The intercollegiate athletics program at UCSB www.ucsbgauchos.com competes at the NCAA Division I level and currently offers:
| 10 varsity
sports for men cross-country, water polo, soccer, basketball, swimming, track and field, baseball, golf, volleyball and tennis |
9 varsity
sports for women tennis, volleyball, swimming, track and field, cross-country, softball, basketball, water polo and soccer. |
UCSB places the highest priority on the
academic progress of student athletes and provides support systems
to assist them in reaching their academic goals. The College of
Letters and Science assigns two professional academic advisors and
several peer advisors to address the special needs of student athletes.
Questions that require analysis of your progress or planning for
the future are best addressed through an appointment. Shorter questions
can often be answered on a walk-in basis. Please stop by 1117 Cheadle
Hall or call (805) 893-3201.
Academic Athletic Advisors:
Jack Rivas and Joe O'Brien
Student Athletic Peers:
Carly Creelman, senior,
Law & Society and Psychology double major
Sammy Davis, senior,
Aqutic Biology and French double major
Monica Estrada, junior,
Business Economics and Communication double major
Jeannette Figg, junior,
Economics/Mathematics and Environmental Studies double major
Emily Newlands, junior,
Global Studies major
Kristen Zimmerman, senior,
Business Economics Accounting major
Frequently
Asked Questions from student athletes:
What academic requirements must I meet to be eligible for athletic participation?
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 quarter units per quarter to practice or compete
- Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average
- Complete a minimum of 36 quarter units in an academic year
- Complete minimum percentages of degree requirements each academic year
- Continuing students must complete a minimum of six units in the quarter prior to your season of competition.
Where can I go for help if I'm having difficulty in a course?
- Meet with professors and teaching assistants during office hours.
- Visit Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) for help with mastery of course material through course specific tutoring and academic skills development.
- Meet with academic or peer advisors in the College of Letters and Science, 1117 Cheadle Hall.
When do I have to declare a major?
- NCAA requires that you declare your major by the beginning of your third year.
How do I choose a major?
- Familiarize yourself with the available programs and corresponding courses by reading the UCSB General Catalog available from the UCSB Bookstore. Purchase the catalog on the web at www.ucsbstuff.com.
- Visit UCSB’s Career Services Center in Building 599.
- Meet with an academic advisor in the College of Letters and Science, 1117 Cheadle Hall.
- Meet with the undergraduate advisors in the academic major departments.
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