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Advising & Academics

UC Santa Cruz’s colleges offer personalized academic advising, enriching programs and galleries, and college-specific scholarships to support your academic journey, creative growth, and leadership development—inside and beyond the classroom.

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College Academic Advising

College academic advising at UC Santa Cruz supports students in defining goals, meeting degree requirements, and navigating university policies, enrollment, and campus resources from enrollment to graduation.

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Explore College Courses

Courses offered through UC Santa Cruz’s colleges are small, interdisciplinary, and closely tied to each college’s theme and community. They’re designed to help students build skills, explore ideas, and prepare for college and beyond.

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Student Scholarship & Awards

UC Santa Cruz’s colleges offer scholarships, awards, and project funding that recognize academic excellence, creativity, leadership, and service—supporting student achievement within and across colleges.

Last modified: Jul 07, 2025