Academic
Excellence Program (A.C.E.) 
(831) 459-5280
Offers academic support in selected math, science, and Jack Baskin School of Engineering (SoE) courses and other opportunities. Small workshop-style discussion sections are facilitated by professional section leaders.
Academic Resources Center (ARCenter)
ARCenter houses the Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students (STARS), the ARCenter Wireless Laptop Lab, and the ARCafé.
Admissions
459-2131
myapplication@ucsc.edu
Information on your admission and transfer of classes.
African
American Student Life Resource and Cultural Center
Bay Tree Building, Third Floor
459-3207
The African American Resource Center develops and fosters
cocurricular initiatives that promote academic success, leadership,
and student development. This office encourages healthy student
participation in campus life, student organizations, academic
excellence, and community service.
Alcohol
and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program
Health Center Rm 153
459-4866
AOD provides educational workshops, college programming, peer
education, and individual counseling and referral.
American
Indian Resource Center
Bay Tree Building, Third Floor
459-2881
The Center contributes to the enhancement of campus climate
by providing programs that address key issues of Native American
people and tribal communities. The Center assists students
in developing programs that serve the university community,
tribal communities, and young people. The Center is creating
programs that will develop leadership skills, peer mentoring,
service learning, and the ability to work with intergroup
dynamics.
Asian
American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
Bay Tree Building, Third Floor
459-5349
AA/PIRC’s mission is to provide and enhance opportunities
for developing leadership, building a stronger sense of community
on campus, and linking students to community service opportunities.
Ultimately, AA/PIRC offers education and dialogue on issues
affecting Asian American/Pacific Islanders toward addressing
students’ multiple and diverse academic, social, cultural,
and other co-curricular needs.
Bay
Tree Bookstore
Located at the Quarry Plaza
459-4544
receptionist@bookstore.ucsc.edu
Provides a variety of textbooks, computers, school supplies,
and Slug apparel.
Campus
Housing
459-2394
housing@ucsc.edu
Provides information on university-sponsored housing, food
services, and child care services.
Campus Ministry and University Religious
Council
459-1962
423-9400
Provides a consortium for outreach and support to the UCSC
community. There are a variety of non-university-sponsored
religious groups for students.
Career
Center
Bay Tree Building Rm 305
459-4420
career-center@ucsc.edu
The Career Center lists all of the available positions for
work-study and non-work study on campus and off campus. They
have information and advisers for graduate and professional
schools, internships, and future career opportunities. The
advisers have drop-in office hours and take appointments.
Cashier’s
Office
102 Hahn Student Services
459-2278
All student fees and fines can be paid in person, by mail,
or through the 24-hour depository at the Cashier’s Office.
Chancellor’s
Undergraduate Internship Program – CUIP
459-3973
CUIP provides on-campus internships in administrative departments
throughout campus. Interns work with a mentor to develop personal
and professional skills, and take a lead role in producing
a product or result in their one year internship, e.g., campus-wide
recycling program; department newsletter or web page; policy
recommendation report. Interns also attend a two unit leadership
seminar with other CUIP interns throughout the academic year.
CUIP pays an intern's academic year registration fees directly
to the student account.
Chicano
Latino Student Life and Resource Center
Bay Tree Building, Third Floor
459-5449
The Chicano Latino Resource Center works to increase retention
by providing students with the support they need at the university.
The CLRC offers programs and activities designed to enhance
students’ academic success, intellectual growth, research
skills, leadership development, and preparation for graduate
and professional schools.
City
on a Hill Press
Student Media at the ARCenter
chp@studentmedia.ucsc.edu
City on a Hill is the University student-run newspaper. You
can write for the paper or become involved in the publication
process.
Club
Teams
OPERS East Field House
Less formal collegiate activity than varsity teams. Baseball, cheerleading, women's competitive dance/drill team, cross-country, cycling, equestrian and dressage, fencing, table tennis, rugby, sailing, track and field, Ultimate Frisbee, water polo, and women's lacrosse.
Coalition
for Student Academic Success (CSAS)
CSAS offers a quarterly Academic Success Workshop Series designed
to assist students with study skill development. Topics include:
time management, test anxiety and stress management, reading,
test taking, note taking, and decision making skills. These
sessions encourage students to explore new strategies that
could turn difficulties into success.
Each college has a student committee in place to manage activity
funds, organize events, and represent their college at the
Student Union Assembly. Contact your College Programs
Coordinator (CPC) for more information.
Communication
and Technology Services and Support Center (CATS)
50 Communications Building
459-2435
CATS is in charge of computer networking on campus. Every
student gets a free CATS account for e-mail and Internet access.
Contact CATS for information on setting up your e-mail account.
CATS can also assist you with your personal computer needs/problems.
Community
Rentals Office
459-4435
comrent@ucsc.edu
Provides lists of housing opportunities in the Santa Cruz
community and house-hunting tips.
Computer
Labs
Instructional Computing runs 15 instructional computing labs
throughout the UC Santa Cruz campus. These labs are provided
for both instructional and individual open-access use. Platforms
include Intel-based PCs, Macintoshes, and Suns. Most labs
are open from early morning until late at night, are located
close to student residences, and are equipped for use as classrooms.
When not reserved for instruction, the labs are available
to students on a "walk-in" basis (generally at least
50% of the time). All labs have printers and can access the
campus network. Check out a wireless lap top at the ARC
Center Wireless Service.
Counseling
and Psychological Services
Located at the Health Center 459-2628
Making the transition to college poses many challenges, including moving away from family and friends, making new friends, dealing with roommates, learning to manage one's time, and handling a demanding academic load. Depression and anxiety are common. If you feel stressed, sad, nervous, or upset, please take advantage of the support resources on campus. You have access to psychological counseling at either of the following:
- Student Health Services: Room 105 Cowell Student Health Center or call 459-2628. (If you need to see a counselor quickly, let the receptionist at Student Health Services know. Otherwise, you may schedule an appointment.)
- Each college has professionals available on location in the college to help you by appointment. Call your college office for more information or to make an appointment
Cowell
Student Health Center
Located across from Colleges 9 and 10
459-2211
Health Center services: clinical physicians, lab, pharmacy,
dietition, dentistry, and x-rays, and psychiatric services.
Dining
Services
College Eight Main Plaza
459-4529
dining_services@ucsc.edu
Provides a multitude of dining options, meal plans, leadership
opportunities, and employment.
College Eateries and
Restaurants
Cafés
Cowell Café, Stevenson Café, Merrill Taqueria,
Crown Banana Joes, Kresge Café, Porter Hungry Slug
Café, College Eight Café, Oakes Hava Java
Café, Nine and Ten Coffee Shop, and the ARC Café.
Joe’s Pizza and Subs
Located at the Quarry Plaza
Offers an assortment of dishes. Also includes a café
and bar.
University
Center
Located above the College 9/10 Dining Hall
A sit-down restaurant with servers.
Community Safety Officers (CSOs,
formerly called “Proctors”)
A CSO is a combination night watchperson, enforcer, confessor,
and friend. CSOs are responsible for ensuring the health and
safety of students, staff, and guests during the night hours
from 7 pm to 3 am. The CSO circulates throughout the dorms
and appartments regularly to get to know people and ensure
that reasonable behavior prevails. CSO s respond to nighttime
emergencies and are also available to assist with lock-outs
and other general security issues. If you are in need of a
CSO 's assistance please call campus dispatch at 459-2100.
Disability
Resource Center (DRC)
Located at Hahn Student Services
459-2089
drc@ucsc.edu
DRC assists in making courses, programs, services, and activities
accessible to students with disabilities. DRC assists students
with a variety of disibilities, including physical, learning,
and psychological.
Dispatch Center
459-2100
Dispatch answers campus 911, police, fire, and proctor calls.
Dispatch also monitors security and fire alarms, blue light
phones (phones located at each bus stop that automatically
connect to dispatch), and elevator phones.
Domestic
Exchange
190 Hahn Student Services (Office of the Registrar)
459-4412
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) and University of New
Mexico (UNM) Exchange Programs, through reciprocal agreements,
allow students to study and live in different educational,
geographic, and cultural environments for one term or for
one full academic year. Participants are usually juniors or
seniors in good academic standing. Students pay UCSC registration
fees and are expected to return to UCSC to complete their
studies. Students are selected for the program during the
winter quarter.
Education
Abroad Program (EAP)
Second Floor of Classroom Unit Building
459-2858
alien@ucsc.edu
Annually over 200 Santa Cruz students broaden their academic
careers through the University of California Education Abroad
Program, which allows students to incorporate full-time study
abroad for UC credit towards their majors. Students may study
abroad in over 30 countries, and within the UC system. The
Santa Cruz campus sends the highest percentage of enrolled
undergraduates on EAP. Programs vary in length from a full
academic year to a summer or quarter abroad. Each EAP student
is concurrently enrolled in the host university and UCSC and
receives full academic credit for courses completed.
Education Abroad Program
Internships
Second Floor of Classroom Unit Building
459-2382
EAP is the gateway for UC students to earn credit toward their
UC degree and undertake special field opportunities all over
the world. EAP students fulfill their academic goals at over
130 institutions. In some cases, EAP students are assisted
in developing field opportunities by on-site EAP staff, while
other students are taking initiatives and seeking out their
own positions. Opportunities include volunteering for non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) and social welfare groups, working for
industry giants like CNN and Samsung, designing and undertaking
independent research projects, and conducting fieldwork.
Educational
Opportunity Programs (EOP)
ARCenter
459-2296
EOP provides a variety of academic and personal support programs
designed to enhance students’ academic achievement and
advancement at the University. EOP students are first generation
college students.
EOP
Learning Center
ARCenter, Oakes College Learning Center, Crown College Library
and Casa Latina, Merrill College
459-4333
The Learning Center provides a broad range of learning support
services. These services are designed to help students excel
academically. The Learning Center functions as a referral
service and directs students to appropriate learning assistance
at UCSC, including study strategy workshops, department
sponsored tutoring, and organized study groups.
Modified Supplemental Instruction (MSI)
Modified Supplemental Instruction gives students the opportunity
to learn together in small groups led by advanced Student
Learning Assistants. MSI is guaranteed study/learning time
facilitated by someone who has already been successful in
the class.
Mini Courses
Two-unit courses in academic reading, research, and writing
are offered for incoming transfer students. Three-unit courses
offering language development and writing support are also
offered for bilingual students.
Tutoring
The EOP Learning Center offers subject tutoring in courses
in areas such as: math, biology, chemistry, economics, physics,
psychology, sociology and many more!
EXPRESSIT Digital Copy Services
Located at the Student Plaza
copy@ucsc.edu
EXPRESSIT offers fax service; computer/Internet rental; B&W
and color digital copies; digital file printing; finishing
services; and custom T-shirt, mug, and mousepad imprinting.
Field and Exchange Programs
The Community Studies Field Study Program
459-2371
The Community Studies Field-Study Program has different
programs for majors and nonmajors in community studies,
an interdisciplinary field that examines social change in
the context of community. All community studies majors undertake
a six-month, full-time field study or internship with a
community organization or agency for academic credit. With
the guidance of a faculty adviser, students have chosen
field placements as far away as Mexico, Central America,
New York, London, Paris, and Nairobi, although the majority
of field studies have been in California. Students have
been placed with health centers, radio and television stations,
newspapers, city-planning departments, political parties,
neighborhood organizations, civil rights groups, battered
women’s shelters, legal clinics, programs for seniors,
tenant unions, the offices of elected officials, trade unions,
and other organizations working for social change in communities.
In addition, one-quarter field studies are open to nonmajors
for credit.
The Economics Field Study Program
459-2028
econintern@ucsc.edu
The Economics Field-Study Program offers students an opportunity
to integrate academic theory with hands-on experience. Students
usually complete field studies locally, although there are
some placements in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco
Bay Area. Field placements have been arranged with businesses,
industry, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Students have completed projects in marketing, financial
analysis, accounting, human resources, and international
trade. They have conducted research on issues involving
monetary trends, public policy, and the problems of small
businesses. Students must prepare for field study a quarter
in advance, in consultation with program staff. The program
is open to junior and senior economics majors.
Education
Abroad Program
458-2858
Through the Education Abroad Program (EAP), the University
of California offers students the opportunity to study at
more than 140 universities in 34 countries as part of their
regular UC academic program. The university operates study
centers in Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,
Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana,
Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Scotland,
Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand,
Turkey, and Vietnam. The EAP serves students at all UC campuses
and is administered by the University Office of EAP in Santa
Barbara.
Students receiving financial aid can apply their award to
a program abroad. In addition, special scholarships are
available for students going to some countries. Funds for
small scholarships have been provided by alumni of the program
and the UC Office of the President. Each EAP student receives
full UC academic credit for courses completed. Students
interested in participating in EAP should contact the office
early in their college career. EAP is structured to allow
students to go abroad while still completing their degree
program in four years.
Education
Field Programs
215 Crown College
459-3712
education@ucsc.edu
Education Field Programs at UC Santa Cruz offer a variety
of field opportunities, both for students who are preparing
for careers in education and for those who wish to broaden
their programs in the liberal arts and sciences through
the study of education as a major social institution. The
minor in education is an undergraduate program in which
students explore the history of educational thought and
philosophy, the politics and economics of education, learning
theory and pedagogy, and issues of cultural and linguistic
diversity in education. As a part of the six-course minor
sequence, students engage in field study in schools through
Education 80, Introduction to Teaching.
The Environmental Studies Internship Program
459-2104
esintern@ucsc.edu
Open to all UC Santa Cruz students, the Environmental Studies
Internship Program is an integral academic component of
the environmental studies major, and it augments the research
and professional development of undergraduate and graduate
students (see Environmental Studies major sheet). Interns
are placed, individually and in groups, in off-campus agencies,
where their work results in publications and resource documents
and in many cases serves as the primary basis for policy
formation. Placements have included research with small
businesses and farms, state agencies, nongovernmental organizations,
conservation groups, and planning departments; assignments
as natural history interpretive guides for state and national
parks; and apprentice positions with consultants, agroecologists,
resource specialists, and teachers. Part-time and full-time
placements are available, and students may receive two to
15 course credits for their work. Each student’s placement
is supervised by a faculty adviser, a field sponsor, and
the internship coordinator. Students spend 12 to 15 hours
each week on their assignments for every five course credits
they receive. Internships are designed to complement a student’s
course work and are available for both lower- and upper-division
credit. Qualified environmental studies majors may undertake
a senior internship to fulfill the department’s comprehensive
requirement. Students are also encouraged to use their placements
as a basis for senior thesis research, and occasionally
interns who have returned from the field may give lectures
in classes or present seminars. In addition, internships
provide a fieldwork component for some environmental studies
courses.
Intercampus Visitor Program
Office of the Registrar
190 Hahn Student Services Building
459-4412
registrar@ucsc.edu
The Intercampus Visitor Program enables students to take
advantage of educational opportunities at other campuses
of the University of California. Students may take courses
not available at UC Santa Cruz, participate in special programs,
or study with distinguished faculty at other campuses. The
program is for one term only; students are expected to return
to the Santa Cruz campus after the visit. Each host campus
establishes its own criteria for accepting students from
other campuses as visitors.
Latin American and Latino Studies Fieldwork
459-2119; 459-4430
lals@ucsc.edu; borrego@ucsc.edu
Local opportunities for internship and field study in Latino
communities on the Central Coast are numerous, and the Latin
American and Latino Studies (LALS) Department cultivates
and maintains ties with a variety of local organizations
that offer field study and internship opportunities to LALS
majors. Credit for local field study or internship ranges
from two to 15 units per quarter. Please see the LALS office
for a listing of local field study opportunities. Many of
the LALS core and participating faculty have alliances with
national and international organizations that support full-time
field study or internship opportunities.
UNH
and UNM Exchange Programs
Office of the Registrar
459-4412
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) and University of
New Mexico (UNM) Exchange Programs, through reciprocal agreements,
allow students to study and live in different educational,
geographic, and cultural environments for one term or for
a full academic year. Participants are usually in good academic
standing. Students pay UC Santa Cruz registration fees and
are expected to return to Santa Cruz to complete their studies.
Students are selected for the programs during winter quarter.
Psychology
Field-Study Program
Psychology Department
273 Social Sciences 2 Building
459-4410
The Psychology Field-Study Program provides qualified students
with an opportunity to integrate what they have learned
in the classroom with direct experience in a community agency.
Students develop new skills and clarify personal and professional
goals by working as interns in schools, criminal justice
programs, corporations, and mental health and other social
service agencies, where they are supervised by a professional
within that organization. Psychology faculty members sponsor
field-study students, helping them to synthesize their intern
experience with psychology course work and guiding them
through an academic project. Junior and senior psychology
majors are eligible to apply. Application forms can be obtained
from the Psychology Department and are due one quarter in
advance. There is a minimum commitment of two quarters.
UCDC
5 Merrill College
459-2855
ucdc@ucsc.edu
The UCDC (quarter in Washington, D.C.) Program supervises
and supports students who pursue internships and academic
study in the nation’s capital. The program is open
through a competitive application process to juniors and
seniors in all majors. Students enroll for fall, winter,
or spring quarter, earn 12-15 course credits, and continue
to be registered as full-time students. Courses are taught
by UC faculty along with visiting faculty from the Washington,
D.C. area. Applicant selection is based on academic record,
a written statement, letters of recommendation, and a personal
interview.
Students live in the UC Washington Center, together with
students from all of the participating UC campuses. This
provides a social and intellectual community throughout
the quarter. Arrangements are also made to cover health
services, cultural activities, and other aspects of student
life. Interested students in junior or senior standing with
strong academic records are encouraged to apply.
Financial
Aid
201 Hahn Student Services
459-2963
fin-aid@ucsc.edu
Information about student loans, grants, and other financial
aid possibilities.
Fire
Department
Chinquapin Rd (On way up to Crown/Merrill apartments)
459-3473
firedept@ucsc.edu
UCSC is one of the few campuses that have their own on-campus
fire department.
Gay Lesbian Bi Trans Intersex Resource Center, Lionel Cantú
Located behind Merril and Crown Colleges
459-2468
glbtcenter@ucsc.edu
The GLBT Resource Center provides social, educational, and
support services to students, staff, faculty, and the community
on gay, lesbian, bi, and trans issues.
Hate
Crime or Bias Incident
459-4447
If you have been targeted in a bias- or hate-related incident
while on campus or while participating in a University-sponsored
activity, please bring the incident to the attention of the
Director of Student Judicial Affairs. The Director of Student
Judicial Affairs will be able to inform you of your options
and offer advice or referrals.
HIV
Prevention Program
Health Center Rm 87
459-4679
Provides information, resources, educational programs, and
peer education programs.
ID
Card Services
Bay Tree Building, First Floor
459-2990
pam@bookstore.ucsc.edu
ID cards, Santa Cruz County Metro bus passes, recreation facilities
passes, library cards, food service/Flexi-Dollar cards.
Institute
for Leadership Development & Social Responsibility
245 Hahn Student Services
459-5489
The Institute for Leadership Development and Social Responsibility
strives to engage UCSC students in university-wide learning
opportunities centered on the development of leadership and
character building skills. This comprehensive approach to
developing the student as citizen is designed to integrate
the university’s academic mission with issues of: critical
thinking, decision-making, civic responsibility, ethics, socialization,
integrity, spirituality, and community.
Intercampus
Visitor Program
190 Hahn Student Services
459-3459
registrar@ucsc.edu
The Intercampus Visitor Program enables students to take advantage
of educational opportunities at other campuses of the University
of California. Students may take courses not available at
UC Santa Cruz, participate in special programs, or study with
distinguished faculty at other campuses. The program is for
one term only; students are expected to return to the Santa
Cruz campus after their visit. Each host campus establishes
its own criteria for accepting students from other campuses
as visitors. For further information, contact the Special
Programs Assistant in the Office of the Registrar.
Intramural
Leagues
This program is open to all UCSC students, faculty, staff,
and alumni. Coed flag football, "B" basketball,
under 6' basketball, coed basketball, women's basketball,
coed "A" volleyball, coed "B" volleyball,
coed outdoor soccer, open outdoor soccer, coed indoor soccer,
coed softball, open softball, coed floor hockey, and coed
Ultimate Frisbee. Join a team or form one of your own.
Job and Intership Fairs on
Campus
The Career Center sponsors three job and internship fairs
each academic year. This is a great opportunity to learn about
a variety of types of internships. Contact the Career Center
for more information.
Kiosks
Main Gate Kiosk on Coolidge Drive 459-3377
West Gate Kiosk on Heller Drive 459-3388
After 8:00 PM and before 7:00 AM the University is closed
to the general public. The kiosk guards provide a vital crime
prevention function by denying entrance to literally thousands
of vehicles each year that are not eligible to enter the campus
at night. If you are a student, staff, or faculty member who
is expecting a guest on campus and their arrival time is after
8 PM, please call the appropriate gate to place that person
on the guest list.
KZSC
88.1 FM
Located directly behind Crown College
459-2811
KZSC is a listener-supported, commercial-free, educational
radio station. Volunteer your way up to becoming a DJ!
McHenry
Library and Science and Engineering Library
459-4000
McHenry Library and the Science and Engineering Library are
the two main libraries on campus. Together, they contain more
than 1.4 million volumes, nearly 17,000 periodical titles
(including electronic journals), over 825,000 microforms,
and more than 500,000 nonprint items, including maps, slides,
and audio and video recordings.
Media
and Electronic Resource Center (MERC)
Film and Music Center
UCSC McHenry Library - Room 191
459-1519
The MERC provides access to the university library's collection
of language materials (audio and video) and CD-ROM and computer
files collections. The MERC also has 18 computers for electronic
research, web access, and electronic reserves (Eres). There
are 6 audio and 4 video stations as well as two group discussion
booths. Both booths are equipped with video equipment and
a computer. The MERC offers audio duplication of certain language
materials and lecture audio.
Media
Services
Kerr Hall Room 149
459-2117
Media Services provides the equipment and technological support
for such things as classroom presentations, special events,
video conferencig, and distance education. Faculty, staff,
and students may check out equipment from the Media Services
on an individual basis.
MEP, Multicultural Engineering Program
MEP is an academic learning community that offers advancement and professional development opportunities to students from groups that remain underrepresented in engineering. MEP facilitates the success of a diverse population of engineering students through a continuum of services that support the needs of educationally disadvantaged students (e.g., first-generation college, academic factors, economic conditions).
Office
of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports (OPERS)
459- 2531
OPERS cordinates physical education courses, recreation classes,
and sports teams. OPERS athletic facilities include:
East Field House: fitness center, gym, racquetball
courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, Olympic size
swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields,
track, beach volleyball courts, martial arts and dance studios.
West Field House: indoor and outdoor basketball/volleyball
courts, a few workout machines, tennis courts, field.
Physical
Education Classes
Sign ups for PE classes take place during the regular course
enrollment period and are listed in the schedule of classes.
They are pass/fail classes with no credits.
Police
Department
Barn H
459-2231
Information and services regarding campus safety. Lost and
found.
Psychiatric
Services
Located at the Health Center
459-2214
Psychiatrists, doctors with specialized training in diagnosing
and treating emotional and mental illness, are available for
consultation on campus.
Rape
Prevention Education
Rm 147 Health Center
459-2721
g_g@ucsc.edu
Rape Prevention Education offers resources and programs designed
to raise community awareness and prevention.
Recreation
Department
OPERS East Field House
Sign up for a variety of programs, classes, and workshops,
such as rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, adventure outings,
wilderness skills, hikes and backpacking trips, camping and
white water rafting, wine tasting, cooking, and massage therapy.
Sign-ups take place at the beginning of each quarter and students
spend the night before in line to secure their spots in the
programs!
Registrar
190 Hahn Student Services
459-4412
registrar@ucsc.edu
Information on the schedule of classes, course registration,
transcripts, and college records.
Residential
Network (ResNet)
459-4638
resnet@ucsc.edu
ResNet provides a modern and flexible communications infrastructure
throughout the student residence areas.
Science
and Engineering Library and McHenry Library
459-4000
McHenry Library and the Science and Engineering Library are
the two main libraries on campus. Together, they contain more
than 1.4 million volumes, nearly 17,000 periodical titles
(including electronic journals), over 825,000 microforms,
and more than 500,000 nonprint items, including maps, slides,
and audio and video recordings.
Services
for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS)
Located at the ARCenter
459-2552
corky@ucsc.edu
Stars provides academic and personal support services for
transfer and re-entry students.
Sexual
Harassment Officer
29 Kerr Hall
Rita Walker
459-2462
If you have experienced unwanted sexual attention or abuse
from a student, staff member or faculty member, please contact
the Sexual Harassment Officer. You will have the option of
making a formal complaint and your name can be kept confidential.
Seymour
Center at Long Marine Laboratory
100 Shaffer Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
459-3854
The Seymour Discovery Center is a research and education facility
of UCSC. The lab serves as a base for field research in the
Monterey Bay and the ocean beyond. Volunteers contribute daily
in a variety of ways, including: cleaning tanks, leading tours,
staffing the bookstore, and assisting with school programs.
Student
Business Services
203 Hahn Student Services
459- 2519
SBS provides many financial services to students. The more
common services: billing payments and how to prevent late
fees; how to sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT);
establishing/changing a billing address and Release of Information
(ROI); paying registration fees through the Deferred Payment
Plan (DPP); setting up a payment plan for past due debts;
and administration of Perkins, University and Ed Fee loan
repayment.
Student
Communications Services (SCS Voice Services)
50 Communications
459-3865
scs@ucsc.edu
Provides a comprehensive phone service to the campus community.
Student
Life
459-5650
Provides services and programs promoting student development
and academic excellence.
Student
Media
ARCenter
459-2840
This includes student publications and the campus radio station
KZSC 88.1 FM.
Student
Organization Advising and Resources (SOAR)
2nd Floor of the Student Union Building 459-2934
This organization works under Student Affairs on campus to
promote student organizations and student involvement. SOAR
seeks to advance student voice and leadership in university
decision-making processes; increase students’ sense
of belonging within the campus-wide community; and promote
participation in student-initiated co-curricular activities.
SOAR has over 100 registered student organizations. The types
of organizations that register with SOAR include: academic,
ethnic, greek, community service, environmental, religious,
women’s, international, political, GLBTI/queer, literary,
and theatrical. Join a club or start a club!
Student
Regent
Bay Tree Building Rm 305 (Career Center)
459-2789
The Student Regent is a full voting member of the Board of
Regents of the University of California, attending all meetings
of the Board and its Committees. The Regents establish policy
in areas such as personal, campus development, student fees,
admissions, and financial aid. The duties of the Regents include
overseeing the financial management of the university, its
investment, and its property holdings as well as appointing
the president of the university, the ten campus chancellors,
the directors of the major Department of Energy research laboratories,
and the officers of the Regents.
The Student Regent is reimbursed for expenses incurred for
attendance at meetings of the board and its committees. All
mandatory university fees, tuition, and parking fees are waived
for the Student Regent during the two academic years in which
he or she serves as a Regent-designate and member of the Board.
Applications for the Student Regent position are accepted
in mid-February.
Student
Union
Student Union Building at the Student Plaza
459- 3167
The Student Union provides facilities and services for registered
students and organizations. It includes a lounge, television,
videos, vending machines, pool table, foosball, ping pong
table, video games, computers, printers, copy machine, and
fax.
Student
Union Assembly (SUA)
2nd Floor of the Student Union Bdg.
459-4838
sua@ucsc.edu
The SUA is the undergraduate advocacy organization. It comprises
representatives from each of the 10 colleges and four elected
officials including the chair. The SUA conducts open meetings
at least twice each month throughout the academic year and
invites students interested in advocacy and activism to get
involved. The office is located on the second floor of the
Student Union.
Success Strategies and Opportunities
Collaborative (SSTOC)
SSTOC is a coalition of on-campus units that include the Academic
Excellence Program (ACE), Educational
Opportunity Programs (EOP), Multicultural
Engineering Program (MEP), Student
Organization Advising and Resources (SOAR), and the African
American; American
Indian; Asian
American/Pacific Islander; Chicano/Latino;
and Gay Lesbian Bi Trans Intersex Resource Center, Lionel Cantú
Resource Centers, as well as the Women’s
Center. SSTOC is committed to organizing effective strategies
that support students’ transition to the academic and
community life at the University, as well as successful preparation
for careers and graduate or professional education. SSTOC
provides a welcome program for new students, which includes
a peer mentor program, faculty/student dinner, community building
activities, and student-to-student dialogue about academics
and campus life.
Summer
Session
140 Hahn Student Services
459-2524
The UCSC Summer Session program allows students to take classes
over the summer. Summer Session is committed to providing
educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
to accelerate or complete their academic programs.
TAPS-
Transportation and Parking Services
H Barn
459-4289
alumni@ucsc.edu
Information on parking, shuttle services, campus trails and
walkways, metro buses, and methods of getting home (Amtrak,
BART, airport connectors, etc.)
UCDC
5 Merrill Academic Building
459-2855
UC Santa Cruz sends approximately 20 students to Washington,
D.C. each fall, winter, and spring quarter. The program offers
an exciting opportunity to combine course work with field
research and work experience in a variety of areas. Students
take classes with other students from all the UCs. Applications
consist of current academic standing and an essay. Students
who qualify interview with professors involved with the program.
Registration fees and tuition are the same as UC Santa Cruz
fees.
UCSC
Alumni Association
459-2530
alumni@ucsc.edu
The Association sponsors awards for excellence in teaching,
outstanding college and campus service, and alumni achievement;
makes scholarship funds available to students with financial
need; and serves as a career information resource for students
and other alumni through their participation in the Career
Advice Network program; the annual Multicultural Connections
Conference; and other career fairs and conferences.
Varsity
Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III men’s and women’s teams in basketball,
soccer, tennis, volleyball, and swimming and diving;
women’s cross-country and golf.
Women’s
Center
Cardiff House
459- 2072
The center’s programs include conferences, workshops,
panels, films, readings, exhibits, recreation, study space,
support groups, theme dinners, community work teams, and much
more.
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