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Living at UCSC 

Welcome to UC Santa Cruz 

To help prepare you to apply for housing and to live 

on campus, we offer this housing guide containing 

important information about your college, housing 

options, and answers to many commonly asked 

questions about campus housing. 

It is our goal to provide you with an academically and 

socially supportive environment that will help you build 

a strong connection with the campus and get the most 

out of your UCSC experience. We look forward to 

having you as part of our campus community! 

REFERENCE LINKS 

UCSC Housing web site housing.ucsc.edu 

View this Housing Guide online at housing.ucsc.edu/guide/transfer/kresge 

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Congratulations on Being Affiliated with Kresge College, Power and Representation 

Kresge was founded in 1971 and is the sixth college 

at the University of California, Santa Cruz. It was 

designed with the concept of participatory democracy 

as a means of encouraging a strong sense of community. 

We envision the college as a place where students 

enjoy a sense of community, independence and selfexpression. 

Kresge College continues to support and 

encourage participation, dialogue and active community 

involvement from its students, faculty, and staff. 

Community Ethics 

Kresge College upholds the ideals of cultural, ethnic, 

sexual, political and spiritual diversity. At Kresge, we 

realize that freedom to decide and to express one’s 

opinion and beliefs is of the utmost importance. 

However, attitudes of disrespect or intolerance of the 

beliefs, ideas, lifestyles or person-hood of another are 

not conducive to the academic and social environment 

Kresge strives to create. In choosing to be affiliated 

with Kresge, we affirm these ideals and make a personal 

commitment to practice them in our daily lives. 

Community Life 

Both organized and spontaneous events occur frequently, 

so watch for them! Kresge events are a great way to meet 

other students,and the college staff and faculty. The 

college sponsors music events, open mics, film series, 

DJ dances, lectures, and more. Kresge has a vibrant 

community life and we hope you will take part in it by 

both attending our events as well as letting us know of 

events you may like to see produced at your college. We 

are interested in your ideas, so let us hear from you. 


College Web Site kresge.ucsc.edu 

College Map housing.ucsc.edu/guide/images/kresge/map.gif 





Community Involvement 

Kresge Student Parliament 

Kresge College has an active student government, 

which meets every Thursday to discuss major college 

and university issues and to help initiate, develop 

and sponsor college events with campus-wide student 

organizations. Kresge Parliament offers students 

opportunities for community service, support and 

activism in a setting emphasizing participatory 

democracy. 

Town Meetings 

Members of Kresge faculty, staff and students meet to 

discuss issues and concerns facing Kresge or the larger 

campus. Issues and ideas are discussed, opinions are 

shared and solutions are discovered, all in a safe and 

supportive environment with an emphasis on building 

community. 

Student Run Co-Ops 

Kresge is home to four 

student run co-ops. The 

Music Co-op provides 

a space for students 

and bands to practice 

their instruments 

with amplified sound. 

The Photo Co-op 

includes a dark room, 

developing equipment and chemicals needed to develop 

photographs. The Food Co-op is a non-profit food 

store that supports small farmers, UCSC Farm and the 

Kresge Garden. The Kresge Garden is a community 

space in which students learn to grown food from seeds, 

composting and working cooperatively. 

Kresge Multicultural Education 

Committee (KMEC) 

KMEC was created as a way to provide an open and safe 

forum in which all students can express and appreciate 

each other’s cultural experiences. KMEC is open to all 

Kresge students; members actively work to educate the 

students, staff and faculty of Kresge on multicultural 

issues and issues of diversity. KMEC offers programs and 

events to uphold its mission as well as weekly meetings. 








Facilities at Kresge College 

Study and Writing Center 

This large room, centrally located in the middle of 

Kresge, is filled with study tables and is a quiet place for 

students who need to get away from busy households. 

The Writing Center, inside the Study Center has open 

hours where students can drop in to get advice on 

writing, papers, etc. Writing and other workshops also 

take place in the Writing Center. 

Kresge Computer Center 

For those students who do not bring computers 

or for students who enjoy the atmosphere of a lab 

environment, Kresge offers a complete computing center 

with printers and PC terminals. 

Town Hall 

The Kresge Town Hall is a well-known venue where 

concerts, lectures, student dances, film series, theatre 

groups and community events take place. 

Music Co-op 

The Kresge Music Co-op is unique to Kresge and is 

a great place to hone your musical skills. It is located 

behind the Town Hall and is a space for students to 

store and practice their instruments. The Music Co-op 

operates under the leadership of the College Programs 

Office. 

Photo Co-op 

The Kresge Photo Co-op is a cooperatively run dark 

room located on Lower Street next to the seminar room. 

Membership to the co-op includes unlimited use of 

the darkroom and its supplies. This co-op is ideal for 

students who have darkroom experience and need a 

place to develop their work 

or for students who have 

an interest in learning 

how to use a darkroom. 

Tutorials are available from 

the Photo Co-op manager. 

Additionally, each fall 

quarter, students can enroll 

in two unit mulit-media 

course affiliated with the 

fall quarter college core course, and held in the Photo 

Co-op by faculty. 

Food Co-op 

The Kresge College Community Natural Foods Co-op 

is a nonprofit, student-run store. The co-op supports 

small farmers, the UC Santa Cruz Farm Project and the 

Kresge Organic Garden. Inventory is focused on natural 

and organic foods. Anyone can shop at the Food Co-op, 

but working members receive a discount. A collective 

operates the Food Co-op and a variety of membership 

options are available. 

Kresge Garden 

An organic community garden is available for students 

who want to grow vegetables or flowers. 

Kresge Student Lounge and Recreation Area 

Residents can watch a movie on a large screen TV, 

or relax and visit with friends. The Student Life and 

Residential Life staff also use this space for college and 

building activities. The recreation area features indoor 

racquetball, pool table and other equipment. 








Campus Life - A Time and Place of Growth and Discovery 

For many transfer students, the opportunity to live 

on campus is an important part of the university 

experience. As an incoming transfer student you’ll 

enjoy a “dual-citizenship” status that enables you 

to participate in programs at your affiliated college 

and the housing community where you live. At UC 

Santa Cruz, all students are housed in small-scale 

residential communities, which provide close-knit 

living environments within the larger university. Livein 

student and professional staff members provide 

orientation, support services, safety and crisis response, 

and a variety of social, educational, and cultural 

programs for residents. 

Housing Options 

All incoming transfer students (regardless of college 

affiliation) are eligible to live at the Transfer Community, 

The Village, or the University Town Center. The 

information in this guide will help you learn more about 

these housing options. 

The Housing Application 

Your Housing 

Experience 

Assigning rooms and 

roommates is not an easy 

task. Your roommates 

may or may not become 

your best friends, but will 

surely be remembered 

simply because of the 

experiences you will share. We will do our best to find 

you compatible roommates, but please do not assume 

they will share all your lifestyle preferences. Regardless 

of where you live, remember one thing: much of what 

living on campus really offers is what you and students 

like yourself bring to it. 

Your attitude toward, and your enthusiasm for, your new 

living situation is the real key in determining what your 

new life will be like. We do promise one thing… given 

the opportunity, we will do all we can to make you feel 

welcome and at home. 

When you complete your online housing application 

you will have the opportunity to rank preferences for 

various room and theme options. This will give us an 

idea of the type of housing you are most interested 

in. You will also be asked to complete a Lifestyle 

Questionnaire. Roommate assignments are based on the 

questionnaire so it is in your best interest to answer the 

questions as fully, thoughtfully and honestly as possible. 

Specific roommate requests may be met as long as they 

are mutual. 





Transfer Community 

The Transfer Community, a residence hall facility (located 

at Porter College) situated on campus to provide easy 

access to Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students 

(STARS) and the Academic Resources Center (ARC), 

houses incoming transfer students in single, double or 

triple rooms. 

Single 

Wardrobe 

Desk 

Dresser 

Bed 

time during the year. 

A limited number of single 

rooms are available. As 

singles are in high demand 

all year, we keep a Singles 

Wait List in the Housing 

Office in the event that 

rooms open up. You can add 

your name to the list at any 

Large Triple 

Our large triple rooms appear to have a larger floor 

footprint due to the arrangement of the furniture. The 

low price makes them a popular selection and therefore 

may be limited in availability. 

Dresser 

Dresser 

Wardrobe 

Loft bed with desk 

Double 


Wardrobe 

Dresser 

Wardrobe 


One of the challenges (and joys) of living in the 

residence halls is learning to share your space with 

another student. 

Triple 

Wardrobe 

Desk 

Bed 

Dresser 

Wardrobe 

Dresser 

Desk 

Bed 


Transfer Community Virtual Tours housing.ucsc.edu/tours/transfer 





Transfer Community Housing/Theme Options 

Many halls in the Transfer Community have specific 

designations to meet the interests of our residents. 

Although spaces may be limited in some halls, we try 

to accommodate as many requests as possible. With the 

exception of all-female/all-male hall(s), other halls are 

coed and have coed bathrooms. Students may only select 

one hall designation. 

Coed 

Females and males live on the same hall 

Gender Neutral Room Option 

This option is ideal for students whose gender 

identification and/or gender expression varies from the 

standard paradigm, as well as any student sensitive to 

the concerns of transgender people. The gender neutral 

room option allows for same-gender or other-gender 

identities to live together regardless of biological sex. 

Students wishing to live in a gender neutral room 

who do not self-select a roommate on their housing 

application will be assigned a roommate based on 

answers provided on the Lifestyle Questionnaire and 

follow up interviews. 

GLBTIQQ and Allies 

Residents who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, 

Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning or an Ally may 

chose to live on this hall. Some examples of past programs 

include: “Transgeneration” – a documentary series that 

followed the lives of transgendered college students; 

“Growing Up Male and Female” – a workshop facilitated 

by peer educators; Queer Fashion Show (QFS) – a 

historical Porter College program created by students which 

includes dance, skits, fashion, video and spoken word. 

Quiet (Coed) 

Students who agree 

to maintain a quiet 

environment 

Math, Engineering and 

Science (Coed) 

Students interested in 

math, engineering or the 

sciences and who want an 

opportunity live with students with similar majors 

Single-Gender 

These halls are designed to accommodate those who 

prefer an all-female or all-male environment. Residents 

on these halls are guaranteed a single-gender bathroom. 

All-male halls will be available based upon the interest or 

demand. Persons of the opposite gender are welcome as 

visitors, but must use a nearby coed bathroom. 

Sober Living 

Student lives with another student in recovery who is 

alcohol, marijuana and other drug free. 

Substance Free 

While the use of illegal substances is never permitted in 

UC Santa Cruz’s residential facilities and alcohol use is 

permitted only by residents who are 21 and older (not 

in the company of minors), we do offer a substancefree 

hall that has additional expectations. Hall members 

agree to live in an environment free from alcohol, 

tobacco and other drugs. Visitors agree to and respect 

the expectations of this hall. Residents of the Substance 

Free hall are seriously committed to these expectations. 


Transfer Community Virtual Tours housing.ucsc.edu/tours/transfer 





The Village & University Town Center 

The Village 

The Village, located in 

UCSC’s Lower Quarry on 

the east side of campus, 

is a unique community 

for junior and senior 

continuing, transfer, and 

re-entry students, as well 

as graduate students. The 

site, adjacent to the Farm and Garden, is in the heart 

of the Great Meadow. Existing redwoods, native grasses 

and other trees have been preserved as part of the natural 

landscape. 

• Each house features nine single rooms, three 

bathrooms, and one kitchenette 

• A spacious community building includes kitchen 

stations and dining area 

• TV lounge/common area for community events 

• Meal plan optional 

University Town Center 

The University Town 

Center (UTC), located 

at 1101 Pacific Avenue 

(on the corner of Pacific 

and Cathcart streets in 

downtown Santa Cruz), 

houses students amidst 

all that downtown has to 

offer, including cafés, restaurants, shops, museum, movie 

theaters, library and more! Continuing, transfer, reentry, 

and graduate students are eligible to live here. 

• Residents enjoy two- and three-person studio 

apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. 

• Meal plan optional 

• The fourth floor lounge features a large-screen TV, as 

well as a full kitchen, with oven and dishwasher for 

community events. 

• Fifth floor lounge has computer and study areas 

• Walk, bike or shuttle to classes, libraries, labs and 

recreation 

• Close and convenient access to the East Field 

recreation and sports facilities 


The Village Map maps.ucsc.edu/content/474/map_detail 

UTC Location housing.ucsc.edu/guide/images/utc-location.jpg 





UC Santa Cruz Dining 

Our dining program is as much a part of your college 

life and experiences as academics. Students find 

mealtime an opportunity to meet friends, visit and 

relax, study, and, of course…eat! All students living in 

campus residence halls and apartments have a meal plan 

included in their housing contract. 

With the convenience of five all-you-care-to eat dining 

halls situated throughout the campus, you’re never far 

from satisfying your cravings. Your student ID card, 

which also functions as your meal card and bus pass, 

may be used at any of the dining halls. 

Deliciously Sustainable 

We strive each day to prepare delicious, fresh menus 

throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner including your 

in-between hunger attacks! Our ever rotating menus 

will keep you from getting bored and yet we will look to 

always keep your favorites available. 

Our program is nationally recognized as a leader in 

sustainability and this means plenty of local and organic 

selections available to you. A wide selection of vegetarian 

and vegan options are available throughout the day and 

night, and we work closely with the campus Student 

Health Center to develop meals for those with restricted 

diets. Our staff continually strives to meet your needs. 


Campus Eateries Map housing.ucsc.edu/guide/dining 

Menus housing.ucsc.edu/dining/menus 

Nutrition housing.ucsc.edu/dining/nutrition-wellness 

Meal Plans housing.ucsc.edu/meal-plans 





Frequently Asked Questions 

When will I receive my housing assignment 

Your housing assignment, including roommate 

information, will be sent to your UCSC email account 

by mid-August (or mid-December for new winter 

students). Move-in information will also accompany 

your housing assignment. 

What’s included in the room 

Every room comes furnished with an extra-long twin 

bed (80”x36”), desk, chair, closet/dresser or wardrobe 

unit, and a bookcase or book shelves. 

Is a housing contract for the full academic year 

How do I get my mail 

and what will my 

address be 

You will be able to receive 

mail and packages either 

at your residential facility 

or at your college. You 

will receive your mailbox 

number when you arrive 

on campus to move into your room. It is not possible 

to assign a mailbox prior to arrival and the residential 

facilities do not have space to store items, so plan to have 

any packages arrive after you do. 

Yes. Once you submit your application and it is 

confirmed by the university, your housing application 

becomes a legally binding contract that is valid for the 

entire academic year. 

When will I get my bill 

Each student has a university billing account with UC 

Santa Cruz. An invoice is posted on your Student Portal 

each month there is activity. The first housing bill for 

fall quarter is generated in late August. For new winter 

admits the first bill is generated in December. 


More FAQs housing.ucsc.edu/faq 

College Addresses www.ucsc.edu/about/address 

What to Bring housing.ucsc.edu/what-to-bring 





Housing Policies 

Many students living in the residential buildings 

make two important discoveries: first, they have more 

individual freedom than before; and second, the intense 

academic demands and shared living arrangements 

require more self-control and individual discipline than 

ever before. 

It is our goal to provide a safe, secure and educational 

community for all residents. In that spirit, this list is 

compiled to highlight some of the policies, rules and 

regulations (this is by no means a complete list). All 

of these are in conjunction with the university policies 

stipulated in the UC Santa Cruz Student Policies and 

Regulations Handbook, Terms and Conditions of 

residence, and the College Handbook. 

Alcohol 

Federal and state laws, as well as university policy, 

prohibit alcoholic beverages from being sold, furnished, 

possessed by, or given to any person under the age of 

21. In addition, no possession or transportation of open 

containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages will be 

allowed in public areas by any person, regardless of age 

or college affiliation. Kegs or other “common source” 

containers holding alcoholic beverages are not allowed 

on campus. 

Candles, Incense, 

or Sage 

No smoking materials, 

including the items listed 

above, can be burned in 

any residential room or 

apartment. 

Drugs and Drug 

Paraphernalia 

The university adheres to all federal and state laws as 

they pertain to illegal substances. Delivering, furnishing, 

transferring, manufacturing, using, and possessing 

illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited 

at the university. Additionally, the university does 

not recognize the privileges associated with a medical 

marijuana card. Violation of these laws and policies 

will result in judicial action at the university level and 

may result in police and local, state, and/or federal 

intervention. 

Animals and Pets 

No pets (except fish in a 10-gallon or smaller aquarium) 

are allowed in the residential community. 


Student Policies Handbook deanofstudents.ucsc.edu/student-conduct 

More Policies for Residents housing.ucsc.edu/policies 





Housing Policies 

Fire Safety 

Any person who willfully tampers, covers, restricts, 

or breaks any public or private fire alarm apparatus 

or any fire fighting equipment or gives, transmits, or 

sounds any false alarm of fire is guilty of a misdemeanor. 

Any such violation could result in disciplinary action 

and a maximum fine of $500 and six months in jail. 

Extinguishers and alarms are for your use, should the 

need arise. The cost of refilling a misused extinguisher, 

as well as any damages resulting from the extinguisher 

being discharged, will be charged to the person or 

persons responsible. 

Harassment 

Physical and verbal harassment will not be tolerated by 

students, staff, or faculty and is prohibited on the UC 

Santa Cruz campus. If any form of harassment occurs, 

notify a staff member immediately. It is the policy of the 

university that the working and learning environment 

shall be free of harassment, including any form of sexual 

harassment. 

Inappropriate Behavior 

Any students who are a danger to themselves or other 

community members, or who refuse intervention for a 

situation harmful to themselves or others, may be asked 

to leave and/or be restricted from the residential area. 


Noise Policy 

Due to the nature of our 

living spaces, it is very 

easy to disturb classes and/ 

or your neighbors with 

music or other noise. To 

preserve academic and 

community standards, 

noise levels must be held 

to a minimum at all times and students will be expected 

to adhere to the college’s quiet hours: Sunday-Thursday 

10pm-8am, Friday-Saturday 12 midnight-10am. It is 

the responsibility of each resident to make sure his/her 

activities are not disturbing to others. 

Smoke-free Environment 

In accordance with University policy for a smoke-free 

environment, smoking is prohibited in all indoor spaces 

at UC Santa Cruz, including all university housing 

facilities and residences. Additionally, the no smoking 

policy includes exterior stairways, decks, patios, and 

balconies. Through December 2013, smoking outside 

is permitted only in designated areas, at least 25 feet 

away from all buildings and air intakes, and not in any 

wooded or bush areas. 

NOTICE: Effective January 1, 2014, smoking is 

prohibited in all UC Santa Cruz facilities, on all 

University grounds, and on all University-owned and 

leased properties regardless of location. Smoking, the 

use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of 

unregulated nicotine products (e.g. “e-cigarettes”) is 

strictly prohibited. This smoke-free policy applies to all 

indoor and outdoor areas. 

Student Policies Handbook deanofstudents.ucsc.edu/student-conduct 

More Policies for Residents housing.ucsc.edu/policies 





Rates for University Housing 

Transfer Community Rates 

Students assigned to residence halls must choose either the 7-Day or 

5-Day meal plan. Price is per person. 

Residence Halls 

SINGLE 

ROOM 

7-day meal plan 

DOUBLE 

ROOM 

SMALL 

DOUBLE * 

LARGE 

TRIPLE 

TRIPLE 

ROOM 

QUAD 

ROOM 

Monthly* $1,801 $1,626 $1,360 $1,397 $1,353 $1,360 

Quarterly $5,403 $4,878 $4,080 $4,191 $4,059 $4,080 

Academic Year $16,209 $14,634 $12,240 $12,573 $12,177 $12,240 

5-day meal plan 

Monthly* $1,756 $1,581 $1,315 $1,352 $1,308 $1,315 

Quarterly $5,268 $4,743 $3,945 $4,056 $3,924 $3,945 

Academic Year $15,804 $14,229 $11,835 $12,168 $11,772 $11,835 

*Flexi Dollars are not included in monthly amounts shown. Initial 

monthly payment of each quarter will include an additional charge of 

$50 for Flexi Dollars. Flexi Dollars are not eligible for payment plan. 

Questions Contact Campus Housing office: (831) 459-2394 

The Village 

No meal plan required, 

students may purchase 

an optional meal plan. 

SINGLE 

Monthly $1,092 

Quarterly $3,276 

Academic Year $9,828 


No meal plan required, 

students may purchase an 

optional meal plan. Price is 

per person. 

DOUBLE 

TRIPLE 

Monthly $1,214 $940 

Quarterly $3,642 $2,820 

Academic Year $10,926 $8,460 


Meal Plans housing.ucsc.edu/meal-plans 

Billing and Payment housing.ucsc.edu/payment-plans 





Next Steps 

Now that you have learned about the different housing 

options available, take these next steps to complete your 

online housing application/contract. 

You must use a registered CruzID (UCSC email address) 

and Blue password (email password) to log into the 

housing application. To activate your CruzID and Blue 

password, please visit cruzid.ucsc.edu. 

Log in to Student Housing Online (studenthousing. 

ucsc.edu) to apply for housing and rank your preferred 

housing and meal plan options. 

Once your housing application is confirmed by the 

university, the application becomes a legally binding 

contract that is valid for the entire academic year. If your 

plans change and you are no longer interested or able 

to live in university housing, you must login to Student 

Housing Online (studenthousing.ucsc.edu) to cancel 

your housing application/contract. 

Contact Information 

The Campus Housing Office is responsible for your 

application/contract records and room-and-board 

billing. Contact us if you have questions about your 

housing contract, meal plans, payment plans or billing. 

The housing office at each community is in charge 

of roommate assignments, contract changes, and the 

management of the community’s housing office. We will 

help you with needs or questions related to housing or 

student life. 

Campus Housing Office 

Phone: (831) 459-2394 

E-mail: housing@ucsc.edu 

Web: housing.ucsc.edu 

Transfer Community 

Phone: (831) 459-2746 

Email: transfercommunity@ucsc.edu 

The Village 

Phone: (831) 459-4388 

Email: village@ucsc.edu 


Phone: (831) 502-0031 

Email: utc@ucsc.edu 


Disability Related Housing Accommodations housing.ucsc.edu/disability 

UCSC Housing web site housing.ucsc.edu

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