Campus Communications
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Campus launches back-up care program
We are delighted to announce that the new UC Santa Cruz subsidized back-up care program for employees and students is now officially up and running.
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Undergraduate Education launching search for Kresge College provost
The new Kresge provost will be the academic leader of the renewed Kresge College, leading its curriculum and faculty, the academic journey of its students, interdisciplinary faculty collaboration and engagement across campus, and connections with alumni and supporters.
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Fall 2021 Campus Move in September 16 – 19, 2021
This week we are preparing to welcome more than 9,000 residential students to our campus community. University Housing will open its doors for large-scale move-in activities beginning Thursday, September 16 and continuing through Sunday, September 19.
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Update on winter quarter instructional planning
As we return to operating as an in-person university, we will continue to follow public health requirements and guidance.
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Asymptomatic Testing Requirements and Logistics
Vaccinated students living on campus must get a COVID-19 test within five to seven days of moving to UC Santa Cruz.
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Manel Camps appointed faculty director of UCSC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development
UCSC has appointed Manel Camps, professor of microbiology and environmental toxicology and provost of Crown College, to serve as the director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development.
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Three-year Equity Compensation Program for non-represented staff
Today we are sharing our decision to implement specific changes to staff compensation practices for non-represented staff, building on the work of our staff compensation task force and acknowledging the voices of other campus advocates.
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Important information regarding fall quarter 2021
We look forward to welcoming back our students, again offering in-person activities and sporting events, opening additional facilities for campus use, and feeling that energy that we’ve sorely missed and that makes our Slug community special.
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2021 Transportation Updates
Welcome back, Slugs! As our UCSC community gears up for the 2021-2022 academic year, we want to make sure you have all the transportation and parking information you need.
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Instructors with Household Members at High Risk for COVID
To align with other UC campuses and based on feedback from our own instructor community, I write today to inform you that we have established an additional process where instructors (including GSIs and TAs with instructional responsibilities) may request a modification to their work duties and responsibilities due to a member of their household being…
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Mandatory COVID policy takes effect tomorrow, Sept. 9
The University of California’s systemwide mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy takes effect at UC Santa Cruz tomorrow, Sept. 9.
