University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara requires a minimum of 180 quarter units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of California, Santa Barbara accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of California, Santa Barbara does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 89% of students who start college at University of California, Santa Barbara complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of California, Santa Barbara may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of California, Santa Barbara?

University of California, Santa Barbara has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of California, Santa Barbara directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of California, Santa Barbara

When choosing a major, University of California, Santa Barbara students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of California, Santa Barbara.University of California, Santa Barbara allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of California, Santa Barbara false.University of California, Santa Barbara offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of California, Santa Barbara

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Does University of California, Santa Barbara Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of California, Santa Barbara offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of California, Santa Barbara Have An Online Program?

❌ University of California, Santa Barbara false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does University of California, Santa Barbara Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of California, Santa Barbara true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of California, Santa Barbara Have An Honors Program?

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Does University of California, Santa Barbara Require Internships?

❌ University of California, Santa Barbara studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of California, Santa Barbara does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About University of California, Santa Barbara

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University of California, Santa Barbara Library

The main library on campus is the Davidson Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of California, Santa Barbara

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of California, Santa Barbara does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of California, Santa Barbara have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of California, Santa Barbara has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of California, Santa Barbara include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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