The Oakes College Programs Office provides social, educational, and recreational programs for Oakes students, including Fall Orientation and the Oakes College Commencement Ceremony. A variety of cultural and social awareness programs promote dialogue and communication between the Oakes and UC Santa Cruz communities. Other events coordinated during the academic year are: Oakes Annual Drag Ball, Block Party, barbecues, Underdome three-on-three Basketball Tournament, Solidarity Tongue open mics, concerts, movie screenings, community dinners, College Nights, faculty discussions and more.