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Congratulations to admitted students for fall 2013! 

Along with the celebration of admission comes the increased responsibility that is part of becoming a university student. During this transition time, keep in mind the following:

• Accept your offer of admission through our portal, my.ucsc.edu, no later than the deadline (May 1 for freshmen, June 1 for transfers).
• Keep contact information current. You can update your contact information on my.ucsc.edu.
• Keep a list of deadlines.
• Visit UCSC during Spring Spotlight 2013, or if you can't attend in person, take advantage of our Virtual Spring Spotlight.
• Attend Summer Orientation.
• Read your "Conditions of Admission" carefully and ensure you meet those expectations.

Admitted students must review and agree to their specific conditions of admission as posted in the MyUCSC portal.

2013 Conditions of Admission FAQs for Admitted Students

If you have questions about your admission, please contact an admissions representative, as shown on my.ucsc.edu. You may also e-mail admissions@ucsc.edu or call (831) 459-2131.

More information for admitted international students

Information for first-year students not offered admission to UCSC for fall 2013

Information for upper-division transfer students not offered admission to UCSC for fall 2013

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Applying to UC Santa Cruz

• Application filing period: November 1-30, 2013 (for entrance in Fall 2014)*
• The UC application is an online application and can be accessed at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
• As an international student, you may apply to UC Santa Cruz as either a freshman or a transfer student, depending on your level of education.

*Please note: We do not have a spring term enrollment option.

Did you Know? UCSC ranked 2nd in the world for research influence, ahead of Princeton University and CalTech (Source: Times Higher Education, 2012) UCSC is located near the heart of Silicon Valley, the worldwide hub of technological innovation. Our close proximity affords students with unparalleled research, internship, and employment opportunities. UCSC ranked 1st worldwide for research impact in molecular biology (Source: Science Watch, 2008) UCSC is home to a new major in robotics engineering (The new major, leading to a B.S. degree, is the first of its kind in the UC system) UCSC ranked 7th worldwide in international finance (Source: Research Papers in Economics, 2009) Go Banana Slugs!

About

As one of the ten campuses of the esteemed University of California system of public higher education, UC Santa Cruz is committed to educating a global community, encouraging innovative research opportunities, and developing the knowledge and skills that will serve our shared future.

UC Santa Cruz is located on a 2,000 acre campus nestled in a redwood forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Monterey Bay.

Total undergraduate student population: 15,945

Total graduate student population: 1,509

Population of Santa Cruz: 55,000

Due to our close proximity to the ocean, our weather is mild with a mix of sunshine, fog, and rain throughout the year, with mild winters.

Academics

At UC Santa Cruz, you will have a wide range of academic options. The campus offers majors and minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, physical and biological sciences, and social sciences. For a complete listing of undergraduate majors and minors, please click here.

The academic programs at UCSC are challenging and rigorous, and many of them are in newer fields that focus on interdisciplinary thinking. Taking advantage of the campus's proximity to centers of industry and innovation such as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, many students at UC Santa Cruz take part in fieldwork and internships that complement their studies and provide practical experience in their fields.

Transportation & Getting Around

Our campus and city bus system can get you to any destination in the Santa Cruz area, with easy access to parks, beaches, and shopping. There are buses to Amtrak trains and the San Jose International Airport. Zimride also provides a convenient option for transportation to the San Jose airport.  Please reference the following links for more information on local transportation:

• San Jose International Airport  (46 miles/74 kilometers away)
• San Francisco International Airport (67 miles/ 107 kilometers away)
• Highway 17 Express (Connection Santa Cruz to Silicon Valley)
• Santa Cruz Metro (Service in Santa Cruz County)
• More information

Safety

UCSC has numerous, professionally staffed programs and services to ensure the safety and well being of all of our students. UCSC has its own police force and fire
department as well as safety education programs that all new students are required to attend. UCSC, a very safe and welcoming campus, is a wonderful place to call home for international students.

Residential Life

All undergraduate students, whether they live on campus or not, are affiliated with one of ten residential colleges at UC Santa Cruz. Each college provides academic support, organizes student activities, and sponsors events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus in addition to housing students in small-scale residential communities. Our colleges are interdisciplinary, so all majors are welcome at all colleges.

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