Welcoming Our Community of Scholars this Fall 2026
The Graduate Division team is excited to welcome 809 new graduate students to UC Santa Barbara at the Orientation and Resource Fair on September 23. To kick off the academic year, we’re sharing a digital snapshot about our incoming cohort - read the story here.
Join the Inaugural UCSB Graduate Open House!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Virtual Event via Zoom EventsDiscover the vibrant community, high-impact research, and world-class graduate programs at UC Santa Barbara. Whether you are ready to apply this term or just starting to explore your options, our virtual Open House is your opportunity to connect directly with academic departments, student support centers, and the Graduate Division team.
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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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