UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA

UCSB Answers

Our Best Answer - Can I defer my admission?

Deferring Admission

Students who wish to defer their admission to an alternate quarter should submit the form on the Office of Admissions Contact Us page. Students should select the "Defer Admissions Request" option in the "category" drop-down menu and use the dialog box to explain their circumstances.  

The Office of Admissions will consider requests to defer admission to a later term for students with extraordinary circumstances. 

Requests to defer are considered on a case by case basis. If granted a deferral, UCSB typically only defers admission for one quarter. Students who desire a full year deferral ("gap year") must reapply for admission for the term in which they wish to attend.

Did this answer your question?

How can we improve this answer?

Need further assistance? Email us at ucsbanswers@sa.ucsb.edu

Related Questions:

  1. What is the status of my application?
  2. How do I contact the Admissions Office?
  3. How do I contact a student, staff member or department?
  4. What is my student ID number?
  5. How do I get a student ID card?

The answers provided are generally applicable and not student specific. For individualized assistance, please email ucsbanswers@sa.ucsb.edu or contact the appropriate campus office.