Resource Directory
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Getting Involved on Campus
African American Resource & Cultural Center
Connect with the African American Resource and Cultural Center for events, community, cultural support, and resources.
Equity and Access Programs
African, Black, Caribbean (ABC) Student Success
Engage with events, resources, and community support for African, Black, and Caribbean students at UCSC to foster success and connection.
Health and Well-Being
After Hours Care
Talk to a healthcare provider anytime with LiveHealth Online. No appointment needed for common issues; mental health consultations available.
Getting Involved on Campus
American Indian Resource Center
The AIRC supports American Indian students with programs, events, and tools for success, while connecting them with Native communities and UC Santa Cruz.
Getting Involved on Campus
Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
Explore support, community, and events focused on SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) and AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) cultures.
Academic and Personal Support
Basic Needs
The Basic Needs team supports you with information on food, housing, health, financial and technology resources, and crisis resolution.
Crisis Support
Bias Response
Need to report a bias incident at UCSC? Use the online form and resources on this website to provide details and help address the issue.
Getting Involved on Campus
Campus Events Calendar
Stay updated with the latest campus events! Check out our calendar for upcoming activities, workshops, and community happenings.
Crisis Support
Campus Mobile Crisis Team
The Mobile Crisis Team provides crisis support, wellness checks, and referrals, focusing on students’ needs with trained crisis intervention experts.
Career Success
Career Center
Find jobs, internships, and career coaching. Resources are available to both undergraduates and graduates.
Crisis Support
Center for Advocacy, Resources & Empowerment (CARE)
CARE advocates offer support and resources for survivors of sexual assault, violence, and stalking, and their loved ones.
Getting Involved on Campus
Chicanx Latinx Resource Center
Better known as “EL CENTRO”, the Chicanx Latinx Resource Center serves as a hub of organized activities and resources that support Latiné student transition, retention, graduation, and academic advancement.
Student Housing and Residential Life
Community Rentals
Explore UCSC’s official off-campus housing information source for resources on applying, landlord issues, being a renter, and more.
Health and Well-Being
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS supports UCSC students with mental health services including counseling, therapy, psychiatry, groups and workshops, training programs, telehealth, and a mobile crisis team.
Academic and Personal Support
Cowell Coffee Shop
Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples is a non-transactional cafe located near the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall.
Crisis Support
Crisis Support Resources
Are you or a loved one in crisis and need urgent support? Visit our crisis page for immediate help, resources, and guidance.
Equity and Access Programs
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Get the support you need with accommodations, tutoring, note-taking, captioning, assistive tech, and more to enhance accessibility and success!
Students as Parents
Early Education Services
Early Education Services provides care for children of UCSC students. Free or low-cost subsidized care is available for families who meet state eligibility requirements.
Equity and Access Programs
Educational Opportunity Programs
EOP offers academic and personal support to first-generation, low-income students from diverse backgrounds to help them achieve their goals and become community leaders.
Student Housing and Residential Life
Family Student Housing
UCSC Family Student Housing offers spacious apartments on campus with on-site childcare for UCSC students and their families.
Equity and Access Programs
First Generation Initiative
The First Generation Initiative, part of EOP, supports first-generation students at UCSC with outreach, programming, and one-on-one guidance.
Health and Well-Being
Health Center Billing and Insurance FAQs
Find answers to your billing and insurance questions, including coverage, claims, and payments, on our health FAQ page.
Health and Well-Being
Healthcare Kiosk
Student Health Services has 24/7 kiosks at Cowell and Bay Tree for healthcare supplies, including STI tests, cold meds, and emergency contraception.
Equity and Access Programs
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
Access grants, career resources, and support through HSI Initiatives. Focused on equity for Latinx and Chicanx and low income students.
Academic and Personal Support
Learning Support Services
Learning Support Services provides undergraduate students inclusive tutoring sessions facilitated by peers to build a strong foundation for success.
Getting Involved on Campus
Lionel Cantú Queer Center
Get support and connect with the LGBTQIA+ community. Find resources, community and join events for queer, trans, and non-binary individuals.
Academic and Personal Support
Navigate Slug Success
Use the Navigate Student app to instantly schedule Slug Success meetings, sync your class schedule, find study buddies, and more.
Academic and Personal Support
On the Margins
On the Margins offers virtual coaching sessions for connection and care, focused on anti-racist, equitable, and affirming support.
Equity and Access Programs
People of Color Sustainability Collective
Join the People of Color Sustainability Collective for events, community, and support focused on BIPOC sustainability initiatives.
Academic and Personal Support
Redwood Free Market
The Redwood Free Market is a no-limits pantry ensuring student success and destigmatizing food insecurity. Take what you need!
Equity and Access Programs
Renaissance Scholars Program
Renaissance Scholars support professional, academic, and personal growth for former/current foster youth, formerly incarcerated, and those with adverse circumstances.
Equity and Access Programs
Services for Transfer Re-Entry and Resilient Scholars (STARRS)
STARRS offers events, counseling, community support, and scholarships for transfer and re-entry students at UCSC.
Health and Well-Being
Sexual Health and STI Testing
Get confidential STI testing and support at Student Health. Access testing, treatment, and resources for your sexual health.
Families / Ecosystem of Care
Slug Families
Families, parents, guardians, and ecosystem of care: Find out how to support your student at UCSC and connect with our comprehensive support system.
Academic and Personal Support
Slug Support
Slug Support Case Managers help students with acclimating to college, finding resources, and navigating campus operations.
Getting Involved on Campus
SOMeCA
Explore UCSC’s many clubs, student organizations, and activities! Join an organization, or get support for your own project.
Academic and Personal Support
Student Conduct
Report issues, file a report, and learn about UCSC’s Principles of Community and policies through Student Conduct.
Getting Involved on Campus
Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC)
SFAC is a student advisory group that advises on budget allocations and the use of student fees for campus services and programs.
Getting Involved on Campus
Student Funding Request Process
Apply for funding for projects, activities, or events, especially those that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Health and Well-Being
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center provides routine medical appointments, counseling, psychiatry, health promotion programs, x-ray, and full lab and pharmacy services.
Health and Well-Being
Student Health e-Messenger
Manage health appointments, schedule services, access pharmacy info, and view messages and immunization records through the Health Messenger Portal.
Health and Well-Being
Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP)
SHOP offers info, education, and support on alcohol, STIs, sexual health, and college life balance.
Student Housing and Residential Life
Student Housing
UCSC Student Housing offers residence halls and apartments in vibrant living/learning communities with a wide range of themes and options.
Students as Parents
Student Parent Resources
Explore resources for student parents balancing work and home life. Find links and support from students and campus programs dedicated to helping those raising children at UC Santa Cruz.
Getting Involved on Campus
Student Regent
Apply to become the next UC Student Regent! Serve on the Board of Regents, gain leadership experience, and represent student voices at the highest level.
Getting Involved on Campus
Student Volunteer Center
The Student Volunteer Center connects students with volunteer opportunities in the UCSC community and greater Santa Cruz area.
Health and Well-Being
TAO – Therapy Assistance Online
TAO offers 150+ interactive sessions on mental health, wellness, and substance use, with mindfulness exercises and practice tools to help you achieve your goals.
Health and Well-Being
The Cove, UCSC’s Harm Reduction & Recovery Community
This is a community for students recovering from alcohol and/or other drugs, their loved ones, allies, and those supporting recovery.
Getting Involved on Campus
The Women’s Center
Join the Women’s Center for community, support, and events focused on feminism and women’s issues. Connect and engage with a supportive network.
Health and Well-Being
UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP)
Find information on UC health insurance, including coverage details, enrollment, benefits and billing for students.
Health and Well-Being
UCSC Psychiatry
Access UCSC Psychiatry for mental health assessments, medication management, and specialized care tailored to student needs.
Equity and Access Programs
Underground Scholars
Underground Scholars aids prison-to-school pathways, supporting formerly incarcerated individuals with recruitment and advocacy for success.
Health and Well-Being
Well-Being Collective
UCSC is a health promoting campus, guided by the Okanagan Charter. Discover how we’re leading, engaging, and supporting our community.
