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University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university; one of ten campuses in the University of California. Located 80 miles (130 km) south of San Francisco at the edge of the coastal community of Santa Cruz, the campus lies on 2,001 acres (8.10 km2) of rolling, forested hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay.
Founded in 1965, UC Santa Cruz began as a showcase for progressive, cross-disciplinary undergraduate education, innovative teaching methods and contemporary architecture. Since then, UCSC has evolved into a modern research university with a wide variety of both undergraduate and graduate programs, while retaining its reputation for strong undergraduate support and student political activism. The residential college system, which consists of ten small colleges, is intended to combine the student support of a small college with the resources of a major university.
The university offers 63 undergraduate majors and 35 minors, with graduate programs in 33 fields. [37] Popular undergraduate majors include Art, Business Management Economics, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Psychology. [38] Interdisciplinary programs, such as Feminist Studies, American Studies, Environmental Studies, Digital Arts and New Media, and the unique History of Consciousness Department are also hosted alongside UCSC’s more traditional academic departments.
In an effort to cut $13 million dollars, as required by the University of California office of the President and Board of Regents in a decision to cut 10% from the budget of each campus, UCSC nearly eliminated its longstanding and sometimes controversial undergraduate major Community Studies in 2009. The interdisciplinary major continues to be offered, though cuts to department staff raised concern by students that the curriculum has already been seriously damaged. Community Studies and other majors within the Social Sciences division, including some graduate programs, remain threatened by more cuts expected in the near future.
University of California, Santa Cruz Rankings
- TOP CHEMISTRY COLLEGE RANKING IN 2010
- BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY RANKING
- TOP 100 COLLEGES IN THE UNITED STATES
- WORLD’S BEST UNIVERSITY RANKINGS – TOP 400 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD
- TOP NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES RANKING BY HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
- TOP PUBLIC NATIONAL UNIVERSITY RANKING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
University of California at Santa Cruz Rankings in 2011
University of California, Santa Cruz Tuition and Fees
| Undergraduate Student Fees* | Annual | Fall 2010 | Winter 2011 | Spring 2011 |
| Student Services Fee | 900.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Educational Fee | 9402.00 | 3134.00 | 3134.00 | 3134.00 |
| Campus Programs Fee | 6.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| College Student Government Fee | 30.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Student Programs Fee | 153.00 | 51.00 | 51.00 | 51.00 |
| Campus Sustainability Program Fee | 18.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Engaging Education Program Fee | 12.60 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| Community and Resource Empowerment Fee | 15.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Student Voice and Empowerment Fee | 2.25 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Student Media Council Fee | 9.60 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Theater Arts Fee | 6.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Student Facilities Fee | 90.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Student Life Facilities Fee | 90.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| Seismic Safety Fee | 120.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Transportation Fee | 334.98 | 111.66 | 111.66 | 111.66 |
| OPERS Fitness Facilities Fee | 45.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Free/Anonymous HIV Testing Fee | 2.25 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Campuswide Student Government Fee | 21.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Campus Childcare Fee | 24.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Intramural and Sports Club Team Activities Fee | 6.75 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Recreation Programs Fee | 12.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Seymour Marine Discovery Center Fee | 0.75 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Renewable Energy Fee | 9.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Learning Support Services Fee | 19.92 | 6.64 | 6.64 | 6.64 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics Sports Team Fee | 15.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Physical Education Program Fee | 13.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Sustaining the Student Media Voice Fee | 12.42 | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.14 |
| Student Health Center Expansion Fee | 81.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 |
| *Student Health Center Green Building Fee | 5.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.20 |
| Support GIIP Fee | 3.99 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Increase Library Hours of Operation Fee | 19.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| Sustainable Food, Health, and Wellness Fee | 11.25 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Sustainability Office Fee | 8.25 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| USHIP Health Insurance (waivable)** | 1353.00 | 451.00 | 451.00 | 451.00 |
| Total California Resident | 12853.21 | 4282.67 | 4282.67 | 4287.87 |
| Nonresident Tuition Fee | 22021.00 | 7341.00 | 7340.00 | 7340.00 |
| Ed Fee Differential | 858.00 | 286.00 | 286.00 | 286.00 |
| Total Nonresident | 35732.21 | 11909.67 | 11908.67 | 11913.87 |
| *Initial quarter the fee will be charged is dependent upon green certification of the facility. Projecting start in spring 2011.**This fee is waivable if the student already has private insurance. Contact the Health Center for information on waiving this fee. | ||||
New Students Who Receive Title IV Federal Financial Assistance and Withdraw During their First Academic Term
Schools of University of California, Santa Cruz
- Division of the Arts
- Division of Humanities
- Division of Physical & Biological Sciences
- Division of Social Sciences
- Jack Baskin School of Engineering
University of California, Santa Cruz News
- Acclaimed alum, writer, and web pioneer David Talbot comes to UCSC May 22 - Thu, 17 May 2012
The UCSC Humanities Division will present An Evening with David Talbot, Tuesday, May 22. The best-selling author and founder of Salon will read from his new book,'Season of the Witch'
- UCSC social scientists examine the economic crisis and its social impacts - Tue, 15 May 2012
UC Santa Cruz social scientists will examine and assess the causes and effects of the unprecedented global economic recession during a one-day forum Tuesday, May 22 at University Center.
- Elephant seal tracking reveals hidden lives of deep-diving animals - Tue, 15 May 2012
UCSC researchers use satellite tags to monitor the migrations of elephant seals, revealing their movements and diving behavior at sea in unprecedented detail.
- Anthropology Ph.D. student wins Newcombe Fellowship - Tue, 15 May 2012
Adding to the awards for her innovative research into religious minorities, UC Santa Cruz anthropology Ph.D. candidate Sarah Bakker is one of 21 national winners of a coveted fellowship for scholars working on dissertations that involve religious themes.
- New provosts named for College Eight, Merrill - Tue, 15 May 2012
Richard Hughey, vice provost and dean of undergradute education, has announced the appointments of two new college provosts: Ronnie Lipschutz, at College Eight; and Elizabeth Abrams, at Merrill.
- Medical robotics expert Jacob Rosen named Health Care Hero - Tue, 15 May 2012
The Silicon Valley Business Journal honored robotics expert Jacob Rosen with a 2012 Health Care Heroes award.
- The man behind the gift to ‘Dead Central’ - Mon, 14 May 2012
Dead Central, the long-awaited 1,400-square-foot exhibit space for the Grateful Dead Archive at UC Santa Cruz, is now complete—thanks to Santa Barbara investor and philanthropist Scott Brittingham.
- Astronomy lectures spotlight rare astronomical event on June 5 - Sat, 12 May 2012
Lectures on May 18, May 25, and June 1 will explain the scientific and historical significance of the transit of Venus.
- Seed library holds its second seed exchange, Saturday, May 26 - Fri, 11 May 2012
The UC Santa Cruz Demeter Seed Library invites community members from all over Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay Area to its second exchange of 2012, happening on Saturday, May 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at the UCSC Farm.
- 33rd Multicultural Festival set for Saturday, May 19 on Oakes lower field - Fri, 11 May 2012
The 33rd annual Multicultural Festival will take place Saturday, May 19, from noon to 6 p.m. on the Lower West Field - Oakes Lower Lawn at UC Santa Cruz. The band Balance and the Traveling Sounds headlines.
University of California, Santa Cruz Events
- Recreation Registration ONLINE - 5/18/2012 - additional dates available
Sign up for Recreation Activities beginning April 10 @ 9 am. Don't miss out on Adventure Outings, Rock Climbing, Classes and Workshops, Surfing, River Rafting, Kayaking, Holistic Health, Wilderness...
- Cardio Kickboxing #1 - 5/18/2012 - additional dates available
Cardiovascular hi-energy workout, a great class for EVERYONE, beginner-advanced, young-old, men-women. Class format integrates a mix of boxing, martial arts and other aerobic movements. Additional...
- UCSC Juggling Club- Juggling Festival - 5/18/2012 - additional dates available
Juggling and circus related activities. The three day festival to unite Juggling and Circus minded folks together. Opportunity to expand their arts, and introduce newcomers to circus/juggling arts.
- Cardio Kickboxing #2 - 5/18/2012 - additional dates available
Cardiovascular hi-energy workout, a great class for EVERYONE, beginner-advanced, young-old, men-women. Class format integrates a mix of boxing, martial arts and other aerobic movements. Additional...
- Cardio Kickboxing #1 - 5/18/2012 - additional dates available
Cardiovascular hi-energy workout, a great class for EVERYONE, beginner-advanced, young-old, men-women. Class format integrates a mix of boxing, martial arts and other aerobic movements. Additional...
- UCSC Juggling Club- Juggling Festival - 5/18/2012 - additional dates available
Juggling and circus related activities. The three day festival to unite Juggling and Circus minded folks together. Opportunity to expand their arts, and introduce newcomers to circus/juggling arts.
- Academic Senate Meeting - 5/18/2012
Regular meeting of the UCSC Academic Senate
- Linguistics Colloquium: Lisa Davidson - 5/18/2012
Lisa Davidson is Associate Professor of Linguistics, Director of the Phonetics & Experimental Phonology Lab and Affiliate Faculty in Psychology at New York University. Her research focuses on...
- CPR #3 - 5/18/2012
Learn how to perform CPR on an adult, child, infant and know what to do if someone's airway is obstructed. Students will also acquire the skills to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) and...
- Transit in Venus Lecture Series - 5/18/2012
The transit of Venus will be the subject of a series of lectures at UCSC that will explain the scientific and historical significance of this extraordinary event.
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