The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a distinguished public research university located on a scenic coastal campus in Santa Barbara, California. Renowned for its rigorous academic programs, UCSB offers over 200 majors and minors across three undergraduate colleges: Letters & Science, Engineering, and Creative Studies . The university is classified as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity, and is recognized as a Public Ivy for its exceptional quality of education and research. UCSB's campus is uniquely situated along the Pacific Ocean, providing students with unparalleled access to natural beauty and outdoor activities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, UCSB fosters an environment where academic excellence and social engagement unite to spark creativity and discovery.
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Major Requirements for UC Santa Barbara (opens in new window)
- Enter Santa Monica College as Home School
- Enter University of California, Santa Barbara as Transfer School
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- Next Window Select Major to View Major Prep. Requirements
Note: Transfer admission to UC Santa Barbara is based primarily on the quality of an applicant's academic preparation. Students must be well prepared for their majors in order to succeed at UC Santa Barbara. While this general guideline is true every year, specific selection criteria are reviewed annually and may change depending on enrollment goals, the number of applicants, and the quality of applicants academic preparation.