November 2023
Gaucho Parents & Family Newsletter
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Hello, Gaucho parents & families!
The end of fall quarter is around the corner! This newsletter includes reminders about the winter break residence hall closure, updates on 2024 Commencement, academic support resources to share with your student, and more.
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| Reminders & Announcements
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- Winter break residence hall closure: Students do not need to move their belongings out of their room for the winter break. However, we do encourage them to take any valuables (electronics, jewelry, etc.) with them when they leave.
All residence halls will close on Saturday, December 16 at 10am and will reopen on Sunday, January 7 at 10am. The final meal in the Dining Commons will be dinner on Friday, December 15 and the Dining Commons will reopen for dinner on Sunday, January 7.
If needed, Winter Break housing is available for a fee of $500. Students need to register to secure housing. To support long distance travel, students can return starting at 12pm on Saturday, January 6 without registering or paying the break fee (please note that limited campus services will be available).
- Commencement: Join us in celebrating the Class of 2024! We encourage graduation candidates, family and friends to review the important information and resources on the Commencement website.
Students declaring degree candidacy in 2024 are invited to participate in a ceremony based on their major using GOLD. Step-by-step instructions will be emailed to eligible students during the winter quarter.
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- Fall Quarter Instruction Ends: December 8
- Fall Quarter Final Exams: December 9-15
- Fall Quarter Ends: December 15
- Winter Quarter Fee Deadline: December 15
- Winter Quarter Begins: January 8
- 2023-24 Academic Calendar
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We Asked Gaucho Families...
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What does it mean to be a UCSB parent? We asked several moms, dads, and family members of Gauchos this question and received all sorts of answers through laughter, smiles, hugs, and tears. Listen to their heartfelt responses.
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December 6 & 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Learn about UCSB housing processes & Community Housing options for 2024-2025 housing!
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During the season of giving, we extend a heartfelt thanks to all of our parents who generously supported the University this year. To learn how transformative parent support can be, we invite you to learn about the Keller family and how they’ve decided to make an impact at UC Santa Barbara.
If you are considering including UC Santa Barbara in your year-end giving plans, we invite you to learn more by contacting our Parent & Family Giving Program or making a gift to support the Parents Fund.
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| Resource of the Month: Academic Support
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As your student prepares for final exams, they may have the need to seek out additional academic support on campus. Below are a few of the many options available to students:
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS): CLAS offers group tutorials connected to specific lower division math, science, economics, and statistics courses; drop-in tutoring for languages, writing, science, math, economics, and statistics; one-time study skills workshops; and academic skills consultations.
College Advising Offices (Letters and Science, Engineering, or Creative Studies): Each College offers academic advisors available for questions regarding course scheduling and academic planning.
ONDAS Student Center: The ONDAS Student Center promotes the success and retention of first-generation college students with an emphasis on the first year transition and underrepresented student experience. They provide 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.
The Transfer Student Center (TSC): The TSC's mission is to support the success and growth of transfer students who have a diverse and specific set of needs. Located centrally in the UCSB Library, the center is home to full-time academic advisors from the College of Letters & Science, peer mentors, and departmental partners who are able to help transfer students transition successfully to UCSB by providing specialized programming and opportunities that add value to their undergraduate education.
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| Parent & Family Resources
Stay Connected and Informed
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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.
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.
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