This catalog will serve as your guide to all that our campus has to offer. I hope you will take some time to become familiar with all the exciting and diverse courses, programs, and extracurricular activities available to you here.

UCSB is an extraordinary place. The educational experience we offer is deepened and enriched by the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our students, faculty, and staff. I ask for your help in maintaining a living and learning

environment that nurtures the free and open exchange of ideas in a manner that is respectful to all our members. We are here to explore and learn together.

I hope you will take pride in being part of this campus. Since our founding in 1944, UCSB's stature has risen rapidly, and we have become known around the world for our commitment to excellence and innovation. We are one of only 62 institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Our campus is home to nine national research centers, two professional schools, and a number of multidisciplinary programs and institutes. U.S. News and World Report ranks UCSB as one of the best public universities in the nation. The recognition of our academic excellence by these and many other important indicators underscores the preeminence of our professors, the strength of the academic programs in which you will participate, and the high quality of the student community of which you are an important member.

As students here, you will learn from, and even do research with, people who are true pioneers in their fields. Some of what you will hear in your classrooms has not even made it into the latest textbooksbecause your professors are the ones writing the textbooks! While you are here, you will also have many special opportunities to learn about yourself, your community, and your world. In addition to your academic pursuits, you might choose to join some of UCSB's 300 clubs, or participateas do 80 percent of your fellow studentsin intramural sports. You could become a volunteer in the community, as nearly half of our students do, or become active in student life through the Associated Students, Graduate Students Association, special internships, or any number of other opportunities.

Whatever you decide to do, we are here to support and encourage you in your journey of discovery. You are valued members of our community of scholars and of our UCSB family.

Welcome again!

Henry T. Yang