Public Affairs
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UC Santa Cruz joins Western Undergraduate Exchange, expanding access for out-of-state students
High-achieving students from Western states who apply for fall 2027 may qualify for reduced out-of-state tuition at UC Santa Cruz. Students should apply by November 30 to be considered.
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Caring for our workplace: Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) – annual notice and resources for employees
We recognize that individuals may face challenges and want to ensure that employees know confidential support and assistance are available.
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California’s General Election Nov. 3: Make a plan, skip the line, and vote early
The campus Voting Center at the Stevenson Event Center will be open from Saturday, October 31, through Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.
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Dolores Huerta Will Always Be With Us. ¡Presente!
The Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas mourns the passing of a legendary civil rights leader and gives thanks for her powerful legacy and special connection to our campus community.
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Timely Warning Crime Bulletin: Motor Vehicle Theft
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, please contact UCPD at 831–459–2231 ext. 1
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Electioneering on campus
Now is the time to make sure you are able to participate in this important civic activity on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Temporary road closures on Saturday morning
Coolidge Drive will be closed for part of Saturday morning for the Race the Flames event.
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US Higher Education and the Future of Society: A panel discussion
Sponsored by the UCSC Earth Futures institute, the panel discussion will be at 3:30 p.m. on October 27 in the Dougherty Reading Room in the Science & Engineering Library.
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City of Santa Cruz to pilot safety improvements at intersection of Bay and Escalona drives
To improve safety at this intersection, the city will install temporary traffic control measures to eliminate the left turn and through movements on Escalona Drive.
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Update on BCycle service
To support transportation options throughout the community, UC Santa Cruz and BCycle signed a five-year contract in 2023 as part of the e-bike share company’s launch across Santa Cruz County. Our students, faculty, and staff now represent about 80% of BCycle ridership in the region–helping our affiliates get around campus and into the community, reducing…
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Budget update: Campus making significant progress
Campus leaders are focused on increasing revenues, controlling expenditures, and planning for the long-term success of the campus.
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CITRIS Interdisciplinary Innovation Program (I2P) funds two campus projects
The 2026-27 I2P call for proposals was open to projects focused on information technology solutions to significant societal challenges in any focus area.