Banana Slug Day Has Passed
Thank you to all our wonderful guests at Banana Slug Day on April 15, 2023! We enjoyed seeing you on campus. If you are still interested in visiting the campus, check out our many in-person and virtual options on our Tours page
Banana Slug Day
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Quarry Amphitheatre and Plaza
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Admitted students, join us for a special preview day! This will be a chance for you and your family to celebrate your admission, tour our beautiful campus, and connect with our extraordinary community. Events will include a keynote address, campus tours led by a student S.L.U.G. (Student Life and University Guide), next steps presentations, majors and resource tables, and live student performances. Local food trucks will be on-site offering a variety of meals for purchase. Invite up to two guests, and come experience Banana Slug life -- we can't wait to meet you!
Keynote: Ebonée Williams
AVC, Student Success and Equity
Location: Quarry Plaza
Hear from your Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Success and Equity! A passionate and accomplished student affairs professional, AVC Williams is also a first-generation college student with a PhD in chemical engineering. AVC Williams will introduce you to the many programs and experiences on campus that foster student success and equity, two values that are at the core of our campus ethos.
Opening remarks by AVC, Enrollment Management Michelle Whittingham.
Your Next Steps
Location: Classroom Unit 2
You want to say #yes2UCSC! What now?? Our Undergraduate Admissions staff will guide you and your family through your next steps, and host a Q&A session.
In addition, find out more about our residential colleges and what it’s like to live and learn in these communities! Every undergraduate, whether living on campus or not, is affiliated with one of our 10 residential colleges. Discover how this experience can enhance both your intellectual and social life on campus.
Campus Tour
Starting Location: Quarry Amphitheatre
Join our friendly, knowledgeable student tour guides as they lead you on a walking tour of the beautiful UC Santa Cruz campus! Get to know the environment where you may be spending your time for the next few years. Explore the residential colleges, dining halls, classrooms, libraries, and favorite student hangout spots, all on our lovely campus between the sea and the trees! Can’t wait? Take a virtual tour now!
Student Resources & Majors Fair
Location: Quarry Plaza
Is there tutoring available on campus? What about mental health services? How can you build community with your fellow Banana Slugs? This is a chance to begin connecting with some current students, faculty, and staff members! Explore your chosen major(s), meet the members of a club or activity you’re interested in, and get connected with support services such as Financial Aid and Housing.
