UC Santa Cruz Dorm Reviews and Ratings

Porter B

8 Reviews

Living on campus is amazing and the dorm location is right near the base of campus so loop buses aren’t as full when they pass by. However, the co-ed floor had super dirty bathrooms and showers. People would not flush for some reason. more

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College Ten

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The College 10 dorms offer a comfortable mix of size and spaciousness, providing students, like myself, ample room to cultivate their academic pursuits and personal growth. The living spaces not only facilitate a comfortable living environment but also encourage a sense of community and collaboration as well. However, in complete honesty, I must acknowledge that there are areas where improvement is needed. The communal bathrooms within the College 10 dorms, while convenient in terms of accessibility, can at times fall short of the cleanliness standards. As someone committed to maintaining a healthy and hygienic living environment, I recognize that this challenge could impact the overall health and comfort of students. more

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Crown College, Leonardo House

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My overall experience living at Crown College, Leonardo House was pleasant for dorm life. The dorm building is in the upper quad which has wireless internet that the lower quad doesn't have. The dorm's bathroom were small and would quickly get dirty due the amount of people that shared that bathroom. more

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Merrill College

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My experience at Merrill College was fine. The bathrooms were the worst part, but I blame that on the students residing in the hall and not the staff. There were no common spaces within the dorm building and our rooms were smaller than expected. However, the staff did a good job of safety and keeping the building clean. I can't complain too much because it was an overall okay experience. more

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Hague House

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I had a really good experience with majority of my floor mates and I had an amazing RA, however the people who lived next to me were very loud multiple times late at night during the week. The bathrooms were mostly clean, but the showers and rooms had mold that was untouched, that made me and many of my floor mates very sick. more

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Descartes

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Descartes was a friendly dorm, really enjoyed living there. I wish the placement was better and it wasn't on a hill, but at least it was the closest to the entrance of the hill. The placement of the hill is great though because it is near the large classrooms. more

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Rachel Carson

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The dorms are extremely small. My freshman year, I was in a room meant for two people, however there were three of us living in it. This is extremely common at UCSC due to the lack of housing, so this is not a Rachel Carson specific issue. The furniture is decent and the room was pretty clean upon moving in. If you are placed in a triple room and have the choice of what bed you want (top bunk, bottom bunk, or loft), DO NOT CHOOSE LOFT! Unless you are a minimalist with very few clothes and personal items, the loft bed will not have adequate space for your belongings. There is a very small dresser under the bed (along with your desk), but you have no real closet and minimal living space. Additionally, if you are on the taller side, it has very little space for being at your desk and getting into your dresser, so being tall just makes it feel even more cramped and miserable. Aside from that, I believe that RCC is one of the better dorm choices at UCSC. It definitely isn't ideal, but the buildings are newer than most other residential areas. Additionally, I requested an all girls floor and UCSC housing could not accommodate this. On move in day I was very surprised to see that I was on a co-ed floor. I have yet to meet anyone at UCSC who was able to get a single gender floor. more

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Stevenson

2 Reviews

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Stevenson is the nice hall for sure. The rooms are much more spacious and you can bunk your beds! Or put your bed on top of your desk if it's a single room. The food options are also killer and there's always a variety to choose from with the rotating menu. Highly recommend the funnel cake fries. more

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Hong-Lim House (F-Dorm)

2 Reviews

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Love the spirit of my dorm. People there are super helpful especially when you are in need. My roommates are just perfect friends and the staffs are very friendly to us. The dining hall is just across the street. The bathrooms are great and well maintained. Some bathrooms are multi genders which is great for everyone on campus. Really miss my dorm. more

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Family Student Housing

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The staff and facilities is outstanding. The staff are always helpful and encouraging as your attending school. Great environment for families that allows for fun and leisure. What you pay for Family Student Housing is worth what your getting. more

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Crown College

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I met a lot of quiet people. If you’re an introvert like me, this is the place for you. Very rarely do people talk if they don’t already know you. If you’re an extrovert looking to adopt an introvert friend this is also a good selection for you. more

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Crown College, Rutherford

1 Review

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My time in Rutherford was very special as a college freshman. I made many friends and great memories; however, the cleanliness of this building was a huge problem. The building itself was super old and the floors were creaky. There were stains on the floor and the bathroom didn’t even have a window for ventilation. In addition to that, the bathrooms were always dirty and had mold in the grommets of the shower tiles. There were no common areas in this building either, as they got turned into large triples on all three floors, so there was nowhere for us to hang out as a dorm. Overall, the building was very quiet and respectful, so that’s an upside but that can change every year depending on what students live there. The creaky floors are inescapable though. I lived in Rutherford back in the 2017-2018 school year so maybe things are better now! more

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Graduate Housing

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Great experience, would recommend to a friend. Very quiet and connected to many hiking trails, plus pretty much centrally located with a bus stop on both ends so you can reach all major areas of campus. more

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Oaks College

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Oakes college was a very quiet and peaceful experience with amazing view of the ocean, beach, boardwalk and pier. Anyone who lived in this college experienced a quiet environment to study alone or with friends. more

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Transfer Community

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The transfer community was a great spot to meet other students around your age. Many of us had similar experiences and backgrounds, so it was a great place to make friends. The location and building itself were a little sparse when it came to common areas due to overcrowding. The noise level at night was staggering because two buildings face one another and create an echo effect in the quad area between the buildings. At night, lots of yelling can be heard and it can be really fun or really annoying depending on the point in the semester. The best part about the Transfer Community was the proximity to the bus stops and bridges to other parts of campus. more

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Beard House

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Even though we were lacking large common areas, I still felt a sense of community with my floor. The people living there were friendly and fun. The building is pretty old and not fancy and the rooms are small, which is the downside. The location is ideal and very close to the gym, field, and dining hall. There is a great view and lots of light if you're on the right side of the building. more

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The Village

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Each cabin had 9 individual rooms, 3 individual bathrooms, and a kitchenette. Students were in charge of individual room cleaning and shared areas. There was a laundry and a full kitchen was also available for students to cook in. Major downside: The Village was in a deep quarry so to reach the main road and take the shuttles to class, one had to climb up roughly 4 flights of steps and then up the hill to the bus stop. Upside: Private rooms on campus. more

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Kresge College

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Merrill College

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Oakes College

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