UC Santa Cruz HOUSING GUIDE

UC Santa Cruz: Guests & Rules

Lori Hill, Broker Associate
The short answer

Ordinary pets are generally prohibited in university housing; UCSC's packing guidance allows only limited fish-tank use, while approved service/support animals follow the disability process.

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Are pets allowed in residence halls?

UCSC's packing list prohibits pets except fish in a tank within the published limit. Disability-related service or support animals may reside only through the required registration/approval process.

UC Santa Cruz Housing — What to Bring · UC Santa Cruz Housing — Disability Accommodations · Checked 2026-09-02

Sources & editorial context

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Get help with your next decision

Lori Hill, Broker Associate at Compass, is the local real estate contact. Matt Dean, NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact.