Fall Pass #2 Registration Info
Eric Zimmerman
Fall Registration Pass #2 Info for ES & HYDRO majors
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IMPORTANT DATES:
5/19/25 NOW!
Fall
Registration Pass #2 Started. Check GOLD for Pass time.
9/9/26
Fall
registration Pass #3 starts – Mark your calendar NOW!
- View Registration
Pass Times & Info here.
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NEED ADVISING ASSISTANCE?
If you have questions about your Fall class schedule you are
encouraged to see
an ES Academic Advisor
. Visit the
ES Advisig webpage for Info, Appointments, & Office Hours.
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INDEX:
1) HELPFUL
CLASS
SCHEDULING TOOL:
The ES 2026-27 Proposed Schedule
of Courses can
help
you prepare and
plan your ES courses for the entire academic year!
2) Fall
Class Scheduling
Pass #3 will not open till September 9th, 2026. Be sure to
check GOLD for your actual time and
mark your calendar to remind yourself!
3) HOW WAITLISTS WORK – Including Linking a
waitlisted
course during Pass #2
and be sure to register for a back-up course!
4) REMINDER:
If you still
need to take ENVS 1 you’re strongly advised to
register for it during #2. The
class will likely fill during Summer
Orientation
by Freshman and Transfer Students!
5) MANY
REQUIRED ES COURSES ARE ONLY OFFERED ONCE A YEAR.
See the list of Fall courses you should consider as many are
required or are
prerequisites
for other ES courses below:
6) NOTE: For ES B.S. majors looking
to complete the UD
Statistics requirement
in Area A, ENVS 193DS has a new ES course # starting in
2026-27: ENVS 126.
Enrollment in this course in Winter or Spring
2027 will automatically apply
the same as ENVS 193DS.
7) ENVS 30 (Environmental Economics) is
being taught in 2026-27, but moved
from Fall to Spring quarter this year!
8) ENVS
190 has two
themes being offered in 2026-27 – and you can take both!
• Ideal for 1st
and 2nd
year students, the Fall Seminar introduces
Environmental
Studies at
UCSB, environmental careers, and UCSB resources available to
boost
student
success.
• The Winter Seminar is for upper-div students and
geared towards ES
majors
and students looking to further explore
professional pathways in the
environmental field and gain practical tools
needed for navigating life after graduation.
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CONTEXT:
1) HELPFUL
CLASS
SCHEDULING TOOL: The ES 2026-27 Proposed Schedule
of Courses can
help
you prepare and plan your ES courses for the entire academic
year!
This is a helpful tool for preparing one’s short-term Fall as
well as
longer-term 2026-27 class schedule! Just
beware, although this list of courses is the most up to date for
the coming
year – it is not set in stone and schedule changes may still
occur prior to the
start of each quarter.
See attached .pdf or download it from the ES Courses webpage.
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2) Fall Class Scheduling
Pass #3 will not open till September 9th, 2026. Be sure to check GOLD for
your actual time and
mark your calendar to remind yourself!
Otherwise, you will risk the chance of not getting the fourth class you want/need to graduate.
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3) HOW WAITLISTS WORK – Including Linking a waitlisted
course during Pass #2
and be sure to register for a back-up course!
REMINDER: Just because you are on the waitlist does NOT guarantee you will get into the class. One should always register for a back-up course during Pass #3 in case you can’t get in. If one is not auto-added into a course off the wailtlist by the start of Fall instruction they should attend the first lecture where the instructor will address if and how they plan to accommodate crashers. DO NOT drop your back-up course till you formally enroll into the class you are crashing!
You can find a complete breakdown of how waitlists work as well as specific info on how to Link a Waitlist to an Enrolled Course. It allows a student to create a linkage between a waitlist and a course in which the student is already enrolled. The intent is to allow a student to waitlist for their ideal course schedule and enroll in an alternate course that still has available space. When one of these links is established, it has the following effects:
- The waitlist entry will not count toward the student's unit load for the registration pass.
- If the student is successfully added to the course by the course add service, the linked course will be dropped.
Visit the Registrar’s webpage on Waitlists here for more info!
If you have any questions about information on this page, please email Regist...@sa.ucsb.edu
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4) REMINDER: If you
still
need to take ENVS 1 you’re strongly advised to register for it
during #2. The class
will likely fill during Summer
Orientation for Freshman and Transfer Students!
ENVS 1 is open during Pass #1 and #2 for continuing students. HOWEVER, as this is a popular class for new freshman and transfer students over 130 seats have been reserved for Summer Orientation. By the time your Pass #3 starts in September ENVS 1 will be at max enrollment and you will most likely have to add yourself to the waitlist and/or try to crash the class.
Thus, if you want to be guaranteed enrollment into ENVS 1 you’re strongly advised to add ENVS 1 during Pass #2.
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5) MANY
REQUIRED ES COURSES ARE ONLY OFFERED ONCE A YEAR.
See the list of Fall courses you should consider as many are
required or are prerequisites
for other ES courses below:
- ENVS 1 (Intro to
ES) –
Fall only or offered in Summer
- ENVS 40 (Critical
Thinking in ES) is offered quarterly, but is a prerequisite for
any Area A
courses
- ENV S 60 (Applied
Ecology) is required
for all
BA majors and
only offered in
the Fall and Summer
- ENVS 101 (Ecosystems Services) is an option for Area A-1
cluster
- ENVS 114A (Intro to Soil Sci) is a prerequisite for ENVS 114B
in Winter 2026
- ENVS 116 (Sustainable Communities) is an option for Area A-3
cluster
- ENVS 156 (Pathways to a Sustainable Water Infrastructure) is a
A-3 cluster
course
- ENVS 163A (Global Water Resources: Supply & Demand) is
Area A-2 cluster
course
- ENVS 165A (Intro to Environmental Impact Analysis) is a
prerequisite for ENVS
165B
- ENVS 190 (Intro to Environmental Careers) only offered in
Fall. 190 with
different topic will be offered in Spring 2026.
And by application, enrollment in these two ES Capstone Courses:
- ENVS 195A (Environmental Leadership Incubator – ELI) is a must if you
want to do a
project in 2024-25.
- ENVS 197 (Senior Thesis) is only
offered in Fall
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6) NOTE: For ES B.S. majors looking
to complete the UD
Statistics requirement in Area A, ENVS 193DS has a new ES course
# starting in
2026-27: ENVS 126. Enrollment in this course
in Winter or Spring
2027 will automatically apply the same as ENVS 193DS.
It’s the same course, just new permanent course number. ENVS 126 is scheduled to be offered in both Winter and Spring quarter, 2027.
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7) ENVS 30 (Environmental Economics) is
being taught in 2026-27, but moved from Fall to Spring quarter
this year!
This is an option for completing the lower-div economics
requirement for ES majors. Historically, it's been taught in
Fall quarter, but this year it will be offered in Spring 2027.
If this does not work for you, alternative courses that meet the
same requirement that are being offered in Fall are ECON 1
(Micro Economics) and ECON 9 (Intro to Economics for non-Econ
majors).
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8) ENVS 190 has two
themes being offered in 2026-27 – and you can take both!
• Ideal for 1st and 2nd
year students, the Fall Seminar introduces Environmental
Studies at
UCSB, environmental careers, and UCSB resources available to
boost student
success.
• The Winter Seminar is for upper-div students and
geared towards ES
majors and students looking to further explore
professional pathways in the environmental field and gain
practical tools
needed for navigating life after graduation.
Complete course descriptions with topics covered for each quarter is provided below.
Ideally, you will take both seminars to
maximize their
understanding of the diverse field of environmental studies as
well as to build
a strong professional network, enhance and refine
career-readiness skills, and
create a greater confidence in pursuing environmental careers
aligned with
their values and interests.
ABOUT ENVS 190:
This series introduces students to the interdisciplinary nature
of
Environmental Studies through discussions by guest environmental
professionals
about current research, emerging environmental challenges, and
real-world
applications. Students will also learn about UCSB programs,
opportunities, and
resources that support academic success, professional
development, and
preparation for meaningful careers after graduation. Seminars
are offered
multiple times a year with the theme changing quarterly to
reflect new issues,
perspectives, and opportunities within the field. The course is
open to
students of all class levels, including first year, and all
majors and may be
repeated for academic credit up to three times.
ENVS 190 is a one-unit, Pass/No Pass course with no
prerequisites and is
required of all Environmental Studies majors, who must complete
it at least
once before graduating. There are no midterms, finals, or
tests. Just a
weekly self-help short exercise to help you reflect on the great
advice given
by each week's guest speaker.
During the 2026-27 academic year the two
themes will be as
follows:
· The Fall Seminar
introduces Environmental Studies at UCSB, environmental careers,
and UCSB
resources available to boost student success. It’s strongly
recommended for
first and second year Environmental Studies and Hydro majors,
new transfer
students, and anyone considering majoring in environmental
studies or a related
field.
· The Winter Seminar is
geared towards ES majors and students in the upper-division
level looking to
further explore professional pathways in the environmental field
and gain
practical tools needed for navigating life after graduation.
You should seriously consider taking both
ENVS 190 seminars,
starting with ENVS 190 this FALL. It will allow you to maximize
your understanding of the diverse field of environmental studies
as well as to
build a strong professional network, enhance and refine
career-readiness
skills, and create a greater confidence in pursuing
environmental careers
aligned with their values and interests. Remember, the class can
be taken for
credit three times with the extra units applying towards your
Area B ES
electives (B-2 for B.S. majors).
Let us know if you have any questions. Your ES Advising Team.
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Detailed ENVS 190 Course Descriptions:
ENVS 190 – Fall 2026: Introduction to Environmental
Studies,
Careers, and Resources for Student Success
In this seminar, we will explore what is Environmental Studies at UCSB, highlighting its core themes, real-world applications, and the wide range of career pathways and employment opportunities available within the discipline. We will cover how to turn your passion for a healthy planet into a meaningful career and the multitude of resources at UCSB available to help you maximize your undergraduate education and better prepare for life after graduation. You will hear from academic advising experts, career counselors, faculty, alumni, and environmental professionals who will help you think about your career interests and how best to utilize your time and opportunities at UCSB to achieve your desires.
Topics to be covered include:
· Introduction to Environmental Studies and its core themes and opportunities
· History, Evolution, and Drivers of Environmental Careers in the 21st Century
· Self-Assessment: Choosing the Right Career for the Right Reasons Using Your Interests, Skills, and Values
· Exploring the Second Half of Your Education: Internships, Studying Abroad, Research, etc.
· Intro to UCSB’s Career Services: Resources, Cover Letters & Resumes, etc.
· What, Why, and When to attending Graduate School and other training opportunities
· Secrets to a Successful College Career
· Career Presentations from ES Alumni and Environmental Professionals - sharing what they do, how they got there, and words of wisdom
ENVS 190 – Winter 2027: Exploring Environmental Careers and Pathways
Wondering how to turn your passion for the planet into a meaningful career? This course will introduce you to the diverse range of professional pathways in the environmental field and will provide you practical tools for navigating life after graduation. Through guest speakers, hands-on activities, career simulations, and real-world case studies, you will explore how organizations across sectors are addressing today’s most pressing environmental challenges and how your own interests, skills, and values can contribute to that work.
You will engage with alumni, environmental professionals, recruiters, and career development experts who will provide practical guidance on navigating careers in the environmental sector. Course topics include:
· Environmental career exploration, including career assessment tools and professional panels
· Networking strategies and professional relationship-building through platforms such as LinkedIn, EcoGauchos, and informational interviews
· Hiring processes and workplace preparation, including mock employment simulations
· Resume and cover letter development with feedback from writing and hiring professionals
· Interviewing techniques and salary negotiation strategies from environmental recruiters
By the end of the course, you will have developed a stronger professional network, refined essential career-readiness skills, and gained greater confidence in pursuing environmental careers aligned with your values and interests. Students from any major who are interested in exploring environmental career options after graduation are welcome. This course is offered in collaboration with the Greti U. Croft Center for Undergraduate Environmental Leadership (CUEL).
-- Eric D. Zimmerman (he/him) Student Services Manager, Lecturer Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara To schedule a Zoom advising appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/8nrcckds "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!"