Survival Guide

Our Transfer Success Kit contains recommended strategies to strengthen and streamline your transfer pathway from a California community college to UC Santa Cruz.
  • Transfer On-Ramp

    You have already had valuable exposure to the college experience, and now is the time to get adjusted to UCSC and “hit the ground running!" 

  • Housing

    There are numerous housing options for transfer students at UC Santa Cruz

  • Financial Aid

  • Transfer Success Class

    Provides first-quarter, community college transfers with an understanding of the workings of a research university with an emphasis on advanced academic expectations.

  • Academic Support Resources

    There are a number of resources available at UCSC to support you in succeeding.  Be proactive in seeking help when you need it, and remember that there are many people at UCSC who want to see you do well.

  • STARS Advisors

    STARS staff embrace and develop connections and cooperative relationships with colleagues and community partners to create a meaningful and personalized network of support for our students.