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Oakes College — University of California, Santa Cruz
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University of California, Santa Cruz

Oakes College

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About Oakes College

Founded 1972. Theme: Multicultural Community & Social Justice. Four residence halls set among the western redwoods. Room types: triples, quads, quints, and singles. Four apartment buildings house ~390 continuing students in 6–7 person units with full kitchens. Named in honor of activists including Dolores Huerta and Harvey Milk. All-gender communal bathrooms.

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