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Start your UC Santa Cruz experience feeling informed, confident, and ready. From your required Online Orientation Course to live help from Orientation Leaders, this is your hub for navigating your first steps as a Banana Slug.
Online Orientation Course
Orientation is a required online course that helps you understand UCSC, what’s expected of you, and how to navigate campus life. Complete it in Canvas before your first quarter begins.
Zoom Drop-in Hours
Got questions about enrollment or campus life? Drop in during Zoom hours to chat with Orientation Leaders—current students ready to help you get started at UCSC.
Your Orientation Leaders
Orientation Leaders are current students here to support you. They’ll share tips, answer your questions, and help you feel confident as you start your UCSC journey. Connect with them during virtual events or Zoom drop-in hours all summer long.
Contact Orientation
Need help getting started? Your Orientation Leader Team is here for you! Reach out with questions and get support as you prepare for your first quarter at UCSC.