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African, Black, and Caribbean Alumni Reunion Weekend

What is the ABC Reunion?

We are excited to welcome African, Black, and Caribbean alumni back to UCSC to reconnect, celebrate, and build community. This is a special opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and discover what campus life is like today.

When is the ABC Reunion?

The ABC Reunion is hosted alongside the Return to the Redwoods reunion event, a weekend-long alumni event that offers the chance to stay on campus and participate in a variety of activities from August 15-17th. The main ABC Reunion programming will take place on Saturday, August 16th.

Whether you stay in campus housing or prefer nearby accommodations, we’ve got options to make your visit easy and enjoyable. Learn more about on-campus housing options here.

Weekend Passes

Purchase your Weekend Passes and sign up for additional activities here.

Pricing:

  • $85 for adults
  • $65 for children

Each pass includes:

  • Campus parking
  • ABC Reunion t-shirt
  • Access to activities and special events throughout the weekend
  • The following meals:
    • Friday night dinner at the kickoff party in the Porter Quad
    • Saturday afternoon lunch celebrating campus resource centers
    • Saturday evening Barbeque on the Oakes Lawn
    • Refreshments and beverages at the Saturday night mixer at the Museum of Art & History in downtown Santa Cruz
    • Saturday and Sunday breakfast in the Rachel Carson/Oakes dining hall

We don’t want cost to be a barrier to attending. If you would like to attend but have concerns about the registration fee, please contact Sydne Raiyn at sraiyn@ucsc.edu to discuss available support.

Off-Campus Accommodations

Interested in staying off-campus? Check out the special rates at local hotels:

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Start Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
End Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025

  • ABC Alumni Reunion Rate = 294.00 USD per night
    Last Day to Book: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

Booking Link for Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley UCSC Return to Redwoods Alumni Weekend

Group Code: 90Z

Guests can also make their reservations on-line by using the following instructions:                     

  1. Go to www.santacruzscottsvalley.hilton.com
  2. Enter the dates of their stay
  3. Click the “Special Rates ” button
  4. Enter 90Z in the “Group Code” field
  5. Click the “Check Rooms & Rates” button, and reserve!

Please note, do not book through any of the following channels:

  • Advance Purchase Reservation through Hilton
  • Point Redemption Reservation through Hilton
  • Third Party booking sites such as: Expedia, Booking.com, Travelocity, Etc.

Reservations made through any of these booking channels will not be able to receive the block discount.


Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West
Start Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
End Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025

  • ABC Alumni Reunion Rate = 279.00 USD per night
    Last Day to Book: Monday, July 21, 2025

Book your group rate at Hampton Inn for UCSC ABC Alumni Reunion

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Last modified: Jul 04, 2025