
- Innovation Studio on the lower level with 3D printers, Glowforge laser cutters, and Cricut Makers open to students and with support for newcomers and experienced makers alike. Try your hand with our welcome week make and take projects!
See https://library.ucsc.edu/welcome to learn how to get started with library research. Or, Ask Us!
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer Student Welcome Orientation
For the following Colleges: Cowell, Crown, John R Lewis, Merrill, Oakes
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (PT)
Classroom Unit 1 and 2
Required for new EOP students: An opportunity to learn more about the academic and personal support programs available through EOP. DRC (Disability Resource Center) students can attend either session regardless of college affiliation. If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can contact us at 831-459-2296 or eop@ucsc.edu for more information. If you will need any accessibility accommodations, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can request the services.
CORNUCOPIA
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT)
East Field House
CORNUCOPIA: 1. An abundant supply of goods or things of a specified kind. 2. A group or gathering of slugs. 3. The largest UC Santa Cruz student event of the year for Banana Slugs to learn about ways to connect with campus.
Cornucopia is the largest gathering of new Banana Slugs all year and the ultimate opportunity to experience the many ways you can be active and involved in student life at UC Santa Cruz. Come visit over 250 campus organizations and talk to representatives from all over campus! Hosted by Athletics & Recreation at the East Upper Field, students can learn about offerings for adventure outings, boating/sailing, group exercise classes, intramural sports leagues/tournaments, physical education courses, and sport clubs. Almost every facet of student life is present at this event including ethnic resource centers, student health and wellness services, academic resource offices, environmental and sustainability groups, student media, fraternities and sororities, and more. Enjoy dinner on the field provided by UC Santa Cruz Dining Services featuring music, student performances, and the best view of Monterey Bay!
Students will need a ticket for dinner. To avoid long lines, get your ticket in advance from any dining hall cashier. Cashiers will be available on-site for last minute guests who wish to pay by meal card swipe, cash, credit card, or Flexi$. Please note, all dining halls will be closed after 1:00pm on the day of Cornucopia. Come to CORNUCOPIA to enjoy an amazing experience and dinner on campus for the evening!
CORNUCOPIA is a ZERO WASTE event. Recycling stations will be set up around the event. All plates, utensils, and food are expected to be composted. Special thank you to the Sustainability, Dining Services, and the Resource Recovery offices for helping ensure a zero waste event. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle with you and visit our water stations for refills. More information will be available via recreation.ucsc.edu.
Group Bike Ride to Boardwalk Frolic
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meet at Upper East Field near Pool Lawn
Join us for a bike ride down to boardwalk frolic. More information at www.slugbikelife.org.
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 $15 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 and run 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.
