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New, enhanced graduate student support programs

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

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Graduate News

July 6, 2022California approves $5 million to fund diversity in science and technology education
July 6, 2022Two from UC Santa Cruz awarded Fulbright grants
July 1, 2022Adapted machine learning models will allow for better understanding of federal surveys

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Graduate Studies

The 2022 UC Grad Slam Competition awarded our UCSC Champion Amanda Quirk Second Place for her presentation on galactic research, "The Tale of Two Galaxies: Studying how galaxies change over time." Congratulations Amanda, and thank you to all of our UCSC Grad Slam participants for sharing your research with us! #GoSlugs! Watch»

Featured Profile

Cancer Treatment and Science Communication - Two Important Goals for Alumna Tori Klein

From speaking to k-12 students and audiences at competitions, to working on ways to penetrate cancer cells - Tori Klein wants to find ways to improve human life inside and outside of the laboratory. Continue»

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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Graduate Horizons

The Divison of Graduate Studies has launched the Graduate Horizons program - professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars through group events and individual mentoring. Learn more about what's happening with Graduate Horizons.

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