uc counselor conference 2011 christine van gieson director of admissions associate dean for...
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Over half of graduating seniors have collaborated with faculty on research Mid size 1,022 acre campus on 2¼-mile stretch of coastline International and National Distinctions 9 th among U.S. public universities 11 th among all national universities #1 study abroad campus Faculty includes five Nobel Prize winners Home to 12 national institutes and centers, including eight supported by the National Science Foundation 95% of Undergraduates are California residents Undergraduate focus: Over 90% of the more than 22,000 students are undergrads UC Santa Barbara Residential campus with a small commuter Population. Two year housing guarantee! Five halls have ocean views! Building community in residence halls is easy with 17 living-learning communities. 85% participation rate in activities make UCSB an active campus! Transportation by foot, bike and bus -- no need for a car! 94% of graduates are highly satisfied/satisfied with their UCSB experience!TRANSCRIPT
UC Counselor Conference 2011Christine Van GiesonDirector of AdmissionsAssociate Dean for Enrollment Services
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa BarbaraCollege Updates:
Letters & Science: 17,000+ undergraduatesMore than 80 majors and 38 minorsSelection by major ONLY for Dance, Music (audition required) and Computer Science; otherwise, major not considered in admission
Engineering: 1,200+ undergraduates5 majorsSelection by major: maintain strong grades in math
Creative Studies (CCS): 400+ undergraduates8 majorsSupplemental application required; selection by faculty
Fall 2011 Freshmen Outcomes:Strongest academic class ever!29% of incoming freshmen are underrepresented minority students41% of incoming freshmen are first generation college studentsNon-Resident admissions increased by 5%
Fall 2012 Plans:
No changes in selection process: Comprehensive Review
ELC no longer guaranteed, but considered
Prospective Engineers should declare intended major
Over half of graduating seniors have collaborated with faculty on research
Mid size 1,022 acre campus on 2¼-mile stretch of coastline
International and National Distinctions
9th among U.S. public universities
11th among all national universities
#1 study abroad campus
Faculty includes five Nobel Prize winners
Home to 12 national institutes and centers, including eight supported by the National Science Foundation
95% of Undergraduates are California residents
Undergraduate focus: Over 90% of the more than 22,000 students are undergrads
UC Santa BarbaraResidential campuswith a small commuter Population.
Two year housingguarantee! Five hallshave ocean views!
Building community inresidence halls is easy with 17 living-learningcommunities.
85% participation rate in activities make UCSBan active campus!
Transportation by foot,bike and bus -- no needfor a car!
94% of graduates arehighly satisfied/satisfiedwith their UCSB
experience!
UC Santa BarbaraVisit Us On CampusHours for Admissions and the UCSB Visitor Center: Monday -- Friday, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.Check for office closure days: www.admissions.ucsb.edu/majorholidays.asp
We welcome visitors for tours! Monday -- Friday, at 12 noon and 2 p.m. Admission presentations: Monday -- Friday at 11 a.m.Open Saturdays in April 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.Dates are available for school groupsReservations are required for individuals, families, and groups and can be made online at www.admissions.ucsb.edu/visitucsb
Visit Us Online University of California DayThursday, October 6, 2011 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Pacific TimeIncludes UCSB Live Chat
Fall National College Fair November 2 and 3, 2011
UCSB Virtual Open HouseFall SessionThursday, November 10, 2011 Noon - 8 p.m., Pacific Time Register for these events at www.collegeweeklive.com
International DayFebruary 22, 2012 Spring National College Fair March 21 and 22, 2012 UCSB Virtual Open HouseSpring SessionThursday, March 29, 2012 Noon – 8 p.m., Pacific Time
Spring Insight
Open HouseApril 14,
2012
All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)