View or download our publications below for an inside look at UC Santa Barbara, our admission process, course transferability, our cultural communities, and more. Be sure to watch our Campus Video and visit our YouTube page for a variety of helpful playlists.
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.
Admission Publications
Our primary publications for applicants will help provide more information on the admission process.
Admission Guide
This 4-page Admission Guide brochure gives an overview of admissions for undergraduate applicants.
Transfer Major Preparation Guide
This 4-page handout is a quick reference for recommended and required courses in your intended major.
View or Download for Transfer Major Preparation Guide
Self-Guided Tour Map
Use this self-guided tour map as a guide to campus.
Resource Guides
This series of brochures outline some of the many UCSB student communities on campus including Chicanx/Latinx, Black, American Indian, Asian American, LGBTQ, Military Community, and Guardian Scholars (former foster youth).
Black Student Community
This 8-page Black Student Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to Black students on campus.
Chicanx/Latinx Community
This 6-page Chicanx/Latinx Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to Chicanx/Latinx students.
Asian American Community
This 4-page Asian American Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to Asian American students
American Indian Community
This 4-page American Indian Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to American Indian students.
LGBTQ Community
This 4-page LGBTQ Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to LGBTQ students on campus.
Guardian Scholars Community
This 4-page Guardian Scholars Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to former foster youth on campus.
Military Community
This 4-page Military Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available to military-related students on campus.
Su Comunidad / Your Community
This 6-page Su Comunidad / Your Community brochure outlines the resources, departments, academics, and student organizations available on campus in both English and Spanish.
View or Download Spanish PDF por Su Comunidad
View or Download English PDF for Your Community
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, a UC Application Tutorial, and a Faculty Lecture Series—to learn even more about the UCSB experience.