Program Goals

• Ensure incoming students experience a smooth transition into the UCSB community

• Provide a network of services to enhance the educational experiences of students from matriculation through graduation

• Establish a network of campus personnel who will assist students as they process all university business matters (Financial Aid, Housing, registration, etc.).

• Provide academic advising that supports academic success

• Provide leadership opportunities that enhance personal growth, career enhancement, and graduate school opportunities

• Build a peer support network in which currently enrolled students serve as mentors to prospective students considering higher education

• Participate in advocacy efforts both on campus and statewide to promote awareness of issues affecting foster youth.