Various services and activities are available to UCSB students, including academic counseling, personal counseling, career planning, health care, services to international students, services to students with disabilities, athletic and recreational activities, and numerous student organizations.
Additional information about the services and activities described below may be obtained directly from the appropriate office.
Many sources of academic advising are available to students at UCSB. Each college provides advice to its students on matters such as major selection, program planning, academic difficulties, degree requirements, and petitions for exceptions to requirements. Undergraduate and graduate advisors are available in each major department to assist with decisions about majors, careers, and graduate schools. An honors advisor assists students who wish to participate in the College of Letters and Science Honors Program. Telephone: (805)893-3109.
Pre-professional advising is available in the College of Letters and Science for students considering careers in business administration, dentistry, law, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and veterinary medicine. General information is also available to students interested in other professional areas such as architecture, journalism, and social work. A health professions advisor (telephone: 805/893-2279) offers special assistance to students who hope to attend professional school in the health sciences. Special advising services are also available to reentry and nontraditional students (telephone: 805/893-3109). Advising is available for those interested in Gevirtz Graduate School of Education credentials as noted below.
The credential advisor in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, Phelps Hall 2517, telephone: (805) 893-2084, holds meetings to acquaint students with the teaching credential program at UCSB. Meetings are held monthly for those interested in the M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology Program. Contact (805) 893-3375 for additional information.
The ACCESS Card is a full-color UCSB Student I.D./Debit Card. It is used as proof of registration and to gain entrance into numerous student services. These include on-campus dining commons, library, computer lab, and the Recreation Center. Students may opt to activate their card into a personal ACCESS Debit Account, which works like a credit card in reverse; after making a deposit, purchases are automatically deducted from the balance in the account. ACCESS is accepted at the UCSB Bookstore, most campus dining and food outlets, the Pulse Copy Center, the UCen Post Office, A.S. Notetaking, A.S. Cashier's Office, and A.S. Bike Shop. The ACCESS Card has a one-time processing fee of $15. Students may opt for a black and white UCSB Student I.D., which has limited uses and is free. Telephone: (805) 893-7141.
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)
Campus Learning Assistance
Services (CLAS) helps students increase their mastery of course material
through tutoring and academic skills development. CLAS
provides small group tutoring in a wide range of lower-division math and science
courses, and limited service in social science, humanities, and first-year foreign
language courses. Workshops are offered throughout the year on notetaking, time
management, reading, exam prep, memory and concentration, and other study skills.
Students can also receive one-to-one writing assistance with writing assignments
or projects. The CLAS drop-in labs for math and science, composition, social
sciences, foreign language, and English as a Second Language are open daily
with many of the services extending into the evening hours. CLAS
administrative offices and sign-up areas are located in Building 477 and 300.
CLAS also offers nightly
tutoring in the Isla Vista Study Center located in Embarcadero Hall.
Telephone: (805)893-4248. Website: www.clas.ucsb.edu.
GOLD System.
The GOLD System (Gaucho
On-Line Data) enables students to search for open classes by instructor,
day and time, requirements satisfied, etc.; register for classes; change their
addresses; view registration information including class schedule, grades, and
registration appointment times; check fees and financial aid information; and
order official transcripts. The GOLD
System is accessible at gnet.ucsb.edu.
NetStations.
UCSB has made a major investment of time and resources towards the creation
of "NetStation" terminals that students can use from various locations
around the campus. NetStations provide two basic services: access to student
records through the GOLD
System; and access to a variety of other computer-based systems such as
electronic mail and library catalogs.
Open Access Computing.
Drop in, open access computing is allowed in the Open Access Lab, Phelps 1529. Workshops are offered throughout the year to introduce new users to computers and new applications. Any questions should be directed to an Open Access consultant. Office: Phelps 1523, general information, (805) 893-3002; or visit our website at www.ic.ucsb.edu.
Free e-mail accounts are provided to all UCSB students by Instructional
Computing.
U-Mail, the student
e-mail service, supports a number of popular mail programs. U-Web, the student
web publishing service, offers web space for personal homepages. E-mail orientation
classes are provided quarterly to introduce new students to electronic communication
technologies. For further information or to activate your account, visit the
U-Mail Help Desk in Phelps 1523 or call (805) 893-5542.
Counseling and Career Services
Counseling and Career Services helps students achieve their personal, social, academic, and career goals. Confidential services, provided by professionals (or peers when appropriate), are free to all registered students. Counseling services include individual counseling, groups and workshops, behavioral self-help, stress management, and crisis counseling.
Career Planning Services offers career advising, career testing, career groups and workshops, and information about careers and graduate and professional schools and programs through Career Resources available in both print and internet formats.
Career Employment Services advises students about work opportunities; provides information about resumé writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies; coordinates on-campus interviews with employer representatives; and assists advanced-degree and credential candidates in education through the Educational Reference Service. Local, state, national, and international internship information, advice, and placements are arranged through the Internship Program; part-time and seasonal job listings are accessed on MonsterTrak.com. Come in to register.
Offerings of workshops, courses, and resources are designed to help students gain the skills and information needed for life success.
Services are available in Building 599 as well as online. Telephone: (805)893-4411. Websites: career.ucsb.edu or counseling.ucsb.edu.
Dining commons are located near each residence hall. Residents are offered a choice of meal plans with their room contracts. Students who live off campus may purchase meals in the campus dining commons, either on a per-meal basis, or through a quarterly contract. Contract arrangements may be made through the Dining Services office. Telephone: (805) 893-3093.
A gourmet coffeehouse, delicatessen, pizza and pasta restaurant, soup and salad bar, and convenience store are located on the main floor of the University Center (UCen). On the lower level are Wendy's, Panda Express, and Chilitos, which serves Mexican food. All UCen dining facilities are open weekdays, some late into the night, and several are open weekends. In addition to those located in the UCen, there are several dining facilities on campus, including two convenience stores, three gourmet coffee and bakery carts, a grill cart, and a cafe. The Arbor, a convenience store located near the library, is open seven days a week and most evenings. ACCESS cards are accepted at all locations. Telephone: (805)893-3773.
The Disabled Students Program (DSP), Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 1201, assists eligible students with temporary or permanent disabilities who have special needs related to academic accomodation and the completion of a university degree program. The DSP provides interpreters, note takers, readers, advising, and referrals. An inventory of adaptive equipment is also available. Telephone: (805)893-2668. Website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/dsp.
Education Program for Culture Awareness
The Education Program
for Culture Awareness (EPCA) assists in building a campus community committed
to exploring issues and perspectives related to cultural diversity. Programs
are designed to generate discussion, raise awareness, increase sensitivity,
and promote understanding among and between groups/individuals so that all members
of the campus population feel accepted, welcomed, appreciated, and valued. The
EPCA office is located in the MultiCultural Center of the UCEN;
telephone: (805) 893-8386; email: epca@sa.ucsb.edu;
website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/epca
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
EOP counselors assist all students while focusing on low income first generation college students over the course of their undergraduate careers in clarifying and addressing their academic, personal, career, and financial concerns. They assist students in their negotiations with the institution and act as intermediaries, when necessary. Assistance for entering freshmen begins with the Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP), a two-week in-residence experience. STEP participants receive English and math instruction, and enroll in an academic success course that focuses on time management and understanding the university system. Other services include those that are designed to provide freshmen with ongoing academic year support in the residence halls through learning groups that have an academic discipline and a career exploration focus. Specialized mentorship/tutorial programs are also available to a limited number of EOP freshmen in writing and math courses.
EOP counselors also assist second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth- year students (including transfer and re-entry students) through advising, creation of study and extracurricular plans, goal setting, and the sponsoring of academic programs. The goal is to advise and prepare students at each respective class level for their post-graduation plans of graduate/professional school admission or entry into the work force.
EOP staff members provide cultural programs that facilitate interaction/collaboration between students of all cultural/ethnic backgrounds allowing them to gain an understanding of and appreciation for similarities and differences in each other and themselves. Through cultural programming, EOP helps to create an environment that celebrates and promotes the history, contributions, intellectual heritage, education and growth of students.
EOP counselors are available to mentor students as well as offer academic and career advising, referrals, and information about support services available on campus and in the community. For further information about these services, please contact EOP at (805) 893-4758 or visit our EOP offices located in Building 434 and Building 406.
The Graduate Students Association (GSA) represents all UCSB graduate students. GSA is governed by an elected seven-member executive committee which meets weekly, and an elected general council of graduate student departmental representatives whose monthly meetings are open to all members. GSA executive committee members sit on and appoint students to various university committees. GSA also distributes a monthly newsletter, and schedules a variety of activities for graduate students. The GSA Lounge (UCen 2502) is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free bagels and coffee are provided weekly, making it a congenial location for graduate students to unwind or study. In addition, the lounge is available to student groups who would like a place to meet. Further information is available from departmental graduate assistants, the GSA website at www.gsa.ucsb.edu, or the GSA office, UCen 2502. Telephone: (805)893-3824. E-mail: gsa@gsa.ucsb.edu. Website: www.gsa.ucsb.edu/
Housing and Residential Services
Students at UC Santa Barbara have several choices of housing style and location, including residence halls, apartments, sorority and fraternity houses, and a housing cooperative, all of which are located on or within a mile of the campus. Detailed housing information is available on the housing website at www.housing.ucsb.edu. The admission folder for new students also includes a housing brochure containing information regarding the various types of housing available.
Ten residence halls are located on or near the campus, and space is available to accommodate all incoming freshmen. Various meal plans for "all you can eat" meals are offered in dining facilities close to each residence hall. Many single students find residence hall living an excellent opportunity to become involved with the campus community and meet other students. The contract process for all residence hall space is handled at a central campus clearinghouse, located in Housing & Residential Services on Channel Islands Road. Telephone: (805) 893-5513. Email: contracts@housing.ucsb.edu.
Students must have turned in their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and apply online for housing by the stated deadlines in order to qualify for the computerized lottery process of being placed in university-owned or university-affiliated residence halls. Newly admitted freshmen will be placed in their preferred residence hall as space permits.
The Community Housing Office, located in the University Center, room 3151, serves as a one-stop resource for rental housing information and referrals. It is recommended that transfer and graduate students start their housing search here. Telephone: (805) 893-4371.
The Office of Apartment Living, located in the Santa Ynez Apartment complex on El Colegio Road, provides university-owned single and family student apartment information. University-owned apartment rentals are primarily for continuing upper-division (juniors and seniors) and graduate students. Students with families are eligible for Family Student Housing. Families with children have priority. Apartment Assignment Services can be reached at (805) 893-3640.
Campus Conference Services, located in the Santa Rosa Administrative Center, provides information about the use of Housing & Residential Services' conference facilities and services in the summer for organizations with educational objectives. Telephone: (805) 893-3072.
The Office of Residential Life assists students who live in the university-owned residence halls and serves as the university liaison for students in the two university-affiliated residence halls. Students may seek assistance and support from the professional staff regarding housing, academic, personal, and social development matters. The residential education program provides a quality living experience as well as opportunities to interact with faculty and staff. The program sponsors academic classes, educational programming, interest halls, Residence Review Board, and the Residence Hall Association. Telephone: (805) 893-3281. The office is located in a trailer east of Santa Rosa Residence Hall.
Office of International Students and Scholars
The Office of International Students and Scholars, Building 434, provides academic and personal counseling and assistance to international students. Every nonimmigrant student is required to report to the office; students should bring passports and visa documents with them. The office conducts an orientation program at the beginning of the fall quarter and provides information about registration, immigration, and academic and other requirements that will affect the international student's stay at the university. Telephone: (805)893-2929. Website: www.oiss.ucsb.edu.
Since 1987 the MultiCultural Center (MCC) has pursued its mission of promoting cultural awareness and understanding, creating an environment that will foster a sense of belonging among students of diverse cultures as well as international students at UCSB, and serving as a setting for meaningful cross-cultural interaction.
Located in the University Center, the MCC provides a lounge and gallery, meeting rooms, office space, and a 150-seat theater.
In its quest to promote cultural awareness and understanding, the MCC offers a broad spectrum of events including lectures, panel discussions, films and videos, poetry readings, art exhibits, and musical, dance, and dramatic performances, all of which are open to the general public. Additionally, the MCC lounge provides a comfortable space conducive to studying, relaxation, and interaction.
Students, staff, faculty, and the community are invited to visit the MCC and to take advantage of its many free programs. The MCC is located in the east end of the University Center, and is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: (805) 893-8411. Website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/mcc/
Ombuds serve as troubleshooters for students, faculty, and staff members whose problems have not been resolved by other agencies. The office is located in the Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 1207. Telephone: (805)893-3285. Website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/ombuds/New undergraduate students and their parents are encouraged to attend a one- or two-day orientation program offered at various times during the summer and prior to the start of each academic quarter in conjunction with the Colleges of Letters and Science, Engineering, and Creative Studies. Orientation participants have the opportunity to meet faculty, deans, staff, and students; to learn about student services, academic offerings, and enrollment procedures; and to register for courses. During the summer, participants stay in university residence halls and have meals in the dining commons. For new undergraduates not attending orientation, and for all new graduate students, orientation meetings are held during pre-instructional activities at the beginning of each quarter. Details are available in the Schedule of Classes. Orientation Programs also offers a variety of activities each fall for new and returning students. Telephone: (805)893-3443. Website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/orientation.
Transportation and Parking Services
Parking Regulations & Permits. UCSB parking permits are required on all vehicles parked on campus from 6:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. (7days per week). Permits are not required on university administrative holidays. Please check the Transportation & Parking website at www.tps.ucsb.edu for complete, updated parking information.
Parking at UCSB is not assigned; it is provided on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Faculty, staff, and students may park in "A", "S", or "C" lots with the appropriate permit.
Short-term permits (such as 3 hour, daily, evening, and weekend) are sold at the campus parking office (across from Harder Stadium in Lot 30), and from permit dispensers located throughout campus parking lots.
Long-term permits (such as annual and quarterly) are sold online via the permitstore.com at www.tps.ucsb.edu, or at the campus parking office.
Valid parking permits are required in all time zones from 6:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Monday through Sunday (7 days per week). This includes the time zones in front of on-campus residence halls. For current rate information, please visit our website at www.tps.ucsb.edu.
Valid parking permits are required at all times (7 days per week) in areas marked "Enforced At All Times", "Reserved", and "Restricted". This includes:
A valid parking permit is one that: a) has not expired, b) is displayed properly (in the lower left corner on the dashboard/inside of the front windshield), and is c) is used to park in a space designated for that specific type of permit.
Permit Eligibility. Because parking on campus is extremely limited, students living within two miles of UCSB (including Isla Vista and university owned off-campus housing) are not eligible to purchase a parking permit. Students living outside the 2-mile limit may purchase a "C" permit and may park in lots designated "C". A limited number of parking permits are sold to on-campus, residential students.
Residential parking permits and lot assignments are awarded by lottery, with no guarantee that all requests can be accommodated.
Residential Verification Requirement. Verification of local residential address, such as a current housing lease agreement, is required in order to purchase a residential student parking permit. At the time of sale, the student will be asked to provide proof of local living address, such as a current housing lease agreement, utility bill, or BARC statement.
Parking Meters. Parking permits are not valid in metered spaces (even with a parking permit, coin payment is still required). Depending on the lot, the maximum time varies from 20 minutes to 4 hours. Meters only accept quarters. One quarter provides 10 minutes of parking in all meters.
Campus Liability. Individuals park on campus at their own risk. Please lock your vehicle. The University of California shall not be liable for any risk or loss of, or damage to, property of individuals, including vehicles or the contents therein, which may result from the use of campus parking services or facilities. Additional information on UCSB parking rules and regulation is available from our website at www.tps.ucsb.edu or, by calling (805) 893-7275.
Transportation Alternative Program (TAP). Would you like to save money on your commute to UCSB. Are you willing to commute to campus by bike, bus, train, carpool, or vanpool? If so, TAP will provide you with up to six days of free parking per quarter as an incentive for doing your share to clear the air. TAP is available to all students, staff, and faculty who qualify for and do not currently own a UCSB parking permit.
TAP can help you commute in other ways like:
To learn more, please visit our website at www.tps.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-5475 for a free consultation on your money saving commute options. Transportation Alternative Programs are subject to change. Please refer to the TAP website for updated information.
Many students at UCSB provide services to fellow students in exchange for work experience and either academic credit or a stipend. Peer service opportunities include work as residence assistants and housing advisors, counseling and career peers, peer health educators, veterans' affairs advisors, Financial Aid peer advisors, and academic peer advisors in the College of Letters and Science.
Additional opportunities exist in the Community Service Organization, a civilian extension of the campus police department; the EOP office; the Women's Center; Orientation Programs; and the rescue team.
UCSB is in compliance with all legislation that seeks to eliminate discrimination toward students on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age. (Sexual harassment is considered to be a form of sex discrimination.) Students who wish to file a grievance arising from alleged discrimination must do so at the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Cheadle Hall 5203. An outline of formal student grievance procedures is contained in the Appendix. Sexual harassment complaints may be filed with the Sexual Harassment Complaint Resolution Officer, Paula Rudolph, 2121 Cheadle Hall. Telephone: (805)893-2546.
Student registration/health fees support some services, but there are still additional charges for these services. Call (805) 893-8141 for specific information regarding fees. If you have health questions and would like information or need help scheduling an appointment, please call the Nurse Advisor at (805) 893-7129.
Physicals are required for all intercollegiate athletes and must be completed at Student Health.
Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests are required for those admitted to the UCSB teaching credential program and for those identified as international students by their Visa status. Tests may be obtained at Student Health for a fee.
State law requires the Hepatitis B vaccination series be complete by the time of enrollment if you are 18 years of age or younger. The vaccination series requires three injections over a period of four to six months. If you have not already completed the full series, it is important that you see your local health care provider now to complete this requirement.
Medical Services For Enrolled Students
Student Health hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We
are located across from the Events Center, between the residence halls and Isla
Vista, making it easy to access health care on campus. We have our own parking
lot with plenty of student parking (C sticker required) as well as metered parking
available.
We offer full-service primary care as well as limited specialty care. The following are some of our services available: urgent care, same-day appointments, women's health (including annual exams), internal medicine, psychiatry, rheumatology, orthopedics, pharmacy, laboratory, x-ray, physical therapy, allergy shots, immunizations, travel medicine, wart removal, HIV testing, minor surgery, accutane therapy, and health counseling (alcohol & other drugs, nutrition, stress management, eating disorders, sexual health).
Eye and/or dental care are provided on a fee-for-service basis. Please call these two clinics directly for fee information and appointments: Dental - (805) 893-2891; Eye - (805) 893-3170.
In the event of an emergency, students should go directly to one of the local community hospitals. Students should expect to use their medical insurance to cover expenses. All costs incurred will be at the student's expense. Be sure that you have adequate health insurance coverage. For information on university-sponsored health insurance, call the Student Health Insurance Office at (805) 893-2592. If you need emergency transportation, call the Campus Rescue Squad at 9-911. There is a charge for this service.
Important Note: SHS is not equipped to handle life-threatening emergencies and does not provide complete 24-hour coverage. It also does not provide specialty care in many areas. Therefore, any accidents or illnesses which cannot be handled by SHS will be referred to local hospitals, facilities, or physicians.
Educational Services
Health Education provides several resources for helping students. Free
confidential help with counselors who offer information, assessment, and referral
services is available at Student Health. Topics include alcohol, tobacco and
other drugs; eating disorders; sexual health; nutrition; and stress management.
For an appointment with a health counselor, call (805) 893-3371. In addition
to counseling, academic classes are offered which teach real life skills in
a helping-profession setting. Some of the classes are training classes that
prepare students for an internship as a Peer Health Educator. All classes provide
valuable personal and/or career experience.
Payment Plan for Students who waive out of USHIP
(Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan)
PATH (Prepaid Access to Health Care) is an alternative method to pay
for health services if you are not enrolled in USHIP. Rather than paying for
each visit, students can pre-pay their fees. You can see a practitioner and
utilize the lab and x-ray as many times as needed without paying the visit and
processing fees. By prepaying for services, you can maximize preventive care
and access treatment by minimizing financial barriers. For students on financial
aid, monies are allocated for health care and can be applied to PATH. For more
information, call (805) 893-8141.
The Office of Student Life, Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 2201, houses the Office of the Dean of Students and provides a centralized location for students to access multiple services. Trained staff address a wide variety of student needs and concerns.
Services include general assistance with problem solving and referrals, personal emergencies, letters of recommendation, and administrative withdrawals. The Office of Student Life also plans and schedules many co-curricular activities and educational programs. The staff assists organizations with leadership training and development, program planning, fund raising, trustee accounts, publicity and promotion, and special projects. The Office of Student Life provides an organization directory on the web at www.sa.ucsb.edu/campusorgs/, which lists purposes and contacts for approximately 300 campus organizations. If students do not find an organization that interests them, the staff can help them to start one.
The protection of scholastic integrity and the prevention of academic dishonesty are fundamental to the mission of the Office of Student Life. The office provides education about the enforcement of general campus regulations including various forms of discriminatory harassment. Hate incidents may be reported to the Hate Incidents Response Coordinator, (805) 893-5016. The office works to foster interaction among students, campus organizations, the University, and the local community. Telephone: (805) 893-4550 or (805) 893-4569. Website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl.
The UCSB Achievement Program sponsors various activities to increase access and provide support for students interested in the physical and life sciences, engineering, and the mathematical sciences. Academic workshops are offered each quarter of the academic year for students enrolled in key science, engineering, and mathematics courses. These workshops bring small groups of students together with graduate and undergraduate Achievement Program staff to focus on attaining a high level of success in their coursework. During the academic year and summer, selected students receive support to carry out advanced independent projects under the direction of UCSB faculty. In order to get the experience and skills needed for advanced work, eligible students with little or no research experience can apply for an apprenticeship to work on a team project led by a graduate student.
The Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science, an intensive three-week in-residence experience, is offered in collaboration with the EOP/Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) to entering freshmen with strong high school preparation in the sciences and mathematics.
The Achievement Program Center is located at South Hall 4631. For more information, students should call (805) 893-8801. Website: www.math.ucsb.edu/~map.
Orfalea Family Children's Center
The Orfalea Family Children's Center (formerly the University Children's Center), located on West Campus, serves the child-care needs of students, faculty, and staff. The center provides a high-quality child-care program for children three months to eight years of age in full- and half-day placements. Tuition varies depending on the age of the child and the number of days and hours in attendance. California State Department of Education grants are available to subsidize tuition costs for low-income families. In addition, the center participates in the Federal Food Program, which provides nutritious meals to children whose families are income eligible. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information and to place a child's name on the waiting list, please call the Children's Center. Telephone: (805)893-3665.
The Office of the Registrar certifies enrollment for Veterans Chapter benefit recipients to the Veterans Administration (VA) Regional Office in Muskogee, Oklahoma as well as applying the California Fee Waiver for eligible students.
College Fee Waiver Program
The State of California offers a College Fee Waiver Program to children
and dependents of service-connected disabled or service-related deceased veterans.
This program is administered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs
(CDVA).
Benefits are awarded on an academic year basis and students are required to reapply each year for continued benefits. If you may be eligible to receive these benefits, contact your local County Veterans Service Office (CVSO). This listing is in the government pages section of your telephone book, under "county government." You may also call CDVA at (800) 952-5626, or visit their website at www.cdva.ca.gov to learn more about this program as well as other programs offered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs. To download an application, go to: www.cacvso.org/
California Fee Waiver letters of eligibility should be submitted to the Registrar before the fee payment deadline to avoid late fee penalties.
VA Chapter Benefit Programs
VA Chapter benefit recipients apply for benefits through the Office of the Registrar
and the Western Regional VA Office. All students who apply must complete the
Veterans Benefit Request form available at www.registrar.ucsb.edu/Intercampus.htm.
Initial verification of eligibility for Chapter applicants should contact the VA Regional Office, P.O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402, (888) 442-4551 or online at: www.GIBILL.va.gov/.
For further information regarding any of these programs, contact the UCSB VA Benefit Program at Reg-Veterans-Benefit-Programs@sa.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-8905.
The Women's Center is a place where people work to understand the changing roles of women and men and to expand the educational, professional, and personal opportunities for women. The center challenges sexism, racism, heterosexism, and classism and other barriers that inhibit women's inclusion and equal power. The Women's Center provides a climate in which women can celebrate and cultivate their common strengths as well as recognize their rich cultural and individual differences. To this end, the center provides lectures, workshops, and films for all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. It also provides an extensive library; an art gallery; rape and sexual harassment prevention education programs; counseling and consultation services for individuals and groups; services for re-entry and transfer students; and opportunities to meet with scholars, activists, artists, and writers in a comfortable, inviting place. The center is located in Building 434. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telephone: (805)893-3778. Website: www.sa.ucsb.edu/women'scenter.
For more information on lesbian, gay. bisexual, transsexual, or coming out
issues, please visit the UCSB
Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity, University Center Room 3137.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Telephone: (805) 893-5846.
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UCSB students have the opportunity to participate in 300 student organizations. A complete list of all organizations is available on the Office of Student Life website at www.sa.ucsb.edu/campusorgs. Some of the opportunities available to students are described below.
The Department of Alumni Affairs and the UCSB Alumni Association provide services to current students as well as to alumni. Students can participate in career conferences and other programs that connect students with alumni and career options. The Association's Family Vacation Center hires UCSB students as summer staff. An emergency loan program assists students in financial need. Alumni Association programs such as chapters, awards, reunions, the Family Vacation Center, the quarterly magazine Coastlines, and career services seek to keep alumni involved with UCSB. Telephone (805) 893-2288, or visit the Alumni Association Homepage at www.ucsbalum.com.
Associated Students (A.S.) serves as the official undergraduate student government and provides services, employment opportunities and leadership experience. Every undergraduate student is a member upon payment of required quarterly registration fees. A.S. Executive Officers and Legislative Council members, elected annually each spring, represent students and transmit student concerns to the campus administration and academic senate as well as to the appropriate offices within and outside of the UC system. A.S. provides avenues for student involvement not only through elected positions, but also through boards and committees that address a broad range of issues: environment, women/gender, academic affairs, investments, concerts and events, community service, lobbying, and radio broadcasting.
Associated Students services include A.S. Notetaking and Publications, A.S. Ticket Office, A.S. Cashiers, A.S. Bike Shop, A.S. Legal Resource Center, and the A.S. Short Term Student Loan Program.
Students are invited to stop by the Associated Students offices housed in the University Center. Telephone: (805)893-2566. Website: www.as.ucsb.edu.
Community Affairs Board. Through the AS/UCSB Community Affairs Board
(CAB), students can find out about campus and community volunteer opportunities,
nonprofit agency orientation/training, and one-time community service events.
Located in the University Center, UCSB's Volunteer Action Center houses over
400 volunteer opportunities for students to explore career options, create social
action, and gain practical experience. CAB connects students to local nonprofit
and human services agencies such as the Family Literacy Program, Special Olympics,
Big Buddies, HelpLine, and Transition House. Members of CAB fill leadership
positions and gain valuable practical
experience in the areas of public relations, community outreach, financial management,
fund-raising, and volunteer/nonprofit management. For more information, please
call (805) 893-4296 or stop by the CAB office in UCen 2523. Website: www.as.ucsb.edu/.
Program Board. Associated Students Program Board presents a wide variety of educational and cultural events including lectures, concerts, films, sneak previews, Storke Plaza events, and an annual spring Extravaganza. Students involved in Program Board gain experience in planning and organizing events, managing budgets, negotiating with agents and promoters, running technical equipment, and working with campus and community officials. Program Board members provide leadership to other campus organizations with event planning assistance and gain firsthand experience with the entertainment industry. Program Board also provides job opportunities for students as ushers, production crew, and promotion assistants. Telephone: (805)893-3536.
Student Media. UCSB student publications include the student newspaper (Daily Nexus), yearbook (La Cumbre), literary magazine (Spectrum), journal of undergraduate research (Discovery), journal of graduate research (Thresholds), and arts magazines (Campus Point and Experimental Thinking). UCSB also has a radio station, KCSB-FM and KJUC-FM Cable. Further information about student media is available in the Storke Publications Building and in the Associated Students main office.
UCSB hosts over 30 Greek-letter organizations composed of national and local/regional sororities and fraternities, many of which maintain chapter houses in the student community of Isla Vista. The organizations offer their members leadership, scholarship, community service, and friendship opportunities through participation in a number of on- and off-campus activities. For more information on Greek life, contact the Office of Student Life. Telephone: (805)893-4550.The primary mission of UC Santa Barbara Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide an opportunity for widespread participation in intercollegiate athletics and to enhance the student-athlete's education through competition at the Division I intercollegiate level. Because it demands the successful integration of intercollegiate competition with an academic program, the educational experience of student-athlete is unique.
In addition, Intercollegiate Athletics is intended to foster a sense of community among faculty, staff, and students on campus and to help provide a reason for friends, alumni, and supporters in the local area and throughout the state to feel a part of UCSB.
The university expects its Intercollegiate Athletics program to provide competitive opportunities for both men and women in a variety of sports.
Intercollegiate Athletics at UCSB is based upon an educational model, not upon a business model. The Intercollegiate Athletics program does not seek to make a profit from its athletic events, but does seek to generate a considerable portion of the revenue necessary to support itself at a level of excellence consistent with the university's standards.
UCSB places the highest priority on the academic progress of student-athletes and provides support systems to assist them in completing their degrees.
The primary mission of UCSB is teaching, research, and service. Associated with this is the development of the full potential of our students in both academic and non-academic settings. The Intercollegiate Athletics program plays a major role in achieving this goal.
The Intercollegiate Athletics program at UCSB is bound by the policies and procedures of the NCAA and the rules of any conference, league, or association of which it is a member.
The Intercollegiate Athletics program at UCSB offers ten varsity sports for men (cross-country, water polo, soccer, basketball, swimming, track and field, baseball, golf, volleyball, and tennis) and nine for women (tennis, volleyball, swimming, track & field, cross-country, softball, basketball, water polo, and soccer).
All of UCSB's intercollegiate teams compete at the Division I level in the NCAA, where many attain national prominence. Telephone: (805)893-8613.
Physical Activities and Recreation
The Department of Physical Activities and Recreation offers a year-round program of academic classes and sports-related activities, which meet the needs of students at all ability levels, including the physically challenged. Academic programs include Physical Education minors in Athletic Coaching, Exercise and Health Science, Fitness Instruction, and Sport Management and a curriculum of basic physical education instruction. Recreation offers an Adventure Program, Rec Sports (eighteen Sport Clubs, Intramural Sports), and a variety of open recreational opportunities.
The Recreation Center, which includes an aquatics complex, two fitness centers, racquetball and squash courts, as well as two gymnasia, is available for daily use. Additional facilities include a campus swimming pool, Robertson Gym, ropes course, climbing wall, aerobics studio, gym-nastic area, sailing center, and 24 tennis courts.
Each quarter the department publishes the Leisure Review, which contains a variety of activities including pottery, stained glass, ballet, swing and ballroom dancing, yoga, wine tasting, massage, guitar, and sailing, among others. Telephone: (805)893-3738 or (805)893-2181. Website: www.par.ucsb.edu.
The Residence Halls Association (RHA), located in the San Nicolas Residence Hall lobby, is the governing body of and for students living in university-owned residence halls. RHA coordinates social, educational, and multicultural activities for students living in the residence halls. For event information or to speak with board members, call the RHA Office: (805) 893-4877. Website: www.resnet.ucsb.edu/RHA.
The UCen is the focal point for student activities on the UCSB campus. Located within the UCen are the UCSB Bookstore, eight dining facilities, a coffee house, a convenience store, a U.S. Post Office, the UCen Cashier, a copy shop, a travel agency, meeting rooms, the Corwin Pavilion Conference Center, a video game room, pool tables, and multiple TV monitors. The UCen also houses Associated Students, Graduate Students Association and Lounge, the MultiCultural Center and Theater, the Community Housing Office, and student organization offices. Website: www.ucen.ucsb.edu.Return to Top of Page