University of California-Santa Cruz Top Questions

Kresge is the only college on campus where freshmen can live in apartments because Kresge has no freshmen dorms.

The Quarry Plaza is considered the center of campus. It is where the bookstore, an express delivery store, Joe’s Pizza and Subs, and a general food store are located. The bookstore has everything a student would need for classes and even sells computers. Since the closest Staples is nowhere near campus the bookstore becomes your friend.

UCSC has a large pool open to all UCSC students. The pool is located next to OPERS and the Fitness Center. On weekends students will break into the pool at night and go for a swim, it’s a popular pastime for freshmen, and totally illegal.

Rent your hiking equipment and other sports gear here!

The library isn’t that popular a place to study because most students will prefer to study in their colleges’ study halls because those are located closer to their colleges. The library is currently under construction.

Health Center

The Fitness Center has brand new exercise equipment and a small patio to stretch and see ocean views. It is free to all students, and a good place to take breaks in-between classes. The gym is getting a climbing wall soon.

The Fitness Center has brand new exercise equipment and a small patio to stretch and see ocean views. It is free to all students, and a good place to take breaks in-between classes. The gym is getting a climbing wall soon.

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