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Orientation for New Students

The fall 2023 Orientation will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Schedule of the 2023 Graduate Student Orientation:

International Graduate Students
9:00–10:30 a.m. Pacific Time	Global Engagement	All incoming international students must attend this mandatory virtual session, presented by Global Programming and International Student and Scholar Services
UAW 2865 Information for Academic Student Employees and Graduate Student Researchers
10:30–11:00 a.m Pacific Time	Union Auto Workers 2865	All first time Academic Student Employees and Graduate Student Researchers must attend a local UAW information session
All New Graduate Students
11:00–12:00 p.m. Pacific Time	Title IX Office	All incoming graduate students are required must attend this mandatory Title IX virtual session
All New Graduate Students
1:00–1:10 p.m. Pacific Time	Division of Graduate Studies	Welcome by the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Peter Biehl and divisional staff virtual session
All New Graduate Students
1:10–1:40 p.m. Pacific Time	Student Health Center	Student Health and Wellness Resources, virtual info session
All New Graduate Students
1:40–2:00 p.m. Pacific Time	Dean of Students	Dean of Students Garrett Naiman, Slug Support and Basic Needs, a virtual info session
All New Graduate Students
3:00–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time	Social Networking and Campus Resource Fair	Join us in person to connect with campus leaders, fellow incoming grads across all 5 academic divisions, graduate student leaders and campus resources at the social networking event and campus resource fair. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Location: Quarry Plaza Click here to register!

Graduate Orientation Presentation- Click here to view the slideshow presentation from the Graduate Orientation held on September 27th, 2023.

Video Presentation - Click here to view the recording of the Graduate Orientation held on September 27th, 2023.

Campus Resources Slide Presentation

Your Zoom Account

New graduate student orientation will be held via Zoom (note: Social Networking and Campus Resource Fair will be held in person). Learn how to access and use your free UCSC Zoom account here.

Housing

Your first point of contact should be your graduate staff adviser. Locate contact information on the Graduate Division’s website. Often other graduate students know of available housing not advertised online, and your program may maintain an internal housing list. UCSC Student Housing Services has information for graduate students; for off-campus housing you can see listings and other information via UCSC Community Rentals and the Community Rentals Housing Registry.

UC Santa Cruz and COVID-19

We have provided answers to common questions graduate students have regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including mandatory health safety measures.

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has resources for new students to understand the transportation options available at UCSC. .

Campus WiFi

At UCSC, eduroam is the free encrypted wireless service that allows students, faculty, staff, and visitors from other participating institutions, to connect securely to the Internet. Please read the connection instructions for devices and computers.

Questions about Orientation or Particular Orientation Sessions?

International Graduate Student Orientation Sessions: Email istudent@ucsc.edu
Program-Specific Orientations: Email your graduate program/department