Publications
We have collected the following links to help you learn more about our campus. These publications contain important information on UC Santa Cruz and the University of California, including admission information, enrollment information, and graduation requirements. We hope you find them helpful.
Admission to UC Santa Cruz
![]() Different by Design: The UC Santa Cruz Story. Published in August 2020. |
![]() Guidelines for first-year applicants from outside the U.S. Published in August 2020. |
![]() Guidelines for first-year applicants from the U.S. Published in August 2020. |
![]() Guidelines for transfer applicants. Published in August 2020. |
![]() Quick facts about UC Santa Cruz. Published in August 2020. |
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Academics at UC Santa Cruz
![]() Available online only. Published in July 2020. |
![]() A searchable list of classes with dates, times, instructors, and locations. Updated regularly. |
![]() Calendars showing beginning and ending dates of academic terms, exam dates, and holidays for this year through 2022-23. |
Major Pages Summaries of each of UC Santa Cruz’s undergraduate majors. |
Financial Aid at UC Santa Cruz
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General Information on UC Santa Cruz
![]() Guide to UC Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz area. Maps, activities, self-guided-tour. Published in November 2019. |
![]() Tour and map for families or small groups visiting UCSC on their own. Published in September 2017. |
![]() General overview of UC Santa Cruz: distinctions, characteristics, achievements. Published in October 2018. |
![]() A complete guide to UCSC for American Indian students. Published in August 2015. |
![]() A complete guide to UCSC for African/Black/Caribbean students. Published in July 2020. |
![]() Incredible opportunities for motivated high school students! Published in July 2019. |
![]() Achieve UC Guide in Spanish. |