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UCSC Extension provides high quality professional development and certificate programs for working professionals in Silicon Valley.

UCSC Extension provides high-quality continuing education and professional development for working professionals in Silicon Valley.

09/18/2026

📚 What shapes the world around us?

Through Open Campus, you can take individual UC Santa Cruz courses without applying for admission to the university—giving you the opportunity to study subjects that interest you and learn alongside UCSC students.

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES) takes an interdisciplinary look at race, ethnicity, power, inequality, culture, politics, and the social forces that shape our communities and institutions.

Take a course this fall and bring a new perspective to the questions that matter.

📅 Fall classes begin September 24

🔗 See available courses and learn how to enroll through Open Campus: https://pisa.ucsc.edu/class_search/

09/17/2026

🧬 Curious about Biomolecular Engineering? Take a UC Santa Cruz course this fall.

Through Open Campus, you can enroll in individual UC Santa Cruz courses without applying for admission to the university. It’s an opportunity to explore a new subject, build your knowledge, or take a course that connects to your academic or career goals.

Explore Biomolecular Engineering courses that bring together engineering, biology, chemistry, and statistics—and see where these fields can take you.

📅 Fall classes begin September 24

🔗 Explore courses and learn how to enroll through Open Campus: https://pisa.ucsc.edu/class_search/

09/16/2026

One of Silicon Valley’s best-kept secrets? The people teaching here.

Our instructors bring real-world expertise, deep industry connections, and a passion for helping learners grow. Assistant Dean Nisa Dorrego shares why our instructors are one of the most valuable parts of the UCSC Silicon Valley experience.

Your next great opportunity might start with the right person in the room.

🎥 Hear from Nisa and discover what makes our instructors different.

09/15/2026

🌌 Curious about the universe? Explore astronomy at UC Santa Cruz this fall.

From planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology, UC Santa Cruz is home to groundbreaking astronomy and astrophysics research.

Through Open Campus, you can take individual UC Santa Cruz courses without applying for admission—giving you the opportunity to explore subjects that interest you and learn alongside UCSC students.

If astronomy has always sparked your curiosity, this could be your chance to study it at UC Santa Cruz.

📅 Fall classes begin September 24
🔗 Explore available courses: https://pisa.ucsc.edu/class_search/

09/14/2026

Explore art at UC Santa Cruz this fall!

From foundational art principles to q***r art and computer programming for the arts, UC Santa Cruz’s Art Department offers courses that explore creative expression, critical thinking, and hands-on art making.

Through Open Campus, you can take individual UC Santa Cruz art courses without going through the admission process. Classes take place on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus, giving you a chance to learn, create, and experience the university along the way.

📅 Fall classes begin September 24
🔗 Explore available courses: https://pisa.ucsc.edu/class_search/

09/04/2026

Learning is better with a friend. 💙

Assistant Dean Nisa Nisa Dorrego shares why having someone to learn alongside can make the experience more motivating, supportive, and—let’s be honest—a little more fun.

Know someone who’s ready to learn something new? Refer a friend and you can both save! 🎓✨

https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/info/frequently-asked-questions/general/10-referral-discount

Bring a friend. Take a course. Learn together.

08/28/2026

Your goals. Your schedule. Your learning path. 💻📚

With 90+ courses to choose from, there are plenty of ways to keep learning at UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education. Assistant Dean Nisa Dorrego shares how our flexible learning options can help you learn at your own pace and focus on the skills that matter most to you.

Because learning doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. 💙

08/18/2026

Which concentration is right for you? 🎓

Program Director Nisa Dorrego gives us a quick look at our new four-course concentrations and the different ways you can build focused, practical expertise.

Explore six areas:

💻 AI and Applied Technology
🧬 Clinical and Life Sciences
📚 Educational Practice
🔗 Interdisciplinary Studies
💼 Professional Business Studies
🔬 VLSI Engineering

Take a look, explore your options, and find a path that fits what you want to learn next!

https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/concentrations

08/13/2026

🍂 Fall is on the way!

Program Director Nisa Dorrego gives us a quick look at what's coming this season. From AI and technology to healthcare, business, education, and more, our fall lineup has plenty of ways to learn something new, build your skills, or explore an interest you've been curious about.

What’s on your fall learning list? 📚

06/08/2026

From facial recognition to space exploration, computer vision powers today’s most exciting tech advances.

Join our Computer Vision and Image Processing course and dive deep into the algorithms behind intelligent imaging. From CNNs to vision transformers, you'll learn by doing with Python and TensorFlow, guided by expert-led labs and projects.

Starts July 8 | Live online | Tuesdays 6–9 PM PT.

Level up your AI skills — and teach machines how to see. 👁️💡

Address

3175 Bowers Avenue
Santa Clara, CA
95054

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 9:30pm
Thursday	8am - 9:30pm
Friday	8am - 9:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14088613700

Website

https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/

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