🏠 University of California, Santa Cruz — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of California, Santa Cruz.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

📍 Location

Santa Cruz, CA

🏛️ College Type

university

👥 Enrollment

19,938 total students

🏠 Housing

10 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Cowell College 0
Stevenson College 0
Crown College 0
Merrill College 0
Porter College 0
Kresge College 0
Oakes College 0
Rachel Carson College 0
College Nine 0
John R. Lewis College 0

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for University of California, Santa Cruz dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

🔍 Filter by Amenity

Looking for something specific? Browse University of California, Santa Cruz dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female