Giving Day 2025

Missed the fun? You can still make a difference with a gift today.

For ten years, the UC Santa Cruz community has come together to celebrate generosity, connection, and Slug spirit. This year was our biggest Giving Day yet. Thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends made history with a record-breaking show of support that will have a lasting impact across campus.

In just 24 hours, donors from around the world united to uplift students, advance research, and strengthen the programs that make UC Santa Cruz such a special place. The collective impact of every gift, large or small, shows what’s possible when our community comes together around a shared purpose.

Thank you for helping us celebrate this milestone year and for showing what we can achieve together.

The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.

To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.