Division of Student Affairs and Success
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Stay connected with The Peel: Your mid-quarter update is here
The Division of Student Affairs and Success shares fall quarter updates in The Peel, a student newsletter.
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Owl’s Nest serves up a new menu, with a reusable bowl program coming soon
Owl’s Nest debuts a new bowl menu and will be the first UC Santa Cruz dining location to offer USEFULL reusable takeout containers with pilot programming launching this fall.
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UC Santa Cruz joins national research initiative on student basic needs
UC Santa Cruz joins a national research initiative to better understand students’ basic needs challenges and improve access to support.
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2027 Campus Elections applications are open
Learn more about this year’s application process and election orientation sessions.
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Student Health Services hosting Student Vaccine Clinic Oct. 7 – 8
Flu, COVID-19, and Tdap vaccines available
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Fall Move-In and Slug Start 2026: a welcome built on belonging
Move-in and Slug Start welcomed thousands of Banana Slugs to UC Santa Cruz, creating connections and community at the start of a new academic year.
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Important health and safety info: Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and campus support resource
Learn how to prevent opioid overdose and find free Narcan and fentanyl test strips available to UC Santa Cruz students.
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Health reminders as we start the new school year
As fall quarter begins, Campus Medical Director Christina Rincón shares reminders for preventing illness, recovering safely, and supporting community health.
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UC Santa Cruz celebrates new Early Education Center
Ribbon-cutting marks a milestone for the campus’s youngest learners: a purpose-built home with nine classrooms and a new infant program.
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Slug Start with The Peel: Your guide to beginning fall quarter!
Welcome to fall quarter! Explore Slug Start events, campus resources and opportunities to connect, get involved and make UC Santa Cruz home.
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UC Santa Cruz poised to welcome students with annual “Slug Start” festivities
UC Santa Cruz launches Slug Start, a multi-week kickoff series featuring signature events, resource fairs, and campus traditions to help incoming Banana Slugs build community and transition to life on campus.
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Dining Services replaces GET App with Atrium Campus Connect
UCSC Dining has launched Atrium Campus Connect, replacing the GET App and offering a new way to access and manage Dining accounts.