The Admissions and Outreach team attend various events to provide students with opportunities to visit the campus or learn more about what UCSB has to offer. In the summer and fall, we participate in graduate school fairs, forums, and conferences to attract a diverse and exceptional pool of applicants to apply to our graduate programs.
For more information
- For more information on events and conferences, please contact Briana Muñoz-Flores, Assistant Director of Outreach. You can also consult our 2021-2022 Outreach and Recruitment Best Practices.
- To learn more about your program of interest or questions about specific events and requirements, please contact your chosen department.
UCSB
Virtual Admissions
Open House
Schedule
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OCTOBER 18, 2021
10 am - 11:15 am PST
General Admissions Open House
Hosted by the Graduate Division
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OCTOBER 20, 2021
10 am - 11:15 am PST
HBCU/UC-HBCU Scholars
Admissions Open House
Hosted by the Graduate Division
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NOVEMBER 1, 2021
10 am - 11:15 am PST
Research Program Scholars
Admissions Open House
Hosted by the Graduate Division
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NOVEMBER 3, 2021
10 am - 11:15 am PST
General Admissions Open House
Hosted by the Graduate Division
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Graduate School Fairs and Conferences
September 27-30
Morehouse and Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
Learn more about Morehouse
October 18-22
North Carolina Central University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina A&T
North Carolina
Learn more about NCCU
Learn more about UNC-Chapel Hill
Learn more about North Carolina A&T
October 25-28
Howard University and Morgan State
Washington, DC
Learn more about Howard
October 22-23
The California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education
Virtual Conference
Conference Information
October 25-29
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Virtual Conference
Conference Information
November 10-13
Annual Biomedical Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
Virtual Conference
Conference Information
*More events will be added
Graduate Department Informational Sessions
If you would like to submit a recruitment information session for our outreach listings, please contact Walter Boggan.
OCTOBER 5, 2021
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm PST
School Psychology MEd and PhD Programs Information Session
Hosted by the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology (CCSP)
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About the Session
The UCSB SP faculty are hosting an information about both the Master’s and Doctoral degree programs is available on the UCSB GGSE website. The due date for applications for the upcoming admissions cycle is November 15 -- see details online.
OCTOBER 18, 2021
11:15 am - 1:30 pm PST
Department of Philosophy PhD Programs Information Session
Hosted by the Department of Philosophy
About the Session
The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara will be hosting a graduate recruitment event for prospective students. The workshop will include Program Overview, Admissions and Funding Information, Faculty Q&A, and Graduate Student Panel.
OCTOBER 18, 2021
11:30 am - 1pm PST
Chicana and Chicano Studies Virtual Open House
Hosted by the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
About the Session
The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies will be hosting an informational session regarding graduate recruitment for prospective students. The Open House will include a Program Overview, Admission Requirements, Funding Information, Faculty Q&A, and Graduate Student Q&A. Application deadline is December 1, 2021 (11:59 pm PST).
October 2021 - November 2021
Various Dates and Times
UCSB Teaching Credential & MEd Programs Information Session
Hosted by the Teacher Education Program
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About the Session
Inspire curiosity in your students and develop life-long learners in the Teacher Education Program. Our information sessions will provide you with the details of how to make it happen. We will provide information regarding the structure of the credential program with the Master's Degree in Education (M.Ed.), discuss financial aid available, and review the university, program, and state requirements for admission.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
12:30 pm PST
Political Science Open House for Graduate Admissions
Hosted by the Department of Political Science
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About the Session
The department of Political Science will be hosting an informational session for prospective students interested in our PhD program. In this session you can learn more about our program, meet some of our faculty and grad students, and learn about the holistic review process our admissions committee uses to determine admission. Please feel free to bring any questions you may have and we look forward to meeting you!
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
2 pm - 3 pm PST
How-to-Apply Orientation for Prospective Graduate Applicants
Hosted by the Department of Geography
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About the Session
In this orientation you will get to meet some of our faculty members and we will cover some of our frequently asked questions on topics such as our graduate degree objectives, requirements for admission, funding packages and time to degree timelines. Please click the button above to register in order to receive an email with the Zoom link for the orientation once the RSVP period ends. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
10:00am - 12:00pm PST: Presentations
12:00pm - 4:00pm PST: Optional faculty, staff, and student zoom chat sessions
Bren School Open House
Hosted by the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
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About the Session
Hear from admissions about how to submit your best application, from our dedicated career team on how Bren helps you succeed in any job market, and from current students and faculty who can provide the inside scoop. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your questions answered about admissions, academics, student life, financial support, housing and more.