Family Weekend
UCSC Family Weekend
Hosted annually in fall quarter, UC Santa Cruz Family Weekend is an exciting three-day event designed to immerse you in campus life while offering a closer look at the resources and opportunities available to your student. Join other Banana Slug parents and families for a weekend filled with engaging activities, informative sessions, and unique opportunities to experience UC Santa Cruz through their eyes.
Connect with other families, enjoy presentations from faculty & staff, meet some of your students’ faculty, explore Downtown Santa Cruz, wander through the redwoods, and much more. Don’t miss out on this special chance to make lasting memories with your student and engage with our vibrant UC Santa Cruz community!
Mark your calendar: Family Weekend
November 6–8, 2026
Experience UC Santa Cruz through your student’s eyes—connect with their world, meet the people who support their journey, and explore the campus they call home. We can’t wait to welcome you for a weekend full of discovery and community.
Registration info coming soon!
