Campus Tours
Campus tours are student-led and provide valuable insight into UCSC academics, students, and social life. Tours are usually an hour-and-a-half long and combine shuttling and walking to various locations. Comfortable walking shoes, and layering of clothes is recommended.
Spring is usually the season for checking out UCSC. There are more campus tours, and you can request tours of each college if you know which ones you are more interested in. It is also helpful to simply go to different colleges and try to talk to students about their experiences. Most students enjoying talking about their experience and are willing to show you around. They are really your best resource! To schedule an official tour, call (831) 459-4008 or e-mail ucscvisits@ucsc.edu.