Lab Coats & Library Dates
Out of these two ways of supporting professors - conduct research or help with a creative project - which is the one more students have done.
Research: 1 in 5; creative projects is 1 in 11
If you want to play a sport, but don’t want to be a DIII or club sport athlete, you should sign up for this league that features everything from soccer to dodgeball
Intramurals / IM sports
This massive event held at East Field during Welcome Week features hundreds of tables where orgs compete for your attention with free stickers and sign up sheets
Cornucopia
These points function as your primary currency for on campus dining options and they expire at the end of each quarter
Slug Points
What does the "e" in “e-mail” stand for?
electronic
UCSC is classified as which tier level for for a Research Institution?
Tier 1
This weekly student run-publication has served as the campus newspaper of record since 1966, famously acting as a watchdog for university administration
City on a Hill Press
Students looking to belong through activism attend this organization's meetings every Tuesday night to vote on campus-wide funding and student advocacy campaigns
SUA/Student Union Assembly
Located near Rachel Carson, this essential location allows for Slugs to access free produce and pantry staples at no cost
Redwood Free Market
The acronym, “EOD”, is frequently used for last minute work requests that usually elicits frustration within the recipient. What does the acronym stand for?
End of Day
This aquarium hosts a range of internships that UCSC students can get involved with research at, such as the Shorebird Rehabilitation Internship
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Founded at Stevenson College, this multi-cultural theatre troupe promotes diversity through productions like the annual Rainbow Festival every fall
Rainbow Theatre
According to 2024 UCUES Survey results, Between "academic classes and projects", "being a member of a student organization", or "living situation" – which is the most important in helping students feel a sense of belonging at UCSC.
Living situation: at 73% essential/very important; classes was 55%, student orgs was 41%.
Students looking for financial support with purchasing groceries can apply for this state-funded program that provides monthly funds
SNAP / CalFresh / EBT
Between these 3 career-related skills - Leadership skills, Oral communication skills, and Interpersonal skills - which did UCSC graduating seniors report having the most confidence in?
Interpersonal skills; 88% good/very good/excellent; Leadership was 81%, Oral communication 84%. Based on the 2024 Undergrad Experience Survey.
Students can earn academic credit for research in this “mentored format that is neither a traditional class nor a standard internship"
Senior Thesis / Independent Study
In 2024 UCUES survey, students with which UCSC college affiliation had the highest percentage of "agree" or "strongly agree" about the statement, "I feel I belong at this university".
Tie! Cowell & Rachel Carson: 53-54% each
Held every May at the Quarry Amphitheater this vibrant market is hosted by AA/PIRC to celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander, and SWANA identities
Heritage Night Market
This UCSC academic division has the most students reporting they have cut the size of meals, or skipping meals, because there wasn't enough money for food.
Social Sciences; 55%, Humanities 53%, Arts 53%, Science 42%, Engineering 39%. Information is from UCUES Survey.
Invented by Raymond Thomlinson, and prior to the creation of the internet, when was the email created?
1971
I have reading porches and outdoor benches where you can charge your devices. Students love me for a study session with views. What am I?
McHenry Library
This is the most common preferred first name among UCSC undergraduates in 2026.
Sophia, followed by Emily and Ethan; all each about 1/2 of 1 percent.
This location used to be a hub for student organization to table at throughout the day, until it got closed down for renovations :'(
Quarry Plaza
Students can volunteer at this 30-acre site near the base of campus to take home a share of organic produce
UCSC Farm
Marketing a new computer program his company made, Gary Thuerk sent the first spam email in 1978. How much revenue did his company generate in sales from this successful spam email campaign? (+/- $2m)
$13 million