November 1-3, 2024
UC SANTA CRUZ FAMILY WEEKEND
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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 students and engage with our vibrant UC Santa Cruz community!
Standard Tickets
Cost: $25 per person
Children under 10 are free
What's Included?
All UCSC Family Weekend Events
20% off coupon for select merchandise at the UCSC Campus Store
Discounted meals at campus dining halls
Special programs to learn about all the resources available to your student
Incredible deals & discounts at select downtown Santa Cruz locations
What's not included?
Campus parking
FYI: several campus parking lots will be free of charge on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit our parking page to learn more.
Please note: It is not necessary to register your current student for Family Weekend.
Ticket w/ T-Shirt
Cost: $50 per person
What's Included?
UCSC Family Weekend T-Shirt (can be picked up at check-in)
All UCSC Family Weekend Events
20% off coupon for select merchandise at the UCSC Campus Store
Discounted meals at campus dining halls
Special programs to learn about all the resources available to your student
Incredible deals & discounts at select downtown Santa Cruz locations
What's not included?
Campus parking
FYI: several campus parking lots will be free of charge on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit our parking page to learn more.
Please note: It is not necessary to register your current student for Family Weekend.
Tickets for UCSC Family Weekend are limited and expected to sell out. We encourage you to purchase your tickets today so you don't miss out on this opportunity to attend this special event.
There will be no on-site or day-of registration.
Friday, November 1
Saturday, November 2
Sunday, November 3
UC Santa Cruz Family Weekend aims to strengthen your connection to the university by providing a deeper look into campus life, academic resources, and the student experience.
Through engaging events, interactive sessions, and time spent with your student, you'll leave feeling more connected to the UCSC community and confident in the support available to help your student thrive.