Stevenson College
Whether you’re sipping a latte on the redwood-ringed patio of the Stevenson Coffee House, studying with friends in the cozy Stevenson Library, heading to the nearby East Field House or UCSC disc golf course for some rec time, or just catching a sunset view from a scenic bench, Stevenson College always has something to offer. Housing options at the college include residence halls for new and continuing students, and apartments for continuing students.
Stevenson’s required first-year core course: Self and Society (two-quarter course)
Stevenson residence halls
Stevenson’s eight residence halls are arranged in two quads, each with four buildings facing each other across open courtyards. Every building features a similar floor plan, with furnished single, triple, and quad rooms. Freshmen are generally assigned to live in their college’s residence halls, and at Stevenson, most reside in triples.
Eligibility: Open to new and continuing students
- Eight residence halls situated in two quads
- Room types: triples, quads, singles (primarily available to continuing students)
- Floors may be single-gender or mixed-gender
- Bathrooms are all-gender and designed for privacy
- Meal plan included in the housing contract (required for residence hall students)
Residence hall floor plans
Floor plans are for general room layout and configuration. They are not exact in scale. Furniture arrangements vary by room and residence.
Triple
Quad
Single
Stevenson apartments
Stevenson’s apartments provide a more independent living option for continuing students. Located near the residence halls and central campus resources, the apartments include full kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. No meal plan is required.
Eligibility: Open to continuing students only
- Most apartments are shared by 6–7 students
- Room set ups are typically a quad room or large triple room accompanied by three single rooms
- Full kitchen, bathroom, and shared living room in each apartment
- Bedrooms in apartments are single-gender, but apartments may be single-gender or mixed-gender
- Meal plan not required (not included in housing contract), though voluntary meal plans are available
Apartment virtual tours
Virtual tours are for general room layout and configuration. Furniture arrangements vary by room and residence.
View our virtual tours on YouTube:
Apartment rates
Community living options
When you complete your housing application, you will be asked to rank your preferred room types, as well as indicate interest in specific community living options. At Stevenson, these include floor or apartment gender options, a Social Justice themed residence hall community, and a Campuswide Theme Housing community.
Floor and apartment gender options
Location: Residence halls and apartments
Eligibility: Available to both new and continuing students
- LGBTQIA+ Housing: Open to all students, including students of all identities within the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. This option fosters an open and supportive living environment. Available only in mixed-gender areas.
- Mixed-Gender Housing: Students of any gender live on the same floor or in the same apartment. Bedrooms are single-gender, while bathrooms may be designated mixed-gender with private toilet and shower stalls.
- Single Gender Housing: Students of a single gender live together, with bathrooms primarily used by individuals who identify with that gender. Availability is based on demand, and may not be offered in all room types or theme options.
Social Justice
Location: Stevenson residence halls
Eligibility: New and continuing Stevenson applicants
This themed community brings together students who are interested in diversity, social justice, and equity. Residents learn from each other in a culturally rich and diverse environment that celebrates the diversity of cultures and identities of others while moving society toward social justice.
ABC Themed Housing
Location: Stevenson residence halls (R.PAATH house) and Stevenson apartments (R.PAATH apartments).
Eligibility: Open to students of any college affiliation; supplementary application questions required.
ABC is one of UCSC’s Campuswide Theme Housing options, with communities located at several colleges—including these options at Stevenson. Directly connected to the Office of African, Black, Caribbean (ABC) Student Success and the African American Resource & Cultural Center, and designed for all students whose interests span historical, present-day, and future experiences of predominantly African, Black, and Caribbean peoples, these communities intentionally create space for all students to feel connected, safer, and supported in a community centered on the experiences of African, Black, Caribbean peoples.
Learn more about ABC Themed Housing
Students interested in ABC Themed Housing must select it on the housing application and complete a few supplemental questions.
Nearby dining options
Amenities and nearby resources
In addition to the amenities common to all of UCSC’s colleges—like laundry facilities and a secure mailroom—Stevenson is home to a variety of unique features that help define its community.
Dining options
UCSC Dining has lots of locations across campus—these are closest to Stevenson:
- Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
- Stevenson Coffee House
More food options close to Stevenson:
- Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples, a non-transactional Basic Needs café
- Food trucks at Cowell Triangle (rotating schedule)
Community spaces and resources
- Stevenson Library
- ResNet computer support and services
- Community garden
- Stevenson Event Center
- Wagstaff Fireside Lounge
- Recreation room
- Stevenson Music Practice Rooms
- Writers’ Center
- Cultural Arts and Diversity Rainbow Theater
- UCSC disc golf course
- East Field House
- Pogonip hiking trails
Community spaces
Campuswide Theme Housing
Campuswide Theme Housing options are open to all students and are centered around shared interests, academics, community engagement, and support.
Location: Various locations across campus.
Eligibility: Open to students of any college affiliation; a few supplementary questions are required in the housing application.
Mail and contact info
Student mailing address
If you’re a Stevenson College resident, use the address below as your campus mailing address. Be sure to include your box number!
Student’s Name
UCSC, Stevenson College, #XXX
551 Stevenson Service Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95064-1107
You’ll receive your mailbox number at move-in. Early deliveries cannot be accepted at the residential facilities.
Need to ship items before you arrive?
Learn about Collegeboxes and pre-arrival shipping.
Mailroom information
Hours:
Mondays – Fridays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact: For any questions regarding mail, please contact the Stevenson Mailroom stevmr@ucsc.edu.
Housing verification letter
After move-in, you can obtain a Housing Verification letter in the Housing Portal if you need to demonstrate that you currently live in UCSC university housing in order to open a bank account, obtain a driver’s license or identification card, or for any other need.
Finding Stevenson on campus
Stevenson is located near the center of campus, adjacent to Cowell College. Use the map above to explore the area or get directions.
Who to contact
Stevenson College housing office
Questions about room and roommate assignments, or day-to-day residential life:
Phone: (831) 459-2173
Email: cwst-housing@ucsc.edu
Website: Stevenson College
UCSC Student Housing Services
Questions about housing application/contract records and room-and-board billing:
Email: housing@ucsc.edu