Before Your Student Applies:

Decide if UC Santa Barbara is the right fit for your student:

Next StopFuture Freshman Applicants Future Transfer Applicants

View our digital publications for an inside look at UC Santa Barbara, our admission process, our cultural communities, and more. Be sure to watch our Campus Video and visit our YouTube page for a variety of helpful playlists. 

Do You Have Questions About:

• Residency for Tuition? Residency for tuition and fees are set based on the responses in the UC application. View more on the Office of Registrar's webpage.
• Cost of Attendance? The Cost of Attendance breaks down the anticipated expenses of a UCSB student. Explore more on the Office of Financial Aid's webpage.
• Majors at UCSB? Discover the majors UCSB offers in our three colleges: Letters & Science, Creative Studies, and Engineering.

After Your Student Hears Back:

Explore Housing Options Parent FAQs*Gaucho Parents WebpageDepartment Contact Sheet (English)Department Contact Sheet (Spanish)

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Don't Forget to Review the Following Items:

Freshman TranscriptsTransfer Transcripts

Freshman Conditions of AdmissionTransfer Conditions of Admission

Steps to Enrollment

Waitlist FAQs

Appeals Process