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The Experience of UCSC Students

UC Santa Cruz is well known for the outstanding educational experience it provides to students. In an ongoing series of profiles, the achievements of UCSC students—like Annette Bauer, who is pursuing a master's degree in music—are celebrated.

HIGHLIGHTS

Applications from Students

For information on applying to UCSC for undergraduate study, UCSC's majors, and housing on campus, go to Undergraduate Admissions. For information on applying to UCSC as a graduate student and for a list of graduate programs, go to Graduate Studies.

Take a Tour of Campus

If you are a prospective student and wish to take a tour of campus, please register as soon as possible.

Academic Programs

UCSC offers a wide range of options to undergraduate and graduate students. See Academic Programs.

Reputation, Rankings & Distinctions

UCSC has increasingly been recognized for the excellence of its faculty and its academic offerings. See About UCSC.

Undergraduate Research

UCSC offers undergraduates many ways to engage in research activities, either by participating in the ongoing projects of the faculty or by developing their own projects under faculty supervision. See Undergraduate Experience.

HEADLINES

UCSC alumnus wins annual student-journalism award from Chronicle of Higher Education [More]

Anthropologist Erin Vogel featured on Animal Planet May 6 [More]

Chancellor's wife promotes post-graduate education [More]