The UC Santa Barbara campus extends our deepest sympathy to all those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. We encourage any student in need of support to reach out to the campus resources available. Additionally, UCSB's own preparation for wildfire response is highlighted in a recent Current article and includes a campus evacuation outline in the event of an emergency.
This month's newsletter also includes a 2025-26 housing application deadline reminder for continuing students, 2025 Grad Fair details, and more.
Reminders & Announcements
The Continuing Undergraduate Application period for 2025-26 campus housing has been shortened to one week in order to allow Campus Housing to get results out to students sooner. The application will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 27 and close at 11:59pm on Friday, January 31. Applications received by the deadline are considered on time, and there is no preference given to applications submitted earlier in the week. Applications received after the January 31 deadline will be considered late and likely will not receive an offer. Last year approximately 50% of on-time applicants received an offer through the continuing student housing lottery.
Students and parents can also explore both on and off-campus housing options by watching therecorded Housing 101 Webinar offered earlier this quarter.
This Valentine’s Day we’re celebrating #GauchoLove. Are you an alum who met your spouse or partner at UCSB? If you’d be willing to share your UCSB love story, email: programs@alumni.ucsb.edu
Top research stories of 2024
From research insights on the pregnant brain and the impact of exercise on cognitive function to the university's latest rankings, it was another standout year at UC Santa Barbara. These were the top five research stories that got the most reads in the past 12 months. Read on.
We Asked: What do you like to do outside of class?
We asked students what they like to do outside of class. From rock climbing at the Rec Cen to playing music or enjoying sunset walks with friends, there's no shortage of ways to relax and recharge in beautiful Santa Barbara.
Grad Fair for the Class of 2025
March 5 & 6|Campus Store|10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hosted by the UCSB Campus Store, the Grad Fair is the one-stop destination for all graduation memorabilia including, but not limited to: regalia, announcements, class rings, diploma frames, and alumni gear. Whether looking to purchase official UC Santa Barbara regalia, personalize a graduation stole, or pre-order flowers and commemorative t-shirts, the Grad Fair has everything that graduates and their families need to make Commencement day truly special.
Our official Commencement photographer, GradImages, will be on-site with a pop-up studio for cap & gown photos (regalia will be provided). Students can pre-register online for a 20% discount. No sitting fee, no appointment necessary, and there’s no obligation to purchase photos.
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.
