Programs/initiatives that support transitioning to UCSB
In the Summer
Transfer Edge: An experience designed to immerse incoming transfer students
GUIDES Transfer Summer Orientation (GTSO): A multi-day orientation hosted by Associated Students
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 1-day experience for parents/family members
Problem-based Initiatives for Powerful Engagement and Learning in Naval Engineering and Science (PIPELINES): An 8-week immersive experience for science and engineering students
Summer Transfer Transition Program (STTP): An 8-day Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) experience
Transfer Talks: A space to meet other incoming transfer students
In the Fall
FirstGen Scholars Welcome: Connect with first-gen faculty and staff, and build your community
New Student Convocation: A ceremonial induction into the university
Week of Welcome Activities (Residence Halls Association): A list of welcome events and activities
Week of Welcome Activities (Student Affairs): A list of welcome events and activites
Ongoing
Coffee & Community: A weekly space for first-gen transfer students
Transfer Student Alliance: An Associated Students organization that eases the transition to UCSB
Transfer Student Mentoring Program: Incoming transfer students are paired with a senior transfer student
Transfer Student Resources on GauchoSpace: Gain access to a multitude of resources
Underground Scholars: Peer-driven support for formerly incarcerated students
Courses that support transitioning to UCSB
ED 117M: Motivation and Learning for Academic Success
ED 118: The Research University and the Transfer Student Experience
INT W120: Transferring to the Research University
INT W188C: Transfer Exploration Seminar in Communication
INT W188E: Transfer Exploration Seminar in Economics
INT 111AA-ZZ: Entering STEM Disciplines
INT 136AA-ZZ: Engaging Humanities Learning Community for Transfer Students
INT 186AA-ZZ: Transfer Exploration Seminars
INT 187AA-ZZ: Transfer Discovery & Linked Seminars
MATH 190: Special Topics in Mathematics
Video & social media resources
A Day in the Life of UC Santa Barbara
Transfer Student Center
Transfer Student Center on Facebook
Transfer Student Center on Instagram
GOLD 101 Academic Progress & Major Progress Check
College of Letters & Science Academic Advising