Author: Division of Student Affairs and Success
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Fall Move-In brings students back to campus
UC Santa Cruz welcomed thousands of students and families during Move-In 2025, filling residence halls and launching Slug Start, a six-week celebration of campus life.
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Slug Start 2025: A celebration of connection and belonging
Slug Start is a six-week celebration of campus life, packed with traditions, events, and opportunities to connect, belong, and thrive as students begin their Banana Slug journey.
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Building for the future: New child care center to open in spring 2026
With construction nearing completion, the new UC Santa Cruz Early Education Center is on track to welcome its firt families soon.
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Fall 2025 Move-In: Parking and traffic impacts for Sept. 18–21
Fall 2025 Move-In welcomes students back September 18–21, with temporary parking and traffic changes to support a smooth transition.
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Become a CUIP host site for 2026–27: Applications now open
Apply by Oct. 24 to host a CUIP intern in 2026–27 and support student leadership at UC Santa Cruz.
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Bay Tree renovation coming winter 2026
The Bay Tree Building will undergo renovation in 2026, creating new student spaces, a reimagined market, and a central home for Resource Centers.
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Volunteers needed for fall move-in — sign up today!
Help welcome Banana Slugs during fall move-in by volunteering to greet students, assist families, and support campus.
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Athletics & Recreation joins Division of Student Affairs and Success
As of August 11, Athletics & Recreation is part of the Division of Student Affairs and Success, creating new opportunities to enhance the student experience through integrated programs that support holistic development, belonging, and campus engagement.
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Powwow returns in celebration of tradition, community, and place
Held in May, the event brought together students, families, and tribal partners in a celebration of Native identity and resilience.
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IGNITE your student success: Blaze a trail into your UC Santa Cruz experience
IGNITE, a free extended orientation program, sparks connection, confidence, and belonging for incoming students before the school year begins.
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Cornucopia Booth Registration Now Open!
Cornucopia—the annual student organization and resource fair—is happening Monday, September 22, 2025!
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Dear Slugs | Dean of Students Newsletter | April 2025
Read the latest edition of the Dear Slugs newsletter from Dean of Students Garrett Naiman. Dear Slugs offers important resources, events and opportunities in support of students.