You Belong at UCSC
Start exploring how UC Santa Cruz can feel like home.
Student life is about more than academics or getting involved. It’s about feeling connected—to people who support you, to spaces that feel like home, and to resources that help you thrive.
The Belong site brings together a wide range of programs, services, and opportunities designed to support your journey at UC Santa Cruz. Whether you’re just settling in or looking for what’s next, this is a great place to start.
Whether you’re a first-generation student, part of a system-impacted community, a student parent, a transfer or re-entry student, or seeking connection through a cultural resource center—you’ll find opportunities here to grow, build community, and thrive.
This site is designed to help you
- Access tools that help you feel confident, grounded, and prepared
- Discover spaces and services that make UCSC feel more familiar
- Connect with people and programs that support your goals
What you’ll find on the Belong site
- Support for academic and personal success
- Programs that foster connection, identity, and well-being
- Student Resource Centers
- STARRS services for diverse educational pathways—including support for transfer, re-entry, and military-connected students
- Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
- Undocumented Student Services
- People of Color Sustainability Collective
- Opportunities to build relationships and feel at home on campus
- And many more initiatives designed to uplift and empower students
UC Santa Cruz is a place where every Banana Slug can find their trail.
Whether you’re settling in or still figuring things out, the Belong site is here to help you find your people, build community, and thrive along the way.
Find your people. Build your community. Get Support.
Start exploring the Belong site today.