Student Services Directory

Academic Initiatives

Academic Initiatives strives to better integrate campus departments and faculty with the work of the Division of Student Affairs to create a bridge between academics and student support services.

Admissions

Admissions coordinates all aspects of undergraduate admission, including year-round outreach, comprehensive application review, and the processing of credit for any student (new and continuing) who completes transferable coursework.

Alcohol & Drug Program

The Student Health Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) provides counseling, education, prevention, and recovery services that meet students where they are, without judgment.

Alumni Association

The UCSB Alumni Association offers a variety of services and programs for students.

Associated Students

Associated Students (AS) is UCSB's officially recognized undergraduate student government, which operates both as a non-profit organization and a campus department and includes dozens of entities (boards, committees, commissions, and units). 

Billing Accounts Receivable Collection

BARC is a centralized system that oversees campus charges (tuition, student fees, on-campus housing and meal plans, Student Health charges, etc.) that students are required to pay.

Black Student Development

Office of Black Student Development (OBSD) advances, in response to a strong culture of Black student activism, the experiences of all Black students, advocates for their needs, and fosters their personal and academic achievement through graduation and beyond.

Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education

CARE: Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education provides professional, confidential advocacy crisis intervention, and support to students, staff, and faculty impacted by sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

Campus Learning Assistance Services

Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) offers group tutorials, drop-in help sessions, learning skills workshops, writing labs, and tutoring services to help students succeed in their classes. All services are free of charge.

Career Services

Career Services educates and empowers all students and recent graduates to prepare for and pursue success. 

Children's Center

The Orfalea Family Children's Center provides quality child care services for students, serving children three months to seven years of age. Tuition subsidies are available to eligible student families.

Counseling & Psychological Services

Licensed psychologists and stress peer advisors provide students with one-to-one personal and confidential support at CAPS.

Disabled Students Program

The Disabled Students Program (DSP) assists permanently and temporarily disabled students in their success at UC Santa Barbara. DSP serves as the liaison regarding issues and regulations related to students with disabilities.

Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs provides services and programs that address the needs of a diverse student body, promote physical and emotional well-being, and encourage intellectual and personal development.

Early Academic Outreach Program

Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) is a pre-college academic preparation program that increases college readiness and financial aid awareness among students and parents from select middle and high schools in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties.  

Early Childhood Care & Education Services

Early Childhood Care and Education Services provides accredited and licensed childcare for student, staff, and faculty families with young children (aged 3 months to 5 years) at the Children's Centers located on the University campus.

Education Abroad Program

The UCSB Education Abroad Program (UCSB EAP) provides students with the opportunity to study abroad during their time at UCSB, and encourages them to take advantage of the programs offered through the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). 

Educational Opportunity Program

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) encourages student involvement on campus and a sense of community and empowerment among students. The program provides academic support services, social programming, cultural centers, and staff mentoring to students at UCSB through graduation.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists UCSB students and their families with student financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and Veterans' benefits. 

Graduate Students Association

Graduate Students Association (GSA) is UCSB's officially recognized graduate student government.

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness is focused on helping students make positive and proactive choices to balance their physical, mental, and social life.

International Students

The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) provides services and programs to meet the cross-cultural and immigration needs of international students and scholars.

Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center (MCC) strives to promote a sense of belonging among student sof color, international students, and gay, lesbian, and bisexual students.

Non-Traditional Student Resource Center

The Non-Traditional Student Resource Center provides resources, programs, and a community space for students whose life experiences differ from traditional students.

Office of International Students and Scholars

Ombuds

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential and informal conflict management services to the entire UCSB community - students, staff, faculty, and parents.

Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success Student Center

Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success Student Center (ONDAS) promotes the success and retention of first-generation college students with an emphasis on the first year transition and underrepresented student experience.

Orientation Programs & Parent Services

The Orientation Programs and Parent Services office conducts new student and parent orientation each summer. New student orientation is a valuable opportunity for students to begin the transition to college and learn more about university policies, processes and services.

Police Department

UCSB Police Officers have statewide jurisdiction; are duly sworn under section 830.2 of the California Penal Code; and are trained under state guidelines and mandates.

Recreation

Recreation promotes an active, balanced lifestyle among students, staff, and faculty that contributes to the development of the social, emotional, and physical skills essential to long-term health and well-being.

Registrar

The Registrar's Office maintains students' academic and enrollment records. Additionally, GOLD (Gaucho Online Data) is housed in the Registrar's Office.

Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity

The Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning and ally community and provides LGBTIQQ educational programming, social activities, advocacy, resources, and consultation with the goal of enhancing safety,

Shoreline

Shoreline is the campus engagement platform where students can find student organizations, campus events, and more.

Storke Student Publications

Storke Student Publications includes the Daily Nexus, a student-run newspaper, and the Senior Book, the official yearbook of the graduating class.

Student Affairs Grants & Development

Student Affairs Grants & Development coordinates charitable giving to UCSB Student Affairs and its numerous member departments and programs, including student scholarships. 

Student Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct strives to create a safe and intellectually challenging setting for UCSB students to live, learn, and maintain an environment conductive to UCSB's principles of "Scholarship, Leadership, and Citizenship."

Student Engagement & Leadership

Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL) provides a variety of valuable services to students, including campus room scheduling, organizational advising and consultation, support for first-year and transfer students, and leadership development.

Student Health Service

Student Health provides comprehensive and integrated healthcare services that treat illnesses efficiently, promote physical and psychological well-being, and enable students to have a healthy and successful University experience.

Student Mental Health Coordination Services

Student Mental Health Coordination Services (SMHCS) is a readily accessible single point of contact for individuals concerned about a student in distress. 

Undocumented Student Services

Undocumented Student Services (USS) coordinates student services, programs, and advocacy for undocumented students and affiliates.

Veterans & Military Services

Veterans & Military Services supports all veterans, service members, and their families in navigating University, State, and Federal programs and regulations. 

Women's Center

The Women's Center provides advocacy, resources, and education on gender issues through events, rape and sexual harassment education programs, support groups, an art gallery, library, meeting rooms, and re-entry/non-traditional student services.