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University of California - Santa Barbara
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The UC Santa Barbara Office of Admissions is happy to share that our summer workshops and webinars are now posted! Students who are looking at the freshman admissions process, the UC application and/or transfer admissions, can find workshops posted through August. These workshops will help rising seniors get ready for the UC application! Find a session and register today! Learn More
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WHY UCSB? IS IT BECAUSE OF OUR...
Inspirational Setting?
Academic excellence?
Social Intelligence?
Inclusive Community?
Global Impact?
Balance lifestyle?
THE ANSWER IS "ALL OF THE ABOVE!"
The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Teaching and research go hand-in-hand at UC Santa Barbara, and a majority of students are involved in the research process during their undergraduate studies.
Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, students have access to a stunning living-learning environment with excellent weather and outdoor recreation.
Almost 90% of UCSB students are undergraduates. About 80% of students live walking, biking and/or skateboarding distance to class. The residential nature of the university means opportunities for undergraduates to shine inside and outside the classroom.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
UCSB Freshman Selection Overview
Virtual
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Join UC Santa Barbara's Office of Admissions as we discuss the freshman admission and selection process. Hosted by an Admissions Counselor, this is a live event hosted in Zoom. During the session, we will share the freshman admissions process, including an overview of our colleges and majors and how we evaluate your UC application at UCSB.
UC Personal Insight Questions Overview
Virtual
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The seven section UC application has a mandatory section called, "Personal Insight Questions" (also known as the PIQs). Join UCSB Admissions Counselors to discuss the freshman UC PIQs. What is expected of students in an answer, how to share your story. (This workshop is not specific to UC Santa Barbara as all nine UC campuses share the UC application.)
UCSB Freshman Selection Overview
Virtual
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Join UC Santa Barbara's Office of Admissions as we discuss the freshman admission and selection process. Hosted by an Admissions Counselor, this is a live event hosted in Zoom. During the session, we will share the freshman admissions process, including an overview of our colleges and majors and how we evaluate your UC application at UCSB.
UC Application Overview Hosted by UCSB
Virtual
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Join UCSB Admissions Counselors to discuss and view the UC Application in a live webinar. See the different sections of the UC application for freshman admission - fall 2025. Explore where we see common mistakes and get ready to work on your own UC application this fall. All nine undergraduate UC campuses share the UC application. This webinar is intended to help you apply to any UC campus.
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Celebrating Diversity at UCSB
Discover the diversity of UCSB within our cultural and identity programs. UCSB supports students through numerous resource centers which support students on a personal level. Supporting students means they have the mental health and well being to be and explore their academic curiosities. Explore more about events this winter and spring by clicking on the link below.