The campus recognizes that many students, especially those from segments of the population that have not traditionally been represented in the academy, are unfamiliar with graduate education and will benefit from resources that will acquaint them with academic culture and support their success and development into career professionals.
Diversity at UC Santa Barbara includes underrepresented minorities, first-generation college students, students who identify as LGTBQ, women in departments with less than 25 percent women enrolled, undocumented students, graduate students who are parents, veterans or military dependents, students with disabilities, or any other students from non-traditional backgrounds.
Questions?
Email our Coordinator for Diversity Initiatives.
THE GRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The UCSB Graduate Scholars Program is a comprehensive program designed to provide mentoring, resources and professional development for incoming graduate students from populations that are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.
Our Program Mission
We provide academic, professional, and social support systems for students' educational and personal success.
Mentorship in Action
Mentoring families form the backbone of the Graduate Scholars Program.
Developing Careers
Graduate Scholars have direct access to academic and professional development activities throughout the year.
RESOURCES AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Join a graduate student organization or affinity group, and discover resources to support your cultural, academic, and professional activities at UC Santa Barbara.
Organizations for Graduate Students
We encourage you to further expand your networks by engaging with graduate student affinity groups.
Graduate Student Resource Center
Meet with a dedicated Diversity and Outreach Peer and other support specialists and peers.
Academic Counseling
Access academic support, time management strategies, one-on-one counseling and referrals to other campus services.
Resources on Campus and Beyond
Service centers, advocacy groups, and family resources are available at UCSB and in our local community.