Campus Status

Summary

• Both entrances are open with traffic flowing. Picketing has ended.
• The Science & Engineering Library and McHenry Library buildings will be open this morning as scheduled.
• Dining Services: All dining locations will be open as scheduled.
• Health Services: The Student Health Center will open as scheduled, though appointment availability may be limited. The pharmacy and lab are open but will both close from 1 – 2 p.m. for lunch. For support, call the 24/7 nurse advice line at (831) 459-2591, or visit the after-hours healthcare webpage for telehealth and off-campus healthcare options.
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): CAPS is open and offering limited services, focusing on 24/7 crisis services. Please call 831-459-2628 for both daytime and after-hour crisis services.
• Campus transit: Campus shuttles and Metro buses have resumed regular service.

On-going Update

• 2:30 p.m. — Picketing has concluded. Both entrances remain open with transportation services resuming regular routes. No further updates anticipated.
• 2:02 p.m. — Both entrances are open with traffic flowing. Motorists should drive with additional caution and watch for increased pedestrian activity.
• 11:56 a.m. — Campus entrances remain open. Motorists should drive carefully.
• 10 a.m. — Campus entrances remain open with picketing underway. Motorists should drive carefully.
• 8:50 a.m. — Both entrances remain open with picketing underway at the main entrance. Motorists should drive with additional caution and watch for increased pedestrian activity.
• 8:10 a.m. — Campus entrances remain open. Motorists should drive carefully.
• 7:07 a.m. — Both entrances are open with traffic flowing. Motorists should drive with additional caution and watch for increased pedestrian activity.
• 6:35 a.m. — Both entrances are open with traffic flowing.
• 6:06 a.m. — Both entrances are open with traffic flowing. Motorists should drive with additional caution and watch for increased pedestrian activity.

Background

The University of California has been informed that there will be a two-day labor strike by AFSCME Service (SX) and Patient Care Technical (EX) units Feb. 26-27 at all UC campuses and medical centers. Additionally, UPTE has announced it will hold a three-day statewide-strike during that same time period, beginning at midnight Feb. 26 through Feb. 28. Read more.

This page will be updated regularly during the labor strikes to keep the UC Santa Cruz community informed and updated on campus impacts.