STAY INFORMED
Stay Connected. From that first move-in day to the cap and gown of graduation, your student will grow in ways beyond measure—and UC Santa Cruz will leave an indelible mark on their personal development. A university education is truly a partnership that connects students, families, faculty, staff, mentors, and friends.
Family Orientation
To-do List: May to September
- regularly check their UCSC Email
- fulfill immunization requirements
- complete the Orientation Course
- complete Statement of Legal Residence
- attend the Slug Summer Send-off
Getting to know the campus
- The Colleges
- Athletics and Recreation
- Technology
- Transportation: getting around Santa Cruz and getting home