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UCSC Graduate Student Commons Located above Cafe Iveta. The Grad Commons is located in Quarry Plaza, across from the Bay Tree Bookstore.

Designed, funded, and managed by graduate students, Grad Commons provides a central hub for graduates on campus for meeting, studying, teaching, getting information, checking email, working, and socializing. 2016-2017 Academic Year Governance Board

President: Aaron Springer
Vice President: Daniel Alves
Treasurer: Andrew Barber
Programs Committee Chair: Patrawat Samermit
Building Manager: Rachel Neuman
Graduate Intern: Suraiya Jetha

The two-story building houses graduate facilities on the second floor above Cafe Ivéta restaurant on the ground floor.

The Redwood Free Market panty opens this week, on October 7th! Make sure to stop by for their grad-only hours on Wednesd...
10/05/2026

The Redwood Free Market panty opens this week, on October 7th! Make sure to stop by for their grad-only hours on Wednesdays from 2-5 pm.

Join the GSC for a tour at 4PM on opening day - - don’t forget to bring a shopping bag!

The panty is FREE and open to all graduate students.

Join us for the LAST first Friday of the year with a little western twist🤠! Music 🎶 food 🍲 and games 👾 at the UCSC farm ...
06/01/2026

Join us for the LAST first Friday of the year with a little western twist🤠!
Music 🎶 food 🍲 and games 👾 at the UCSC farm amphitheater!

Come enjoy some free food and drink with us in celebration of the end of spring quarter this THURSDAY 9AM-11AM at the gr...
06/01/2026

Come enjoy some free food and drink with us in celebration of the end of spring quarter this THURSDAY 9AM-11AM at the grad commons!

The GSC is recruiting leaders for the 2026 Summer Activities Committee, there are six positions open! Apply at https://t...
06/01/2026

The GSC is recruiting leaders for the 2026 Summer Activities Committee, there are six positions open! Apply at https://tinyurl.com/GSCSummerAC. Applications are due Monday (6/1).
Voting is on Tuesday (6/2) at 5 PM in the GSC Commons. You can join in person or remotely, and if you can’t make it you can add your name to the listing for the position you’d like to run for. Email [email protected] with any questions!

GSC Executive Board elections are due today! If you’re interested in running, declare your candidacy at https://tinyurl....
06/01/2026

GSC Executive Board elections are due today! If you’re interested in running, declare your candidacy at https://tinyurl.com/gscelection2026.
Applications are due Monday (6/1). Voting is on Tuesday (6/2) at 5 PM in the GSC Commons. You can join in person or remotely, and if you can’t make it you can add your name to the listing for the position you’d like to run for. E-board members receive a $700 stipend each quarter. Email [email protected] with any questions!

Coffee, Bagels, Donuts is back again! Drop by the coastal science campus next Wednesday, May 27th, for free goodies!
05/22/2026

Coffee, Bagels, Donuts is back again! Drop by the coastal science campus next Wednesday, May 27th, for free goodies!

FREE event hosted by the GCS and GSA! RSVP for your spot to watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” at the Santa Cruz cinema May...
05/13/2026

FREE event hosted by the GCS and GSA!
RSVP for your spot to watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” at the Santa Cruz cinema May 19th at 6:30 PM.

The first event our Grad student appreciation week is happening TOMORROW MORNING! See details above.
04/06/2026

The first event our Grad student appreciation week is happening TOMORROW MORNING!
See details above.

Swing by this Wednesday at 5:00 PM. You are welcome to bring your own games as well!
04/06/2026

Swing by this Wednesday at 5:00 PM. You are welcome to bring your own games as well!

SLUG CRAWL IS ON! You know the drill slugs, Abbotts Square to start the night and onto FREE pizza and more throughout t...
03/30/2026

SLUG CRAWL IS ON!
You know the drill slugs, Abbotts Square to start the night and onto FREE pizza and more throughout the night.

Address

UCSC Quarry
Santa Cruz, CA
95064

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18314591395

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