Convocation 2024

Welcome New Students

An annual tradition held in the first days of the fall quarter, New Student Convocation is the University’s official induction ceremony for new students, featuring remarks by Chancellor Henry T. Yang and a keynote speaker to welcome our newest Gauchos to campus.

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Convocation 2024 | September 23 at 3:00 pm

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Questions About Convocation?

Contact us by email at convocation@ia.ucsb.edu

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