UC Santa Cruz combines the extraordinary resources of a major public research university with the personal attention of a small college setting. At our campus you will be able to:

• Become empowered through learning both in the classroom and through undergraduate research, study abroad, and numerous other curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
  
  
• Participate in the creation of new knowledge with student-engaged faculty working at the top of their fields.
  
  
• Receive excellent preparation for graduate or professional school, or for your chosen career directly after graduation.