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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): Online and in-person experiences
- Orientation (for parents/families): A 1-day experience for parents/family members
- Summer Transfer Transition Program (STTP): An 8-day 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
- Transfer Student Alliance: An Associated Students organization that eases the transition to UCSB
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 112E: Entering Economics
- 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 Experience
- Transfer Student Center
- Transfer Student Center on Facebook
- Transfer 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