The Office of Campus Life and Dean of Students is one of the major organizations within the Division of Student Affairs. The departments that comprise the Office of Campus Life provide a myriad of services, programs and experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. With a focus on students, the Office of Campus Life strives to complement your academic experience with programs that promote wellness, identity development, cultural competency, leadership development, academic success, career development and volunteerism.
List of Campus Life Units and Services
Student Affairs Divisional Website
Dean of Students Orientation Presentation to Parents

The Office of Campus Life and Dean of Students, in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services has developed the Red Folder Project, a guide for parents in assisting students in crisis. The Red Folder includes important phone numbers, warning signs for parents and important ideas regarding what parents can do to help. To request a copy of the Red Folder, please write to deanofstudents@ucsc.edu. You may also download a PDF version of the folder here.
The UCSC community is as inclusive as it is diverse. UCSC Parent Programs provide a
place for the whole family to follow their Banana Slug’s experience from freshman
year through graduation. For more information, begin here.