r/UCSC

There are similar scams being run here in Santa Cruz. Finding a place to rent is hard enough without these predators.

Incoming freshman here!

How’s the social life at UCSC? and how hard/easy is it to get to small towns or downtown UCSC if i wanted to get some food or just shop or hang out with my friends?

Since UCSC is pretty isolated up in the woods, im honestly really worried that it’ll feel too secluded and suffocating without any fun. Please help☹️

Hi everyone, just bought a car for next year around 2 weeks ago. I'm hoping to get a permit in September to park on campus, but I'm waiting on my registration and plates to come in the mail, and the website says I need to upload proof of registration to buy a permit. I'm scared my registration won't come before the 8th because the DMV usually takes so long. I was wondering if anyone knew or if I should contact TAPS, if I could use another car to just get the permit and then add my car later if I don't get the registration in time? I really don't want to have to pay to park at the church because I don't have my registration 😭

Hi all!

Do you guys know anything or have a rough estimate of how long it takes it hear back from dining hall applications? I try applying to the dining hall several times each year on Handshake (I’m a junior now). Similarly, for other UC CHES jobs, I applied on the dot as soon as the mailroom clerk job listing opened and I plan to do the same for another one. Every time, it just seems like I’m ghosted and left on “applied”.

I see that they viewed my profile on Handshake, so they received my application. I honestly don’t feel, or at least hope, that my profile is off-putting or anything like that? I tried to display myself as very friendly and passionate as much as I could for a Handshake profile. My availability was very open too and I put that I was available all day on most days to hopefully show I’m willing to work overtime or closing shifts, etc. I emailed the dining hall, DM’ed them on Instagram, and I even DM’ed the hiring manager here on Reddit to ask for more insight on this. No response from all.

Sorry, I know I’m very desperate but I’m honestly just kind of at a loss at why I’m always ghosted by the dining hall. Do you guys have any tips or insight? I always hear people saying the dining hall is “always hiring” but I feel like it’s actually so competitive. I talked to several of my friends and they have yet to hear back as well. I couldn’t put much on my application either, so do they have specific criteria I just didn’t meet? I really want to work just for the overall experience and I actually really like the dining hall. I’m just kind of bummed I can’t really translate that passion since I seem to be ghosted every year. I think I’d rather have a rejection notice so I know to give up at least..

Hey guys, I never knew that you had to filter your water in the dorms😭 and I have never done it before. Does anyone know what I should bring or do to get that done? Your help would be very appreciated. TYSM

I’m an incoming transfer, but I’m moving into the dorms sept 11 because I got a job with dining.

I have no clue how this works at all but I was wondering if like there are people that help out with guiding or checking people in during actual move in day (the 22 or something?), and if there was a way I could join that group of people.

I hope this makes sense, please lmk!

that's what it shows in my portal. what does this mean? is it kresge residence hall B???? i have no clue

I was wondering about the dorms. would a 43" monitor fit at the desk. I'm a programmer and like to see all the code. If worst comes to worst i can make do with a 30 something inch. Also do people bring tv's? is there a place to put it and watch comfortably? My plan was to just bring my mini pc which is good for most things but then i got to thinking should i also bring my desktop for more demanding gaming? I was wondering how people sleep. I'm a hot sleeper and usually sleep in my boxers. is that normal or do like people sleep in pajamas? I am planning to bring a fan and maybe get an air conditioner for the spring/summer. looks like its not needed in the fall.

hello i start UCSC in three weeks but I have not heard anything about my housing assignment?? does anyone know when transfers will hear about it

i am about to get all of my dorm stuff for next semester (mattress topper, microwave, etc.) and i am wondering what items are more useful to bring myself and what items i should ship to UCSC directly? is it worth it to ship anything to UCSC? are there any items not on the official packing list i should consider?

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I commute to UCSC from the San Jose area, which already means roughly two hours of driving round trip. Moving closer isn’t an option.
DRC advised me to purchase a C permit as soon as sales opened, but they sold out immediately. The alternative offered was an R permit, which would add approximately 25–30 minutes of shuttle travel each way. For a two- or three-hour class, that means spending almost as much time commuting as attending class.
I’ve tried remote parking and ParkMobile before, but the additional travel left me exhausted before class and significantly affected my ability to participate. I’m registered with DRC, but so far the only accommodation offered has been remote parking.

Has anyone successfully appealed for a C permit, obtained a parking accommodation through DRC, or found another workable solution? Any advice would be appreciated.

are there any good tips yall got for an incoming freshman living in a large triple dorm in college nine?

Hi I’m an incoming freshmen and I had 0 clue and a couple questions about the laundry at ucsc. First off, is a powder or liquid laundry detergent better cause I’ve heard the powder can be bad. Second, is it ok to use scented detergents cause I’m a big fan of lavender scented but don’t wanna have it affect all laundry. And are there any reccomendations on brands or other laundry tips I might need?

I have a few questions.. most of these are stupid but I am very curious as an incoming frosh.
What time should I be getting to my classes, esp on the first day, to get good seats? How do professors (esp those with mandatory attendance) handle tardiness? What should I expect on my first day in my classes? What are some things to do in between classes? To anyone who’s parked at the Lutheran church before, is there anything I should know before applying for their pass? Raincoats or umbrellas, or both?

i’ve messed up pretty bad. i’m gonna be a junior this fall, i haven’t declared yet nor finished writ 2. it’s very messy and on top of this is my 2nd quarter of subject of disqualification. spring - i failed 2 classes(were GEs). summer - failed 2 classes (GEs again), omw to fail Writ 2.

i recently lost my grandfather and my mental health has gone downhill since then. i can’t get kicked out of this uni. i genuinely want to graduate, study and get better academically and mentally.

i am a bio major but now i want to switch majors to an easier one. i don’t know any other options for writ 2. and how do i deal with my gpa after summer.

how to i talk to my advisors and writing department and major department. i’m so confused and lost. i’ve sent emails to my college advisor and writing department advisor, but haven’t heard from them yet.

what should be my first priority - major change? writing? gpa?

what do yall think will happen? what should i do next? how do i still stay in ucsc? pls help

hello!! im currently enrolled to take math 19b online asynchronous. i've heard the horror stories about how hard homework is and how if you fail the final, you fail the class.

im considering switching to in person, but i doubt there will be many spots left in tamanoi's class by the time second pass enrollment comes around.

im taking another math class along with math 19b, albeit with a much better rated prof.

i've taken Calc AB and got a 5 on the exam, but im not sure how predictive of success that would be for 19b.

if anyone has advice for how to approach the class or what to do with enrollment/balancing the other math class, i'd really appreciate it!! Also if anyone's taken 19b in person....is the policy of "fail the final, fail the class" the same with tamanoi?

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This is the schedule I enrolled in. Here are some things to look out for:
- I am taking the upper division PHYS 116A in my first term because I placed out of every previous math class. Yes, including MATH 23A and 23B through dual enrolled credit.
- PHYS 116A has a discussion, but the time is agreed upon my the students (myself included)
- Mondays are insanely tough days while Thursdays act as holidays or flex days.
- Tuesdays end early except the four weeks in which there is a plenary (C9 has only four while some colleges like Oakes have 10 of them).
- I intentionally avoided having any back-to-back classes, guaranteeing myself 90 minutes between blocks to work on problem sets, take a short power nap, or explore around campus.
- MAJOR: ASTROPHYSICS

I know a lot of people recommend keeping it in dorms but Im worried it might take a lot of space