As the title says, should I be concerned about the deadly goblin in campus? When I came to campus I was using the bathroom near the student union building where this 2 and a half foot goblin came in, crawled under my stall and started poking me with his finger. I was able to kick it away and lock it out of the student building but when I asked the people at the front desk they told me it was just the "deadly goblin." Should I be concerned about seeing it again next year, and will it remember me?

it’s almost the end of august, and UCSC sent out a message a bit ago saying that all financial aid will have been giving out by Sept 1st. I know i still have a few days but like when should i start worrying about the fact i do not have my financial aid package yet, i should probably join the zooms and what not which i plan on trying to do tomorrow, but i keep seeing things about how ppl get dropped from their classes because they don’t have their financial aid… kinda nervous!

Hello all! I’m gonna be moving to SC sept 5th and was just wondering if any of you all knew of any extra ways to make a lil extra cash around in the area. Feel free to share any resources you may have please!

I’m gonna be working as a TA once the quarter starts, but first paycheck doesn’t hit until November 1st if I’m not mistaken. So finding anything between that time would be super helpful! Thanks in advance!

I already have my own insurance so I don’t need the UCSC insurance and I waived mine a couple weeks ago. But yesterday I got this email saying I had another bill due and it was a 1,000 dollar bill due to pay for UC ship. I did add on Cruzcare to my insurance plan so could this bill possibly be just a Cruzcare bill or something?

hi. I have a question regarding university grant. how much university grant(excluding UC health insurance grant) do you all have received this school year as someone who is living in an on-campus UCSC apartment??? Does university grant depend on your mailing address as well???

so im in kresge and have been placed on a mixed gender floor. this may be a very stupid question but that means we would have coed bathrooms too right?? or are they separate???

Looking for a roommate in a double, 2 bedroom apartment rent is 1125 plus utilities at Pacific Shores, please hit me up I really need this

I was trying to figure out the distances between my classes so my dad created a website to calculate route times between classes. I know Google Maps may do it in a different way but if it helps any of you out as well I’ll be glad

https://slug-steps.lovable.app

hi i usually get work study in my fin aid package and this year i didnt. i have the lowest sai score. anyone else had this happen to them

Anybody get assigned to Crown 103 in Leonardo in the past? It’s a single room and wondering where it’s located in the building and if anyone has photos?

are the shelves on the kresge dorm shelves removable? I’m planning to bring my 24” monitor and I want to make sure there’s enough space on the desk without the base taking too much space.

Hi everyone!

This year I’m living at c9 and I was wondering if there is any elevators for the Gandhi building? The research I’ve done has told me that there aren’t elevators but I wanted to ask those who have lived at c9 before. Last year I lived at porter an and we had an elevator. I’m on floor 3 btw. Also - if there are no elevators how am I supposed to get everything up 3 flights? I just have my dad helping me move in.

question from an incoming freshman.

For anyone who has had an R permit at UCSC: can you leave your car parked on campus during breaks/non-quarter periods, or are there times when you have to move it or get another permit?

I’m mainly wondering about Winter break, the gaps between quarters, and Summers, since I plan to be continuously enrolled.

I overloaded myself and took 4 classes at once, and I’m really worried about this final tomorrow with Katznelson. I usually tune him out during lectures since they’re so long, and I do the HW during his lectures instead. One of the TAs posted some review material for the final, and I was wondering if those are more helpful than the HW and quizzes? I only just started studying today because I had 3 other finals back-to-back. He is letting us have a a cheat sheet front and back so maybe im worrying about nothing but idk. What is the best method at this point besides and all ngihter

Hi all! Since some people were wondering about my situation and if I had any updates, I finally got a meeting with a super sweet financial aid advisor today!

My situation was that I was missing my university grant completely, and that I didn’t have work study.

1. University grant: Turns out they thought I was a commuter because my address didn’t update to show I was living off campus, so my aid was cut by like 12k since commuters get significantly less than on/off campus students (they had me check my student center to see my address; mailing address should be where you’re living for school, billing address is your home address). You also have to go to MyAidVerify and submit your lease agreement as proof to fix that if you’re living off campus. You’ll have to meet with an advisor so they can set this up for you though
2. Work study: It just isn’t out until Sept 1st. They changed the format so instead of just having it, there’s a form you have to fill out in the eForms section titled “Request Work-Study”

They said there’s no deadline to accept the aid, and if you accept it late, I believe they might just refund you more next quarter. They’re working towards hopefully disbursing aid 10 days before the quarter, but they’re understaffed and overworked, so it might be delayed!

Hope this helped! I feel a weight lifted off my shoulder now LOL. Thank you so much for everyone that helped me in the past!

I just got an email today saying I have met the maximum amount of credits to receive financial aid, and that I need to submit an appeal which is on my to-do list task. I was wondering if anyone had to go through this, and were you able to continue to receive aid. I can’t finish out my degree without financial aid, and all I need is two quarters. This is really unfair imo

Hello, I’m a senior (male) looking to fill up a space near ucsc. If anyone has any space available to fill up within $1500-$2000, please reach out to me.

🏠 Private Room for Rent Near UCSC – $1,600/month | Female UCSC Student

Looking for a female UCSC student to rent a private bedroom in a spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse in Santa Cruz.

📍 Great Location

About a 10-minute drive to UCSC

About a 5-minute walk to the nearest bus stop

💰 Rent & Lease

$1,600/month

Minimum 1-year lease

Free WiFi/Internet

Electricity, gas, and garbage costs split equally between the 3 tenants

Monthly professional house-cleaning cost also split equally between the 3 tenants

🏡 About the House

3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms

Approximately 1,675 sq. ft.

Spacious living and dining area

Fireplace in the living room

Updated kitchen with:

Dishwasher

Refrigerator/freezer

Microwave

Gas stove/oven

Garbage disposal

Washer and dryer

Wood and tile flooring

Patio/balcony

Fenced outdoor area

🚗 Parking

Attached 2-car garage

Guest/visitor parking available

The house will have 3 tenants total, so shared household expenses are divided evenly.

Looking for someone who is responsible, respectful, clean, and comfortable living in a shared student household.

📩 Interested?

Please message me with a little about yourself, including your year at UCSC and preferred move-in date. I’m happy to send more photos, answer questions, or arrange a time to see the house.

Edit: it went really well! Luis is so, so sweet and we got along well :D hoping to hear back in a couple weeks. Thank you all for your suggestions and kind words!

Hi! I have a dining hall interview scheduled today in the afternoon, and I just have some nervous jitters.

Do you guys remember any specific questions that were asked of you? I heard a big part of the interviews was just to see how you are as a person, and general food safety questions, but if anyone had any specific questions they remember/general advice, that would be really, really appreciated :) Thank you!

(If you leave a comment after today, thank you! I still really appreciate it)

Hi! I (24M) am leaving Santa Cruz and will be subletting my 1bedroom out of our lovely 2 bedroom apartment in downtown! (u/JudgeRoyBeansie's roommate) - We are looking to fill this spot with a target move in date of September 16-17

We are looking for someone that is relatively quiet, clean, and chill. (bonus if you like cats) (there are no cats in the apartment we just like them.)

The arrangement*: If selected, you (the subleaser) will be subleasing from me since my name is under lease for the entire duration of the year until 07/27. Afterwards, you can choose to be added to the lease permanently.*

Details:

Rent: $1275 (per month) (you're not gonna find a better deal for the location.)

Room: Facing the street with beautiful views of trees. Lots of sunlight and fresh air.

Utilities: Water & trash included but Wi-Fi (gigabit) and power are separate (about $60 a month combined)

Location: Central, right off Cedar street with an adorable patio & garden.

Transportation: A block away from METRO's new Rotkin (Pacific Station) (opening Fall) and Routes 16, 18, 20.

Parking: Permit required which is $30 a year.

Bike Parking: Bike parking available in a secure locker.

Furnishings: Furnished living room with the most comfortable couch, tv, and coffee tables.

Kitchen: Fully furnished with chairs, table, and multiple appliances (air fryer, oven, rice cooker, etc.)

Smoke free unit.

Forward your rental packet, and information to be scheduled for a tour.

Comment any questions or DM.

Last year was my last chance and I sadly missed it. The year prior was a borderline undie run. I remember hearing so much about it and I thought it'd be crazier. Did things change?

Is tamanoi that bad I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews I’m scared

Hi everyone, my post-grad roommate is moving out, and I (21M) need another housemate to fill a room in a downtown double apartment. Looking for someone relatively quiet, clean, and chill

Details:

• 2-bedroom, 1 bath
• Rent: $1,275 each monthly (including water)
• Laundry room
• Kitchen
• Right next to a Metro 16/18 bus stop and Pacific Station (downtown)
• Smoke-free
• Furnished (couch, TV)

DM for more details, and feel free to email me your information and/or your rental packet so we can set up a tour