3 days ago · Leading at the intersection of innovation and social justice. A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, UC Santa Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.

Mar 10, 2025 · Welcome to UC Santa Cruz. UC Santa Cruz is famed worldwide not only for its high-impact research but also for its redwood forests, breathtaking vistas, and the kind of serenity that expands the mind. Students also experience the vibe of Santa Cruz—a laid-back beach town with a vibrant downtown and cultural scene.

3 days ago · Porter College’s theme, Ars Longa, Vita Brevis: Life is Short, Art Endures, manifests the belief that creativity is integral to all fields of study from art to physics to linguistics, and promotes an environment in which original thought, creative imagination, and personal and cultural differences are appreciated.

Sep 19, 2019 · UCSC Campus Directory. Find contact information for UC Santa Cruz faculty, staff, and students. Search for faculty and postdocs in specific areas of academic expertise. Alumni Directory. Returns information on UCSC alumni.

Jan 30, 2024 · Banana Slugs thrive in the redwoods. At UC Santa Cruz, you can find your passion, get involved, and make a difference—and friends. Our vibrant campus includes 10 residential colleges, more than 150 student organizations, campus events, and much more.

Sep 19, 2023 · Where we are. UC Santa Cruz, located just above Monterey Bay on California’s Central Coast, is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and agriculture.

Sep 19, 2023 · Campus Events Calendar. The campus’s online calendar of events. Key Academic/Administrative Dates. Key dates for the academic year, including dates for instruction, finals, and holidays.

Feb 21, 2025 · A global research university, UC Santa Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the leading institutions of higher learning. The campus rests among redwood forests on former ranchlands above the city of Santa Cruz and the Pacific Ocean—both ...

Jan 28, 2025 · History. UC Santa Cruz began in 1965 as an unconventional place that was unlike other educational institutions, a place where innovation—no matter how messy—was part of the campus’s DNA. In the words of then-UC President Clark Kerr, it was “the most significant educational experiment in the history of the University of California.”

Mar 25, 2024 · Graduate students are an integral part of the UC Santa Cruz research community, working closely with faculty as contributing members of research teams. UC Santa Cruz graduate students are enrolled in programs in every division and serve as inspiring mentors for undergraduates. Undergraduate students at UC Santa Cruz enjoy a unique opportunity to engage in research activities, either by ...