Consider giving to UC Santa Cruz by donating your time, energy, and expertise.

There are ways for alumni, students, parents, retired staff and faculty, and friends to get involved with outreach, program fundraising, and a variety of activities. You may choose to mentor students, raise money for scholarships, organize events, give career advice, and much more.

You can make a difference.

Alumni can stay involved and support the campus by joining the Alumni Association.

Students can join Slug-to-Slug, a group committed to building an across campus community and a lifelong bridge to UC Santa Cruz.

UC Santa Cruz Career Advice Network: nearly 100,000 alumni, faculty, staff, and students are part of your career network with the UC Santa Cruz Online Community–become a mentor, hire a graduate, find interns, and much more!

Friends Groups at UC Santa Cruz are a wonderful way to engage with others who share a common interest. There are Friends Groups dedicated to preserving campus history, engaging in lifelong learning, and supporting the arts, among many others.

Community leaders can explore leadership opportunities with the UC Santa Cruz Foundation, UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association, or Admissions Outreach.

Legislative Advocates  play a key role in garnering legislative support for UC Santa Cruz. Sign up online today!

Emeriti faculty and retired staff can stay connected and give back through the UC Santa Cruz Retirees Association and the UC Santa Cruz Emeriti Group.

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