UC Santa Cruz

Where the redwoods meet the ocean, you'll find a community built on curiosity, creativity, adventure and big ideas. Located next to Silicon Valley on the Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz offers an extraordinary lifestyle and a world-class reputation. Here, nearly 20,000 students choose from 70+ majors across the arts, humanities, physical and biological sciences, social sciences and engineering. This rich academic diversity is enhanced by our close-knit residential colleges, creating a supportive, spectacular environment to live, learn and grow.

At UC Santa Cruz, high-impact research isn’t reserved just for graduate students. As a Tier 1 research university, we offer abundant opportunities for undergrads to have the life-changing chance to work side-by-side with world-class faculty mentors who are tackling global challenges. Whether designing new technologies, protecting ecosystems, exploring the mysteries of the universe, creating art that sparks conversation or building tools that improve lives, UCSC Banana Slugs make a difference.

Ultimately, UC Santa Cruz is a place to learn about the world and discover what you are truly capable of. It’s a great time to come join us.

Admissions contact information

University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831) 459-0111

Office of Admissions — Evaluation and Application Services
150 Hahn Student Services
(831) 459-4008

Office of Admissions — Information for Prospective Students
(831) 459-4008
admissions@ucsc.edu