
Registration
Bleak House Dickens Universe Registration
If you have any questions or want to set up a payment plan, please contact Courtney at the Dickens Project at (831) 459-2103 or dpj@ucsc.edu.
Registration Options
General Registration
Single Room
$1,950
- Six nights: arrive Sunday, depart Saturday
- Bedroom to yourself in a shared apartment with shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom
- Includes meals and parking
Shared Room
$1,795
- Six nights: arrive Sunday, depart Saturday
- Share a bedroom with one other person in a shared apartment with shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom
- Includes meals and parking
Commuter
$975
- Registration only
- Meals and parking available for an additional fee
- Hotel recommendations
Virtual
$500
Access to all virtual sessions
(Plenary lectures and talks,
Faculty-led Context Seminar, Graduate-led Discussion, Dickensian Seminar, &
Film screenings)
Road Scholar Registration
Single Room
$1,919
Register through Road Scholar
- Six nights: arrive Sunday, depart Saturday
- Bedroom to yourself in a shared apartment with shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom
- Includes meals and parking
Shared Room
$1,749
Register through Road Scholar
- Six nights: arrive Sunday, depart Saturday
- Share a bedroom with one other person in a shared apartment with shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom
- Includes meals and parking
Road Scholar Info
- Annual Dickens Universe: A Conference of 19th Century Literature
Faculty Registration
Single Room
$1,425-$1,950
- Seven nights: arrive Saturday, depart the following Saturday
- Bedroom to yourself in a shared apartment with shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom
- Includes meals and parking
Commuter
$715-$975
- Registration only
- Meals and parking available for an additional fee
- Hotel recommendations
Victorianist Writing Retreat
- The retreat offers scholars who are not affiliated with Dickens Project consortium institutions the opportunity to attend the Universe, and dedicate time during the week to writing in community
- Application required
Graduate Student Registration
Shared Room
$1,180-$1,795
- Seven nights: arrive Saturday, depart the following Saturday
- Share a bedroom with one other graduate student in a shared apartment with shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom
- Includes meals and parking
Undergraduate Registration
Shared Room
$1,180-$1,795
- Six nights: arrive Sunday, depart Saturday
- Registration only. Does not include UC credits
- Appropriate for undergraduates from other universities who are pursuing an independent study with their school
- Share a bedroom with one other undergraduate student in a shared apartment
- Includes meals and parking
LIT 112C: Charles Dickens Course
$1,739.90
- For UC Credit: You must enroll and pay through UCSC Summer Session
- This fee is for the course and campus fee only
LIT 112C Course Details
- You MUST read the novel, Bleak House before the first class meeting.
- This is a very intense week and you will be unable to take another class during this Summer Session.
- Review the Course Requirements.
Airport Shuttle Reservations
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Return Shuttle
$80
Departs campus at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2026
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Return Shuttle
$60
Departs campus at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2026
Ridesharing
Variable $
Coordinate with other Dickens Universe participants to share shuttles, Ubers, Lyfts, rental cars, etc.
Additional Fees
Additional Fees can be purchased through the Dickens Project Shop or at the relevant source listed below.
| 2.5 Continuing Education Units Issued through UCSC Extension | $250 |
| Week-long Parking Permit for Commuters A permit is required at all times to park on campus | $45 |
| Meals for Commuters 5 lunches and 6 dinners Individual meals may also be purchased at the dining hall | $210.15 |
| Recreation Passes Use of pool, courts, and Fitness Center Quarterly membership details at UCSC Recreation | TBA |
Hotel Recommendations
The following hotels have agreed to offer the following rates to Dickens Universe commuters, from July 25–August 1, 2026.
Courtyard Santa Cruz
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 – 4.5 miles to campus
Universe Rate: $199.00-299.00/night
Start Date: Saturday, July 25
End Date: Saturday, August 1
Last Day to Book: June 10
Dream Inn
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~ 4 miles to campus
Universe Rate: $399.00-525.00/night
Promo Code: UCSC
Fairfield Santa Cruz
2956 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 – 3 miles to campus
Universe Rate: $199.00/night
Start Date: Saturday, July 25
End Date: Saturday, August 1
Last Day to Book: June 10
Hilton
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ~ 8 miles to campus
Universe Rate: $15% discount
Corporate ID: 3249033
SRP: L-L3
Hyatt Place
407 Broadway Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 – 4 miles to campus
Universe Rate: $289.00/night
Start Date: Saturday, July 25
End Date: Saturday, August 1
Last Day to Book: June 12
Hotel Paradox
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 – 4 miles to campus
Universe Rate: $269.00/night
Start Date: Friday, July 24
End Date: Saturday, August 1
Last Day to Book: June 25
Cancellation Policy
We hope you can attend the Dickens Universe as planned, but we understand that sometimes things happen. We will refund all but $50 if you notify us by July 1, 2026.