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UCSB Wellness Resources


Campus Resources Off-Campus Resources

Campus Resources

Below is a list of links to UCSB Wellness resources.

To see where wellness resources are located on campus, check out the Resources Map.


List of off-campus resources including community event calendars, outdoor activities, community service opportunities, arts, and other fun things to do around Santa Barbara.

  • Academic Advising
    • Planning your classes
    • Understanding requirements, policies, and procedures
    • Assessing your progress to degree
    • Obtaining and submitting petitions
    • Evaluating all of your academic options, including: choice of major; the College Honors Program; research and awards; preparing for graduate and professional school.
    • Drop-in Advising M-F 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-4:00pm
    • Contact Us: jack.rivas@sa.ucsb.edu


  • Adventure Programs
    • Rock Climbing Indoors & Out
    • Ocean Kayaking
    • Challenge Course
    • SCUBA Diving
    • Backpacking & Canoe Trips
    • Wilderness Medicine
    • Outdoor Leadership Training
    • Contact AdventurePrograms@essr.ucsb.edu



  • Associated Students


  • Career Services
    • Career Planning
    • Internship Opportunities
    • Job Searches
    • Workshops
    • Career Fairs
    • Graduate School Opportunities
    • Help with your resume and interviewing skills!
    • Contact Us: career-help@sa.ucsb.edu


  • Campus Learning Assistance Services
    • Drop-in tutorials in math, science, economics, writing and foreign language.
    • Math, Science, economics tutorial groups.
    • Study skills workshops and coaching.
    • Writing workshops




  • Counseling Services
    • Help dealing with college-life stress.
    • FREE EGG chair and Massage chair!
    • Individual and Group counseling
    • Reduce your test anxiety with the Test Anxiety Program.
    • Contact Us: kristi.rank@sa.ucsb.edu




  • Disabled Students Program
    • Reading Services
    • Note-taking Services
    • Test-taking Accommodations
    • Help writing letters to instructors
    • Educational Testing referrals.
    • Contact Us: Thomas-w@sa.ucsb.edu



  • Educational Opportunity Program
    • Focuses on low-income and first generation undergraduates, but open to anyone!
    • Peer Advisor Program, Cultural Programming, Support Services.
    • Get help clarifying your academic, career, financial and personal concerns.
    • Become informed about campus resources in order to prepare for life after graduation.
    • Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP).
    • Contact Us: EOP@sa.ucsb.edu


  • Exercise and Sport Studies / Recreation Sports
    • YOGA
    • Leisure Review classes
    • Adventure Programs like rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, hiking
    • Cardio/ Strength equipment and classes
    • Intramural Sports
    • Personal Training and internships
    • Contact Us: cathleen.clarke@essr.ucsb.edu



  • Housing and Residential Services
    • Learn about the MANY housing options UCSB has to offer on and off campus.
    • Rental Listings
    • Resident Resources
    • Dining Services
    • Employment opportunities!
    • Contact Us: www.housing.ucsb.edu/home/contacts.htm


  • UCSB Kiosk
    • Your student handbook and guide to thriving at UCSB
    • Tips about housing, safety and community events in Isla Vista
    • Ways to get involved with the UCSB community
    • Job, career and financial aid services
    • Local lingo and great places to eat
    • Professor bios, diversity information, and health and wellness resources


  • Multicultural Center
    • FREE films, concerts, workshops, lectures and performances.
    • Free use of the lounge, theater and meeting rooms for student groups.
    • Study Lounge 8am-10pm
    • FREE coffee and cookies during dead week and finals!
    • Safe space to connect with students of different cultural backgrounds.
    • Contact Us: Marsano-v@sa.ucsb.edu



  • Office of Student Life



  • Residence Halls Association (RHA)
    • Student government for all eight on-campus residence halls.
    • RHA conducts educational, social, cultural, and recreational programming for all the halls.
    • RHA provides a voice for student residents in the larger campus community.
    • It is our duty as RHA to represent the students, always keeping your interests in mind.
    • RHA's weekly meetings are Tuesday nights in the San Nicolas Formal Lounge, open to the public.
    • RHAPresident@housing.ucsb.edu



  • Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
    • Safe, supportive and welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, intersex, and ally members of the UCSB community.
    • Opportunity for group and club involvement.
    • Weekly events on campus and information about local LGBTQIA events.
    • Weekly discussions in the Rainbow Lounge.
    • LGBTQIA resources.
    • rcsgd@sa.ucsb.edu



  • Student Health Service
    • FREE Nurse Advisor and health counselors for all students
    • Same day appointments usually available
    • General Medicine, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Eye Care, Dental Care
    • Pharmacy with DISCOUNTED prices.
    • Classes and Internships
    • Massage, Meditation, Nutrition, Stress Management
    • Contact Us:
      Advice Nurse
      Patient Advocate
      Health Educator



  • Summer Sessions
    • Save Money- Unit fees are capped at the cost of 8 units and no out of state fees!
    • Graduate Sooner- Make up a missed class or get ahead in completing your General Education and Major/ Minor requirements.
    • Enjoy Learning- Focus on a few subjects in less-crowded classes.
    • Get to know UCSB- open enrollment.
    • info.questions@summersessions.ucsb.edu



  • Women’s Center
    • Advocacy, Education, and Support Services for women AND men.
    • Library, Art Gallery, Weekly Groups and Workshops and Campus Events.
    • Resources for Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence and Body Image.
    • mansager-k@sa.ucsb.edu



  • UCEN Wellness Wednesdays
    • Take 10 seconds to speak with Campus EXPERTS- No appointment necessary!
    • Learn more about campus resources and involvement opportunities.
    • Enter in the BIG WEDNESDAY drawings for FREE PRIZES!





  • Alcohol and Drug Program
    • Education and Prevention Programs
    • Confidential Counseling and Treatment
    • Recovery Support
    • On-line Education and Academic Classes for credit!
    • Learn how to help a friend.
    • Find out about alcohol-free events on campus and in the community.
    • Emergency Information
    • kurta-j@sa.ucsb.edu


  • Library
    • Thousands of Books to choose from- look them up from home!
    • Article Indexes and Databases for research papers- look them up from home, too!
    • Ask a UC Librarian LIVE.
    • Quiet place to study.
    • Study rooms with big tables and chalkboards for study groups.
    • Computer Access with internet and word processing.
    • ask@library.ucsb.edu



  • Peer Health Interns
    • Health information for students, by students…approved by experts at Student Health
    • STAR- Student Teaching Alcohol and other drug Responsibility.
    • HEAL- Healthy Eating and Living.
    • S&R- Sex and Relationships.
    • Host many wellness programs!
    • Great involvement opportunity!
    • Conact Us: https://apps.sa.ucsb.edu/ContactSHS/AskHED.asp



  • Walk UCSB
    • Walking maps for campus
    • Self-guided walking tours of Isla Vista and Campus with lots of cool info.
    • This site is for UCSB staff, but students are welcome to use the info.
    • Tips about using a pedometer and setting goals for physical activity.




If you have any questions regarding the Passport program, or if you have suggestions for future events, please e-mail us. We want to hear from you!

Off-Campus Resources

Don’t have a car and think you won’t be able to check out all these amazing off-campus resources? Try these links first:

Getting to Wellness activities:

All Things Santa Barbara:

All Things Isla Vista:

Books

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Adventure & Outdoor Activities:

Aerial Sports (Paragliding, Hang gliding, etc.)

Athletics

Biking (Maps, Events, Tours, Rentals, etc.)

Camping

Channel Islands

Hiking, Backpacking, Rock-climbing

Horseback Riding

Skateboarding

Parks & Gardens

Water Sports (Kayaking, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Surfing, etc.)

Whale Watching

Arts, Culture & Entertainment:

Performing Arts

Art Opportunities

Literary

Community Calendars:

Dining:

Health & Fitness:

Local News Resources:

Festivals:

Things to see with your parents:

Spiritual:

Sustainability in Santa Barbara:

Tours:

Travel:

Volunteer Opportunities & Community Resources:
 
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