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Doctoral Student Cubicles

A limited number of semi-secure cubicles are available to advanced doctoral students in the Davidson Library (not available to Master's students and doctoral students who have not yet advanced to candidacy.) To apply contact Claudia Jimenez at 893-3491 or jimenez@library.ucsb.edu

Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Computing Resources

Available primarily for students of the GGSE, the Gevirtz School's three computer labs have Macintosh and PC computers, providing students with email and Internet access; word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and web creation applications; software training and support; qualitative and quantitative research analysis; videoconferencing; OCR and image scanning; and still and video editing equipment. The Instructional/Research Labs (Phelps 3525 and 3526) have posted hours of operation and are staffed by consultants to assist students with equipment and software use. Ada's Lab (Phelps 1210) is a 24-hour, open-access, student-run computer lab with consultants on duty Monday through Friday. A variety of equipment is available for short-term loan, including laptop computers, storage devices, video and digital cameras, slide and digital projectors, and transcribers. For more information on all Gevirtz computing services, contact the Technical Resources Manager at 893-8821 or robert@education.ucsb.edu.

Graduate Book Lockers

Small book lockers are available to graduate and honors students in the Davidson Library. To apply contact Claudia Jimenez at 893-3491 or jimenez@library.ucsb.edu Graduate Diversity and Outreach Graduate Division Diversity and Outreach staff works with undergraduates and graduates at UCSB and elsewhere to promote the University and its commitment to a diverse student population. This is accomplished through attendance at Graduate and Professional School fairs at colleges and universities, professional student conferences, graduate preparation workshops, and other outreach activities. Graduate Division serves as a liaison between prospective students and departments, sharing important information with prospective students interested in graduate programs at UCSB.

Graduate Division

The Graduate Division facilitates and coordinates graduate education and student services for all graduate academic and professional programs at the University of California, Santa Barbara. It is our goal to promote academic excellence in graduate degree programs, to foster a diverse and inclusive graduate community of domestic and international students, and to cultivate for all graduate students both an intellectually challenging environment and a socially supportive climate.

The Graduate Division:

• implements academic preparation and recruiting programs to achieve a highly qualified and diverse student body reflective of the State of California and the nation;
• provides information about and oversees central admission processes to all UCSB graduate programs;
• administers graduate standards of scholarship and policy as defined by the University of California and the Graduate Council of the UCSB Academic Senate;
• encourages the development and success of students through workshops, training activities, counseling, and initiatives which promote timely degree completion;
• seeks and administers internal and external funding sources for students and programs;
• administers UC and campus policies concerning graduate academic apprentice appointments;
• participates in the development and review of new and current graduate academic programs;
• supports departmental initiatives to advise, train, and place UCSB graduate students in academic and professional positions. The Graduate Division is committed to excellence in quality, diversity, and intellectual innovations in UCSB graduate education. For more information, please visit us at 3117 Cheadle Hall, 893-2277; our Diversity Unit is in 1215 Student Resource Building; and on the web www.graddiv.ucsb.edu

Graduate Student Peer Advisors

UCSB graduate students, current and prospective, can take advantage of the expertise and services provided by Graduate Peer Advisors (peers@graddiv.ucsb.edu) and Graduate Diversity Interns (diversitypeers@graddiv.ucsb.edu). Both positions are sponsored by the Graduate Division; Graduate Peer Advisors may be reached by calling 893-2277 or visiting the Graduate Division office at 3117 Cheadle Hall; Diversity Interns are in 1215 Student Resource Building, 893-8994. Graduate Peer Advisors respond to inquiries and host workshops about a variety of issues ranging from finding research funding; completing master's theses and doctoral dissertations in a timely manner; and taking advantage of professional development resources including academic and non-academic career opportunities. Go to the Graduate Division calendar at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/calendar for workshop dates and details.

The Graduate Diversity Interns, housed in 1215 Student Resource Building, assist students in applying to graduate study and provide support services for current UCSB graduate students through the development of workshops, training activities, advising, and facilitation of mentorship relationships. Their work fosters an inclusive and diverse community that promotes excellence and recognizes difference.

Online Graduate Division Resources and Publications

• The Graduate Division web site provides information on graduate student funding, academic policy, time-to-degree, filing dissertations and theses, calendar of events, and much more www.graddiv.ucsb.edu
• Grad eNews is an on-line publication available through the Graduate Division web site at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu. Grad eNews contains articles about graduate students and their research and graduate student services. GeN also welcomes submissions from currently enrolled graduate students.
• The Graduate Student Handbook is available on-line at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/academic/handbook It provides a summary of policies and procedures affecting graduate students, and other useful information.
• The UCSB Guide to Filing Theses and Dissertations provides guidance to graduate students who are preparing to file either a thesis or dissertation. This guide is available on-line at www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/pubs/filing_guide
• To Survive and Flourish: A Survival Guide for Graduate Women at UCSB, written and produced by the UCSB Graduate Women's Network; free and available at the Women's Center, Graduate Students Association, MultiCultural Center, graduate student orientation, and TA orientation. This comprehensive guide deals with a wide variety of issues that affect graduate women. The guide provides information on topics such as networking, academic life, stress, sexual harassment, advising and mentoring, the job search, and more. Recommended for all graduate students.

Graduate Student Housing

New graduate students who apply on time are guaranteed a space in the San Clemente Apartments. This complex is comprised of two and four bedroom apartments housing 972 graduate students, each in their own room. This new facility includes water, trash, gas, electric, cable television and wireless internet. For more information visit www.housing.ucsb.edu or call the Office of Apartment Living's Assignments Services at 893-4021.

Graduate Student Mentors

Mentors are available for one-on-one appointments to coach graduate students in finding solutions, making referrals as appropriate. Both Grad Mentors are full-time professional staff with M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Additionally, graduate students working as Teaching Assistants can utilize the Student Mentor Team for assistance with referring students to appropriate campus resources. (For students with serious psychological problems, contact Angela Andrade in the Office of Student Life, 893-8920). The easiest way to contact the Grad Mentors is via email at GradMentor@sa.ucsb.edu. See www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl/smt for more information about the Student Mentor Team.

Graduate U-Mail Accounts

U-Mail is the official student e-mail service used by instructors and University Administration. All students are required to activate and maintain a U-Mail account for the duration of their academic career at UCSB. U-Mail provides a number of flexible options for e-mail access, including both desktop and webmail interfaces. Alternately, you can forward your U-Mail account to your preferred e-mail service provider. Activate your U-Mail account online at www.umail.ucsb.edu

Research and Career Support

The Graduate Division assists graduate students in the research of sources of student research support, conducts workshops to help students in generating effective extramural research proposals, and provides career development activities and information for graduate students interested in commencing job searches.