College Night Celebrations

College Night Celebration

College Night celebrations are a tradition at UC Santa Cruz. These special events bring each college community together to enjoy lively entertainment, a special menu, and festive dinner in the company of friends.

  • The dining hall hosting the College Night will close 2–5 p.m. to prepare for the evening event.
  • College Night festivities will take place during dinner service, 5–8 p.m. (5–7 p.m. at Porter/Kresge Dining Hall)
  • Standard dining hall entry price is required; all students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
  • Dining halls that offer Late Night service will also be open after the College Night event. Check dining hall schedules for Late Night hours.
  • It is always a good idea to:
    • check the calendar for notifications, or
    • the hosting dining hall (for posted notices)

Winter Quarter 2025 College Nights

This calendar will be updated during the quarter as more information becomes available.

Winter Quarter 2025 College Nights

Tuesday, January 14

College Nine and John R. Lewis College

Theme: Languages of the World

Wednesday, February 5

College Nine and John R. Lewis College

Theme: Winter Drag Ball

Thursday, February 6

Cowell College

Theme: A Celebration of Love

Wednesday, February 12

Kresge College

Theme: Día de Amor y Amistad: Celebrating the Arts!

Wednesday, February 19

Crown College

Theme: Geek, Sci-Fi

Wednesday, February 26

Stevenson College

Theme: A Celebration of Black Student Lives at UCSC & Beyond

Wednesday, February 26

Oakes College and Rachel Carson College

Theme: TBD

Thursday, February 27

Porter College

Theme: ABBA

Tuesday, March 4

Merrill College

Theme: Ren Faire

Thursday, March 6

College Nine and John R. Lewis College

Theme: Anime

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