At UC Santa Barbara, we’re committed to providing prospective graduate students with clear, accessible, and helpful information as you explore your path to graduate education. Our outreach efforts are designed to demystify the admissions process, offer guidance on preparing competitive applications, and connect applicants with UCSB’s diverse academic community.

Join us at one of our upcoming virtual webinars or browse resources to support your graduate school journey.

Fall Graduate Admissions Webinar Series

Each fall, UCSB Graduate Division Admissions, Outreach & Diversity team hosts a series of virtual workshops to help prospective applicants prepare strong applications and understand the graduate admissions process. All sessions are free and open to all prospective students. Please register below.

DATE

TIME

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September 9, 2026 10:00 - 11:15 am PST REGISTER HERE
November 18, 2026 10:00 - 11:15 am PST REGISTER HERE
December 8, 2026 10:00 - 11:15 am PST REGISTER HERE
 

 

In addition to our Graduate Admissions Webinars, we have two other exciting offerings this fall. 

DATE

TIME

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Next Step UC:
Graduate School Conference

September 19, 2026

The University of California invites
you to a one-day event showcasing
the world-class education and
research opportunities offered
across all 10 of our UC campuses.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm PST Sign up to receive
notification when
registration opens
UCSB Graduate Open House
October 13, 2026
More information
8:30 am - 4:30 pm PST Sign up to receive
notification when
registration opens


***Workshops will not be recorded.

More Opportunities to Connect

Many UCSB departments and programs host their own virtual info sessions, Q&As, and outreach events for prospective graduate students. These sessions are a great way to learn more about specific programs and their application requirements.

Upcoming department events will be listed here as they are scheduled.

If you are a UCSB graduate program hosting an event for prospective graduate students, email event details to Graduate Marketing & Communications.

Contact us

  • Questions about the webinar and other outreach events? Please contact Grad Outreach.
  • Questions about UCSB graduate admissions? Please contact Grad Admissions.