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 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.
Academic Integrity (highly recommended)
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. – 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.
Veteran Welcome Event
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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
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 in persona and 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.
How to Find a Job On Campus (in-person session)
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. (PT)
Register Here
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.
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!
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, unwind, 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 spaces and equipment available to students, including DSLR cameras, podcasting equipment, drawing tablets, a Virtual Reality room, and an audio recording space.
- Special Collections & Archives on the 3rd floor to make zines and buttons featuring distinctive images from our archival collections. We’ll also have activist posters, student-created comics, a book made out of rat skin, a four thousand year old cuneiform tablet, and other unique items on display for you to explore.
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:
- Digital Scholarship 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
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 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 the campus community.
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. 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.
Undocumented Student Fall Welcome
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (PT)
Classroom Unit 1
This is an opportunity for all incoming undocumented students at UC Santa Cruz to learn about programs and services available to undocumented students at UCSC. This session is limited to undocumented students. Continuing students are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can contact us at eopab540@ucsc.edu.
Movie Night at the Quarry
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (PT)
Quarry Amphitheater
Join your fellow slugs to watch a movie under the stars at our one-of-a-kind Quarry Amphitheater! Dress in layers and bring your friends. Movie theater-style refreshments will be provided!
