UCSB Admissions

09/24/2026

Did you know we are launching 2 new majors at UCSB? Swipe for more and don’t forget to explore major details on each departmental webpages!

09/09/2026

Get help from UCSB counselors during a webinar! We offer support for first-year and transfer students looking to apply to UCSB. Register for events through the link in our bio!

Starting to work on the UC Application? We have resources to help guide you! Watch our helpful playlists: UC Application Tutorial (Fall 2027), Breaking Down the Personal Insight Questions, Application MythBusters, Analyzing Activities & Awards, and more!

09/09/2026

Get all your questions answered in our webinars! We offer events for first-year and transfer students looking to apply to UCSB. Link in bio to register!

Starting to work on the UC Application? We have resources to help guide you! Watch our helpful playlists: UC Application Tutorial (Fall 2027), Breaking Down the Personal Insight Questions, Application MythBusters, Analyzing Activities & Awards, and more!

09/02/2026

Transfer applicants: Submit your TAG application via your TAP account (by 9/30) and your UC application by 11/30! Register for TAG webinars: admissions.ucsb.edu/events and learn more at admissions.ucsb.edu/tag

The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) offers guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. TAG is offered for the fall term only. To TAG, you must submit an online TAG application from September 1-30 and the UC Application for undergraduate admissi...

08/31/2026

Prospective Transfer Applicants: Submit your TAG application via your TAP account. Remember you must also submit a UC Application for regular admissions by November 30, 2026. Questions? Register for admission events, like TAG webinars (link in bio)!

08/20/2026

Hey future Gaucho! Are you ready to meet us at college fairs? Here’s how — or use the link in our bio!

Video description: A UCSB counselor shows how to find UCSB at a college fair. Using screenshots, students can search up the college fair lookup tool and use features to narrow down regions which UCSB will be in.

07/27/2026

This is your sign to apply to UCSB’s Transfer Making It Happen (TMIH) program by Tuesday, August 4! TMIH session takes place virtually on Tuesday, August 18.

TMIH is a transfer preparation program that strives to ensure entering first-year community college students make a smooth transition into the University of California (UC). TMIH is open to all graduating high school seniors entering a California community college. See the link in our bio for more details!

07/09/2026

UCSB students 🤝 summer 💙

Video description: Eight students share their summer plans, both on and off the UCSB campus. On text screen reads, “What are your summer plans?”

06/25/2026

Incoming first-years & transfers are required to submit official transcripts by July 1 and test scores by July 15 directly from testing agencies. Reminder: We do not accept emailed transcripts! Check the links in our bio for details and review the Steps to Enrollment page for other important deadlines.

It may take up to two weeks for transcripts and test scores to be posted in the Applicant Portal from the time UCSB receives them. Do NOT resend “missing” documents, as you will be contacted by our staff directly. Please check your portal to review your document status. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

06/18/2026

It’s official! Starting this fall, enrolled UCSB students who meet housing deadlines, and enrollment requirements will now receive a two-year housing guarantee. We can’t wait to share more details over email!