Spring quarter is underway on campus! This month's newsletter includes an important Duo security reminder for students, summer housing and storage options, a highlight of Summer Sessions, and more.
Reminders & Announcements
Move-out is around the corner, and we encourage your student to start planning now. Whether your student may need to find storage solutions or wants to donate items to a good cause, planning ahead helps reduce waste and stress at the end of the academic year. UCSB has partnered with Campus Storage and Storage Scholars to provide moving and storage services for UCSB students.
On April 10, the California Coastal Commission approved the San Benito student housing project following the UC Regents approval in January 2025. The project entails construction of seven new residential buildings at the intersection of Mesa and Stadium Roads to deliver 2,224 new beds by Fall 2027. Follow progress and construction updates.
Changes are coming to Duo Multifactor Authentication (MFA) on May 7th to enhance the security of student information. Students use Duo to securely log in and access many University accounts and systems. Encourage them to check their University email and make sure they have downloaded the Duo Mobile app on their phone.
The UCSB Gaucho Parents & Families website has a new look! Check out this campus resource designed to help answer your UCSB questions as you support your student's success on campus.
Chancellor Henry T. Yang Awarded UC Presidential Medal
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has awarded the UC Presidential Medal to UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Henry T. Yang, in recognition of Yang’s tremendous impact on the growth and stature of the campus he has led for three decades. Read more about the University’s highest honor.
Congratulations to PhD student Kirstin Rollins for winning UC Santa Barbara’s Grad Slam with her cancer immunotherapy research! Runner-up Yuting Ma heads to the UC-wide final, and Tiffany Ta took home the People’s Choice Award. Learn more about their research.
Ballot Bowl Celebration
UCSB made history as the first UC campus to win the California Ballot Bowl. The prestigious honor recognizes UCSB’s outstanding 2024 voter registration efforts and impactful civic engagement initiatives. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber visited campus this month to present the award.
Resource of the Month: Summer Sessions
Did you know that students who take classes during summer are 30% more likely to graduate on time? In addition, summer offers students opportunities to participate in unique programs and courses that aren’t offered during the academic year.
For UC undergraduates, the fee cap is only 12 units this summer! This means that no matter how many units you register for, you will only be charged unit fees for a maximum of 12 units. This can mean significant savings for students taking a full-time course load.
Additionally, the Summer Session housing application is open for students taking courses during Summer A and B sessions. UCSB Conference & Hospitality Services also offers June Temporary Housing as a bridge between the end of residence hall or apartment contracts and the period when the student’s summer housing becomes available.
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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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.
University & Community Housing Services Handles all housing processes for UCSB residence halls and apartments, and offers resources for community housing such as rental listings, conflict resolution, and rental advice. Student Affairs Departments & Resources A centralized list of all services in Student Affairs and the easiest ways to contact departments.
