Ucsc Study Room
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The increased use of video conferencing for healthcare appointments, group meetings, and remote/online instruction has underscored a need for more student space on campus. We are pleased to share that for fall quarter UC Santa Cruz is able to provide students with additional reservable space on campus for confidential meetings and drop-in space for studying. This kind of multipurpose space is important both for supporting students with their studies and overall well being (community message 11/03/2021.)
Study rooms in the McHenry Library and Science and Engineering Library can now be reserved for both individual and group use. The 28 rooms can be reserved up to a week in advance and for up to four hours at a time.
Reserve a Library Study Room here. Library rooms are available from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. on weekends excluding holidays and campus breaks. Library room use policy can be found here
The College Nine and John R. Lewis College Multipurpose Room is a multi-use facility, functioning primarily as a dining space. It is available for reservation a limited number of times per week as it's actively used each day by the College Nine and John R. Lewis College Dining Hall. Check the table below for availability schedule of the MPR.
Please fill out the appropriate reservation form to make a request in accordance with the timeline specified. Due to the impact of dining and internal events, this space is recommended only for events that match the capacity of the room. If you have any questions, please email resc...@ucsc.edu.
During Summer Session (June through August) reservations are managed through Conference Services. Please direct your summer request to Conference Services at co...@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-2611. Note: All reservations are closed during the month of September.
The College Nine Namaste Lounge is a multi-use facility, functioning primarily as a student lounge space. It is available for reservation a limited number of times per week.
Please fill out the appropriate reservation form to make a request. If you have any questions, please email resc...@ucsc.edu.
During Summer Session (June through August) reservations are managed through Conference Services. Please direct your summer request to Conference Services at co...@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-2611. All reservations are closed in September.
The Kresge Student Lounge is currently under construction and not available for reservation. We anticipate reopening this room upon completion of the Kresge Renewal Project in Fall of 2025. We look forward to seeing you then!
The Kresge Student Lounge is a smaller, intimate space suitable for programs with 20 or fewer people. An ideal meeting space for student groups who are looking for somewhere to come together, the Kresge Student Lounge is furnished with couches and armchairs. The seating is completely modular and can be recofigured easily and quickly.
The Kresge Student Lounge also has a big-screen television in the space and can be used for small-scale film showings or television viewing. When not in reserved use, the Kresge Student Lounge is available for Kresge student use as a study space or a lounge space. Please be respectful of groups who have reserved the space.
Connected to the Student Lounge is the Kresge Commuter Lounge. Equipped with a kitchen, showers, and bathroom, the Kresge Commuter Lounge is the perfect place for those who are biking to class or just need somewhere to use a stovetop.
Professor Moschkovich's research uses sociocultural approaches to study mathematical thinking and learning, mathematical discourse, and language issues in mathematics education. Her research has focused on the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking, mathematical discourse, and learning/teaching mathematics in classrooms with students who are bilingual, Latino/a, and/or learning English. Her research has examined student understanding of algebraic and graphical representations of functions, mathematical discourse practices, and conceptual change in mathematics. She has conducted research in middle and high school mathematics classrooms with a large number of Latino/a students. Her recent publications focus on the relationship between language and learning mathematics, on analyses of mathematical discussions among bilingual Latino/a students, and on mathematics instruction for English learners.
Mathematics education
Mathematical thinking and learning
Mathematical discourse
Conceptual change in mathematics and science
Research design
Vygotskian and Neo-Vygotskian theories
Research facilities at UCSC are excellent, and there are extensive opportunities for graduate students to engage in significant independent study and research (see Resources for Learning and Research). Graduate students are also encouraged to obtain teaching experience, primarily as supervised teaching assistants. They are highly valued members of the UCSC community, contributing substantially to the research and teaching conducted on the campus.
Descriptions of individual programs appear under the specific disciplines in the Programs and Courses section. Application materials for all programs are available online at the Division of Graduate Studies; applications for the upcoming academic year are available starting October 1 of the prior year.
All UCSC graduate programs have information on the web at www.ucsc.edu/academics. Inquiries about part-time study should be directed to the individual departments. If there are any problems with the online application process, please email gra...@ucsc.edu.
Graduate students are graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) or, at student option, A, B, C, D, F. The grade A, B, or S is awarded for satisfactory work. A graduate student receiving a grade of C, D, or U will not be able to use the credit for that course to satisfy any course requirement for a graduate degree. Courses in which a graduate student receives a grade of C, D, F, or U may be repeated. Credits will be counted once, and the most recently earned grade will determine whether a degree requirement has been met. Repeating a course more than once requires the prior written approval of the dean of graduate studies.
The Eugene Cota-Robles Fellowship is a merit-based diversity-enhancement program that provides financial support for students from diverse backgrounds to pursue and successfully complete a graduate degree. This fellowship is awarded to entering doctoral students who have overcome significant obstacles to achieve a baccalaureate-level degree, and whose economic, educational, or social background contributes to intellectual diversity of the graduate student population. Departments identify applicants from among their pool of admissions applications. Applicants should refer to the information under Financial Support in the application to gain a better understanding of this fellowship. Fellowship recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The Dissertation-Year Fellowship is available to continuing students who are advanced to candidacy. Enrolled students are assisted through formal and informal group orientations, individual advice about academic matters, financial aid, postdoctoral opportunities, and the provision of information about career planning, health care, and housing.
A graduate student in good standing at UC Santa Cruz who wishes to take advantage of educational opportunities available only at another campus of the University of California may become an intercampus exchange graduate student for a quarter or more. This program also permits students to take courses at more than one UC campus during the same quarter.
To participate in the program, a student must have the approval of his or her faculty adviser, the dean of the Division of Graduate Studies at UC Santa Cruz, and the graduate dean on the campus to be visited. Application forms may be obtained from the Division of Graduate Studies and should be submitted three weeks before the quarter in which the exchange begins.
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is an organization of all graduate students at UCSC. It seeks to advance the general welfare of the graduate student body and is responsible for promoting extracurricular activities on campus.
Graduate students elect a GSA steering committee, which coordinates activities and their funding. In past years, the steering committee has sponsored student social gatherings, musical events, poetry readings, lectures by visiting scholars, and other activities of special interest to graduate students. A portion of the college student government fee, paid by all students, is available to the association for this purpose. The steering committee also recommends graduate students for appointment to university committees.
Located in the Quarry Plaza, the Graduate Student Commons (Grad Commons) exists solely to serve the needs and interests of graduate students at UCSC. The Grad Commons is the only building on campus that is owned and operated entirely by graduate students. It provides a comfortable and welcoming space, fostering graduate student interaction and a sense of community. The Grad Commons is open 24 hours a day for all graduate students and graduate student groups to use the various study and meeting rooms. In addition, the Grad Commons holds numerous events each quarter to enrich graduate student life and cultivate professional development.
Social events such as monthly 1st Friday Socials, quarterly parties, and art shows are sponsored by the Grad Commons to promote a sense of community and cohesion among graduate students across the various departments. Health and wellness activities are available to help graduate students relax from the stresses of TAing and research. The Grad Commons also offers a wide range of professional development workshops each quarter to support graduate student success in academia and beyond. Past professional development workshop topics include: grant writing, conflict management, rsum and CV writing, website design, time management, teaching and diversity statements, communication skills, preparing for your Qualifying Exam, and more. Visit the Graduate Student Commons website to learn about upcoming programming and ways to get involved with the Grad Commons.
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