Transfer Day 2026 Has Passed

Thank you to our many guests and families for making this a successful event! Please check this website in spring 2027 for information on Transfer Day 2027.

Divisional Welcomes
Various Times and Locations
Find out more about academics at UCSC! Representatives from the four academic divisions and the Jack Baskin School of Engineering will welcome you to campus and help you learn more about our vibrant academic life.

Next Steps Sessions (Orientation)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Natural Sciences Annex 101
Get into the Banana Slug spirit by joining the staff of Orientation! Learn what happens next after you accept your admission offer at UCSC, and how this team supports students in transitioning to the university.

Summer Edge
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 4 presentations, Engineering 2, Room 192
Join us to learn more about UCSC's early start opportunity with Summer Edge. You can get started in your major this summer and start making progress on your degree requirements early. Classes available both online and in-person! Financial aid available.

EOP Program & Services
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.., Baskin Engineering Building, Room 165
Come learn about the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). A program which offers a wide range of academic and personal support services to help students succeed. EOP is dedicated to improving retention and academic achievement for first-generation college students, particularly those from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Banana Slug
11:00 - 11:45 a.m., Baskin Engineering Building, Room 156Kresge 3101 (TBD)
Join us for a presentation and conversation to better understand the changing world of LGBTQIA2S+ identities.

Apoyando a tu "Banana Slug" LGBTQIA+
1:00 - 1:45 p.m., Baskin Engineering Building, Room 156Kresge 3101 (TBD)
Únase a nosotros para una presentación y conversación con el fin de comprender mejor el mundo de las identidades LGBTQIA2S+.

Coffee Hour with Microbiology & Environmental Toxicology
11:00 - 12:00 p.m., Physical Sciences Building, Room 240
Have coffee with faculty, staff, and students from the Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology Department.

Research Opportunities in Physics
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Earth & Marine Sciences Building, Room B206
Meet Acting Associate Professor Ryan Baumbach as he discusses UCSC’s many research opportunities in Physics!

Environmental Sciences
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Earth & Marine Sciences Building, Room B210
Overview of the Environmental Sciences major, degree-defining experiences, cutting edge research opportunities, followed by building tour.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Opportunities
2:00 - 2:30 p.m., Physical Sciences Building, Room 110
Meet Professor Raja Guhathakurta for a presentation on Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students.