Academic Retirement

The University offers many services designed to help academic and staff employees plan for, and transition to, retirement, as well as opportunities to remain engaged with the UCSC community.

Resources for Current and Future Academic Retirees

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Creating a Pathway to Retirement

Senate faculty can design a thoughtful, multi-year transition that includes provisions before and after retirement.

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Emeriti Rights and Privileges

Also see additional Perks & Services compiled by the Retiree & Emeriti Center.

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Retiree and Emeriti Center

Information on Retirement Planning and other services for staff and faculty.

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Pre-retirement Planning Workshops

An annual series presented by the UCSC Benefits Office.

Senate Faculty Retirement Liaison


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Professor Emeritus Don Brenneis is the UCSC Faculty Retirement Liaison. As an advisor for senate faculty who are considering retirement, Don can help facilitate a successful transition to emeriti ranks.

UC Retirement Resources

The UC Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) oversees UC retirement programs and offers information, workshops, and tools through their website, myUCretirement.com, and the UC Retirement Handbook for UCRP Members is an authoritative publication prepared by the UC Office of the President.

Last modified: Nov 21, 2024