Welcome Week
Welcome Week 2025!
September 19th to September 24th
The start of Fall Quarter is almost here and the Crown Programs Office staff is excited to welcome new students – Crownies! – to our lovely college on the hill!
The Crown Programs Office is composed of the College Programs Coordinator, Monica Ramos (she/her/ella), Program Assistants, and Orientation Welcome Leaders. Our student leaders begin training and event prepping in early September to bring new and returning students a series of community-building events focused on helping you transition into your new home on the hill.
New Crownies, we highly encourage you to follow our social media accounts and add the Crown Programs & Events Calendar to your personal calendar so you stay updated on upcoming events!
Crown Programs Instagram: @ucsccrowncollege
Discord: Official Crown College Discord Server
Add the Crown Programs & Events Calendar to your personal calendar – video instructions here.
Mandatory Events
Crown Welcome: Hillside Living
Sunday, September 21st | Cultural Center at Merrill
Crown Welcome: Hillside Living is a key annual welcome for new Crownies! To accommodate all incoming first year and transfer students, please show up to your designated session:
- Crown Upper Quad residents: 1PM – 1:45PM
- Line up starts at 12:40PM
- Crown Lower Quad residents and incoming off-campus students: 2PM – 2:45PM
- Line up starts at 1:40PM
Welcome Week Advising Webinars
Crown 1st Year Students
Monday, September 22nd | 9AM – 10AM
College Academic Advising — mandatory for all new Crown frosh.
The College Academic Advising Welcome Week Presentation will provide an overview of important academic information all new frosh should be aware of, including degree requirements, academic planning, major declaration, academic and campus resources, campus navigation, and tips for a successful welcome to UC Santa Cruz. Advisors will also be available for questions after the presentation. *Webinar link will be sent directly to your UCSC email.*
Crown & Merrill Transfer Students
Monday, September 22nd | 11:30AM – 12:30PM
College Academic Advising — mandatory for all new Crown and Merrill transfer students.
The College Academic Advising Welcome Week Presentation will provide an overview of important academic information all new transfer should be aware of, including degree requirements, academic planning, major declaration, academic and campus resources, campus navigation, and tips for a successful welcome to UC Santa Cruz. Advisors will also be available for questions after the presentation. *Webinar link will be sent directly to your UCSC email.*
Additional Information:
Please visit the UCSC Orientation website for information regarding general Campus Orientation, Welcome Week, and what is required of incoming students to complete before Fall Quarter.Â
For general Housing Move-in information, please visit Housing’s Move-in page.
Contact & Social Media
For questions or suggestions contact crpo@ucsc.edu.
You Belong Here
The programs and services described here are open to all students, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.
