Monday, September 22
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.
First-year: The College Academic Advising Orientation will provide an overview of important academic information all new first-year 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.
Undergraduate Admissions Office
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 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.
Stay for Summer: Get Ahead, Catch Up, or Explore
Drop-in hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT) or by appointment
257 Hahn Student Services
You made it to UCSC—now make the most of it! Stop by our office to pick up some summer swag and chat with a student or staff member about how summer classes can help you stay on track, get ahead, or dive into something new. Can’t stop by? Learn more anytime at summer.ucsc.edu.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT)
See the Contact Information page for full details.
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/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 or Zoom
See Drop-In Calendars for Residency and Veterans Services
190 Hahn Student Services
Open for general questions about veteran 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
Student Housing Services staff are available via email, phone, or Zoom 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.
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Information Session
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Kerr Hall, Basement
Meet Disability Resource Center (DRC) staff and learn how the DRC can support you as you start your journey at UCSC.
- How to request accommodations and services
- Documentation requirements
- Student rights and responsibilities
- Questions and Answers
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Sensory Regulation Drop-In
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Kerr Hall, Basement
Need a Break? The Disability Resource Center (DRC) will host a drop in sensory cooling space open to all students. Come to the basement of Kerr Hall to take a break and self regulate!
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.
Disability Resource Center (DRC) Drop-In Help Desk
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kerr Hall, Basement
Drop in for help navigating the DRC affiliation process. DRC staff will provide individual assistance and answer questions.
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 where UCSC students can get help with financial questions and challenges. Stop by our office to say hello, enjoy a snack, ask questions about your UCSC bill and account, and get tools to help you with budgeting/money management, building credit, paying for college, and more! Confidential appointments, workshops, and online resources are available - schedule with us on Slug Success or send an email to slugcents@ucsc.edu.
Student Business Services (SBS): Financial Service Center
Drop-in hours (in-person): 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)
The SBS Financial Service Center will be available to answer questions about billing, making payments, signing up for direct deposit refunds, and provide information on how to set up 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!
CORNUCOPIA
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (PT)
East Field
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 ultimate opportunity to experience the many ways you can be active and involved in student life at UC Santa Cruz. Visit with hundreds of campus organizations and talk to representatives from all over campus! 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.
Join us to learn how to get involved at UCSC!
