UCSC Graduate Student Commons

UCSC Graduate Student Commons Located above Cafe Iveta. The Grad Commons is located in Quarry Plaza, across from the Bay Tree Bookstore.

Designed, funded, and managed by graduate students, Grad Commons provides a central hub for graduates on campus for meeting, studying, teaching, getting information, checking email, working, and socializing. 2016-2017 Academic Year Governance Board

President: Aaron Springer
Vice President: Daniel Alves
Treasurer: Andrew Barber
Programs Committee Chair: Patrawat Samermit
Building Manager: Rachel N

euman
Graduate Intern: Suraiya Jetha

The two-story building houses graduate facilities on the second floor above Cafe Ivéta restaurant on the ground floor.

Coffee, Bagels, Donuts is back again! Drop by the coastal science campus next Wednesday, May 27th, for free goodies!
05/22/2026

Coffee, Bagels, Donuts is back again! Drop by the coastal science campus next Wednesday, May 27th, for free goodies!

FREE event hosted by the GCS and GSA! RSVP for your spot to watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” at the Santa Cruz cinema May...
05/13/2026

FREE event hosted by the GCS and GSA!
RSVP for your spot to watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” at the Santa Cruz cinema May 19th at 6:30 PM.

The first event our Grad student appreciation week is happening TOMORROW MORNING! See details above.
04/06/2026

The first event our Grad student appreciation week is happening TOMORROW MORNING!
See details above.

Swing by this Wednesday at 5:00 PM. You are welcome to bring your own games as well!
04/06/2026

Swing by this Wednesday at 5:00 PM. You are welcome to bring your own games as well!

SLUG CRAWL IS ON! You know the drill slugs, Abbotts Square to start the night and onto FREE pizza and more throughout t...
03/30/2026

SLUG CRAWL IS ON!
You know the drill slugs, Abbotts Square to start the night and onto FREE pizza and more throughout the night.

Coffee Bagels Donuts is tomorrow Thursday March 5th!
03/04/2026

Coffee Bagels Donuts is tomorrow Thursday March 5th!

The 2026 Grad Slam Semi-Finals are done, and the bar has been set high.Grad students from Engineering, Physical & Biolog...
03/03/2026

The 2026 Grad Slam Semi-Finals are done, and the bar has been set high.
Grad students from Engineering, Physical & Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts & Humanities each had 3 minutes — one slide — to present their research to a general audience. No jargon, just the work and why it matters.
The finalists are ready.
Come see who takes the championship.
📅 Saturday, March 7th 📍 Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz
🚪 Doors open 6:30 PM 🏆 Cash prizes for top speakers
Free and open to the public.

March First Friday is almost here! Join us for our first ever clothing swap and dinner party March 6th from 5-7 PM. Deta...
02/27/2026

March First Friday is almost here! Join us for our first ever clothing swap and dinner party March 6th from 5-7 PM. Details included below:

1. Only clothes ranging from lightly used to new will be accepted for the swap.
2. Please wash all clothes before donating/ swapping.
3. All are welcome to browse and consider options before donating/ swapping.

If you have any questions, feel free to DM us!

February First Friday is this week! As always food and drink will be provided as well as some event specific self care a...
02/04/2026

February First Friday is this week!

As always food and drink will be provided as well as some event specific self care activities ✨

Tomorrow morning, Coffee Bagels, Donuts at the GSC! … did we mention it’s free??
01/27/2026

Tomorrow morning, Coffee Bagels, Donuts at the GSC!

… did we mention it’s free??

Address

UCSC Quarry
Santa Cruz, CA
95064

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18314591395

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