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Applying to UC Santa Barbara
Undergraduate Students
Students can submit an undergraduate application online. The filing period for Fall admission is November 1-30 of the previous year.
Note: Letters of recommendation and transcripts are not required at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested only from admitted students.
For more information, see our Admissions page.
Graduate Students
To apply as a graduate student, fill out our online application form.
Before starting your application, it is highly recommended that you review all graduate admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
For complete information on our application and admissions process, see our Graduate Admissions page.
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