The academic year has begun! This month's newsletter includes a reminder about current COVID-19 campus protocols, information on student voter registration, highlights from fall move-in, and more.
Reminders
COVID-19 health and safety protocols continue to be observed on campus.Students returning to campus were sent updated instructions about campus COVID-19 requirements and recommendations. Masks continue to be recommended indoors in shared spaces.
Free PCR testing, rapid antigen testing, and face masks are available on campus. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of these free tests for routine checks and/or if they detect any COVID-19 symptoms.
Encourage your student to register (or re-register) to vote! Students who are at least 18 years of age and US citizens are eligible to vote. We encourage all students who are eligible to participate in this important civic duty.
UCSB students are able to access the online voter registration application through the UCSB Gaucho On-line Data (GOLD) system, or directly at: https://castudentvote.org/as long as they possess a California driver license or identification card number.
Re-registration is necessary if the student has moved since they first registered. More information can be found at UCSB's Voter Registration website.
Parents & Family Weekend, November 4-5
Registration is now open for 2022 Parents & Family Weekend - November 4 -5. Visit our website for more information and to view the schedule of events. Plan your weekend in Santa Barbara with your Gaucho and remember to register before October 31!
We Asked Parents: What is your move-in message?
We caught up with Gaucho parents, friends and family during move-in weekend to ask them what message they had for their students as they begin or continue their college journey at UC Santa Barbara this year. This is the wisdom they shared with us amidst bittersweet goodbyes!
On A Rankings Roll
UC Santa Barbara was recently ranked No. 7 among all public universities in U.S. News and World Report's 2023 “Best Colleges” rankings, marking nine consecutive years in the Top 10. Learn more about our high marks.
Welcome back, Gauchos!
There is nothing quite like our UC Santa Barbara community. We couldn’t wait to welcome students back to an open, healthy, bustling campus full of energy and excitement for the fall quarter.
Resources of the Month
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) - Helping Students Succeed!
Tutorial groups and drop-in tutoring for introductory and prerequisite math, science, and statistics courses are offered at CLAS at no additional cost to students. Groups tend to fill quickly so encourage your student to sign up early.
CLAS also offers a drop-in Writing Lab, study skills workshops, language services, and individual appointments with study skills counselors throughout the quarter. More information can be found at the CLAS website.
Health & Wellbeing
Health and mental health resources available at UCSB are showcased on the Student Wellbeing website. Take some time to look over the site and get familiar with the many offices that are here to serve your student and enhance their experience at UCSB.
Parent & Family Resources Stay Connected and Informed
Information on quarterly instruction dates and holidays.
Campus Map UC Santa Barbara’s newly launched, interactive campus map can help you navigate our beautiful campus on your next visit.
Shoreline Students can find events offered by different campus departments, organizations, and student groups.
UCSB Campus Calendar Displays all the events happening around campus. You can filter by event types, target audience, or topic and stay informed on what UCSB has to offer each quarter.
Gaucho Parents Newsletters If you do not wish to receive these messages in the future, please manage your preferences.
UCSB Gaucho Parents Website Connects parents and supporters of UCSB students to valuable resources and offices on campus in order to better address questions and concerns.
UCSB COVID-19 Website COVID-19 updates, protocols, and related information for the UC Santa Barbara community. Student Affairs Departments & Resources A centralized list of all services in Student Affairs and the easiest ways to contact departments.
