student life - Ucsb - University of California, Santa Barbara

STUDENT LIFE
UC SANTA BARBARA
In addition to outstanding academics, UCSB offers students the opportunity to participate in
community and cultural activities, club membership, leadership, entertainment and more.
THE STUDENT RESOURCE BUILDING (SRB)
The Student Resource Building is a hub of student activity
offering support services, Cultural Resource Centers to celebrate
campus diversity, tutoring services and much more. Visit the SRB
on the west side of campus, close to the residential community
of Isla Vista.
The Office of Student Life (OSL) in the SRB organizes and
supports the efforts of about 500 campus organizations based
on student interests in politics, culture, sports, travel, community
service, wellness and Greek life. Staff advisors guide student
organizations with leadership training and event planning, and
they can help you get involved on campus. OSL can even help
students create new clubs. http://studentlife.sa.ucsb.edu
First-Year Programs for freshmen and transfer students help with the adjustment to academic life and introduce
the many services available on campus.
The Leadership Development Program offers practical skills and experiences, along with a certificate of
completion, to help students develop leadership skills to create positive change.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS (A.S.) & STUDENT GOVERNMENT
A.S., the undergraduate student government at UCSB, plays a significant role in shaping the student experience
on campus. Through A.S., students can express their concerns, run for elected office and play an active role in the
university community. A.S. organizations include the campus radio station, the Community Affairs Board for service
activities, the Program Board for entertainment events, the Environmental Affairs Board, the Womyn’s Commission,
The Bottom Line newspaper, the Human Rights Board, the Food Bank Committee, the Commission on Student
Well-Being and many others. www.as.ucsb.edu/get-involved/current-organizations
RESIDENCE HALL LIFE
The UCSB residence halls offer a healthy environment for
students in a beautiful setting—many residence halls have ocean
or lagoon views. Living in the residence halls gives students the
opportunity to meet new people and become involved in the
campus community. Living-Learning Communities are special
floors in the residence halls that unite cultural and ethnic
interests, transfer and international students, artists, engineers
and more.
www.housing.ucsb.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA – OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
1210 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
GREEK LIFE: FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES
Students who participate in Greek life at UCSB are provided
with academic support and guidance, leadership opportunities,
community service experience and the opportunity to form
close friendships with fellow fraternity and sorority members.
The Greek system emphasizes intellectural, interpersonal,
cultural and social development and is committed to providing
members with essential skills and opportunities beyond those in
the classroom.
www.sa.ucsb.edu/OSL/GreekLife/Chapters/index.aspx
FAST FACTS
• UCSB has about 40 fraternities and sororities
• 11% of undergraduates (approximately 2,200 students)
participate in Greek life on campus
• Students explore Greek chapters during fall and spring
recruitment
• The average GPA of Greek members at UCSB exceeds the
average GPA of the undergraduate student body
• In total, Greek clubs contribute more than 30,000 hours of
community service each year
THE GREEK COMMUNITY AT UCSB IS ORGANIZED
INTO FOUR COUNCILS:
• College Panhellenic Council (CPC) – National women’s
sororities
• Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) – National men’s fraternities
• National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) – Historically Black
fraternities and sororities
• United Fraternity & Sorority Council (UFSC) – Cultural and
interest-based fraternities and sororities
THE INTER-GREEK COUNCIL
Managed by the UCSB Office of Student Life, this “council of councils” brings together delegates from all four
Greek Councils. www.sa.ucsb.edu/OSL/GreekLife/Councils/index.aspx
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA – OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
1210 Cheadle Hall, Santa Barbara, CA 93106