UCSB Student Groups

African Diasporic Cultural Center

Student Resource Building, 2210

eop@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4758

The AdCRC educates, promotes, and encourages the interaction and dialogue among the diverse ethnic groups within the African diasporic communities of UCSB and to promote cross cultural learning and interaction amongst all ethnic groups.

Alcohol and Drug Program

UCSB Student Health

alcohol@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-5013

The Alcohol & Drug Program provides a free, confidential, and safe space to discuss addictive behaviors, staffed by licensed professionals who promote healthy choices and use evidence-based, harm-reduction strategies to reduce high-risk behavior and encourage personal and community safety.

American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resources

Student Resource Building, 2210

eop@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4758

The AIICRC supports the holistic development and retention of American Indian & Indigenous students through programming focused on academic, cultural, and leadership development, while providing a welcoming space for the appreciation and celebration of Indigenous identities and culture.

AS Bike Shop

Building 344, North of Bus Loop

bikeshop@as.ucsb.edu

(805)893-3610

The Associated Students Bike Shop, a student-funded nonprofit serving UCSB since 1975, provides bicycle repairs, resources, and education, empowering the campus cycling community and partnering with organizations for events like Bike to Work Day and the Zero Waste Festival.

AS Food Bank

UCEN

ucsbasfoodbank@as.ucsb.edu

(805)893-3427

The AS Food Bank provides food, produce, and toiletries to the Gaucho community, led by a diverse group of students tackling food insecurity on campus. The Food Bank continually raises awareness about food-related issues and offers an inclusive, confidential, and safe space for all students.

AS Legal Resource Center

6550 Pardall Rd, 2nd Floor

as-lrcintake@ucsb.edu

(805)893-4246

The Associated Students Legal Resource Center (LRC) offers free, confidential legal counseling to UCSB students, addressing a variety of legal issues with the mission to help students resolve legal problems affecting their academic and personal well-being.

Asian Resource Center

Student Resource Building, 2210

eop@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4758

The ARc at UCSB fosters education, interaction, and dialogue among diverse Asian American groups, offering a supportive space for students, staff, faculty, and community members to appreciate identity and strengthen community recognition.

Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education

Student Resource Building, 2145

care@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4613

CARE offers free, confidential services to student, staff, and faculty for preventing and addressing sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment. They focus on survivor empowerment, policy development, and a public health approach, serving all students, staff, and faculty.

Campus Learning Assistance Services

Student Resouce Building, 3210

CLAS@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-3269

CLAS supports students in understanding course concepts, engaging in the learning process, problem-solving, and becoming independent thinkers and lifelong learners. While focused on undergraduates, CLAS also offers academic skills and language workshops for graduate students.

Career Services

Counseling and Career Services Building

careerhelp@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4412

Career Services educates and empowers students to achieve success by helping them understand their career goals, develop relevant skills and experiences, build professional networks, and apply their education to meet workplace challenges.

Chicanx/Latinx Cultural Resource Center

Student Resource Building, 2210

eop@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4758

The CLCRC provides student support services, campus and community involvement opportunities, networking with student organizations and faculty, and fosters engagement in Chicanx/Latinx organizations. It also offers space for events, meetings, and gatherings.

Collaborative Student Support Center

Phelps Hall, 1521

help@lsit.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4357

Collaborate drives key IT projects to enhance technology services, focusing on action-oriented efforts and continual improvement. It collaborates with campus tech initiatives to enhance services, meet specific needs, and provide coherent support for faculty and students.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Career Services Building

(805)893-4411

CAPS at UCSB supports student success academically, socially, and personally through culturally responsive mental health services. CAPS is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive environment to help all students maintain psychological well-being while pursuing their goals.

Disabled Students Program

Student Resource Building, 2120

dsphelp@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-2668

DSP ensures full participation and equal access to educational activities for students with disabilities at UCSB. Viewing accommodations as a shared responsibility, DSP collaborates with students, staff, and faculty to provide services. The program serves over 1,700 students, supporting both undergraduate and graduate needs.

Educational Opportunity Program

Student Resource Building, 2210

eop@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4758

EOP provides support, mentorship, and resources to foster student belonging, participation, and success at UCSB. EOP focuses on first-generation and income-eligible undergraduates, aiding their academic journey, job market preparation, and graduate school admissions.

El Centro

El Centro, 115

basicneeds@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-2786

During the Civil Rights era and Chicano movement, UCSB students demanded racial equity, leading to the establishment of Chicano studies and El Centro as a cultural hub. Despite threats to defund programs, students organized to protect their spaces, achieving recognition and renovations for El Centro.

Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center

UCEN

basicneeds@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-2786

Basic Needs highlights resources to help students, staff, and faculty access healthy food. As a part of the UC system’s efforts to address food insecurity and affordable housing, it offers workshops, pantry services, and comprehensive programs to support student well-being.

Health and Wellness

Student Resource Building, 1220

wellness@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-2630

Health and Wellness supports student success by fostering a sense of belonging and well-being at UCSB. Through inclusive events and programs, they promote healthy habits, compassion, and well-being as essential to academic achievement and personal fulfillment during and after college.

Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian Resource Center

Student Resource Building, 2210

eop@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4758

MENASARC promotes cultural awareness, academic success, and community among MENASA students at UCSB. It fosters dialogue, diversity, and leadership while offering a student-centered space for cultural programming, support networks, and cross-cultural engagement.

Sierra Madre Villages

MiramarPantry@housing.ucsb.edu

(805)893-3093

The Miramar Food Pantry offers free food to qualified UCSB students, ensuring food security. Students can visit the pantry on any day it is open.

Non-Traditional Student Resource Center

Student Resource Building, 1109

sa-ntsrc@ucsb.edu

(805)893-5869

NTSRC serves undergraduate students 25+, graduate students 29+, students with dependents, and re-entering students. Located in the Student Resource Building, it provides a study space, resources, and community, along with events and amenities like lockers, study tables, and a coffee maker.

Office of Black Student Development

Student Resource Building, 1212

sa-obsd@ucsb.edu

(805)893-4260

In response to Black student activism, the OBSD advocates for Black students’ personal and academic success. OBSD develops sustainable programs to enhance recruitment, retention, achievement, and support, fostering an inclusive campus and empowering students as leaders of social change.

Student Resource Building, 2260

studentconduct@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-5016

The Office of Student Conduct upholds academic and behavioral integrity by adjudicating Student Conduct Code violations. Through restorative practices and administrative resolutions, they foster community, honor identity, and ensure an environment that supports student learning and the UCSB mission.

Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity

Student Resource Building, 2260

rcsgd@sa.ucsb.edu

805-893-5847

The RCSGD at UCSB promotes the inclusion, representation, and success of LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Through advocacy, education, and programming, it fosters trans, queer, and racial justice while combating oppressive systems like white supremacy, heterosexism, and misogyny.

Student Health Service

VCSAOffice@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4411

The SMHCS office at UCSB is the primary contact for reporting students in distress or distressing others. It coordinates care and interventions by collaborating with campus resources. When necessary, SMHCS activates the Students of Concern Team or the Student Behavioral Intervention Team to ensure student well-being and academic success.

Transfer Student Center

UCSB Library, 1st Floor Ocean Side

tsc@ltsc.ucsb.edu

(805)893-7799

The UCSB Transfer Student Center, founded in 2016, provides a community space for transfer students to connect with peers, resources, and pathways to academic and career success. Offering academic advising, peer mentors, workshops, and social events, the Center supports transfer students’ success and well-being.

Undocumented Student Services

Student Resource Building, 2210

ucsbundocstudentservices@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-5609

USS at UCSB is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for undocumented students, those from mixed-status families, and refugee backgrounds. Through programs and services, USS helps students thrive and achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Veterans & Military Services

Building 434

VeteransMilitaryServices@sa.ucsb.edu

(805)893-4157

VMS at UCSB supports student veterans and military family members, offering assistance with educational benefits, housing, academics, and more. VMS serves as the primary advocate and resource coordinator for all military-related students, including active/reserve members and their families.

Women’s Center

Student Resource Building, 1220

(805)893-3778

The Women’s Center at UCSB provides education on women’s issues, feminism, healthy masculinities, and gender equity. Open to all, it offers support, advocacy, and resources through a feminist lens, aiming to create a safe, equitable, and just campus while challenging gender-based oppression.