August 2023
Gaucho Parents & Family Newsletter
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Hello, Gaucho parents & families!
As we approach the start of fall quarter, this newsletter provides important reminders about Move-In Weekend, Week of Welcome activities to share with your students, packing tips from current students, and more.
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| Reminders & Announcements
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- On-campus Move In Weekend is just around the corner! This is an exciting and lively time for our campus as we welcome new students, continuing students, and their families to UCSB. The fun doesn’t end with move-in! the campus is busy planning a host of activities during the Week of Welcome to help students get (re)acquainted with campus life and each other.
For students moving into Isla Vista or the greater Goleta/Santa Barbara area, Community Housing Services has many helpful resources, including a guide to move-in/move-out videotaping. If students living off-campus find that coordinating meals is challenging, there is a meal plan option just for them. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the 2023-2024 academic year.
- A new version of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with Duo is now live for the UCSB MyBARC (billing) application. All students are required to use MFA with Duo to log into their MyBARC account. Please encourage your student to make sure their Duo is set up in order to access important UCSB applications.
Parent users should continue to log into the Gaucho E-Bill website using their Parent User Name and Password. You can find instructions on the BARC website for adding a parent to a student's BARC account.
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Please note: When driving to campus for Move-In Weekend, traffic may be impacted by Highway 217 construction. Please consider using alternate routes and allow extra time.
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We Asked: What's one thing all students should bring to UC Santa Barbara?
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With move-in nearly here, orientation leaders share what to bring to campus — from practical, must-have residence hall items to positive and open-minded attitudes. Make sure your Gaucho adds these to their packing list!
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- Week of Welcome Calendar: The start of the school year includes a variety of kick-off events. Encourage your student to log onto Shoreline and search for Week of Welcome opportunities to connect with their peers and learn more about UCSB!
- Enrollment Services Resource Fair: Monday, September 25-28, 10am-3pm (Student Affairs & Administrative Services Building courtyard) This will be an opportunity for all students (new and continuing) to complete their required steps to enrollment and get questions answered in one location. By completing these steps on time, your student will avoid late fees and/or getting dropped from classes. Representatives from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office of the Registrar, Billing Accounts Receivable Collections (BARC), Basic Needs and more will be available to answer any questions students might have. Please encourage your student to visit the fair so they can complete these required steps ahead of the first day of instruction!
- Campus Involvement Fair: Tuesday, September 26, 10am-2pm (Storke Plaza) Students can learn more about campus involvement opportunities, ask questions to current students, and meet with registered campus organizations.
- Rec Fest: Wednesday, September 27, 1-4 pm (Recreation Center)
Rec Fest is the UCSB Department of Recreation's annual showcase event that takes place during UCSB's Week of Welcome every fall quarter. The festival showcases the variety of classes and activities that Recreation offers including FREE fitness, sport, and adventure demos. Information and sign-ups are available for Intramural Sports, Sports Clubs, Athletic Training, Get up GAUCHOS!, Gaucho R.E.C., and more! Participants also enjoy live performances, games, and giveaways from our sponsors.
- Save the Date! Parents & Family Weekend: Friday & Saturday, November 3 & 4. This annual fall event will provide opportunities to spend time with your Gaucho, meet other Gaucho families, and, dare we say, have a little fun!
Registration opens Monday, October 2; early bird pricing ends Monday, October 23 at midnight. Visit the Parent & Family Weekend website for more information.
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What can change in four years? A lot! In 2019, we interviewed a group of incoming UC Santa Barbara students about their hopes and ambitions for their college experience. Before graduating, we met with them again to re-watch their interviews and reflect on their time at UCSB.
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UC Santa Barbara Magazine
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Where does our curiosity come from, and how do we satisfy it? This question is at the heart of the latest issue of UC Santa Barbara Magazine. Read more and sign up for updates.
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Resources of the Month: Departments for the start of the academic year
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As your student prepares for the new academic year, they may need to visit or speak to a staff member in one of the departments below to resolve issues related to financial aid, submitting final transcripts, statement of residency, paying their fall bill, or other related topics. These departments are here to help!
It is important to know that FERPA policies prevent anyone other than the student from receiving information about a student's record unless release has been given. Each of the websites below provide information on how a student can choose to share the records maintained by that department with a parent or family member.
- Billing Accounts Receivable Collections (BARC): For questions related to monthly statements of student fees & charges (registration fees, campus housing charges, library fines, student health services, etc.), important fee deadlines, how to pay a BARC bill, and tax information.
- College Advising Offices (Letters and Science, Engineering, or Creative Studies): For questions regarding course scheduling and academic planning.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: For questions related to the cost of attendance, how to accept financial aid via the My Aid Status portal, grant & scholarship opportunities, and financial resources around campus.
- Office of Admissions: For questions related to final transcripts, receiving of test scores sent to UCSB, or change of major requests by incoming students before the start of the academic year.
- Office of the Registrar: For questions related to residency for tuition purposes, enrollment and registration dates & deadlines, student records, and academic calendars.
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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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