Visit Us!
Sign up for an in-person walking tour of our beautiful campus! See our Santa Cruz Area page for more information about our area. Please note that from April 1 through 11, tours will only be available for admitted students and their families. If you are not an admitted student, please consider reserving a tour at a different time, or accessing our campus virtual tour. When visiting us in person, please plan to arrive early, and download the ParkMobile app in advance for a smoother arrival.
For a complete visitor guide, including information on accommodations, dining, activities, and more, see the Visit Santa Cruz County homepage.
For families who can’t travel to campus, we continue to offer many virtual options to experience our extraordinary campus environment (see below).
Campus Tours
Join us for a student-led, small-group tour of campus! Our S.L.U.G.s (Student Life and University Guides) are excited to take you and your family on a walking tour of campus. Use the links below to see your tour options.
Admitted Student Tours
Admitted students, make a reservation for you and your family for Admitted Student Tours 2025! Join us for these small-group, student-led tours to experience our gorgeous campus, view a next-steps presentation, and connect with our campus community. We can’t wait to meet you! Note: This is a walking tour. Please wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared for hills and staircases. If you need disability accommodations for the tour, please contact visits@ucsc.edu at least one week before your scheduled tour. Thank you!
General Walking Tour
Register here for a tour led by one of our Student Life & University Guides (S.L.U.G.s). The tour will take approximately 90 minutes and includes stairs, and some uphill and downhill walking. Appropriate walking shoes for our hills and forest floors and dressing in layers are highly recommended in our variable coastal climate.
For a smoother arrival, plan to arrive early, and download the ParkMobile app in advance.
See our frequently asked questions for more information.
Group Tour
In-person group tours are offered to high schools, community colleges, and other educational partners. Please contact your admission representative or the tours office for more information.
S.L.U.G. Video Series and 6-minute Tour
For your convenience, we have a playlist of short topic-focused YouTube videos featuring our Student Life and University Guides (S.L.U.G.s) and lots of footage showing campus life. Tune in at your leisure! Just want to get a quick overview of our campus? Try our 6-minute video tour!
