UC System
Studying at UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA•Public R1
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Known for
- • Marine biology
- • Computer Science (growing)
- • Astronomy
- • Counterculture roots
Popular majors
- • Computer Science
- • Psychology
- • Biology
- • Marine Biology
- • Economics
Academic culture
Quarter system. Smallest of the major UCs and most distinctive — narrative evaluations historically, redwood campus, counter-culture roots. CS has grown rapidly.
How Fennie helps here
Fennie supports UCSC across the quarter-paced curriculum, particularly in CS and biological sciences.
FAQ
UCSC vs other UCs?
Smaller, more residential. Less competitive admission than UCLA/Berkeley but solid academics, especially in CS and marine bio.
Pass/fail tradition?
Narrative evaluations were the original UCSC distinctive — phased out. Letter grades now standard.
CS at UCSC?
Strong and growing. Bay Area proximity gives tech-industry internship access.
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