View or download our publications below for an inside look at UC Santa Barbara, our admission process, course transferability, our cultural communities, and more. Watch our Campus Video and visit our YouTube page for a variety of helpful playlists.
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Admission Publications
Our primary publications for applicants will help provide more information on the admission process.
Admission Guide
This Admission Guide gives an overview of admissions for undergraduate applicants.
International Brochure
This International Brochure gives an overview of admissions for International applicants. Find additional information here.
Major Alternatives Guide
Find alternative majors to pursue at UCSB if your first-choice major is not available.
Admissions Glossary
Use this glossary as a guide to understand the UCSB campus language and operations.
Guide to Course Transferability
Use this guide if you are transferring from any college or university that is not a California community college.
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
This handout is an overview of the UCSB Transfer Admission Guarantee.
Transfer Major Preparation Guide
This 4-page handout is a quick reference for recommended and required courses in your intended major.
UCSB Housing Option Brochure
Take a look at the UCSB Housing brochure to learn more about your future home away from home.
Santa Barbara Community Resource Guide
This brochure outlines iconic spots of the local Santa Barbara area. Check out what our community has to offer!
Communities Guide
This brochure outlines some of the many UCSB student communities, including Chicanx/Latinx, African diasporic, American Indian & Indigenous, Asian Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North African/South Asian, LGBTQ+, Military Community, and Guardian Scholars (former foster youth).
UCSB Viewbook
Step inside our world. Browse our 36-page Viewbook for an inside look at all that UCSB offers. Learn about our location, three colleges, recreation, student life, and much more.
Campus Video
View our 7-minute campus overview video to learn more about our campus, academics, student life, athletics, and more.
Visit our YouTube channel for a variety of playlists—including Major Spotlights, Student Life, the UC Application Tutorial (Spanish version of the UC Application Tutorial here), and a Faculty Lecture Series—to learn even more about the UCSB experience.