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Cowell College is about a 7-minute walk from McHenry Library.
The primary UCSC on-campus housing application deadline is May 15. Confirm current dates on the official housing portal before you apply.
Cowell College is part of UCSC on-campus housing. Apply through the official university housing portal—UniShack links to the application from this page but does not process housing assignments.
If you want a kitchen, more space, or a backup if on-campus housing is full, browse off-campus apartments near UCSC on UniShack. Many halls sit close to student apartment neighborhoods, so you can compare commute times before you decide.
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