Visit

UCSC SiL is located in the C-wing of the Earth & Marine Sciences Building (EMS) on the UCSC Main Campus. Shipping most sample types to UCSC SiL for analysis works perfectly, but in some cases it may be necessary to visit the laboratory in person. Please contact UCSC SIL to arrange samples drop off or to arrange a visit.

If you are driving to drop off samples one '20 min' parking space is available for temporary free parking outside of the Earth & Marine Sciences Building. Large deliveries may be unloaded at the EMS loading dock by following the sign for 'EMS deliveries' on Red Hill Rd to the left of the Earth & Marine Sciences Building.

If you are driving and parking on campus to visit the lab be sure to purchase a parking permit from UCSC TAPS before parking. Visitors and eligible UC employees may purchase a temporary one-day permit from the Main Entrance Kiosk located on Coolidge Drive between the hours of 7:00am–1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Daily permits can also be purchased at the TAPS Sales Office, located in the H Barn on the lower campus, from 7:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday. After purchasing a parking permit, parking may be found in UCSC Core West Parking Structure. When the academic term is in session, normal parking congestion from approxiamtely 11am to 3pm on weekdays may necessitate parking farther from UCSC SIL, for example in North Perimeter Parking Lot 150.

Public transportation to UCSC Main Campus is available by bus from the Santa Cruz Metro Center daily (Routes 10, 15, 16, 19, and 20) or from UCSC Coastal Campus on weekdays (Route 22). Exit the bus at College 9 & 10 / Health Center stop and cross the street to walk across the bridge to EMS.

More information on visiting UCSC is available on the UCSC website.