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UCSB Library

Check library hours

Check building, service-desk and study hours before leaving. Hours can differ by service and date.

UCSB Library

Reserve a group study room

Find the booking calendar and room rules for groups of 2–10. A room is only reserved after confirmation from the library.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Campus Dining

See dining menus

Choose a dining commons and meal to check menus and dietary labels. Menus are subject to change.

Check meal-plan, payment and access requirements

UC Santa Barbara

Find your way across campus

Open the official interactive map to find buildings and campus destinations.

UCSB Basic Needs

Find groceries and food pantries

Compare AS Food Bank, Miramar Pantry and other food resources. Check each program’s eligibility, location and current hours.

Eligibility varies by program

UCSB Basic Needs

Get help with food, housing or finances

Find drop-in locations, virtual appointments and peer advising for UCSB students. Check the program for available support.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Office of the Registrar

Plan your next registration pass

Check quarter-wide registration windows, then use GOLD for your assigned pass time. All pass times are Pacific time.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Office of the Registrar

Check academic dates

Open the Registrar’s academic calendar for quarter dates, holidays and exams. Check college-specific deadlines separately.

UCSB Campus Learning Assistance Services

Find tutoring and study support

Choose a subject for course tutoring, writing help or academic-skills support, then follow the program’s signup instructions.

Campus sign-in may be required

Santa Barbara MTD

Catch the next MTD bus

Open the official BusTracker and choose your stop or route for current arrival information. Check service alerts before traveling.

Live arrival information is on the provider’s site

Santa Barbara MTD

Plan a bus trip

Find route maps and schedules for UCSB, Isla Vista, Goleta and Santa Barbara. Check the current timetable and fare rules.

UCSB Transportation & Parking Services

Make the bike trip easier

Find campus bicycle commuting guidance, route information and support. Check the current route and conditions before riding.

UCSB Associated Students Bike Committee

Follow campus bike routes

Use the Associated Students bike map to plan a route across campus. Follow posted signs and current access restrictions.

UCSB Emergency Management

Know where campus alerts live

Learn how UCSB alerts are distributed and how to manage eligibility or subscriptions. This guide does not monitor campus emergencies.

Some alert enrollment requires campus affiliation

UCSB Police / Community Service Organization

Check walking and biking escort options

Read the Community Service Organization’s escort service coverage, hours and request instructions before relying on the service.

Check current service area and availability

UC Santa Barbara Campus Calendar

Explore campus events

Filter talks, arts, exhibitions and other campus activities. Open each event for its current time, location and admission details.

Admission and eligibility vary by event

UCSB Shoreline

Find a club or student group

Search Shoreline by interest or group type. Check each group’s registration status and current activities before joining.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Department of Recreation

Plan a workout, swim or climb

Check Rec Cen, pool and climbing hours, holiday closures and open-recreation schedules.

Check membership, guest and activity requirements

UCSB Department of Recreation

Check how busy the Rec Cen is

See the recreation department’s estimated facility counts. Read each area’s last-count time; counts can change at any moment.

External estimate; not a reservation or capacity guarantee

UC Santa Barbara Athletics

See the Gauchos sports calendar

Browse official team schedules and check home/away locations, tickets and any schedule changes at the source.

Ticket and admission requirements vary

Santa Barbara County

Check beach water advisories

Read the County’s ocean-water monitoring results and advisories before a beach visit. Sampling is periodic; it is not continuous swimming clearance.

Check sample dates and posted notices

UCSB Associated Students EVPLA

Find Isla Vista beach access

Use the UCSB Associated Students beach-access maps, then check posted closures, tide conditions and the route on the day.

A mapped route is not a live access or safety check

Santa Barbara County Parks

Make time for Goleta Beach

Open the County park page for facilities, access information and current notices before going.

Check park hours, closures and posted rules

Isla Vista Community Services District

Find something happening in Isla Vista

Check the district’s community calendar for local programs, partner activities and community-space events. Confirm the details before going.

Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association

Make a farmers’ market stop

Find the organizer’s current market schedule and locations in Goleta and Santa Barbara. Check the destination and hours for the day you plan to visit.

Downtown Santa Barbara

Explore First Thursday arts

Browse Downtown Santa Barbara’s monthly arts program, participating venues and current event details.

Confirm current date, venue and admission details

Santa Barbara Public Library

Find a library event in town

Explore the Santa Barbara Public Library calendar for workshops, cultural programs and community events. Check registration and location on the event page.

Registration may be required for individual events

UCSB Career Services

Look for student jobs

Use UCSB’s on-campus and off-campus job-search guide, then open Handshake for listings and eligibility details.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Career Services

Start an internship search

Learn how to evaluate internships and use UCSB’s recommended search resources. Open the original listing before applying.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Career Services

Improve a résumé or meet an advisor

Find document review, interview practice, drop-in advising and appointment instructions through Career Services.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Office of the Chief Information Officer

Use campus AI tools thoughtfully

See UCSB’s available tools and their access and privacy guidance. Follow course rules and check current campus guidance before using a tool.

Campus sign-in may be required

UCSB Office of the Chief Information Officer

Know the campus AI ground rules

Read UCSB’s AI-use guidelines, then check the rules for your course, research or workplace. A general guide does not override a specific policy.

UCSB Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

Find a research project

Browse UCSB’s undergraduate research directory across departments and follow each listing’s contact and eligibility instructions.

Check listing eligibility and contact instructions

UCSB Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities

Explore funding for your own project

Read the URCA grant’s eligibility and application guide for undergraduate research or creative projects. Check the current application window at the source.

Application and faculty-mentor endorsement required; funding is not automatic

UCSB Technology Management

Try building a venture with others

Explore the New Venture Program’s workshops, student mixers and mentors. Check current participation details; this is not a job or internship listing.

Campus sign-in may be required