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Three-year graduation is becoming more common at UC Santa Cruz, where intentional planning and advising have helped raise the three-year graduation rate to 10.3 percent, the highest in the University of California system.
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Campus updates
Read up-to-date announcements on campus operations here.
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Campus announcements
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Annual notice on employees responsible for reporting discrimination, sexual violence, or sexual harassment
UC Santa Cruz strives to create and sustain an equitable environment for students, staff, and faculty.
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Notice of Open Comment: UC Santa Cruz Key Control Policy
The Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration (FOA) is accepting comments on proposed updates to the Key Control policy.
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Proposed increases to parking permits and program rates
As part of a multiyear strategy to expand parking capacity while advancing campus sustainability and budgetary goals, the University of California, Santa Cruz is proposing targeted adjustments to TAPS parking permit and program rates and offerings, effective July 1, 2026.
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SAB Winter Forum on February 26, 2026
The Staff Advisory Board invites you to attend their Winter Forum with Chief Financial Officer & Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations, and Administration Ed Reiskin and Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget Analysis and Planning Amber Blakeslee.
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Community Alert: Lewd act reported on campus
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is asking the community to call 911 if they see on campus an individual suspected of committing a lewd act.
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Notice of open comment for interim Major Events Policy
The Major Events Policy aims to prioritize public safety, coordinate resources, and provide better tools for event planners.