Academic Advising (College)
College of Letters & Science Academic Advising
- Students may drop in to meet with an academic advisor in the TSC, or schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor in Cheadle Hall at https://appts.apps.duels.ucsb.edu/
College of Engineering Academic Advising
College of Creative Studies Academic Advising
Educational & Professional Development
Career Services
- Career planning and job searches
- Internship opportunities, workshops, and career fairs
- Graduate school opportunities
- Help with resume and interviewing skills
- Contact: career-help@sa.ucsb.edu
- Career Counseling QLess
Handshake
- Handshake is the premium platform for Gauchos to find jobs, internships, and career connections
- Part-time, full-time, on-campus, off-campus, and work-study positions are listed on Handshake
- Available to all registered students with an active UCSB NetID and to all UCSB alumni
- Click here to learn more
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)
- Drop-in tutorials in math, science, economics, writing and foreign language
- Math, Science, Economics tutorial groups
- Study skills workshops and coaching
- Writing workshops
- https://clas.sa.ucsb.edu/
Summer Sessions
- Information about Transfer Edge: Click here
- Upcoming Transfer Edge webinar dates and registration: https://summer.ucsb.edu/transfer-edge-webinar-registration-form
- Summer course offerings and session dates: https://summer.ucsb.edu/
UCSB Library
- Study space, group study rooms, Late Night Study for UCSB students (10pm-8pm)
- Course reserves
- Research support, instructional services
- http://www.library.ucsb.edu/
- Ask a Librarian here: https://www.library.ucsb.edu/ask-librarian
Financial
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Information on grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, summer aid, and Dream Scholars
- https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/
Basic Needs Resources
Money Matters PDF
- Tool to help navigate your day to day finances
- Access emergency funding
- Information on low-cost services in the community
- http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/docs/default-source/money-matters-worksheets/mm3-inside-final4ff6052149ef6aa8844aff00009b11c6.pdf?sfvrsn=0
Health & Well-Being
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- CAPS Overview of Services
- CAPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming enviornment to ensure that all students remain psychologically healthy in pursuit of their goals.
- CAPS provides Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Teletherapy
- School Anxiety Program
- To set up an appointment, visit CAPS (Building 599) or call 805-893-4411 for a first-time appointment
- https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/
Student Health Services (SHS)
- Nurses and health counselors for all students
- Same day appointments usually available
- General Medicine, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Eye Care, Dental Care, Pharmacy
- Massage, Meditation, Nutrition, Stress Management
- https://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/
Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP)
- Education and Prevention Programs
- Confidential Counseling and Treatment
- Recovery Support
- Learn how to help a friend
- https://alcohol.sa.ucsb.edu/
Disabled Student Program (DSP)
- Reading Services and Note-taking Services
- Test-taking Accommodations
- Help with writing letters to instructors
- Contact: 805.893.2668 or DSP.Help@sa.ucsb.edu
- http://dsp.sa.ucsb.edu//
Health and Wellness
- Supports the flourishing of students as they navigate the University experience for academic success and a fulfilling life
- Programs and events aimed towards improving student well-being
- Quarterly Meditation Program
- Dog Therapy Day
- Weekly Wellness Centers and much more
- http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/index.aspx
Department of Recreation
- Numerous facilities that suit your interests
- Wellness and fitness classes
- Intramural sports and clubs
- UCSB Adventure Programs
- http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/
Social, Cultural, & More
ONDAS Student Center (OSC)
- Promotes the success and retention of first-generation college students with an emphasis on the first-year transition and underrepreseted student experience, but open to all students!
- Provides mentoring and academic support in a learning-centered space for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers in order to grow personally and excel academically
- Contact: ondas@ltsc.ucsb.edu
- https://ondas.ucsb.edu/
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Focus on low-income and first generation undergraduates, but see anyone!
- Peer Advisor Program, cultural programming, support services
- Get help clarifying academic, career, financial, and personal concerns
- Contact: 805-893-4758 or EOP@sa.ucsb.edu
- http://eop.sa.ucsb.edu//
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) - Cultural Centers
- African diasporic Cultural Resource Center (AdCRC)
- American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center (AIICRC)
- Asian Resource Center (ARC)
- Chicanx/Latinx Cultural Resource Center (CLCRC)
- Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian Resource Center (MENASARC)
MultiCultural Center (MCC)
- Safe space for students of color, LGBTQIA+, and international students
- Shared community space that provides platforms for critical dialogue and services to uphold a safer, welcoming space that validates marginalized identities
- Hosts several events throughout the academic year
- http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/
Veterans and Military Services (VRC)
- Certifying VA educational benefits for veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and dependents of veterans
- Information for Military Tuition Assistance benefit
- Contact: 805-893-8905 or VeteransBenefits@sa.ucsb.edu
- http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/veterans/home
Undocumented Student Services (USS)
- Committed to fostering a safe, nuturing, and supportive environment for prospective and current undocumented students, students with mixed-immigration status families, and students from refugee backgrounds
- Provides general counseling to all students seeking support pertaining to being undocumented, having undocumented family members or loved ones, and other relevant issues
- Provides free immigration legal services to UC students and their immediate family members
- Contact: http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/dreamscholars/contact/contact-us
- http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/DreamScholars/
Office of Black Student Development (OBSD)
- Advances the experiences of all Black students, advocates for their needs, and fosters their personal and academic achievement through graduation and beyond
- Through the development of innovative and sustainable programs and services aimed to increase the recruitment, retention, academic achievement, holistic support, and self-advocacy of the Black community, the OBSD addresses the needs of the Black student community and holds themselves and the university responsible to meet those needs.
- Works to engage, develop, and activate experiences to promote an inclusive campus experience that fosters a sense of belonging and leaders of social change
- The OBSD has four pillars: Academic Success, Holistic Support, Recruitment and Retention, and Advocacy
- https://obsd.sa.ucsb.edu/
Women, Gender and Sexual Equity
- CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) - Provide confidential advice and support to individuals impacted by interpersonal violence
- Non-Traditional Student Services - for students ages 25+, students with dependents, or re-entering students. The center offers child care grant, priority registration, and lockers!
- Women's Center - host events/training/workshops; advocate and promote research on diverse gender related topics
Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD)
- Exists to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) students have the support they need to succeed at UCSB
- Facilitates the intersectional inclusion and representation of the identities, experiences, and concerns of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members
- Promotes the celebration, development, scholarship, and success of the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, programming, and resource creation and referral
- Provides a space where students can study, spend time between classes, a computer lab with free printing, free snacks, free safer sex and menstruation supplies, and many other resources
- Contact: (805) 893-5847
- http://rcsgd.sa.ucsb.edu/
Non-Traditional Student Resource Center
- For undergraduate students who are over 24 years old (25+), graduate students who are over 28 years old (29+), students with dependents, or re-entering students
- Provides a community space for students whose life experiences may differ from traditional students
- Provides staff that can guide students to resources and help manage challenges associated with achieving academic goals
- Contact: (805) 893-5869 or sa-ntsrc@ucsb.edu
- https://wgse.sa.ucsb.edu/nontrad/home
UCSB Guardian Scholars
- Supports the academic and personal success of students who have been part of the foster care system
- Helps to ensure that incoming students have a smooth transition into the UCSB community and are provided with a network of services to enhance their educational experience
- Program services include academic support, enrichment services, student advocacy, career guidance, peer networking, housing assistance, and financial aid advising
- Contact: Stephany Rubio, Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator at (805) 893-5631 or stephany.rubio@sa.ucsb.edu
- https://www.sa.ucsb.edu/guardianscholars/home
Basic Needs Resources
- Food Resources: https://food.ucsb.edu/resources/food-resources
- Housing Resources: https://food.ucsb.edu/resources/housing
- Financial Resources: https://food.ucsb.edu/resources/financial
- Wellbeing Resources: https://wellbeing.ucsb.edu/
- Technology Resources: https://food.ucsb.edu/resources/technology-resources
- Contact: (805) 893-2786 or thrive@ucsb.edu
- https://food.ucsb.edu/home
Associated Students Food Bank
- Provides fresh, free, and nutritious food as well as toiletries to the Gaucho community
- Offers an inclusive safe space for students as well as confidentiality in their services
- Contact: (805) 893-3427 or ucsbasfoodbank@as.ucsb.edu
- https://foodbank.as.ucsb.edu
Housing and Residential Services
- Housing options at UCSB (on and off campus)
- http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/
Office of Student Life (OSL)
- Campus organizations, Greek Life, and leadership development
- Assistance in emergency situations, problem solving, intellectual and personal development
- http://osl.sa.ucsb.edu/
Associated Students (AS)
- Offer FREE concerts and shows
- Community Affairs Board (CAB) – Volunteer Opportunities
- Student involvement in Student Government and Leadership
- http://www.as.ucsb.edu/
UCSB Bookstore
- Purchase textbooks, UCSB gear, and more
- http://www.ucsbstuff.com/home.aspx
Transportation and Parking Services
- Parking permits
- Commuter options: TAP, bicycle program, bus programs, and more