UCSB Graduate Division

SEEN AT THE UCSB Veterans and Military Services Resource Center: Our intrepid Graduate Division Admissions, Outreach, and Diversity are ready to serve and encourage our campus veterans community to consider graduate school opportunities at UC Santa Barbara ❤️

JOIN OUR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: We are hiring an undergraduate Marketing and Communications Intern AND a Graduate Student Editorial Assistant. Learn more about these roles and apply on HANDSHAKE!

Our Graduate Division leadership and staff thank all of our attendees and campus partners for helping us kick off the new school year with warmth, insights, and foundations for community building, and support. Thank you for all that you do. (Photo credit: Matt Perko)

The UC Santa Barbara Graduate Resource Fair is in full swing right here at Campbell Plaza. Meet groups and organizations providing support and resources for graduate students on campus. We are here up to 1pm!

Our Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate Affairs and Graduate Dean Janine M. Jones welcomes our cohort in Campbell Hall.

It’s a beautiful day to welcome our newest graduate students at our UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division Orientation in Campbell Hall at 10am, and our Graduate Resource Fair at 11am in Campbell Plaza. Looking forward to meeting our new students!

SEEN at the California State University Los Angeles Grad Fair: The Graduate Division’s Outreach team alongside representatives of the The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering newest Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership (METL) program.

Welcoming Our Community of Scholars this Fall 2026: The Graduate Division team is excited to welcome 809 new graduate students to UC Santa Barbara at the Orientation and Resource Fair TODAY, starting at 10am. To kick off the academic year, we’re sharing a digital snapshot about our incoming cohort. Check the link in bio for more!

Kick off the academic year by connecting with the graduate community at two signature Graduate Division events.

Start your day at Graduate Division Orientation in Campbell Hall, where you’ll 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.

Then head over to the Resource Fair & Networking Event in Campbell Plaza to meet representatives from campus organizations and community partners. Explore the many resources available to support your professional and personal success while connecting with fellow graduate students.

Register using the link in our bio!

The Professional Development Grad Success Series concludes with The UCSB Library: Services, Resources, and Partnerships.

The UCSB Library offers far more than books. Join Dr. Anne Cong-Huyen and Dr. Xiuqi “Jade” Li to learn about the research support, specialized services, technology, spaces, and partnerships available to graduate students. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing for your dissertation, this session will help you make the most of everything the Library has to offer. Use the link in our bio to register!