Welcome Parents & Families
Family Day
Welcome to our community---the independent, creative and vibrant Kresge College. We know that choosing UCSC and our college is a crucially important decision for you and your student. We are honored by that decision, and we thank you for your trust. We count on you to help make us a better community for your student's experience. Your participation and feedback are truly appreciated. This site has been designed to provide you with information to help you to stay informed and connected with the Kresge experience. It contains relevant campus and college links, advice and resources on student development, frequently asked questions, and updates from various offices.
Family Weekend 2024, Nov. 1st - 3rd!
UC Santa Cruz Family Weekend is an exciting three-day event designed to immerse you in campus life while offering a closer look at the resources and opportunities available to your student. Join other Banana Slug parents and families for a weekend filled with engaging activities, informative sessions, and unique opportunities to experience UC Santa Cruz through their eyes.
Connect with other families, enjoy presentations from faculty & staff, meet some of your students' faculty, explore Downtown Santa Cruz, wander through the redwoods, and much more. Don’t miss out on this special chance to make lasting memories with your student and engage with our vibrant UC Santa Cruz community!
NOTE: Some families have had trouble with the ticket site processing payment. If this happens, please contact families@ucsc.edu for assistance with the website.
Have a question? Not sure who to contact? Email María Dolores Castillo at madocast@ucsc.edu or call (831)459-4434. Thank you!
Archives:
Kresge/Porter Family Day 2024 Presentations
Student Leader Presentation/Panel: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PBM1MFNV92YO5ZgxjRTc-UcTrr7TE8HiF7pWhPvexiY/edit?usp=sharing
Housing Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12_iNtJI4RlZU2CVaMq3UHLaiTK-Z_afj2zzrSdbj5FE/edit?usp=sharing
Kresge Fall 2023 First Year Student Orientation
Below is a link to the August 24 Kresge College Fall 2023 First Year Student Orientation.
