Enrollment Management
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Thousands of future Slugs gather at UC Santa Cruz for Banana Slug Day
With tours, lectures, a campus welcome, and a lively resource fair, Banana Slug Day gave admitted students an immersive look at academics, support services, and student life, helping them picture their future at UC Santa Cruz.
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Parking will be limited in Hahn Lot (Lot 101) from April 1 – 10
April 1–10, Hahn Lot (Lot 101) will have limited parking during business hours as UC Santa Cruz welcomes more than 5,000 admitted students and families to campus.
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Why more UC Santa Cruz students are graduating in three years
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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Finding an affordable path to a UC Santa Cruz degree
Students like Jadin Archambeault and Jacob Chaudhry are actively navigating the cost of college while planning for life after graduation. Their experiences highlight the ways students use financial aid, scholarships, and campus resources to manage costs.
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UC Santa Cruz earns high marks in Princeton Review rankings
UC Santa Cruz has been named one of the nation’s top universities by The Princeton Review for 2025, earning national recognition for its exceptional financial aid, strong value, sustainability leadership, and stunning campus—affirming its reputation as a student-centered, socially conscious, and academically rigorous institution.
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Transfer Day 2025: Welcoming future Banana Slugs
More than 2,000 admitted transfer students and their families attended Transfer Day 2025 at UC Santa Cruz. The event featured a keynote by alumna Reyna Grande, campus tours, resource fairs, and sessions to help students explore life as a future Banana Slug.
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A Day to Say Yes: Admitted students find belonging on Banana Slug Day
Banana Slug Day welcomed more than 6,500 admitted students and guests to UC Santa Cruz for a celebration of academics, community, and student life. From mock lectures to cherry blossom selfies, the event helped students imagine their future as Banana Slugs.
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Embracing identity: Tchad Sanger’s advocacy and leadership at UC Santa Cruz
Tchad Sanger, UC Santa Cruz university registrar and alum, found his identity and purpose on campus. Now, he’s an advocate for student rights and inclusivity. His journey from student to administrative leader reflects his commitment to the university’s mission.