What is UCSB Transfer Orientation?
Transfer Orientation is a one-day visit to UCSB where you'll have the opportunity
to:
- Receive extensive academic advising
- Register early for fall classes
- Meet with department advisors in your academic major
- Learn about the academic environment and undergraduate research
- Become acquainted with other new students
- Explore ways to get involved in campus activities
- Learn about campus life from current UCSB students
- Become familiar with the campus and all that UCSB has to offer
What is UCSB Parent/Family Orientation?
The people who are close to you are probably curious about what your University
experience will be like and would enjoy visiting the campus with you. We have planned
programs and activities for your family which will include tours of educational
facilities, learning about campus services, and talking with administrators, advisors,
professors, and other students. However, the actual time that family members and
students spend together is limited. (See * symbol on the Program Overview). The
more your family understands about the college experience, the more helpful they
will be to you during your transition. Please note that although we welcome any
adult member of your family (including your spouse/partner), we have no program
activities for younger people. Be sure to include any adult family members on your
online Reservation Form if they want to attend.
What to Expect
Orientation is a great way to begin your academic career at UCSB. One of the most
important things you will do during Orientation is register for your fall courses.
The type of advising you receive at Orientation may be different from that of your
previous institution. You will meet in small groups with both your major department
advisor and your Orientation advisor. After discussing academic requirements, you
will plan and register for your fall courses. Continuing students register for their
classes before incoming students, so your first choices may not always be available.
However, all students who attend Orientation will leave with a full load of courses
appropriate for their first quarter at UCSB.