Gold
for excellence in sustainability
by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Leading at the intersection of innovation and social justice.
A global research university with an uncommon emphasis on undergraduate research and education, UC Santa Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education, and stands among the most renowned institutions of higher learning.
News
A new computational method to study brainwaves reveals that parts of your brain can be functionally asleep while you’re otherwise awake and vice-versa.
UC Santa Cruz researchers are studying how a lack of affordable housing in urban areas of California may be driving increased development in and near wildlands—leading to more severe climate change impacts.
UC Santa Cruz is preparing to welcome about 5,700 new undergraduate students to campus this fall, ushering in a class selected from a highly competitive pool that will bring academic achievements along with diverse perspectives and lived experiences to the campus community.
Voices of the Century: Ashley Marshall, storytelling to create change
Ashley Marshall (Stevenson ’24, feminist studies) showcases how feminist analysis in literature can make tangible change.
Creating real change
Students at UC Santa Cruz learn from incredible faculty, develop new skills through hands-on research opportunities, and have a track record of making an impact. What kind of a pathbreaker, innovator, or changemaker will you become?
Serving our society
World-class researchers at UC Santa Cruz unlock mysteries and help to transform our world, addressing some of our most pressing needs—from decoding cancer to protecting our natural environment to creating art that challenges assumptions. What will you contribute?
A global community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, we are committed to climate and economic resiliency for our local and coastal environments through multidisciplinary research, and sustainable and equitable practices.
Get ready for your future
UC Santa Cruz graduates are sought after for their knowledge, skills, and passion. Whether you plan to start working right away, or pursue graduate school or professional school, your UC Santa Cruz degree will help you on your way.
See for yourself
One of the most extraordinary campuses in the world, UC Santa Cruz pairs high-impact research with 10 residential colleges—offering students the experience of a small liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
Here to help
A UC degree is worth it—and we can help you pay for it. Our financial aid program is one of the best out there. It supports students in all kinds of ways, whatever their background—with grants, scholarships, low-interest loans, and more.
When you become a Banana Slug, you join a community of artists, innovators, creators,
and justice seekers united in using their voices to change the world.