We Support Your Success!
You are an individual, but you are not alone. UC Santa Cruz is committed to providing a safe and supportive living and learning environment dedicated to your success. Explore this page to discover your many sources for information and advising, plus a strong network of faculty and staff to support you through your university experience and beyond.
You Belong Here: The programs and services described in this website and in our publications are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California's nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative -- whether a student service, faculty program, or community event -- is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
Supporting You on Your Journey
Your UC Santa Cruz journey will be supported by a fantastic community of dedicated faculty and staff members.
Publications
An introduction to UC Santa Cruz, including admissions requirements, statistics, and a list of majors.
What is UCSC known for? How many students does the university have, and what are they like? Get a feel for our campus community through this collection of quick facts and figures.
Potential transfer students, take a look here! This brochure summarizes what you need to know to prepare yourself for transferring, including a step-by-step guide. Did you know that California community college students can get a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)? Find out more!
If you’re planning to transfer, we want you to know about UCSC’s Transfer Preparation Program (TPP), a special resource for California community college transfers. This publication introduces the benefits of TPP and shows you how to sign up!
Goes over each of the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) in the current UC application and provides guidance on answering the questions. Covers PIQs for both first-year students and transfer students.
Start early on your university journey with these pre-collegiate programs featuring top-rated faculty and university-level courses! Take a look – some of these programs are even free of charge.
UC Santa Cruz students come from all over the U.S. and the world! If you are a student from outside of California, we welcome your application and look forward to your joining our dynamic, diverse Banana Slug community. Start with this brochure, which features important information for students applying from outside California.
Money for college! Take a look at these opportunities and resources to help fund your education as a non-California resident student.
A complete guide celebrating African, Black, and Caribbean culture on campus. Includes academic and co-curricular options, themed housing information, events, student organizations, and more. Updated in 2025.
A bilingual guide to UC Santa Cruz for Latiné students and families, and anyone with an interest in Latiné culture or heritage.
American Indian and Idigenous students are a vibrant part of UCSC culture. This publication provides a brief introduction to the people, communities, and events that promote Native life at UCSC.
Your official source for information on university policies, departments, majors, and courses. Available online only.
Helpful information about UC Santa Cruz’s distinctive 10 residential colleges, how to request college affiliation, and more! Published by Student Housing.
Explore your new UC Santa Cruz home early by enrolling in Summer Edge! Take courses, get credit, make new friends, and have fun.
What do Banana Slugs do after graduation? Take a look at this engaging compilation of student stories, statistics, and other useful information.
Admissions Appeals Information
If you have applied to UC Santa Cruz and need to appeal a decision or a deadline, go here for more information.
Schedule Change/Grade Issues Form
If you have applied to UC Santa Cruz and need to report a schedule change or an issue concerning a grade, please fill out the Schedule Change/Grade Issues Form.
