Community and Connections

Engage at UCSC!

Spend your time here at UC Santa Cruz making connections and meeting new people with the same interests as you. This is a great opportunity to not only receive a great education but also meet life-long friends. There are over 100 student organizations here at UC Santa Cruz! From Greek life to the Balloon Art Brigade and Rainbow Theater. Or even get involved with student governance while you’re here at UCSC!

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  • Student Organization Advising & Resources (SOAR) 
    Student organizations, media, and government are unique learning environments, vital to the educational mission of the University. They offer students opportunities to engage their life experiences, their academic work, and their hopes for the future. Learn more about how you can get involved with student clubs and organizations through SOAR!
  • Student Union Assembly (SUA)
    The Student Union Assembly (SUA) serves as the officially recognized undergraduate student government at UC Santa Cruz. Learn more about how to get involved with student governance on their site!
  • Student Resource Centers - UC Santa Cruz has six student success resource centers for all types of people from different backgrounds! Take a look here:
    • African American Resource and Cultural Center
    • American India Resource Center
    • Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
    • El Centro: Chicanx/Latinx Resource Center
    • Lionel Cantú Queer Resource Center
    • Women's Center