University of California, Santa Cruz
Situated on rolling hills overlooking the Monterey Bay and surrounded by redwood forests, the University of California, Santa Cruz campus is among the most beautiful in California. UC Santa Cruz was founded in 1965 and comprises 10 colleges. It is public, four-year Uuniversity. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered at UCSC.
UC Santa Cruz Academics.
University of California, Santa Cruz is a highly regarded university with particular strengths in science and engineering. Esteemed faculty members have been recruited from such institutions as the National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. More than 60 majors are available to undergraduate students, while graduate students can pursue Master degrees or PhDs in over 30 disciplines.
[Top] Hotels near UC Santa Cruz.
Find comfortable, contemporary accommodations near the UC Santa Cruz campus at The Inn at Pasatiempo. Located off Highway 17, The Inn at Pasatiempo is a few miles from campus. Whether you’re visiting a student on campus, attending alumni events, or taking a tour, you’ll find full-service hotel amenities and services at The Inn at Pasatiempo. We also feature banquet facilities for graduation parties and award receptions.
[Top] Santa Cruz Community Programs.
UC Santa Cruz is a major provider of public programs and educational resources for the community. Ongoing programs include lecture series, the highly-acclaimed Shakespeare Santa Cruz theatrical performances, Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab, UCSC Arboretum, and the Sesnon and Smith campus art galleries. The UCSC campus also features more than 25 miles of paved and dirt pedestrian trails.
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