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 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.
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.
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.
Welcome Yoga
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (PT)
East Field
Join us for Yoga on the field.
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)
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.
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.
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. – 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.
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.
Right Livelihood Orientation (online or in-person)
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. - Online - Click here to register via Zoom
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. - At Abbott Square - Click here to RSVP
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/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!
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.
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.
STARRS Open House
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT)
Baytree Building, second floor
Check out the STARRS 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:
- Transfer student resources. Come learn about how to connect with our staff, student leaders, transfer student events and community spaces.
- Resilient Scholars Program (RSP) serves current/former foster youth (Hope Scholars), those who have experienced homelessness and other adverse family experiences, those who are formerly incarcerated or system-impacted (Underground Scholars). To learn more or connect with us, send us an email at renschol@ucsc.edu or submit your interest form!
- Veteran Resource Center is for veterans and military affiliates, including those on active duty, ROTC cadets, dependents, reservists, and national guard. Connect with the VRC Program Coordinator at jcabilat@ucsc.edu
- Parenting Students Resources- If you are a student with dependents, come find out how to get access to priority enrollment for classes.
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!
Budgeting 1A: Money Management Tools and Resources for College Students
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Register for this workshop
Managing your money during college can be stressful - but having a budget can help! Come to this workshop for tools and resources to help you create and live on a realistic budget. You’ll also learn about free, on-campus resources that can help you build financial knowledge, save money, and get help with money issues and questions. Hosted by the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program. Students who attend this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card!
Can’t make it at this time? Register to attend the Budgeting 1A workshop on Thursday, 9/26 at 11:00 AM.
Science Excellence Open House
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
PSB 207
Come join us for an open house for the Science Excellence Program. Frosh, staff and faculty are all invited to view our classroom and learn about this first-year program. Come connect with us and learn how we can support your success in the Sciences.
{Note for Frosh students: Prioritize attending your Core Plenary sessions today}
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.
First Year Sciences Welcome
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.
{Note for Frosh students: Prioritize attending your Core Plenary sessions today}
Going Global at UCSC
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Humanities Lecture Hall 206
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!
