Important Data Privacy Update: Changes to Student Directory Information

Effective February 6, 2026, email addresses for undergraduate students will be removed from the public Campus Directory. Graduate student and student employee email addresses will remain visible in the campus directory.

Why the change? 

Following a collaborative review by campus leadership and Information Security, a decision was reached to implement this measure to protect against phishing and social engineering attempts targeting undergraduate students. 

By removing undergraduate student email addresses from the public view by default, we help to reduce the number of malicious emails, fake job offers, and phishing attacks that reach their inbox. 

This change puts UC Santa Cruz in alignment with other UC campuses and how they protect campus directory information.

Impact of the change 

It will no longer be possible to use the campus directory to look up undergraduate email addresses, unless they are a student employee. If you need to look up a student email address, follow these Knowledge Base instructions for how to do so in a secure and authenticated manner: Finding Campus Email Addresses Using Google Contacts

Manage your campus directory information 

If you need to update your campus directory profile, please visit:

• Students, faculty and staff: Update your Campus Directory information
• Students: Manage your name and identity data
• Faculty/staff: Manage your name and identity data

ITS is committed to keeping your digital identity safe and will continue to implement protections for our campus community. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to the ITS Service Desk or call 831-459-4357.