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Student Opportunities

Cowell College offers opportunities to lead, from student government to campus programs and community initiatives. Build skills, make connections, and help shape your college experience.

UC Santa Cruz, Cowell College campus life

Student Leadership

Cowell College has its own student government or senate, serving as a voice for students, organizing events, allocating funding, and offering leadership opportunities. Whether you’re looking to share ideas, plan programs, or advocate for your peers, there’s a place for you!

UC Santa Cruz, Cowell College campus life

Student Scholarships & Funds

Cowell College offers scholarships, awards, and project funding to support students in their academic, creative, and leadership goals. Some opportunities are open to all students, while others are specific to Cowell College affiliates.

UC Santa Cruz, Cowell College campus life

Student Programs

Cowell College offers programs and spaces that support learning, creativity, and community beyond the classroom. These opportunities help students grow academically, build connections, and develop skills for success.

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Dizikes Art Cases

The Dizikes Art Cases showcase art by individual students, works along thematic lines provided by a number of contributors, pieces produced by students in Book Arts classes at the Cowell College Press, or displays that complement college events.

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Get involved

Cowell College students and staff provide a wide variety of events and programs of interest to the college community. Students are invited to visit Cowell’s Programs & Activities Office to offer to get involved in event planning at the college. Cowell residents may also work with their Resident Assistants to help put on their house-based events.

Student vision and energy is essential to the community created each year; join a planning group already underway or propose something new.

The Cowell Programs & Activities Office is located at Cowell Room 133, located at the top end of the hallway that runs past the Cowell Coffee Shop. We’re just across from the Cowell Senate Office (Room 135).

Last modified: Jul 23, 2025