Renters Workshop
The Renters Workshop is a free, self-paced online course created for UCSC students seeking off-campus housing. After finishing the workshop, you will receive a Certificate of Completion to show landlords you are a knowledgeable prospective tenant.
The Renters Workshop is available in Canvas, the UCSC learning management system. You must be a UCSC student and have an "@ucsc.edu" email address (CruzID) to access the workshop.
Don’t have a CruzID? The information from the workshop is also available in the Resources for Renters on this website.
Why take the Renters Workshop?
Some Santa Cruz landlords require UCSC students to provide a Certificate of Completion from the Renters Workshop!
After taking the workshop, you will also be able to:
- Detect and avoid fraudulent listings, rental scams, and illegal units
- Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
- Make a great first impression when inquiring about a rental