Support Grad Slam 2026
What involves 3-minute pitches, 6 prelim rounds, 1 second chance, and 7 final competitors for $5,000 on April 9th? It's the 2026 UCSB Grad Slam! Watch grad students make their pitch and find out who wins the grand prize and the title of UCSB Champion -- head to the prelim rounds every Friday in the Student Resource Building's Multipurpose Room, Feb. 20th through March 13th!
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About the Graduate Division
The Graduate Division promotes excellence in graduate education and ensures our graduate students are successful and prepared for careers across the professional spectrum. Stellar graduate students attract world-class faculty, serve as mentors and teachers for undergraduates, conduct cutting-edge research, and go on to leadership positions in California, the United States, and the world.
A Dynamic Environment
Take a short video tour of key locations on campus for graduate students, with views of Isla Vista and Santa Barbara.
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