Hello, and welcome to the Graduate Division at UCSC.

Whether you are a new or continuing graduate student, or are just now investigating the possibilities that await you in graduate school, I hope that you will explore and experience all that UCSC has to offer. Our nationally and internationally ranked graduate programs include world-class departments and state of the art research facilities.

Our graduate students play an important role in our exciting and diverse forms of scholarly research activities, whether they are working to develop an artificial retina to overcome blindness or studying the marine mammals of the northern California coast. With the strong support of faculty, staff, and the administration, the research that our students conduct is helping to shape the world around them. In addition, the Graduate Division provides graduate students with a range of programs and services to help you make the most of your graduate school experience, and the career that follows for you. Please browse our division web pages to learn more about the Graduate Division and our graduate programs.

Whether you are already part of the UCSC graduate community, or if you are considering joining us, know that we in the Graduate Division are here to help you make the most of your graduate school experience, and that we value your presence in, and contribution to, our campus community.

And, if you have questions, comments, or issues, please contact us at the Graduate Division. As the Vice Provost and Dean, I am always happy to hear from graduate students and prospective graduate students. Please also feel free to contact Jim Moore, Director of Admissions and Information Systems, directly.The entire staff of the Graduate Division is here for you. Welcome to our community.

Cordially,

Lisa C. Sloan

Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies

(831) 459-5905