Programs and Resources Guide

At USS, we are committed to providing our students with a wide range of programs and services that aim to support  their academic and personal needs. Our programs are designed to help students transition smoothly into the university, succeed academically, and thrive personally at UC Santa Cruz and beyond. Here are some of the programs and resources we offer: 

• Inspiring Growth, Nurturing Innovation, and Transforming Education (IGNITE) (Formerly known as the 540% Slug Extended Orientation)
• Life After College Workshop Series
• Legal Services
• Basic Needs
• Annual Events & Student Led Workshops
• Holistic Counseling