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 following the conclusion of Orientation
- 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 obtain advising and
course selection information for fall quarter. The type of advising provided
at Orientation may be different from that of your previous institution. You will
meet in small groups with your major department advisor and register for fall
classes after the conclusion of the Orientation session. Your attendance at
Orientation will grant you early registration for your fall classes. However,
continuing students register for their classes before incoming students, so your
first choices may not always be available. All students will be able to register
for a full load of courses appropriate for their first quarter at UCSB.