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 Karen van Gool, Assistant Director of Outreach. You can also consult our 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.
Fall 2023 Virtual Graduate Admissions Workshops
Tuesday, October 10
10 am to 11:15 am PST on Zoom
Virtual Graduate Admissions Workshop
for Diversity Research Program Participants
REGISTER FOR OCT. 10
This workshop is geared towards prospective applicants who participated in research programs like the Academic Research Consortium (ARC), Ronald E. McNair, Mellon Mays, UC-HBCU, UC-LEADS, Sally Casanova, Cal-Bridge, and Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP).
Wednesday, November 1
10 am to 11:15 am PST on Zoom
Virtual Graduate Admissions Workshop
In collaboration with UCSB Alumni Affairs
REGISTER FOR NOV. 1
Wednesday, November 29
10 am to 11:15 am PST on Zoom
Virtual Graduate Admissions Workshop
REGISTER FOR NOV. 29
Fall 2023 Department Outreach Information Sessions
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Virtual Open House for Diversity in Graduate Admissions
Thursday, October 12
3 pm to 4 pm PST on Zoom
This event welcomes first-generation and BIPOC students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in History at UCSB.
This session will cover:
- Key components for developing a winning application
- Highlights of the department's strengths and placement of alumni.
For more information, please contact:
GLOBAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Virtual Information Sessions: Graduate Programs in Global Studies
Monday, November 6
12 noon to 1 pm PST on Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Thursday, November 30
4pm to 5 pm PST on Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
These sessions are for anyone interested in learning more about the MA and/or Ph.D. in Global Studies at UCSB.
We will cover the following:
- General Program Information
- MA and PhD Funding Packages
- Application Tips
- Q&A with Current Students
For more information, please contact:
Kaylia Grant
BREN SCHOOL
Admissions Webinars
Tuesday, September 26 | 2pm PST | Register here
MESM vs MEDS Programs: Which master's program is right for you?
Tuesday, October 10 | 11am PST | Register here
Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs
Wednesday, October 25 | 2pm PST | Register here
Putting Forth Your Best Application
Tuesday, November 7 | 11am PST | Register here
Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs
Thursday, November 16 | 2pm PST | Register here
Financing Your Education
Tuesday, November 28 | 11am PST | Register here
Applications Q & A
For more information:
- Contact Bren School Admissions
- Check the Bren webpage for more details
PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
Virtual Sneak Peek Event
Tuesday, October 10
4 pm to 6 pm PST on Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Interested in applying to a Ph.D. program in psychological & brain sciences? The UCSB Psychological & Brain Sciences is hosting our sneak peek event over Zoom.
- Prospective students can learn about the four areas in our department:
- Cognition, Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental and Evolutionary Psychology
- Neuroscience and Behavior
- Social Psychology
- Hear from faculty members who will be accepting students this cycle
- Meet current graduate students in our department.
For more information, please contact:
If you have an outreach event for your department, please send your event details and registration link to our Outreach team.
Fall 2023 Graduate School Fairs and Conferences
September 14
Long Beach State Graduate School Fair
Long Beach, CA
September 15
CSU Fullerton McNair Scholars Open House
Fullerton, CA
September 22
California Pre-Doctoral Program, Sally Casanova Open House, CSU Office of the Chancellor
Long Beach, CA
October 14
California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
San Francisco, CA
October 25-28
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Portland, OR
November 9
CSU Channel Islands Graduate School Fair
Camarillo, CA
November 15-18
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABCRMS)
Phoenix, AZ
Spring 2024 Outreach Events
Check back for more updates on our Spring 2024 schedule