New Graduates
You’re a Slug for life.
Welcome to your Alumni Association. You’ve joined over 160,000 Banana Slugs across the globe! Your University is here for you; we encourage you to stay involved and connected. Explore the resources available to you as a recent grad below.
A note from UCSC Alumni Association President
As a member of a powerful and supportive network of over 160,000 UC Santa Cruz alumni, you are part of something special. We all share the experience of a transformative education and college life at UCSC that shaped who we are today. From pioneer alumni to the class of 2024, UC Santa Cruz graduates are making an impact, overcoming challenges, and living UCSC’s values across the globe.
Alumni have countless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of fellow alumni and students – and we’d love for you to join us.
Your UCSC Alumni Association is here for you, and we’d love to hear from you. Let us know how we can make the alumni community more meaningful in your life. If you are interested in connecting or learning more, email alumnicouncil@ucsc.edu.
Fiat Lux,
Shelly Meron (Stevenson ’05, history)
Getting Started
At UCSC we believe “once a Slug, always a Slug.” Learn how to get the most out of your Alumni Association membership – no dues or fees required – by following the
steps below:
✓ Complete the First Destination Survey
✓ Update your information
✓ Get your Alumni ID card
✓ Mark your calendar for upcoming events
✓ Consider making a gift to support your University
Learn about the benefits of being a UCSC Alumni
First Destination Survey
We want to hear from you! Whether you are working, seeking employment, pursuing graduate studies, or following other interests, it takes just 5 minutes to share your path since graduation in the First Destination Survey.
The survey is used to create “Life Beyond the Redwoods,” an annual report about the achievements of our graduates. Read the 2023 report.
Update your information
Things change after graduation, but your University will always be here for you. Update your contact information to stay in the loop about events, reunions, important UCSC news, events, and more.
Almost Alumni Celebration
The Almost Alumni Celebration is held each spring before commencement to celebrate upcoming graduates. Join us at the Boardwalk for games, live music, and a champagne toast.
Almost Alumni 2025 will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Stay tuned for more details!
Events & programs
The UCSC Alumni Association plans dozens of events each year just for you! Join us for virtual lectures, stay in the loop about regional events near you, or if you live locally, join us for Santa Cruz events on campus and in the community.
Ready to come back to campus already? Mark your calendar for Return to the Redwoods, August 16-18, 2025.
Career Success
UC Santa Cruz Career Success provides alumni with free access to online tools, including Handshake job listings, workshops, and job fairs. Alumni are also eligible for one-on-one coaching for up to two years after graduation, covering job search strategies, resume reviews, graduate school advice, interview preparation, and career decision-making.
Welcome to the City
Where are you heading after graduation? The UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association hosts events in cities across California each fall designed with recent grads in mind. Join us in your city!
In Fall 2024 we hosted a series of group hikes led by UCSC Adventure Recreation Alumni. Keep an eye on your email for information about 2025!
Email Jesse Majane (jmajane@ucsc.edu) with any questions.
Giving
Giving back to UC Santa Cruz has an immense impact on our students, faculty, and campus community. Your generosity funds scholarships, student enrichment, groundbreaking research, and countless other opportunities.