This newsletter includes information about 2024-25 student housing resources, stories from current students about involvement outside of the classroom, an introduction to the new A.S. Bike Shop, and more.
Reminders & Announcements
Is your student looking for 2024-25 housing? If so, we encourage them to consider the following options & workshops:
The housing application for continuing undergraduate students opens on January 29 at 10:00am and closes on February 15. Visit the Campus Housing website for more information and to see a detailed timeline of the application and contracting process for UCSB-owned residence halls and undergraduate apartments.
Join us on February 13 at 6pm for the Housing 101 workshop! Come learn more about the UCSB housing process and community housing options for 2024-25. The workshop will be held via Zoom and is open to all. If you or your student are unable to attend we have a housing webinar available to view at your convenience.
University & Community Housing Services will host several Rental Fairs in the coming weeks. Students will have an opportunity to meet and greet with property providers and find out about renting in Isla Vista, Goleta, and Santa Barbara.
February 8, 4:30-6:30pm (Corwin Pavilion)
February 15, 2:00-4:00pm (Storke Plaza)
The Library has launched a free makerspace with grand opening workshops. From the art of the perfect hem to the creation of 3D-printed bots, UC Santa Barbara students, faculty and staff are welcome to learn and sharpen myriad creative skills at a newly minted on-campus makerspace. Check it out.
We Asked: What campus activities are you involved in?
Gauchos are active! Students share how club sports, student organizations, and other activities on campus have shaped their experience at UC Santa Barbara. Hear their many and varied answers.
Unveiling The Current’s most visited stories of 2023
UC Santa Barbara’s official campus news site rounded up the five stories from 2023 that readers visited most. See what made the list.
Resource of the Month: Associated Students Bike Shop
A resource to our campus since 1975, the Associated Students (A.S.) Bike Shop at UC Santa Barbara is a full-service bicycle repair shop and student-funded nonprofit organization powered by staff and student mechanics. The shop provides repairs, resources, and education to support and empower UCSB’s cycling community, including DIY offerings such as free compressed air, pump use, and chain lube during shop hours. The completely new, modern building is bright, and spacious, and has everything needed for students, staff, and members of the community to get their bikes tuned up and road-ready! See it for yourself.
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.
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.
