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UCSB offers globally recognized academic programs in a collaborative, dynamic atmosphere. UCSB is more than a place to obtain a degree — it's a top 10 public university in one of the most beautiful places on Earth where you can carve your own path towards an impactful future. 

News & Admissions Updates

Visitor center open & virtual tours.

We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus! The Visitor Center is open for self-guided campus visits. Limited guided tours are now available. Check out our On-Campus & Virtual Visits webpage for more information. You can still explore campus and talk to current UCSB students from home! Join virtual guided tours hosted by student tour guides.

Register for a Virtual Guided Tour

Register for Freshman & Transfer Webinars

Check out our admissions webinars for freshman and transfer applicants to navigate through the admission process.

Virtual Admissions Events

UC Application is Closed

The UC Application is closed for both freshman and transfer applicants. We hope you apply in 2024!

COVID-19 Updates

The Office of Admissions is open for in person and virtual assistance. Visit our FAQ page first or our contact us page. Look through the UC Santa Barbara COVID page for more campus information.

UCSB COVID-19 Information

View our Admission Terminology Glossary!

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Campus Video

View our campus overview video to learn more about our campus, academics, student life, athletics, and more.

Visit our  YouTube channel  for a variety of playlists—including  Major Spotlights videos , a  UC Application Tutorial  ( Spanish UC Application Tutorial here ), and a  Faculty Lecture Series —to learn even more about the UCSB experience.

Graduating high school soon? Amazing! We'll let you know how to get started on applying to UCSB as a freshman. 

Freshman Applicants

Learn about junior-level transfer requirements and the transfer experience at UCSB.

Transfer Applicants

International

Get information on applying to UCSB as an international freshman or transfer student.

International Applicants

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dates & Deadlines

Student Life

Meet Your Admissions Counselor

Santa Barbara Area

A Day in the Life

You might be curious what it's like to be a UCSB student. Watch as Cecilia gives us a sneak peek into her life as a Gaucho. If you want to see more students, view our UCSB Perspectives Playlist  on YouTube for an inside look at UCSB from students. 

public university in the U.S.

Forbes Magazine, which showcased 500 of the finest U.S. institutions of higher education in its 2023 America’s Top Colleges list, ranked UC Santa Barbara as the No. 5 public university in the country.

undergraduates

UCSB has far more undergraduates than graduate students, meaning undergraduates can be involved in faculty projects that would normally involve graduate students at other campuses. 

faculty Nobel prizes

Our faculty include six Nobel Laureates for chemistry, physics, and economics. Will you be next?

student-to-faculty ratio

Our student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1 means you can interact with your professors in classes, office hours, research collaborations, and more.

Campus Quick Links

Housing, dining, & auxiliary enterprises.

UCSB Housing

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Cost of Attendance Calculator

UCSB Communities

Communities

Student Engagement and Leadership

Student Organizations List

College of Letters & Science

Letters and Science

College of Engineering

Engineering

College of Creative Studies

Creative Studies

Summer Sessions

FSSP & Transfer Edge

The University campus is located on Indigenous land. In recognizing the traditional custodians of the land, we pay respect to the Chumash people, the history and culture of the community, and all Native Americans as America’s First Peoples. We pay respect to the Chumash Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, and the culture of this area, which has become a place of learning for people from all over the world.

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Congratulations

on your admission to UC Santa Barbara!

Admitted Students

Next steps to becoming a gaucho.

If you're weighing your college options, visit our Why UCSB? page to learn what makes us unique.

Next Steps Checklist

Admitted Student YouTube Playlist

Conditions of Admission for Freshmen

Conditions of Admission for Transfers

Register for a Campus Visit

View virtual and in-person visit options available to you as an admitted student. 

Admitted Student Events

Gaucho Transfer Friday & Campus Presentations

Welcome, Admitted Students, to our College on the Beach

Learn about our amazing university in this original song by UCSB's a cappella group, Naked Voices. 

All the Answers : Quick Takes on Living the Gaucho Life

Curious what it’s like to live, learn and pursue a degree on our seaside campus? Hear directly from students in these short videos that feature their ideas, opinions, and advice: 

Download Our UCSB Wallpaper

View our special wallpaper made especially for our admitted students!

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Follow Us on Social Media 

Follow the Office of Admissions for updates, events, deadlines, and more.

@UCSBAdmissions

Instagram: UCSB Life

Explore UCSB student life including clubs, resources, food, and more in this student-run account.  

View helpful Admissions webinars, student profiles, major spotlights, and pre-recorded faculty lectures.

Follow the Office of Admissions for updates, events, deadlines, and occasional GIFs.

Share Your Excitement on Social Media

Hold down on the images below to save them to your camera roll (or Right Click and "Save As" on desktop) and share them on Instagram! 

Explore the UCSB Experience

Explore options for residence halls, apartments, and Family Student Housing.

UCSB Housing

Transition to Campus

Access a comprehensive listing of resources, services, FAQs, acronyms, and more to help you transition to UCSB. You can also view the Covid-19 Updates page for campus updates.

Successful Transitions

Clubs & Organizations

View a complete list of student organizations for a peek into how you can get involved as a Gaucho.

Student Organizations List

First-Generation Students

If you're the first in your family to earn a bachelor's degree, UCSB has resources to help you succeed on campus.

First-Gen Community

Gaucho Parents

Be sure to share the Gaucho Parents website, calendar, and staff contacts with your parents or family members. 

Student Communities

Learn more about clubs, events, support, resources, and more for student who identify as Black/African American, Chicanx/Latinx, Asian American, American Indian, or LGBTQ+.

UCSB Communities

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Campus Tours

The UCSB Visitor Center offers guided walking tours and admission presentations.