1. UC Counselor Conference 2011 Christine Van Gieson Director of Admissions Associate Dean for Enrollment Services UC Santa Barbara

2. College Updates: Letters & Science: 17,000+ undergraduates More than 80 majors and 38 minors Selection by major ONLY for Dance, Music (audition required) and Computer Science; otherwise, major not considered in admission Engineering: 1,200+ undergraduates 5 majors Selection by major: maintain strong grades in math Creative Studies (CCS): 400+ undergraduates 8 majors Supplemental application required; selection by faculty Fall 2011 Freshmen Outcomes: Strongest academic class ever! 29% of incoming freshmen are underrepresented minority students 41% of incoming freshmen are first generation college students Non-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

3. 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!

4. UC Santa Barbara Visit Us On Campus Hours 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 groups Reservations are required for individuals, families, and groups and can be made online at www.admissions.ucsb.edu/visitucsb Visit Us Online University of California Day Thursday, October 6, 2011 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Pacific Time Includes UCSB Live Chat Fall National College Fair November 2 and 3, 2011 UCSB Virtual Open House Fall Session Thursday, November 10, 2011 Noon - 8 p.m., Pacific Time Register for these events at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com International Day February 22, 2012 Spring National College Fair March 21 and 22, 2012 UCSB Virtual Open House Spring Session Thursday, March 29, 2012 Noon – 8 p.m., Pacific Time Spring Insight Open House April 14, 2012 All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)