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Monday 10am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm Tuesday 10am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm Thursday 10am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm Friday 10am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm

UCSB Admissions

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UCSB is one of only 62 institutions elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

07/27/2026

This is your sign to apply to UCSB’s Transfer Making It Happen (TMIH) program by Tuesday, August 4! TMIH session takes place virtually on Tuesday, August 18.

TMIH is a transfer preparation program that strives to ensure entering first-year community college students make a smooth transition into the University of California (UC). TMIH is open to all graduating high school seniors entering a California community college. See the link in our bio for more details!

07/09/2026

UCSB students 🤝 summer 💙

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06/25/2026

Incoming first-years & transfers are required to submit official transcripts by July 1 and test scores by July 15 directly from testing agencies. Reminder: We do not accept emailed transcripts! Check the links in our bio for details and review the Steps to Enrollment page for other important deadlines.

It may take up to two weeks for transcripts and test scores to be posted in the Applicant Portal from the time UCSB receives them. Do NOT resend “missing” documents, as you will be contacted by our staff directly. Please check your portal to review your document status. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

06/18/2026

It’s official! Starting this fall, enrolled UCSB students who meet housing deadlines, and enrollment requirements will now receive a two-year housing guarantee. We can’t wait to share more details over email!

06/12/2026

Find details about UCSB’s Transfer Prep through the link in our bio!

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06/10/2026

Interested in the transfer pathway? We have free, transfer prep programs available! Visit our website (or our LinkTree) for summer program details.

05/04/2026

You officially SIRed to UCSB, Gauchos! What’s next? Check your task list in the Applicant Portal! ✅

04/28/2026

Ready to be a Gaucho? Don’t forget these deadlines to submit your Statement of Intent to Register. Complete your SIR in the Applicant Portal.

04/27/2026

Admitted transfer students: We’re excited to welcome you to our campus, future Gaucho! Meet department representatives, tour the university, and speak with current transfer students! Registration is open now.

04/09/2026

UCSB OPEN HOUSE GIVEAWAY: It’s giveaway season! Here’s how to enter on the day of Open House:
1. Follow us on Instagram
2. Tag us in a photo of yourself at UCSB Open House (IG post, IG stories, etc). Make sure your account is public for us to see!
3. A winner will be announced at 12pm PST!
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See you on campus!

Address

1210 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA
93106

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm
Friday	10am - 12pm
	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18058932881

Website

http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/

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