Our Mission
The mission of Crown College is to promote intellectual, personal, social success, to provide an ethical and inclusive living and learning environment.
Crown College is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere of open discussion and mutual respect. In embracing this diversity, we find stimulation, freedom, and strength. Freedom to express one’s opinions and beliefs is of the utmost importance.
Upcoming Events
CRWN 92 - Social & Creative Entrpreneurship
Passionate about climate, education, social justice, the arts, or community? Looking for a class that lets you turn that passion into an actual project?
This fall, join CRWN 92 – Social & Creative Entrepreneurship! Explore how to turn your ideas into action, from finding a problem you care about to developing a real plan for change. You’ll work alongside mentors and entrepreneurs, build leadership and innovation skills, and pitch your own project by the end of the quarter. Whether you’re set on making a difference or just curious about entrepreneurship, this is the class for you!
Tuesday/Thursday, 1:30pm – 3:05pm, N. Sci Annex 102
Open to all majors, no business experience required. Part of the UCSC Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate.
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Questions? Reach out to cied@ucsc.edu
Merrill College: Pathways to Graduate School - Accepting Applications Now!
Thinking about grad school? Not sure where to start with applications?
Join Dr. Katie Silva for MERR 35B – Pathways to Graduate School! Identify your values and motivations for pursuing grad school, network with guest speakers, and develop outstanding application materials to set yourself up for success.
Whether you’re just starting to consider grad school or ready to dive into applications, this is an amazing resource to learn and grow as a student.
Monday/Wednesday, 12:00pm – 1:05pm, Merrill Academic Building, Classroom 003
Enrollment is by permission only. Please contact Dr. Katie Silva at ksilva@ucsc.edu to enroll.
Crown College - News
Greener Greenhouses - A Q&A With Katia Obraczka
UC Santa Cruz professor Katia Obraczka’s Greener Greenhouses project uses energy-efficient IoT technology to precisely monitor greenhouse conditions, helping growers reduce water and energy use while improving crop production. Read More..
Why More UC Santa Cruz Students are Graduating in 3 Years
Three-year graduation is becoming more common at UC Santa Cruz, where intentional planning and advising have helped raise the three-year graduation rate to 10.3 percent, the highest in the University of California system. Read More…
Science Division awards honor staff and faculty for outstanding work and dedication
Alyssa Danielli, department manager in astronomy and astrophysics, and Carrie Partch, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, are the respective recipients of the division’s 2024-25 Outstanding Staff and Faculty Awards. Read More…