WCMS Web Service Retiring

The Campus Web Content Management System (WCMS) will officially retire on October 1, 2025. This change means that all websites currently using the WCMS platform will need to transition to a new web tool, with most moving to the new UCSC WordPress service.

What happens on October 1?

The WCMS platform goes offline and the web server will be decommissioned, along with any remaining web content. Site content will not be retained or archived. 

Actions to take before October 1

• Please capture and transition any content that you want to retain from WCMS. 
• You may be able to view some of  your previous WCMS web content through the Internet Archive.  

WCMS served as the primary web platform for many years, but it no longer meets the evolving needs of our campus. As a result, we selected WordPress as our preferred web content management platform moving forward. UCSC WordPress, which has been operational since August 2023, has already seen 175 successful website launches, with more on the way.

The new WordPress service is designed to be more user-friendly, allowing users to easily create, design, manage, and maintain a sustainable and effective web presence.

If you need further assistance please submit a help request.