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Wednesday, September 25

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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Frosh students are required to attend the mandatory Core Course today. Check with your college schedule for the time and location. Your Core Course class may be scheduled any time between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (PT). 

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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. Recieve information regarding conditions of admission, transfer credit, sending official transcripts and test scores, and appeals.

 

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
See the Contact Information webpage 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Get Experience: Student Employment and Work-Study Fair
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (PT)
Quarry Plaza
Looking for a student job? Come meet different UCSC departments hiring for students like you! All students are welcome to attend. See you at Quarry Plaza!

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Baskin Engineering Transfer Welcome 
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (PT)
Engineering Courtyard
Welcome Engineering Transfer Students! Join us for food, fun, and meet faculty! This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn more about opportunities.


Right Livelihood Orientation (online or in-person) 
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. - Click here to register via Zoom or see you in person at Abbott Square
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Click here to register via Zoom or see you in person at Abbott Square
Connecting Activism & Academia. We link students with 'Alternative Nobel Prize' winners for research & education on courageous solutions to global problems. Come meet students and learn about our courses, study abroad programs, and leadership opportunities. Visit rightlivelihood.ucsc.edu for more information.


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!

 

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer Student Welcome Orientation
For the following Colleges: College 9, Kresge, Porter, Rachel Carson, Stevenson
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (PST) 
Classroom Unit 1 & 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.

 

Success @ Heart
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)  
Quarry Plaza

Welcome, you made it, and it's just the start! Meet folks dedicated to your success from today until you graduate. Come visit the spaces we create to elevate students of color, transfer students, queer students, first-gen students, and students with disabilities, financial insecurity, marginalized gender identities, or are navigating college as independent students.

Today, you'll get to build connections with folks across campus who share identities with you.Come participate in fun activities, plug into academic growth opportunities, discover how to find a job that leads to a career, and see what UCSC is doing to create more inclusive, caring and accessible spaces! For more information and accessibility related needs, email sse@ucsc.edu

 

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!

 

STARS Open House
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Baytree Building, second floor

Check out the STARS Community Space in the Baytree Building, make new friends, eat a cookie, and get free swag. This event is not required, but is an opportunity to get familiar with the resources and spaces dedicated to:

  

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!

 

New Admit Class Picture
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 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!

 

MESA Welcome & Open House (for frosh and transfers)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (PT)  
Baskin Engineering 399
Are you an engineering major or minor? Are you a former MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) College Prep or Community College student? Are you a new student to MESA at UCSC? Come find out the resources we have for all things Engineering.

 

Going Global at UCSC
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT) 
Humanities Lecture Hall 206
Study abroad or away as part of your UCSC degree! Join us to discover international and domestic Global Learning opportunities. Learn how to fulfill degree requirements, use financial aid, find scholarships, and how to get started on your Global Learning journey. Let the world be your classroom! Register Here

 

First Year Sciences Welcome Event
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT) 
Red Square (on Science Hill between the Science and Engineering Library and the Science buildings)
Welcome frosh and transfer students to the division! We will celebrate your entry to the division. Snacks will be served.