Find your place, find your people
Your journey brought you here. Discover the support that will help you thrive as a Slug.
Support for your educational journey
Your experience is your strength. Find support that honors it.
Whether you’re transferring from another school, returning after time away, parenting while studying, connected to the military, or navigating college as an undocumented student, you’ll find dedicated support here.
Support for system-impacted students
Understanding that comes from experience.
If you’ve experienced incarceration, foster care, homelessness, or are navigating life as an independent student, you’re not alone. Our team understands the unique challenges you face and offers support to help you thrive. You’ll find community and connection within our Resilient Scholar Programs (RSP).
First-generation and low-income student support
Tools, mentors, and support for your success.
If you’re from a low-income background or are among the first in your family to go to college, Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) is here to guide you. We offer academic support, mentorship, and help navigating college life so you can confidently achieve your goals and excel at UCSC.
Community and resource centers
Find your people. Be yourself.
College is about more than classes—it’s about connection. Our six vibrant resource centers create welcoming spaces where you can be yourself, make friends, and find support. All students are welcome and encouraged to explore events, communities, and hundreds of student organizations that reflect UCSC’s rich diversity.
Voices from our community
“It takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a community where you find people to help students in life and I feel that community at RSP. Because through them I feel like a little home base.”
— Resilient Scholar Programs participant
“They taught me that being successful is being in a position to do what we need to do for a better tomorrow.”
— Underground Scholars participant
“As a parenting student, I felt out of place since I am not a recent high school graduate and older than most students. But with this program I was able to relate to my mentor and she took that into account when she shared information that could be helpful to me.”
— Re-entry Scholar Program participant
“It helped me a lot and I feel like college is possible now more than ever.”
— Undocumented Student Services participant
Explore campus life at UCSC
Ready to dive into all that campus life has to offer? From student organizations and events to campus jobs, research opportunities, and leadership roles, there are countless ways to get connected and engaged. The Get Involved website is your guide to making the most of your UCSC experience.