Guest Wireless Access

Wireless internet access for guests at UC Santa Cruz on an open access, unsecure network.

  1. Select UCSC-Guest from the list of available wireless networks on your device. Once selected, a page with an Acceptable Use Policy will open
  2. Read through the Acceptable Use Policy and select Accept
  3. Once connected, you will be taken to a success connection screen
  • Easy access—no login required
  • Available 24/7 for guests and visitors
  • Functions as a backup Wi-Fi option if eduroam is unavailable
  • Helps UCSC students, faculty, and staff configure their devices for campus Wi-Fi

Learn more about Network and Connectivity Management in the ITS Knowledge Base

Guest Wireless Access is provided at no cost

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Last modified: Apr 28, 2025