Campus Life
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Undergraduate Colleges
UC Santa Cruz undergraduates are affiliated with one of 10 colleges, vibrant living communities that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus.

Activities & Organizations
Student Organization Advising and Resources (SOAR) is dedicated to the success of UCSC's campus-wide student organizations and government.

Campus Calendars
The Campus Events Calendar is the place to go for the latest information on myriad activities, events, lectures, and performances on campus.

Athletics & Fitness
The goal of UCSC's physical education and recreation program is to introduce as many students as possible to lifelong physical activities.

Principles of Community
UC Santa Cruz is committed to promoting and protecting an environment that values and supports every person in an atmosphere of civility, honesty, cooperation, professionalism and fairness.
University news
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February 7, 2023 Campus safety strengthened with new programs, services
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January 23, 2023 Five student teams embark on tech for social good projects
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January 17, 2023 UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences to open new, off campus galleries
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About UCSC
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
Academic Divisions
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The Colleges
UCSC residential learning colleges provide students with academic support, activities, and events that enhance the intellectual and social life of the campus.
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