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The Schedule is available! Check out the details here but don't forget to RSVP through your Slug Success in order to reserve your seat!!
Review the titles and descriptions for each session and select which one you will attend. There will be a capacity limit on each room when you RSVP on Slug Success. So have a back up option in case the session you select is full.
9 am- 9:50 am Sessions
9 am- 9:50 am Sessions
Sex, Drugs, Campus Life: SHOPs Got You!
In this session, students will learn about the many resources the Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP) office has to offer. Our services cover sexual and reproductive health, alcohol and other drugs, and wellbeing. All of our services are free and do not require UCSHIP. Our philosophy is founded in harm reduction and unconditional positive regard, and we never tell students what they should or should not do, only offer health education and resources. Students will learn about our harm reduction supplies, wellness coaching, and peer education and how SHOP can support them while they are at UCSC.
Mindedness, wellness, and fitness
Dedicated towards strengthening your mental health and spirit - learn about strategies that you can use to become more mindful through your first year of college and beyond.
Paying for College: Make a Financial Plan for the Year You Want
How good would it feel to know you have enough money to pay for all your college and living expenses for the entire academic year? Come to this workshop and we will show you how to organize your finances, estimate funding resources you can use to pay for tuition, fees, housing, and other college costs, and identify resources that may provide more money for school and reduce your financial stress.
Join our Resilient Scholar Programs (including Underground and Hope Scholar Programs) Mixer for an opportunity to break the ice, meet peers with similar visions and goals, build community and connections, and chat with some of the RSP staff team! In this space, RSP specially welcomes our students with the following lived experiences: current/former foster youth, formerly incarcerated or justice system impacted, and McKinney-Vento students.
College can be a challenging time for students, and it is not always easy to find the help you need during these stressful situations. Access to affordable and healthy food, stable housing, and comprehensive mental health resources should not be an additional stressor. Slug Support, part of the Basic Needs Village at UCSC, is here to help ensure all students have their basic needs met and help them navigate challenging circumstances by providing resources, information, connecting to on-campus departments and off-campus resources.
STEAM Research Engagement Opportunities for UCSC Undergraduates
In this workshop, students will be introduced to online and on campus in person STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) experiential learning opportunities, including funded research opportunities. Our CrEST (Creating Equity in STEAM) team offers three programs for students: (1) Shadow the Scientists (StS – https://shadow.ucsc.edu/); (2) Python and Research (PyaR – https://pyar.ucsc.edu/); (3) Science Internship Program (SIP – https://sip.ucsc.edu/).
Surviving Your First Year in the Dorms
Students learn the unwritten rules of dorm life (what apps they should download to make living on campus more efficient, how to deal with roommates, how to deal with communal bathrooms, etc)
Santa Cruz Beyond the Campus: Exploring the Town
Best places to eat, hike, hang out, grocery shop, get a haircut, beach safety, bus tips
Upper Campus, McHenry, Math Department
10 am- 10: 50 am Sessions
10 am- 10: 50 am Sessions
Accessing available campus resources.
Resources available to students including free markets and drop in hours for professors.
Our mission at the Veteran Resource Center is to provide comprehensive, personalized support to all military-connected individuals, empowering them to achieve their educational and personal goals. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we honor the sacrifices of those who have served, offering a supportive environment that fosters success from prospective students to graduate and beyond.
How to build your wellbeing toolkit: strategies for self care and succeeding in college
This workshop would discuss different methods of self care that students can use and practice while at UCSC. It goes beyond the white-woman-capitalist idea of self care and talks about self-compassion, navigating imposter syndrome, and how to use different coping skills for different situations. Students will walk away with actual skills that they can practice and resources at UCSC that will help them maintain their wellbeing.
Come and learn how to make your college life 10 times easier and organized with the help of Google Calendar!!
Living on Campus: Making Responsible Choices
In this workshop, I will share wise pieces of advice, go over safe sex practices, offer information on drug and alcohol effects, and the health center and other resources available for one's physical and emotional health.
Rooted in Community: Embracing Your Story, Cultural Wealth, and Support Systems
To guide students in unpacking the roots of imposter phenomenon and help them see the value of what they already bring — their families, languages, histories, resistance, and resourcefulness — as sources of leadership and legitimacy.
Surviving Your First Year in the Dorms
Students learn the unwritten rules of dorm life (what apps they should download to make living on campus more efficient, how to deal with roommates, how to deal with communal bathrooms, etc)
USS Life After College & Career Exploration
This workshop will cover topics around life after college and go over information and resources for career exploration for undocumented students.
11 am- 11:50 am Sessions
11 am- 11:50 am Sessions
Maximizing your undergrad experience. Science & Engineering Library
In this workshop transfer students will learn more about EOP STEM programs and services, build new connections with peers, explore strategies for adjusting into the quarter system, and engage in discussion while reflecting on experiences.
Students will create a plan of action for when or if they fall behind. As well as building a strong foundation to prevent falling behind in the first place. They will discuss in groups their hopes and fears for the school year, to bond and introduce themselves. As well as being supplied with a list of resources that can be useful in various situations of academic or personal distress. They will write their non-negotiables for maintaining well-being (ex., Sleep 8 hours, going outside every day, etc.). This will remind them that even when the chaos of university life is present, they can still be sane.
CAPS Services supporting your well-being
Prioritize your mental health—discover how CAPS can support your well-being with caring and confidential programs and services.
Cultivating Connections: Building Your UCSC Community 🌱
This workshop would foster a sense of belonging. We'd start with a "Community Mapping" activity, encouraging participants to identify existing and desired affinity groups. A key segment would differentiate between advisors, mentors, and coaches through brief, illustrative anecdotes, guiding students on how to find the right support. We'd incorporate mini role-playing scenarios for effective communication with professors and peers, and briefly touch on conflict resolution basics. The session would emphasize the inherent strengths and "cultural wealth" students bring to the university, culminating in a discussion on fostering healthy relationships.
This workshop will teach mentees how to navigate their MyUCSC Portal.
The Services for Transfer, Re-entry, and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) team supports students navigating unique educational journeys at UCSC. From easing the transfer pathway and building mentorship connections, to providing scholarships and community spaces for re-entry students, to offering resources and peer networks for student parents, STARRS is here to help you thrive. Join us to learn how our student-centered, community-driven programs create pathways to success and belonging.
Paying for College: Make a Financial Plan for the Year You Want
How good would it feel to know you have enough money to pay for all your college and living expenses for the entire academic year? Come to this workshop and we will show you how to organize your finances, estimate funding resources you can use to pay for tuition, fees, housing, and other college costs, and identify resources that may provide more money for school and reduce your financial stress.
What to Expect During a Transition
We were just thinking of talking about our own experiences as transfer students and entering a new space. We're both transfer students but in different ways (one from another UC and one from CC), so we can talk about our experiences with that. And we both came from different parts of California (bay area vs socal), so we can talk about stepping into a new climate as well and adjusting!
Slugs & Self-Love: A Wellness Workshop
Presenters will come together to present mental health and wellness resources, and tips on how to regulate emotional wellness as a student.
Who's Asian: It's More Complicated Than You Think
Explore Asian, Pasifika, and Middle Eastern identity at UCSC with staff from the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC) on campus!
Come learn what it means to be part of the Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Southwest Asian/North African (AA/PI/SWANA) community, as well as the different resources and opportunities available at UCSC.
12:00 pm Lunch Rachel Carson, Nine & John R. Lewis, and Cowell dining halls are open during the week. Lunch must be with your mentor. Please coordinate with your mentor which dining hall you will go to together. Please be to sessions on time
1 pm- 1:50 pm Sessions
1 pm- 1:50 pm Sessions
Students will create a plan of action for when or if they fall behind. As well as building a strong foundation to prevent falling behind in the first place. They will discuss in groups their hopes and fears for the school year, to bond and introduce themselves. As well as being supplied with a list of resources that can be useful in various situations of academic or personal distress. They will write their non-negotiables for maintaining well-being (ex., Sleep 8 hours, going outside every day, etc.). This will remind them that even when the chaos of university life is present, they can still be sane.
Beyond Tolerance: Being Unapologetically QTBIPOC and more at UCSC
As Queer and Trans People of Color, we experience a unique set of challenges as well as opportunities when coming to UCSC. This workshop will center a discussion exploring different strategies used by students to overcome hardships, build community, and claim and proclaim their voices with intersectional fierceness. Students of all backgrounds and intersections of identities are welcome to participate.
College can be a challenging time for students, and it is not always easy to find the help you need during these stressful situations. Access to affordable and healthy food, stable housing, and comprehensive mental health resources should not be an additional stressor. Slug Support, part of the Basic Needs Village at UCSC, is here to help ensure all students have their basic needs met and help them navigate challenging circumstances by providing resources, information, connecting to on-campus departments and off-campus resources.
How to build your wellbeing toolkit: strategies for self care and succeeding in college
This workshop would discuss different methods of self care that students can use and practice while at UCSC. It goes beyond the white-woman-capitalist idea of self care and talks about self-compassion, navigating imposter syndrome, and how to use different coping skills for different situations. Students will walk away with actual skills that they can practice and resources at UCSC that will help them maintain their wellbeing.
CAPS Services supporting your well-being
Prioritize your mental health—discover how CAPS can support your well-being with caring and confidential programs and services.
Re-entry Students Resources & Experiences
Workshop describing experiences of re-entry students (undergrads 25 or older, parents, veterans) and different resources they can tap into.
Paying for College: Make a Financial Plan for the Year You Want
How good would it feel to know you have enough money to pay for all your college and living expenses for the entire academic year? Come to this workshop and we will show you how to organize your finances, estimate funding resources you can use to pay for tuition, fees, housing, and other college costs, and identify resources that may provide more money for school and reduce your financial stress.
This workshop will teach mentees how to navigate their MyUCSC Portal.
Opportunities on Campus for UndocuSlugs
This workshop is designed to help students, particularly undocumented students, identify and navigate on-campus opportunities such as jobs, internships, fellowships, and other professional development programs. We recognize that undocumented students face unique challenges when accessing these opportunities, so this workshop will provide tailored information, strategies, and resources to help overcome these barriers. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clear understanding of where to find these opportunities, who to contact for support, and how to approach applications with confidence. We will also highlight programs, departments, and student organizations that are committed to supporting UndocuSlugs in their academic and career goals.
What to Expect During a Transition
We were just thinking of talking/ sharing our own experiences as transfer students and how to go about a new space. We're both transfer students but have different stories/ ways we've gone about things. We are also both from two different areas Ariana being from NorCal and me from SoCal, so this climate is new for both of us and we'd love to talk about what worked for us in terms of getting adjusted.
In this space, RSP specially welcomes our Resilient Scholars to better understand the tools and resources available for them to ignite a successful and transformative higher education experience. Come learn more about how UCSC Resilient Scholar, Underground Scholar, and Hope Scholar Programs support and guide students with the following lived experiences: current/former foster youth, formerly incarcerated or justice system impacted, and McKinney-Vento students. Resilient Scholar Programs has you covered, with services like support with building housing stability, holistic advising, basic needs, scholarships, peer mentorship, work study and more!
2 pm- 2:50 pm Sessions
2 pm- 2:50 pm Sessions
Sex, Drugs, Campus Life: SHOPs Got You!
In this session, students will learn about the many resources the Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP) office has to offer. Our services cover sexual and reproductive health, alcohol and other drugs, and wellbeing. All of our services are free and do not require UCSHIP. Our philosophy is founded in harm reduction and unconditional positive regard, and we never tell students what they should or should not do, only offer health education and resources. Students will learn about our harm reduction supplies, wellness coaching, and peer education and how SHOP can support them while they are at UCSC.
Cultivating Connections: Building Your UCSC Community 🌱
This workshop would foster a sense of belonging. We'd start with a "Community Mapping" activity, encouraging participants to identify existing and desired affinity groups. A key segment would differentiate between advisors, mentors, and coaches through brief, illustrative anecdotes, guiding students on how to find the right support. We'd incorporate mini role-playing scenarios for effective communication with professors and peers, and briefly touch on conflict resolution basics. The session would emphasize the inherent strengths and "cultural wealth" students bring to the university, culminating in a discussion on fostering healthy relationships.
The Services for Transfer, Re-entry, and Resilient Scholars (STARRS) team supports students navigating unique educational journeys at UCSC. From easing the transfer pathway and building mentorship connections, to providing scholarships and community spaces for re-entry students, to offering resources and peer networks for student parents, STARRS is here to help you thrive. Join us to learn how our student-centered, community-driven programs create pathways to success and belonging.
Explaining in depth the different procedures and resources, offered for students both on and off campus.
USS Student Panel: How to Succeed as a Student
This workshop will feature a student panel sharing their knowledge on navigating campus, how to seek resources available and share tips and tricks on how to succeed as students transition into the university.
EOP Wellness: Practicing Wellness at UCSC
During this session, we'll provide a brief overview of EOP programs/resources related to student wellness. Additionally, we'll learn about the various components of wellness and how campus programs and resources can contribute to your wellness during your time at UC Santa Cruz.
What is the Invisible Curriculum?
Exploration of graduation Requirements (General Education Courses), major requirements such as courses, GPA, and proposing your major and tips on course selection for each quarter.
Our mission at the Veteran Resource Center is to provide comprehensive, personalized support to all military-connected individuals, empowering them to achieve their educational and personal goals. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we honor the sacrifices of those who have served, offering a supportive environment that fosters success from prospective students to graduate and beyond.
A workshop that is experience led. I will be talking about what really helped me strive and what potentially prevented me from striving. There will be a lot of pictures.
3 pm- 3:50 pm Sessions
3 pm- 3:50 pm Sessions
Together We Go Farther: ABC Resources @ UCSC
An overview of ABC Resources and Community at UCSC. Hosted by the AARCC.
Re-entry Students Resources & Experiences
Workshop describing experiences of re-entry students (undergrads 25 or older, parents, veterans) and different resources they can tap into.
Paying for College: Make a Financial Plan for the Year You Want
How good would it feel to know you have enough money to pay for all your college and living expenses for the entire academic year? Come to this workshop and we will show you how to organize your finances, estimate funding resources you can use to pay for tuition, fees, housing, and other college costs, and identify resources that may provide more money for school and reduce your financial stress.
I will try to show all or at least the most popular spots at UCSC where students love to hang out, study, grab food, and relax. In this workshop, we’ll explore fun places on campus, like scenic views like the east field, cozy study corners like McHenry Library, and student favorite hangouts like Banana Joe's.
Understanding Suicide: The Basics of Suicide
The workshop will give attendees a current description on suicide, highlighting and educating on common misnomers and fallacies regarding suicide. It will then turn into an interactive portion, where the presenter will educate on the 3 most important steps on suicide, Exploring Invitations, Asking about Suicide, and Hearing People's Story.
Join our Resilient Scholar Programs (including Underground and Hope Scholar Programs) Mixer for an opportunity to break the ice, meet peers with similar visions and goals, build community and connections, and chat with some of the RSP staff team! In this space, RSP specially welcomes our students with the following lived experiences: current/former foster youth, formerly incarcerated or justice system impacted, and McKinney-Vento students.
A workshop that is experience led. I will be talking about what really helped me strive and what potentially prevented me from striving. There will be a lot of pictures.
Opportunities on Campus for UndocuSlugs
This workshop is designed to help students, particularly undocumented students, identify and navigate on-campus opportunities such as jobs, internships, fellowships, and other professional development programs. We recognize that undocumented students face unique challenges when accessing these opportunities, so this workshop will provide tailored information, strategies, and resources to help overcome these barriers. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clear understanding of where to find these opportunities, who to contact for support, and how to approach applications with confidence. We will also highlight programs, departments, and student organizations that are committed to supporting UndocuSlugs in their academic and career goals.
Designing Your Blueprint for Success
Life in college can be overwhelming without a game plan. This 55-minute workshop empowers you to take control of your time, energy, and academic goals. Learn practical strategies for goal setting that will leave with a personalized approach to staying on track, reducing stress, and building long-term academic success.
Advancing STEM Achievement: EOP Resources for First-Generation Students
Join the EOP STEM team in this interactive workshop on building your STEM community at UCSC. Through reflection and hands-on activities, you’ll connect with peers, explore support networks, and discover campus resources to help you thrive in STEM.
4 pm- 4:50 pm Sessions
4 pm- 4:50 pm Sessions
Living on Campus: Making Responsible Choices
In this workshop, I will share wise pieces of advice, go over safe sex practices, offer information on drug and alcohol effects, and the health center and other resources available for one's physical and emotional health.
STEAM Research Engagement Opportunities for UCSC Undergraduates
In this workshop, students will be introduced to online and on campus in person STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) experiential learning opportunities, including funded research opportunities. Our CrEST (Creating Equity in STEAM) team offers three programs for students: (1) Shadow the Scientists (StS – https://shadow.ucsc.edu/); (2) Python and Research (PyaR – https://pyar.ucsc.edu/); (3) Science Internship Program (SIP – https://sip.ucsc.edu/).
This event will focus on connecting students to campus resources and key staff that will support them during their transition first year at UCSC.
Mindedness, wellness, and fitness
Dedicated towards strengthening your mental health and spirit - learn about strategies that you can use to become more mindful through your first year of college and beyond.
A workshop that is experience led. I will be talking about what really helped me strive and what potentially prevented me from striving. There will be a lot of pictures.
Designing Your Blueprint for Success
Life in college can be overwhelming without a game plan. This 55-minute workshop empowers you to take control of your time, energy, and academic goals. Learn practical strategies for goal setting that will leave with a personalized approach to staying on track, reducing stress, and building long-term academic success.
EOP Wellness: Practicing Wellness at UCSC
During this session, we'll provide a brief overview of EOP programs/resources related to student wellness. Additionally, we'll learn about the various components of wellness and how campus programs and resources can contribute to your wellness during your time at UC Santa Cruz.
Session Zero: Adventures of the Redwood Realm
Starting college can feel like stepping into a new world. This interactive session helps you set priorities, connect with one another, and discover campus resources, framed as a fun role-playing adventure. Leave with your own “quest log” for the year.
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