Success in graduate school is more than just reading, writing, and researching. For student parents, it is crucial to find adequate support and resources for your family in order to thrive as a scholar. Whether you already have children or are planning to start a family while in grad school, UCSB has resources, support, and benefits to help you succeed.

Parent Info Sheet

(2-page summary of student parent benefits and resources)

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Graduate Student Parent Info Sheet

 Parenting Accommodations

(comprehensive list of information, forms, and contacts)

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Graduate Student Parenting Accommodations Packet

The university also maintains a campus-wide website, MyFamily, with family-friendly resources for students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, UCSB recently launched an initiative called CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) that is intended to provide resources/services/financial assistance for our campus' student parents. Visit their website to learn more about the program, apply for childcare financial assistance, and access information about their events and services.

More Information & Staff Contacts

Have questions
or need guidance?

Contact one of our Graduate Division staff members who specializes in graduate student parent issues:

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Shawn Warner

Shawn Warner
Director of Professional Development
shawnwarner@ucsb.edu

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Ryan Sims

Ryan Sims
Associate Director of Academic Services
ryan.sims@graddiv.ucsb.edu