Conference Logistics

 2024 Puerto Rican Studies Association Biennial Conference

Scales of Solidarity 

University of California, Santa Cruz 

August 23-25, 2024 

Program

Click here for the full conference program.

In the following image, we present a schedule overview.

Lodging

In order to assure affordable accommodations for all, we have reserved a block of low-cost lodging in campus apartments available through UCSC Conference Services. Campus lodging will be available from August 21-25, 2024.

On-campus accommodations are apartment-style housing, with shared common areas and bathrooms. We offer single rooms, double rooms (with two single beds) or if traveling with your family you can select an entire apartment.

The apartments accommodate 4-6 people and have two bathrooms. Most have stair access (there are no elevators). Please indicate on the registration any dietary or accessibility needs. The UCSC Conference Services asks that attendees follow all policies and guidelines found on their website.

The residential rates include bed and bath linens and a conference parking permit:

Residential Rates:

  • Single bedroom $128.25 per person/ per night

  • Double bedroom $115.10 per person / per night

  • Family Apartment $379.85 per apartment / per night

Once you create an account you will be asked for a code: PRS2024.

We encourage all conference participants—especially graduate students—to strongly consider this option as it is the most cost effective and does not require additional transportation arrangements.  

The PRSA conference is occurring at the height of the tourist season in Santa Cruz and other areas of the Central Coast, so we recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible.   

There are a range of hotel and Airbnb options within a 3-mile radius of the UCSC campus. Even if you are not staying in the areas directly surrounding campus, it is not difficult to get to campus by renting a car or using ride-sharing services. 

Hotels nearby: 

These hotels are further from campus but still accessible by some public transportation, ride-shares, or if you are renting a car.