Housing and Accommodations
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On Campus Housing
UC Santa Cruz offers on-campus apartments that provide dorm-style accommodations. These include single bedrooms that share a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms. Each bedroom is treated as a private space, regardless of whether it is a double room. Essential household and kitchen amenities will be supplied in these apartments. Additionally, participants can rent a linen pack for $40 for three weeks. More detailed information regarding on-campus housing options and pricing will be provided soon.
On-campus housing is a special privilege that is available exclusively to those affiliated with the NEH program. Unfortunately, it cannot accommodate families or individuals not part of the institute. However, these apartments present a unique opportunity to connect with other educators in the program. If you decide to live on campus, a portion of your stipend will go toward housing costs, resulting in a reduced stipend at the end of the institute.
Apartment Virtual Tour
Click on the links below to view examples of on-campus apartment facilities, single and double bedrooms, and the kitchen/living area. The actual room size, layout, and furniture configuration may vary.
Off-Campus Housing
If you prefer the flexibility of off-campus housing, a wide range of options are available. Once accepted into the institute, participants will receive recommendations for off-campus housing and local short-term rentals. In the meantime, platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO, and Craigslist are excellent sources for finding off-campus housing that meets your needs.
To give you an idea of pricing in July, a 3-bedroom house in Santa Cruz can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 for four weeks. If three participants share the house, the rent would amount to approximately $1,000 to $2,000 per person for the month.
While general information about off-campus lodging will be provided, it is ultimately the responsibility of the participants to reserve and coordinate their off-campus accommodations. This independence lets you choose the living situation that best suits your needs. If you decide to live off-campus, you will receive your stipend in full.
University Resources Available to All Seminar Participants
Since the UCSC campus is a bit away from downtown Santa Cruz, all Institute participants will receive a parking permit or a bus pass for easy access to the campus and the city. Additionally, participants will have borrowing privileges at McHenry Library and can purchase a summer membership to access the campus athletics facilities.