Campus Housing at UCSC – Kresge College – The Science Internship Program (SIP)

SIP is a Monday–Friday summer internship program. For students who prefer not to commute daily or who want a more immersive college experience, SIP offers optional dormitory housing and meal plans on the UCSC campus at Kresge College during all seven (7) weeks of the in-person program.

Housing Details

Interns will stay in UCSC dorms managed by UCSC Conference Services.

Location: Kresge College, UCSC campus
Room assignment: Interns are grouped by gender on separate dormitory floors
UCSC undergraduate Residential Assistants (RAs) live on-site and provide daily support
Housing schedule:
- Check-in: Monday mornings
- Check-out: Friday after lunch
- Meals included: Monday lunch through Friday lunch
Interns are expected to return home on weekends unless approved for full-week housing

Note: Spaces are limited. Be sure to complete your housing selection through the Optional Services Form by May 30, 2025.

Full-Week Housing

Students from outside the Bay Area or with special circumstances may request full-week housing, which includes:

Sunday–Sunday housing
Meals from Sunday dinner to the following Sunday lunch
Weekend supervision, activities, and safety protocols managed by RAs

Meals & Dining

All interns staying in campus housing receive weekday meals in UCSC dining halls.
Full-week housing includes weekend dining as well.

Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options are available
Meals begin with lunch on the first day of housing and end with lunch on the last day of each week

Parking & Transportation

UCSC operates a free campus shuttle system to help students navigate between dorms, labs, and dining halls.
SIP Shuttle Service is also available for commuting students from the Bay Area.