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When should I move to Santa Cruz?
When should I move to Santa Cruz?
Many leases begin September 1st, but it does not hurt to look sooner.
International Students who are attending Graduate Prep Program (GPP) from August 18 - September 11 can choose the on-campus housing option. The Mathematics Department will cover the cost of on-campus housing for students that are required to attend. During GPP time is a great period to house-search since you can see rentals in person over time.
Where can I find housing?
Where can I find housing?
On Campus housing resources can be found at the UCSC Housing website.
Off Campus housing can be found at the Community Rentals website.
The UCSC Community post and search for housing using the UCSC Community Housing Email List. Use your @ucsc.edu email to complete the form.
The MathGrads email list often has emails sent about open rooms available for rent. This is a frequent way that folks find housing with fellow graduate students near campus. Please reach out to the the Graduate Advisor if you are not receiving MathGrads emails.
Some may choose to also look on Facebook and Craigslist. Beware of scams!
Proof of Income
Proof of Income
Your UCSC Offer Letter should be sufficient as proof of income if you were offered funding for your program. If you need additional documentation, the graduate advisor can write a letter on behalf of the Math Department confirming your incoming student status and verification of employment, including salary amounts.
Housing Support
Housing Support
Slug Support can help in many circumstances and can provide emergency financial support for essential needs like food, emergency housing, and other urgent expenses.
The Tenant Sanctuary is a tenant rights education project. They do rights counseling in person, over the phone, and via email. If you have questions about your rights around rent increases, evictions, security deposits, and habitability, you can get in touch with them!
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