Various services and activities are available to UCSB
students, including academic counseling, personal counseling, career planning,
health care, services to international students, services to students with
disabilities, athletic and recreational activities, and numerous student
organizations.
Additional information about the services and activities
described below may be obtained directly from the appropriate office.
Student Services
Student Activities
Student Services
Academic Advising
Many sources of academic advising are available to students
at UCSB. Each college provides advice to its students on matters such as
major selection, program planning, academic difficulties, degree requirements,
and petitions for exceptions to requirements. Undergraduate and graduate
advisors are available in each major department to assist with decisions
about majors, careers, and graduate schools. An honors advisor assists
students who wish to participate in the College of Letters and Science
Honors Program. Telephone: (805)893-3109.
Pre-professional advising is available in the College
of Letters and Science for students considering careers in business administration,
dentistry, law, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and veterinary
medicine. General information is also available to students interested
in other professional areas such as architecture, journalism, and social
work. A health professions advisor (telephone: 805/893-2279) offers special
assistance to students who hope to attend professional school in the health
sciences. Special advising services are also available to reentry and nontraditional
students (telephone: 805/893-3109). The credential advisor in the Graduate
School of Education, Phelps Hall 1180 (telephone: 805/893-2084), holds
meetings to acquaint students with the teaching credential program at UCSB.
Meetings are held monthly for those interested in the M.Ed./Ph.D. in Counseling/Clinical/School
Psychology Program. Contact (805) 893-3375 for additional information.
ACCESS Cards
The ACCESS Card is the UCSB student identification/registration
card. It is used to gain entrance into various student services such as
the on-campus dining commons, library, computer lab and Recreation Center.
Students may opt to activate their card into a personal ACCESS debit account
which works like a credit card in reverse; after making a deposit, purchases
are automatically deducted from the balance in the account. ACCESS is accepted
at the UCSB Bookstore, UCen Post Office, A.S. Notetaking, A.S. Cashier's
Office, A.S. Bike Shop, Pulse Copy & Technology Center, and most campus
dining facilities. Telephone: (805) 893-7141.
Campus
Learning Assistance Services (CLAS)
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) helps students
increase their mastery of course material through course-specific tutoring
and academic skills development. CLAS provides small group tutoring in
a wide range of lower-division math, science, and engineering courses and
limited service in social science, humanities, and first-year foreign language
courses. Workshops are offered throughout the year on notetaking, time
management, reading, exam prep, memory and concentration, and other study
skills to assist students in developing their academic skills. Students
can also receive one-to-one writing assistance with writing assignments
or projects. The CLAS drop-in labs for math and science, composition, social
sciences, foreign language and English as a Second Language are open daily
with many of the services extending into the evening hours. CLAS administrative
offices and sign-up areas are located in Building 477 in the Student Services
Complex. Telephone: (805)893-3269 or (805)893-4248.
Counseling and
Career Services
Counseling and Career Services helps students achieve their
personal, social, academic, and career goals. Confidential services, provided
by professionals (or peers when appropriate), are free to all registered
students. Counseling services include individual counseling, groups and
workshops, minority counseling, behavioral self-help, stress management,
and crisis counseling.
Career Planning Services offers career counseling, career
testing, career groups and workshops, and information about careers and
graduate and professional schools and programs through Career Resources.
Career Employment Services advises students about work
opportunities; provides information about résumé writing,
interview techniques, and job search strategies; coordinates on-campus
interviews with employer representatives; and assists advanced-degree and
credential candidates in education through the Educational Reference Service.
Career-related internships and part-time and seasonal job placements are
coordinated through the Applied Learning Program.
Offerings of workshops, courses, and resources are designed
to help students gain the skills and information needed for a successful
and satisfying life.
All services are located in Building 599. Telephone: (805)893-4411.
Open a new browser window to view the Counseling
and Career Services Web Site.
Dining Services
Dining commons are located on campus near the residence halls.
Student residents are offered three meal plans from which to choose. Students
who live on campus use ACCESS Cards to enter the dining commons of their
choice. Students who live off campus may purchase meals in the campus dining
commons, either on a per-meal basis, or through a quarterly contract. Contract
arrangements may be made through the Food Services office. Telephone: (805)
893-3093.
A gourmet coffeehouse, delicatessen, pizza and pasta restaurant,
soup and salad bar, and convenience store are located on the main floor
of the University Center (UCen). On the lower level are Wendy's, Panda
Express, and Chilitos, which serves Mexican food. All UCen dining facilities
are open weekdays, some late into the night, and several are open weekends.
In addition to those located in the UCen, there are several dining facilities
on campus, including two convenience stores, three gourmet coffee and bakery
carts, a grill cart, and a cafe. The Arbor, a convenience store located
near the library, is open seven days a week and most evenings. ACCESS cards
are accepted at all locations. Telephone: (805)893-3773.
Disabled Students
Program
The Disabled Students Program (DSP), Student Affairs and
Administrative Services Building (SAASB) 1201, assists students with temporary
or permanent disabilities who have special needs related to campus life
and the completion of a university degree program. The DSP provides interpreters,
note takers, readers, mobility assistance, advising, and referrals. An
inventory of adaptive equipment is available for use by eligible students.
Telephone: (805)893-2668, V/TDD.
Open a new browser window to view the Disabled
Students Contact Page.
Education
Program for Culture Awareness
The mission of the Education Program for Culture Awareness
(EPCA) is to assist in building a campus community committed to exploring
and discussing issues and perspectives related to cultural diversity. Programs
are designed to generate discussion in order to raise awareness, increase
sensitivity, and promote understanding among and between different groups/individuals
so that all members of the campus population feel accepted, welcomed, and
appreciated. EPCA (formerly EPIRA-Education Program to Increase Racial
Awareness) has produced the "To Be..." series of videos documenting the
experiences of students of color, disabled students, and gay/lesbian/bisexual
students at the UCSB campus. EPCA staff can assist departments, organizations,
and student groups in planning educational programs about multicultural
awareness as well as provide interactive exercises, videos, and other media
resources, and trained facilitators to lead discussions about cultural
diversity. The EPCA lending library includes books, videos, and diversity
training kits. EPCA is continually in the process of training volunteers
and welcomes expressions of interest by students, staff, and faculty. The
office is located in MultiCultural Center 1530D. Telephone: (805)893-8386.
Open a new browser window to view the EPCA
Web Site.
Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP)
EOP counselors assist students over the course of their undergraduate
careers in clarifying and addressing their academic, personal, career,
and financial concerns. They assist students in their negotiations with
the institution and act as intermediaries, when necessary. This process
for entering freshmen begins with the Summer Transitional Enrichment Program
(STEP), a two-week in-residence experience. STEP participants receive English
and math instruction, take an additional academic class, and enroll in
an affective skills course which focuses on time management and understanding
the university system. The Program of Determined Students (PODS) is designed
to provide freshmen with on-going support through learning groups which
have an academic discipline and a career exploration focus. New transfer
and reentry students are invited to attend an EOP-sponsored orientation
session. EOP activities include academic assistance workshops and mentoring
programs, as well as family events and support groups for EOP reentry students
and student parents. Telephone: (805) 893-3235.
Open a new browser window to view the EOP
contact list.
Graduate Students
Association
The Graduate Students Association (GSA) represents the views
and interests of all UCSB graduate students. GSA is governed by an executive
committee which meets weekly, and an elected council whose monthly meetings
are open to all members. GSA executive council members sit on and appoint
students to various university committees. GSA also distributes a monthly
newsletter, and schedules a variety of activities for graduate students.
The GSA Lounge (UCen 2502) is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free
coffee is provided, making it a congenial location for graduate students
to unwind or study. In addition, the lounge is available to student groups
who would like a place to meet. Further information is available from departmental
graduate assistants or the GSA office, UCen 2502. Telephone: (805)893-3824.
E-mail: [6500gsa@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu]
Open a new browser window to view the GSA
Web Site.
Housing and
Residential Services
For the most current information about Housing and Residential
Services at UC Santa Barbara, open a new browser window to view the Housing
Web Page.
Students at UCSB may choose their housing from university-owned
on-campus residence halls, single and family student apartments, off-campus
apartments, privately owned off-campus residence halls, sorority and fraternity
houses, and a housing cooperative.
University-owned residence hall information is available
from the Residence Halls Contract Office, 1501 Residential Services, Building
549. Telephone: (805)893-2760. University-owned single and family student
apartment information is available from the Office of Apartment Living,
Apartment Contracts. Telephone: (805)893-3640 or (805)893-4021. Off-campus
housing information may be obtained from the Community Housing Office,
Building 434. Telephone: (805)893-4371.
Application forms for university residence halls will
be provided after a student's application for admission has been received.
All students who apply for housing by the deadline will be offered a space
in university or privately owned residence hall facilities. Housing in
university-owned residence halls is determined by a "random draw." Returning
an application and a $20 application fee will place a student's name in
the draw. Students who cannot be accommodated in university housing will
be directed to the privately owned residence halls.
Housing and Residential Services provides conference services
in the summer for organizations with educational objectives. Information
about conference facilities may be obtained from Campus Conference Services,
Santa Rosa Administrative Center. Telephone: (805)893-3072.
The Office of Residential Life, Trailer 335, assists students
who live in the six university-owned residence halls and serves as a university
liaison for students in the three privately owned residence halls. Students
may seek assistance and support from the professional staff on housing,
academic, personal, and social development matters. The residential education
program provides a quality living experience as well as opportunities to
interact with faculty and staff. The program sponsors academic classes,
educational programming, interest halls, and the Residence Hall Association
Student Government. Telephone: (805)893-3281.
Office
of International Students and Scholars
The Office of International Students and Scholars, Building
434, provides academic and personal counseling and assistance to international
students. Every nonimmigrant student is required to report to the office;
students should bring passports and visa documents with them. The office
conducts an orientation program at the beginning of the fall quarter and
provides information about registration, immigration, and academic and
other requirements that will affect the international student's stay at
the university. Telephone: (805)893-2929, [www.oiss.ucsb.edu].
Open a new browser window to view the contact list for
OISS.
MultiCultural Center
Since 1987 the MultiCultural Center (MCC) has pursued its
mission of promoting cultural awareness and understanding, creating an
environment that will foster a sense of belonging among students of diverse
cultures as well as international students at UCSB, and serving as a setting
for meaningful cross-cultural interaction.
In Spring 1995, the MCC moved into a spacious new facility
in the University Center that provides a lounge and gallery, meeting rooms,
a work room, office space, and a 150-seat theater. Over 40 registered student
groups use the Center.
In its quest to promote cultural awareness and understanding,
the MCC offers a broad spectrum of events including lectures, panel discussions,
films and videos, poetry readings, art exhibits, and musical, dance, and
dramatic performances, all of which are open to the general public. Additionally,
the MCC lounge provides a comfortable space conducive to studying, relaxation,
and interaction.
Students, staff, faculty, and the community are invited
to visit the MCC and to take advantage of its many free programs. The MCC
is located in the east end of the University Center, and is open Monday
through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone: (805) 893-8411.
Open a new browser window to view the contact list for
the MCC.
NetStations
UCSB has made a major investment of time and resources towards
the creation of "NetStation" terminals that students can use from various
locations around the campus. NetStations provide two basic services: access
to student records through the GOLD (Gaucho On-Line Data) System; and access
to a variety of other computer-based systems such as electronic mail.
At NetStations students can use the GOLD System to view
their class schedule and BA/RC statement; search for open courses by instructor,
day and time, requirements met, etc.; see their academic records; check
financial aid; update their addresses and phone numbers; and vote in campus
elections and surveys.
At NetStations students can also send and receive E-mail,
see if a book is available at the Library by checking Melvyl and Pegasus,
or see what is happening on campus by viewing an on-line Campus Events
Calendar.
Open a new browser window to view the
locations of campus NetStations.
Ombuds Office
Ombuds serve as troubleshooters for students, faculty, and
staff members whose problems have not been resolved by other agencies.
The office is located in the Student Affairs and Administrative Services
Building (SAASB) 1207. Telephone: (805)893-3285.
Open a new browser window to view the contact list for
the Ombuds
Office.
Orientation
New undergraduate students and their parents are encouraged
to attend a one- or two-day orientation program offered at various times
during the summer and prior to the start of each academic quarter in conjunction
with the Colleges of Letters and Science, Engineering, and Creative Studies.
Orientation participants have the opportunity to meet faculty, deans, staff,
and students; to learn about student services, academic offerings, and
enrollment procedures; and to register for courses. During the summer,
participants stay in university residence halls and have meals in the dining
commons. For new undergraduates not attending orientation, and for all
new graduate students, orientation meetings are held during pre-instructional
activities at the beginning of each quarter. Details are available in the
Schedule of Classes. Orientation Programs also offers a variety of activities
each fall for new and returning students. Telephone: (805)893-3443.
Open a new browser window to view the Orientation
Programs Web Site.
Peer Services
Many students at UCSB provide services to fellow students
in exchange for work experience and either academic credit or a stipend.
Peer service opportunities include work as residence assistants and housing
advisors, counseling and career peers, peer health educators, veterans'
affairs advisors, Financial Aid peer advisors, and academic peer advisors
in the College of Letters and Science.
Additional opportunities exist in the Community Service
Organization, a civilian extension of the campus police department; the
EOP/SAA office; the Women's Center; Orientation Programs; and the rescue
team.
Registration
by Telephone (RBT)
RBT is a voice response computer system that allows students
to use their touch-tone telephone as a computer terminal. Students use
RBT to register for classes, listen to grades or their current class schedule,
request an unofficial transcript or grade mailer, declare candidacy for
an undergraduate degree, make commencement reservations, and perform other
routine tasks related to registration.
Student Grievance
Procedures
UCSB is in compliance with all legislation that seeks to
eliminate discrimination toward students on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or age. (Sexual
harassment is considered to be a form of sex discrimination.) Students
who wish to file a grievance arising from alleged discrimination must do
so at the Office of the Vice Chancellor-Student Affairs, Cheadle Hall 5203.
An outline of formal student grievance procedures is contained in the Appendix.
Sexual harassment complaints may be filed with the Sexual Harassment Complaint
Resolution Officer, Paula Rudolph, 3117 Cheadle Hall. Telephone: (805)893-2546.
Student Health Service
Registered students receive excellent primary medical care
through several different units within the Student Health Service. A full
spectrum of health practitioners (physicians, nurse practitioners, physical
therapists, medical assistants, etc.) team together to address the health
needs of college students. SHS is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
In addition to the general clinics (Urgent Care, Same
Day, and Appointment), SHS offers specialty clinics such as Women's, Cold
Care, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Orthopedic, Acne, Antigen/Immunization,
Wart, and Sports Medicine Clinics. Supporting all the clinics are the in-house
laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, and physical therapy departments. Most of
the clinical services are subsidized by registration health fees; however,
some services require a nominal fee. In addition, at their initial visit,
undergraduates must pay a user fee each quarter. Please call (805) 893-3371
for specific information regarding fees and appointment scheduling. For
medical advice, a nurse advisor is available at (805) 893-7837.
In addition, on a fee-for-service basis, the Eye and Dental
Clinics provide full service, high-quality convenient care. Call directly
for information and appointments.
Dental Clinic: (805)893-2891
Eye Clinic: (805)893-3170
The SHS Health Education department focuses on relevant
college health topics which include alcohol and other drugs, nutrition,
cardiovascular health, stress management, eating disorders, sexuality,
and AIDS education. An outstanding Peer Health Educator program extends
the programming beyond health advising and academic courses. All services
are free.
Health insurance is mandatory for graduate and international
students. These students must purchase the university sponsored insurance
or can waive out of it by providing proof of comparable insurance. Although
health insurance is not required for undergraduates, it is strongly recommended
for non-SHS care and in the event of off-campus injuries, life-threatening
emergencies, hospitalization, or after-hours care. Non-insured undergraduates
may purchase the UCSB Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Policy. Call
(805) 893-2592 for more information.
Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life, Student Affairs and Administrative
Services Building (SAASB) 2201, has combined the Office of Dean of Students
and Campus Activities Center to provide a centralized location for students
to access multiple services. Trained staff address a wide variety of student
needs and concerns.
Services include general assistance with problem-solving
and referrals, personal emergencies, letters of recommendation, and administrative
withdrawals. The Office of Student Life also plans and schedules many co-curricular
activities and educational programs. The staff assists organizations with
leadership training and development, program planning, fund raising, trustee
accounts, publicity and promotion, and special projects. The Office of
Student Life publishes the Campus Organizations Directory, which lists
the statement of purpose and contact persons for over 300 campus organizations.
If students don't find an organization that interests them, the staff can
help them to start one.
The protection of scholastic integrity and the prevention
of academic dishonesty are fundamental to the mission of the Office of
Student Life. The office provides education about the enforcement of general
campus regulations including various forms of discriminatory harassment.
The office works to foster interaction among students, campus organizations,
the University, and the local community. Telephone: (805) 893-4550 or (805)
893-4569.
UCSB Achievement Program
The UCSB Achievement Program sponsors various activities
to increase access and provide support for students interested in the physical
and life sciences, engineering, and the mathematical sciences. Academic
workshops are offered each quarter of the academic year for students enrolled
in key science, engineering, and mathematics courses. These workshops bring
small groups of students together with graduate and undergraduate Achievement
Program staff in work focused on attaining a high level of success in their
course work. During the academic year and summer, selected students receive
support to carry out advanced independent projects under the direction
of UCSB faculty. In order to get the experience and skills needed for advanced
work, eligible students with little or no research experience can apply
for an apprenticeship to work on a team project led by a graduate student.
Undergraduate Research Network weekly meetings are sponsored
throughout the academic year to discuss research opportunities, meet with
prospective faculty mentors, and hear about the research being done by
other undergraduates. Undergraduates may also join one of several student
interest groups to develop their own scholarly networks.
The Summer Institute for Mathematics and Science, an intensive
three-week in-residence experience, is offered in collaboration with the
EOP/Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) to entering freshmen
with strong high school preparation in the sciences and mathematics.
The Achievement Program Center is located at Ellison 2620.
Telephone: (805) 893-7125. For more information, students in Letters and
Science should call (805) 893-2319; Engineering students should call (805)
893-4026.
University Children's
Center
The University Children's Center, located on West Campus,
serves the child-care needs of students, faculty, and staff. The center
is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and provides
a high-quality child-care program for children three months to five years
of age in full- and half-day placements. Tuition varies depending on the
age of the child and the number of days and hours in attendance. California
State Department of Education grants are available to subsidize tuition
costs for low-income families. In addition, the center participates in
the Federal Food Program which provides nutritious meals to children whose
families are income eligible. The center is open Monday through Friday
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information and to place a child's name
on the waiting list, please call the Children's Center. Telephone: (805)893-3665.
Open a new browser window to view the Children's
Center Web Site.
Veterans Benefits
Assistance
The Financial Aid Office verifies the enrollment status necessary
for veterans and dependents of veterans to receive educational benefits.
For application information and requirements, please contact the Veterans
Affairs Office at (800) 827-1000. For further information contact the Financial
Aid Office in the Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building
(SAASB) 2103. Telephone: (805) 893-2432.
Women's Center
The Women's Center's goal is to challenge barriers which
inhibit women's development through education, research, and advocacy.
To this end, the center provides lectures, workshops, and films for all
students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. In addition, the
center provides an extensive library; a women's art gallery; rape and sexual
harassment prevention education programs; counseling and consultation services
for individuals and groups; and opportunities to meet with scholars, activists,
artists, and writers in a comfortable, inviting place. The center is located
in Building 434. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: (805)893-3778.
Open a new browser window to view the Women's
Center Web Site.
Student Activities
UCSB students have the opportunity to participate in 300
student organizations. A complete list of all organizations is available
in the Office of Student Life, Student Affairs and Administrative Services
Building (SAASB) 2201. Some of the opportunities available to students
are described below.
Alumni Association
Graduates and other former UCSB students are eligible for
membership in the UCSB Alumni Association, which seeks to retain and develop
for the university the interest and involvement of former students of UCSB
and its predecessor institutions. The association sponsors regional, constituent,
and ethnic alumni clubs; Coastlines magazine; a summer family vacation
center; the Student Alumni Association; career services; faculty, student,
and alumni awards; and many other programs. Telephone: (805)893-2288, or
visit the Alumni Association Home Page.
Open a new browser window to view the Alumni
Association Web Site.
Associated Students
Associated Students (A.S.) serves as the official undergraduate
student government and provides services, employment opportunities and
leadership experience. Every undergraduate student is a member upon payment
of required quarterly registration fees. A.S. Executive Officers and Legislative
Council members, elected annually each spring, represent students and transmit
student concerns to the campus administration and academic senate as well
as to the appropriate offices within and outside of the UC system. A.S.
provides avenues for student involvement not only through elected positions,
but also through boards and committees which address a broad range of issues:
environment, women/gender, academic affairs, investments, concerts and
events, community service, lobbying, and radio broadcasting.
Associated Students services include A.S. Notetaking and
Publications, A.S. Ticket Office, A.S. Cashiers, A.S. Bike Shop, A.S. Legal
Services, and the A.S. Short Term Student Loan Program.
Students are invited to stop by the Associated Students
offices housed in the University Center. Telephone: (805)893-2566.
Community Affairs Board: Through the AS/UCSB Community
Affairs Board (CAB), students can find out about campus and community volunteer
opportunities, nonprofit agency orientation/training, and one-time community
service events. Located in the University Center, UCSB's Volunteer Action
Center houses over 400 volunteer opportunities for students to explore
career options, create social action, and gain practical experience. CAB
connects students to local nonprofit and human services agencies such as
the Family Literacy Program, Special Olympics, Big Buddies, HelpLine, and
Transition House. Members of CAB fill leadership positions and gain valuable
practical experience in the areas of public relations, community outreach,
financial management, fund-raising, and volunteer/nonprofit management.
For more information, please call (805) 893-2496 or stop by the CAB office
in UCen 2523.
Program Board: Associated Students Program Board presents
a wide variety of educational and cultural events including lectures, concerts,
films, sneak previews, Storke Plaza events and an annual spring Extravaganza.
Students involved in Program Board gain experience in planning and organizing
events, managing budgets, negotiating with agents and promoters, running
technical equipment, and working with campus and community officials. Program
Board members provide leadership to other campus organizations with event
planning assistance and gain firsthand experience with the entertainment
industry. Program Board also provides job opportunities for students as
ushers, production crew, and promotion assistants. Telephone: (805)893-3536.
Student Media: UCSB student publications include the student
newspaper (Daily Nexus), yearbook (La Cumbre), literary magazine (Spectrum),
journal of undergraduate research (Discovery), journal of graduate research
(Thresholds), and arts magazine (Experimental Thinking). UCSB also has
a radio station, KCSB-FM and KJUC-FM Cable. Further information about student
media is available in the Storke Publications Building and in the Associated
Students main office.
Fraternities and
Sororities
UCSB hosts 36 Greek-letter organizations comprised of 17
sororities and 19 fraternities, many of which maintain chapter houses in
the student community of Isla Vista. The organizations offer their members
leadership, scholarship, community service, and friendship opportunities
through participation in a number of on- and off-campus activities. For
more information on Greek life, contact the Office of Student Life. Telephone:
(805)893-4553.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The intercollegiate athletics program at UCSB offers 11 varsity
sports for men (cross-country running, water polo, soccer, basketball,
swimming and diving, track and field, baseball, golf and tennis) and ten
for women (tennis, volleyball, swimming and diving, track, gymnastics,
cross-country running, softball, basketball, water polo, andsoccer).
All of UCSB's intercollegiate teams compete at the Division
I level in the NCAA, where many attain national prominence. Telephone:
(805)893-8613.
Physical
Activities and Recreation
The Department of Physical Activities and Recreation offers
a year-round program of academic classes and sports-related activities,
which meet the needs of students at all ability levels, including the physically
challenged. Academic programs include Physical Education minors in Athletic
Coaching, Fitness Instruction, Exercise and Health Science, and Sport Management
and a curriculum of basic physical education instruction. Recreation offers
an Adventure Program, Rec Sports (eighteen Sport Clubs, Intramural Sports),
and a variety of open recreational opportunities.
The Recreation Center, which includes an aquatics complex,
two fitness centers, racquetball and squash courts, as well as two gymnasia,
is available for daily use. Additional facilities include a campus swimming
pool, Robertson Gym, ropes course, climbing wall, aerobics studio, gymnastic
area, sailing center, and 24 tennis courts.
Each quarter the department publishes the Leisure Review,
which contains a variety of leisure activities including pottery, stained
glass, ballet, swing and ballroom dancing, yoga, wine tasting, massage,
guitar, and sailing, among others. Telephone: (805)893-3738 or (805)893-2181.
Residence Halls
Association
The Residence Halls Association (RHA), located in the San
Nicolas Residence Hall lobby, is the governing body of and for students
living in university-owned residence halls. RHA coordinates social, educational,
and multicultural activities for students living in the residence halls.
For event information or to speak with board members, call the RHA Office:
(805) 893-4877, [www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Quad/3446].
University Center
(UCen)
The UCen is the focal point for student activities on the
UCSB campus. It houses the Associated Students, Graduate Students Association,
and the MultiCultural Center. Also located within the UCen are the UCSB
Bookstore, eight dining facilities, a copy and technology store, a professional
travel agency, a flower shop, a check cashing service, a U.S. Post Office,
meeting and conference rooms, a video game room, and two performance stages.
Telephone: (805)893-2464.
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