Division of Graduate Studies

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New, enhanced graduate student support programs

An array of new programs will support graduate student success. Learn more

Task Force for Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education

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Graduate News

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Graduate Studies

Natalie Pedicino, 3rd-year Ph.D. graduate student in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at UC Santa Cruz, gives her 1st-place-winning Grad Slam presentation, From Mucus Factory to Virus Factory: A Novel Gut Virus' Global Impact on Children, on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Santa Cruz Kuumbwa Jazz Center. Watch»

Upcoming Events

Check the list of events happening courtesy of the Graduate Division and other units on campus.

Graduate Programs

UC Santa Cruz offers graduate study in 41 academic fields and 57 concentrations. Many graduate programs have interdisciplinary components, and students are encouraged to explore the conceptual connections between related fields. Click here for a full list of our programs.

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The Application is available online on October 1.

Professional Development

The Divison of Graduate Studies has launched the professional development portal for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Learn about professional development resources, events, and more.

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