Resources

Academic Advising (College)

College of Letters & Science Academic Advising

  • Students may drop in to meet with an academic advisor in the TSC, or schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor in Cheadle Hall at https://appts.apps.duels.ucsb.edu/

College of Engineering Academic Advising

College of Creative Studies Academic Advising

Educational & Professional Development

Career Services 

Handshake

  • Handshake is the premium platform for Gauchos to find jobs, internships, and career connections
  • Part-time, full-time, on-campus, off-campus, and work-study positions are listed on Handshake
  • Available to all registered students with an active UCSB NetID and to all UCSB alumni
  • Click here to learn more

Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)

  • Drop-in tutorials in math, science, economics, writing and foreign language
  • Math, Science, Economics tutorial groups
  • Study skills workshops and coaching
  • Writing workshops
  • https://clas.sa.ucsb.edu/

Summer Sessions

UCSB Library

Financial

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Basic Needs Resources

Money Matters PDF

Health & Well-Being

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

  • CAPS Overview of Services
  • CAPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming enviornment to ensure that all students remain psychologically healthy in pursuit of their goals.
  • CAPS provides Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Teletherapy
  • School Anxiety Program
  • To set up an appointment, visit CAPS (Building 599) or call 805-893-4411 for a first-time appointment
  • https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/

Student Health Services (SHS)

  • Nurses and health counselors for all students
  • Same day appointments usually available
  • General Medicine, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Eye Care, Dental Care, Pharmacy
  • Massage, Meditation, Nutrition, Stress Management
  • https://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/

Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP)

  • Education and Prevention Programs
  • Confidential Counseling and Treatment
  • Recovery Support
  • Learn how to help a friend
  • https://alcohol.sa.ucsb.edu/

Disabled Student Program (DSP)

Health and Wellness

  • Supports the flourishing of students as they navigate the University experience for academic success and a fulfilling life
  • Programs and events aimed towards improving student well-being
  • Quarterly Meditation Program
  • Dog Therapy Day
  • Weekly Wellness Centers and much more
  • http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/index.aspx

Department of Recreation

  • Numerous facilities that suit your interests
  • Wellness and fitness classes
  • Intramural sports and clubs
  • UCSB Adventure Programs
  • http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/

Social, Cultural, & More

ONDAS Student Center (OSC)

  • Promotes the success and retention of first-generation college students with an emphasis on the first-year transition and underrepreseted student experience, but open to all students!
  • Provides mentoring and academic support in a learning-centered space for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers in order to grow personally and excel academically
  • Contact: ondas@ltsc.ucsb.edu
  • https://ondas.ucsb.edu/

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

  • Focus on low-income and first generation undergraduates, but see anyone!
  • Peer Advisor Program, cultural programming, support services
  • Get help clarifying academic, career, financial, and personal concerns
  • Contact: 805-893-4758 or EOP@sa.ucsb.edu
  • http://eop.sa.ucsb.edu//

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) - Cultural Centers

MultiCultural Center (MCC)

  • Safe space for students of color, LGBTQIA+, and international students
  • Shared community space that provides platforms for critical dialogue and services to uphold a safer, welcoming space that validates marginalized identities
  • Hosts several events throughout the academic year
  • http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/

Veterans and Military Services (VRC)

Undocumented Student Services (USS)

  • Committed to fostering a safe, nuturing, and supportive environment for prospective and current undocumented students, students with mixed-immigration status families, and students from refugee backgrounds
  • Provides general counseling to all students seeking support pertaining to being undocumented, having undocumented family members or loved ones, and other relevant issues
  • Provides free immigration legal services to UC students and their immediate family members
  • Contact: http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/dreamscholars/contact/contact-us
  • http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/DreamScholars/

Office of Black Student Development (OBSD)

  • Advances the experiences of all Black students, advocates for their needs, and fosters their personal and academic achievement through graduation and beyond
  • Through the development of innovative and sustainable programs and services aimed to increase the recruitment, retention, academic achievement, holistic support, and self-advocacy of the Black community, the OBSD addresses the needs of the Black student community and holds themselves and the university responsible to meet those needs.
  • Works to engage, develop, and activate experiences to promote an inclusive campus experience that fosters a sense of belonging and leaders of social change
  • The OBSD has four pillars: Academic Success, Holistic Support, Recruitment and Retention, and Advocacy
  • https://obsd.sa.ucsb.edu/

Women, Gender and Sexual Equity

  • CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) - Provide confidential advice and support to individuals impacted by interpersonal violence
  • Non-Traditional Student Services - for students ages 25+, students with dependents, or re-entering students. The center offers child care grant, priority registration, and lockers!
  • Women's Center - host events/training/workshops; advocate and promote research on diverse gender related topics

Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD)

  • Exists to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) students have the support they need to succeed at UCSB
  • Facilitates the intersectional inclusion and representation of the identities, experiences, and concerns of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members
  • Promotes the celebration, development, scholarship, and success of the LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, education, programming, and resource creation and referral
  • Provides a space where students can study, spend time between classes, a computer lab with free printing, free snacks, free safer sex and menstruation supplies, and many other resources
  • Contact: (805) 893-5847
  • http://rcsgd.sa.ucsb.edu/

Non-Traditional Student Resource Center

  • For undergraduate students who are over 24 years old (25+), graduate students who are over 28 years old (29+), students with dependents, or re-entering students
  • Provides a community space for students whose life experiences may differ from traditional students
  • Provides staff that can guide students to resources and help manage challenges associated with achieving academic goals
  • Contact: (805) 893-5869 or sa-ntsrc@ucsb.edu
  • https://wgse.sa.ucsb.edu/nontrad/home

UCSB Guardian Scholars

  • Supports the academic and personal success of students who have been part of the foster care system
  • Helps to ensure that incoming students have a smooth transition into the UCSB community and are provided with a network of services to enhance their educational experience
  • Program services include academic support, enrichment services, student advocacy, career guidance, peer networking, housing assistance, and financial aid advising
  • Contact: Stephany Rubio, Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator at (805) 893-5631 or stephany.rubio@sa.ucsb.edu
  • https://www.sa.ucsb.edu/guardianscholars/home

Basic Needs Resources

Associated Students Food Bank

Housing and Residential Services

Office of Student Life (OSL)

  • Campus organizations, Greek Life, and leadership development
  • Assistance in emergency situations, problem solving, intellectual and personal development
  • http://osl.sa.ucsb.edu/

Associated Students (AS)

  • Offer FREE concerts and shows
  • Community Affairs Board (CAB) – Volunteer Opportunities
  • Student involvement in Student Government and Leadership
  • http://www.as.ucsb.edu/

UCSB Bookstore

Transportation and Parking Services

  • Parking permits
  • Commuter options: TAP, bicycle program, bus programs, and more