Orientation, Resource Fair, & Graduate Success Series

Your graduate journey begins before classes start. The Graduate Division welcomes incoming students through a series of programs designed to help you make a confident transition to graduate school.

Begin building connections and exploring campus resources through the Graduate Success Series, then join us for Graduate Division Orientation and the Graduate Student Resource Fair to meet the Graduate Division team, connect with campus partners, and prepare for a successful start at UCSB. Together, these programs introduce many of the people, services, and opportunities you'll continue exploring throughout the Graduate Success Roadmap.

Welcome: Graduate Division Orientation

Meet the Dean and Graduate Division staff, learn about essential policies and services, and begin your graduate experience with confidence. Discover how we can support you throughout your time at UCSB.

Graduate Division Orientation
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10 AM - 11AM, Campbell Hall 

Orientation 

Connect: Graduate Student Resource Fair 

After the Graduate Division Welcome, head over to the Resource Fair and Networking event to meet campus partners, discover resources, explore student services, and begin building your graduate community. This year's event is sponsored by the Graduate Student Association and the Office of Summer Sessions.

Graduate Student Resource Fair & Networking
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11 AM - 1PM, Campbell Plaza 

Resource Fair  

Check out a list of our featured campus partners, which will also be outlined on our Resource Fair map at the event:
Associated Students Food Bank, Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education Office (CARE), Career Services, Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP), Center for Innovative Teaching, Research, and Learning (CITRAL) P3 Program, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) & Mental Health Peer Program (MHP), Disabled Students Program (DSP), DREAM Lab, Edible Campus Program, Graduate Division Academic Counseling, Graduate Division Graduate Scholars Program (GSP), Graduate Division Professional Development Unit (PDU), Graduate Student Association (GSA), Healthcare Navigation, Interdisciplinary Humanities Center, Isla Vista Recreation & Park District, Library, Makerspace, MultiCultural Center (MCC), Non-Traditional Student Resource Center, Office of Black Student Development (OBSD), Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), Office of Research, Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL), The Ombuds Office, Rapid Rehousing Program, ReproducibiliTea, Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD), Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), Student Health & Immunization Compliance, Summer Sessions, Thrive: Basic Needs, UAW 4811, University & Community Housing Services, Veterans Resource Center, and the Women's Center.