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University of California - Santa Cruz - Campus HousingCollege Prowler3.08
Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
47 %
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
College Prowler Take
It’s very hard to say which dorms are the best or worst for student living because they are all so different. All dorms are set up around residential colleges, of which there are 10. This means that there are a group of dorms in one area, which also usually has its own dining hall, café, and classrooms. Each college has a sort of theme based around what is taught in the college’s core classes, which all freshmen need to take. For example, Porter is the arts college and Crown is the science college. This doesn’t mean that you must be an art or science major to go to these places, but it may play a personal role in your experience. The main way to choose dorms is to try and figure out which one has the best atmosphere for you because they are all unique. Each college comes along with a stereotype. While these generalizations may contain a grain of truth, they do not hold true for everyone in a particular dorm. Cowell may be known as the jock or preppy dorm and Kresge may be known for its eccentric hippie residents, but a new student can still find their niche wherever they stay. The major problem with housing at UCSC is that there is not enough of it. Students have two years of guaranteed housing, but on-campus housing can be quite crowded and most students choose to move off campus as soon as possible. The benefit of having the residential college system is that it is easy to build a community. It makes a big university seem a little smaller, which gives new students a huge advantage when making new friends and finding their comfort zone. Students Speak Out
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tackyfabulous says:  |
The reaon why people avoid Crown...
The reaon why people avoid Crown and Merril is because to you have to climb up a very steep hill to get home. Stevenson and Cowell have views with the gym hella close. Kresge and Porter are hippie regions with artists and musicians. College 9 and College 10 are in the middle of campus, so it's easy to get around, and they are the newest. College 8 looks like one of those inn hotels or something. Oakes is in the forest and on the edge of campus, but i'ts faster to get downtown on the bus that way. the doubles are big, the triples can be big or small, the quads are a fantasticly cheap luxury with private balcony, and the singles are cool. Apartments here are also nice. Views offered are trees, a path, meadow, Monterey Bay, or a road.
Campus Housing: December 29, 2008
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Anonymous says: |
I really enjoyed my stay at...
I really enjoyed my stay at Porter, with exceptions of course. The dorms are really nice, and if you have a triple or quad lounge, you are set. Some dorm rooms at UCSC are huge and have balconies. I am not a huge fan of Crown, but I wouldn’t say to avoid it. Each college is unique and has good qualities and people. |
Anonymous says: |
I was at Crown and I wouldn’t...
I was at Crown and I wouldn’t recommend it; it had a pretty lame social scene. College 8 is cool if you like to party, but there are lots of superficial people. Stevenson and Cowell have really nice views. Colleges 9 and 10 are new and have great locations. |
Anonymous says: |
I enjoyed the dorms. The...
I enjoyed the dorms. The facilities are well maintained, clean, and of good quality. I enjoyed my stay at Cowell since it is close to the sports facilities, the library, and the bookstore. The dorm scene is really fun and a great opportunity to meet some new and cool people. I think Cowell definitely has a Southern California, beach-style to it, so if you are not one for blonde hair and sun tanning, this is not the dorm for you. Each dorm has its stereotypes, but overall, they are all great for one reason or another. |
Anonymous says: |
I was at Oakes and think that it...
I was at Oakes and think that it is a great place for students to live. All of the dorm rooms seem pretty standard, honestly. I personally didn’t like living on campus, but I know people who do. It’s a personal preference. Oakes is definitely where I wanted to be out of all the colleges, though |
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UC Santa Cruz? FactsRoom Types
- Suites
- Apartments (Kresge College)
Also Available
- Other options for non-freshman are the Village and on-campus apartments. Off campus, there is University housing at the UCSC Inn and the University Town Center (UTC).
Available for Rent
Nothing
Cleaning Service
Yes, janitors clean the halls, staircases, lounges, and bathrooms in all dorms.
Dormitories
Merrill College
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, apartments
Cultural Identities and Global Consciousness Theme; Dining hall, computer lab, laundry, lounges, study center, nearby restaurant
Kresge College
Floors: 2 in each of 11 buildings
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: No
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Apartments
Cultural Intersections Theme; Laundry, Ping-Pong, Kresge Café, Town Hall Performance Center
Oakes College
Floors: 3 in each of 6 buildings
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Apartments, singles, and doubles
Values and Change in a Diverse Society Theme; Laundry, computer labs, learning center
Stevenson College
Floors: 4 in each of 8 buildings
Number of Occupants: 480
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, and triples
Self and Society Theme; Dining hall, coffeehouse, study center, lounges, laundry, Ping-Pong
Porter College
Floors: 4–5
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, and quads
Arts in a Multicultural Society Theme; Study center, cable TV lounges, laundry, dining hall, Hungry Slug café, computer lab, darkroom
College 9
Floors: 7 in each of 3 buildings
Number of Occupants: 360
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, apartments
International and Global Perspectives Theme; Dining hall, laundry, bar, Namaste lounge
College 8
Floors: 4 in each of 8 buildings
Number of Occupants: 360
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Environment and Society Theme; Dining hall, College 8 Café, West Gym, study lounge, laundry, computer lab
College 10
Floors: 4 in each of 3 buildings
Number of Occupants: 360
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, apartments
Social Justice and Community Theme; Dining hall, multipurpose hall, auditorium, laundry
Crown College
Floors: 2 in each of 8 buildings
Number of Occupants: 480
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Science, Technology, and Society Theme; Dining hall, laundry, computer lab, Banana Joe’s café
Cowell College
Floors: 4 in each of 7 buildings
Number of Occupants: 675
Bathrooms: Community (coed)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
The Pursuit of Truth in the Company of Friends Theme; Library, study lounges, laundry rooms, dining hall, computer lab, Cowell Coffee Shop
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