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UCSB is home to a growing number of students who do not fit the traditional college
student profile: 18-22 years old and fresh out of high school. Many students new
to UCSB bring with them previous academic and professional experiences and/or current
responsibilities for family and career. What sets some transfer students and most
re-entry and non-traditional students apart from their colleagues at UCSB also enriches
and diversifies the campus community. Below you will find information addressing
the special needs and concerns of transfer, re-entry, and non-traditional students
at UCSB.
Clubs and Organizations
Transfer, re-entry and non-traditional students have been active in the establishment
of several groups at UCSB. If you do not find an organization with interests similar
to your own, you are encouraged to start one yourself. Contact the Office of Student
Life for more information on clubs and organizations; Student Resource Building,
second floor; www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl.
College of Letters and Science Advising
All of the full-time academic advisors in the College of Letters and Science are
familiar with the variety of academic and personal issues facing re-entry, non-traditional
and transfer students on the UCSB campus. There are also advisors who specialize
in the college honors program, health professions, and pre-law issues. The advisors
are available for academic advising throughout the year on an appointment basis.
Cheadle Hall 1117; appointments, 893-3201 or 893-2038; www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/advising.php
EOP Transfer/Continuing Students Program (T/CSP)
EOP Transfer/Continuing Students Program (T/CSP) targets students who are beyond
their freshman year, assisting new transfer and re-entry students in their transition
to the university and helping students develop an academic plan appropriate for
each class level. T/CSP assists students in preparing for their post-graduate goals,
including preparation for entering the job market or graduate/professional school.
To assist students with their personal and professional needs, EOP counselors are
available to mentor students as well as offer academic and career advising, referral
and information about support services available on campus and in the community.
For more information call 893-4758 or email: EOP@sa.ucsb.edu.
Re-Entry/Non-Traditional Student Resource Center
The Center is located in SRB 1109. It is a child-friendly space where you can take
a break or study. There are free lockers available for quarterly use . The SRB has
wi-fi and is open until midnight during the week, closing at 6 pm on Fridays for
the weekend.
Transfer Mentors
Mentors are available for one-on-one appointments to coach first-year students with
regard to academic, personal, and social success. Both Transfer Mentors are full-time
professional staff in the Division of Student Affairs. The easiest way to contact
the Transfer Mentors is via email at TransferMentor@sa.ucsb.edu. Additionally, all
transfers will receive the monthly Transfer Mentor e-Newsletter, which features
pertinent announcements, events, and advice. See www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl/smt for more
information about the Student Mentor Team.
Transfer Student Mixer Series
First-Year Programs in the Office of Student Life, in conjunction with departments
and organizations across campus, coordinates monthly events for new transfer students
that highlight essential resources and experiences. These programs are also a great
opportunity to meet fellow transfer students! Topics include: getting involved,
career planning, studying abroad, living well, leadership development, and more.
Do not miss these events! Pay close attention to the monthly Transfer Mentor e-Newsletter
for details about upcoming events or contact the Office of Student Life at (805)
893-3544 with questions.
Transfer Success Course (ED 118)
UCSB's transfer success course, Education 118, is designed to help new transfer
students have a smooth and successful transition to the rigors of a research university.
The 4.0 unit class provides information on meeting faculty expectations, managing
the intense pace of the quarter system, understanding graduation and major requirements,
analytical writing and critical thinking, career assessment and advising, and important
campus resources including key staff and administrators. Offered fall and winter
quarters to newly admitted transfer students. For more information, visit. www.sa.ucsb.edu/osl/fye
or call (805) 893-3544.
University-Owned Family Student Housing
Students with families and/or legal dependents living with them at least 50% time
are eligible to apply for Family Student Housing which consists of 3 complexes owned
and managed by the University. Families with children can expect to wait up to six
months. Families without children can expect to wait twelve to eighteen months.
For more information call the Assignments Office at 893-4021. West Campus Apartments
(250 units) offers one bedroom flats and two bedroom townhouses. Storke Apartments
(342 units) offers two bedroom townhouses and flats. Full-time enrolled students
and their families are eligible to live in family-student housing. Extended and
non-traditional families are welcome, and families with children have priority.
Families with children can expect to wait up to nine months. Families without children
can expect to wait about 12 - 18 months. Apply online at www.housing.ucsb.edu, applications
can be taken before you are admitted at UCSB.
University-Owned Undergraduate Apartments
Undergraduate transfer or re-entry students are housed in one of our three undergraduate
apartment complexes. Santa Ynez Apartments has 188 two bedroom, four occupant apartments.
El Dorado Apartments has a mix of 23 two bedroom, four occupant apartments and 24
one bedroom, two occupant apartments. Westgate Apartments has a mix of 17 one bedroom,
two occupant apartments and 22 studio single apartments. New Fall transfer students
who are single are guaranteed a housing accommodation in either the residence halls
or the undergraduate apartments as long as all process deadlines are met. Readmitted
students must apply in the lottery for available space. For more information visit
www.housing.ucsb.edu or call the Office of Apartment Living's Assignments Services
at 893-4021.
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