Lodging

Campus LodgingPorter College Apartments photo

The on campus lodging accommodation will be at Porter College. A discounted lodging package rate has been arranged which includes room and parking.  

Porter College Apartments are newly remodeled, fully furnished with a living room, kitchen, and shared bathroom. All apartments contain both single and double rooms.

Map of Campus Lodging


Campus Lodging Check-In

Saturday: You may check-in between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM at the Summer Conference Housing Office located at College Eight Apartment Building 2, #2107. Map

Sunday: You may check-in between 4:00 PM and 08:00 PM at the conference check-in table set up at the Porter College circle near the Information Desk. Temporary/short term parking will be available in lot #124 for check-in.  

Sunday (After 8 PM): You may check-in after 8 PM at the Summer Conference Housing Office located at College Eight Apartment Building 2, #2107. We recommend calling the office (831-502-7000) upon your late arrival. Map

Monday: You may check-in between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM at the Summer Conference Housing Office located at College Eight Apartment Building 2, #2107. Map


Campus Lodging Rates

When you register to attend UCCSC, you will be asked to select your accommodation as Housed on Campus or Commuter (not housed on campus). 

  • Single Room: $88.50 per person / per night
  • Double Room: $ 75.50 per person / per night
  • Family Apartment: $235 per night

Housing options include check-in as early as Saturday July 9th and check-out as late as Wednesday, July 13th.

Apartment configurations include:

  • Two bedroom: 2 single rooms and 1 bathroom - 2 people
  • Four bedroom: 2 singles rooms, 2 double rooms and 2 bathrooms - 6 people
  • Family Apartment: 1 single room, 1 double room with a bunk bed and 1 bathroom - 2 adults and 1 child only (limited)

Off-Campus Hotels

If you are unable to stay on-campus during the conference, here are a few hotels we recommend. No conference rate discounts are available:

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott (2.4 miles, approx. 7 minutes to campus) (831) 420-0777 - THE FAIRFIELD INN IS BRAND NEW AND MOST CONVENIENT OFF CAMPUS LOCATION
  • Scotts Valley Hilton (6.2 miles, approx. 25 minutes from campus) (831) 440-1000
  • Dream Inn (3.4 miles, approx. 10 minutes from campus) (831) 426-4330
  • Hotel Paradox (4 miles, approx. 15 minutes to campus) (831) 425-7100

Please note that travel time is approximate, as traffic in Santa Cruz during the summer is unpredictable. Please allow extra time to compensate for congestion. We are not providing shuttle service to and from campus from off-campus hotels. You are responsible for purchasing your own parking permit. No conference rate discounts are available.