An on-campus pharmacy and health center is available to all students seeking medical, counseling, or mental health services.
Fast Facts about Health & Safety on campus:
- We have 60 blue lights on campus that connect you directly to our on-site police and fire stations, with an average response time of 3 minutes.
- Community Safety Officers patrol our residential communities from 7pm-3am and Safety Escort Program volunteers are available for after hours assistance with traveling to and from locations across campus.
- Saferide Program is a night-time ride service that helps students get from place to place on campus safely at night. It runs during the academic year.
- Our Athletics & Recreation and Women's Center both offer self-defense classes.
PARKING INFORMATION
Visitors to UCSC may purchase a daily permit at the Main Entrance Kiosk (M-7) or the TAPS Sales Office (L-7). They may also utilize ParkMobile in designated hourly/daily parking spaces. The closest parking lot to this location are Crown College Circle (111B) and Firehouse (156).
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💛 Resources & Support
UC Santa Cruz recognizes that many students have different learning styles, educational backgrounds, and may require accommodations to ensure a positive academic experience. Whether it's connecting with fellow students to learn in peer-to-peer groups, access to specialized equipment, or supportive staff with experience assisting under resourced communities, our campus is here to help make your learning experience a positive one. We highly encourage students to use academic support services as they are paid for through your tuition.
Slug Facts about academic support:
- Our Modified Supplemental Instruction program provides out-of-class practice sessions for students to work together on practice problems, go over key concepts as a group, prepare for exams collaboratively, and build community!
- Our Educational Opportunity Program promotes the retention and academic success of first generation college students from low-income families and low performing schools.
- We also have Services for Transfer and Re Entry Students, and our Veterans Education Team Support Program.
Slug Facts about academic support:
- Our Modified Supplemental Instruction program provides out-of-class practice sessions for students to work together on practice problems, go over key concepts as a group, prepare for exams collaboratively, and build community!
- Our Educational Opportunity Program promotes the retention and academic success of first generation college students from low-income families and low performing schools.
- We also have Services for Transfer and Re Entry Students, and our Veterans Education Team Support Program.
💙 Health & Wellness
Here are the many health & wellness resources available at UCSC!
Student Health Center- High quality on-campus health care that is professional, confidential, supportive, and affordable. The center is staffed by board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses.
On Campus Laboratory - Tests can be ordered from the Student Health Center clinicians or outside clinicians & pharmacy - consultations for new prescriptions, refills and no-fee shipping within the U.S.
Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) - Providing a wide range of mental health and wellness services.
LiveHealth Online - Connect with a healthcare provider conveniently, in the comfort of your own home - anytime, any day!
Slugs for Health & Growth/The Cove - For students recovering from alcohol and/or other drugs, loved ones of those with addictions, allies, and anyone clean and sober looking for community.
Campus Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) - Providing prevention and intervention services, and support for those impacted by issues of dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) - Where students can go to learn about health and wellness in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Complete Dental Services - High quality, full-service dentistry conveniently on campus.
Student Health Center- High quality on-campus health care that is professional, confidential, supportive, and affordable. The center is staffed by board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses.
On Campus Laboratory - Tests can be ordered from the Student Health Center clinicians or outside clinicians & pharmacy - consultations for new prescriptions, refills and no-fee shipping within the U.S.
Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) - Providing a wide range of mental health and wellness services.
LiveHealth Online - Connect with a healthcare provider conveniently, in the comfort of your own home - anytime, any day!
Slugs for Health & Growth/The Cove - For students recovering from alcohol and/or other drugs, loved ones of those with addictions, allies, and anyone clean and sober looking for community.
Campus Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) - Providing prevention and intervention services, and support for those impacted by issues of dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Student Health Outreach & Promotion (SHOP) - Where students can go to learn about health and wellness in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Complete Dental Services - High quality, full-service dentistry conveniently on campus.
