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Programs/initiatives that support transitioning to UCSB
In the Summer
- Freshman Summer Start Program (FSSP): Get a head start on coursework
- GUIDES Summer Orientation (GSO): A 5-day orientation hosted by Associated Students
- Maximizing Potential Program (MAX): A jump start for students interested in STEM majors
- MESA Successful Transition Program (M-STP): A 3-week transition program for students in STEM fields
- Orientation (for students): A 2-day complete orientation experience
- Orientation (for parents/families): A 2-day experience for parents and families
- Summer Institute in Mathematics and Science (SIMS): A 2-week intensive program
- Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP): A 1-week Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) experience
In the Fall
- Week of Welcome Activities: Week of Welcome begins on Monday, September 22, 2025
- Shoreline: Log into Shoreline to check-out Week of Welcome events and events throughout the academic year
Courses that support transitioning to UCSB
- ED 10: Introduction to the College Experience
- ED 20: Introduction to the University Experience
- ED 20I: Introduction to the Research University for International Students
- INT W1: Introduction to a Letters and Science Education
- INT 10: Transitioning to Academic Excellence
- INT 87AA-ZZ: First Year Discovery & Linked Seminars
- INT 86AA-ZZ: First Year Exploration Seminars
- INT 95A: The Modern Research University
- INT 95B: Introduction to Undergraduate Research
- MATH 94: Group Studies in Mathematics
- PHYS 16: Undergraduate Seminar
Video & social media resources
- A Day in the Life of UC Santa Barbara
- ONDAS Student Center on Facebook
- ONDAS Student Center on Instagram
- GOLD 101 Basics
- GOLD 101 Academic Progress & Major Progress Check
- GOLD 101 Schedule Planning
- College of Letters & Science Academic Advising
- College of Creative Studies
- College of Engineering