| | Midterms Lurking 👀 As midterms are awaiting or currently hitting, Basic Needs is here for support. Check out this newsletter to stay updated with what's going on and campus to make sure you stay thriving. ✨😆 When you are taking a break or walking to class, take a minute to look around our beautiful campus this earth month. UCSB is so lucky to have such an amazing location where you can look at the mountains then go to the beach. Make sure to get outside! ☀️ Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive |
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| Summer Access Grant (housing incentive) Opening for Summer 2026 To support students who wish to leverage Summer Sessions to achieve their educational goals. This incentive credits eligible students enrolled in 12 units or more with up to $1000 to offset summer cost-of-living expenses! 💰💰 Make the most of your summer by focusing on your coursework, knowing that your room and board expenses are substantially subsidized while you make progress toward your degree objectives. Students can qualify for this incentive whether living in university-owned housing, an Isla Vista residence, or farther afield. ‼️ Applications open May 1st. PRIORITY FOR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED MAY 15TH ‼️ Questions? Connect with Financial Aid here: https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/join-the-line |
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| The UCSB Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program FREE hands-on training to help individuals and communities prepare for and respond to disasters. The program works directly with the Emergency Management and Sustainability departments. This 3-day certification course covers: Disaster preparedness, Fire suppression, Medical operations, Search and rescue, Disaster psychology, A live disaster simulation No prior experience is required, and the class is open to all! Completing this course grants you a certificate, the opportunity to connect with other CERT members, and the option to pursue future leadership as a CERT trainer. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up BY APRIL 20th!
Spring 2026 CERT Training Details April 26th, May 2nd, and May 3rd (Must attend all 3 dates, lunch and snacks provided) 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM UCSB Environmental Health & Safety, Building 565
To officially sign up, please complete this form BY APRIL 20th: tinyurl.com/springcert26 More Info: sustainability.ucsb.edu/cert-get-involved
Additionally, if you are unable to commit to signing up for the full course but would like to volunteer your time towards supporting CERT, you are welcome to sign up to volunteer as a 'Live Victim' for Day 3 of the program. As a live victim you'll be assigned a victim "character," and we'll apply the corresponding fake blood/wounds on you so you can be treated by our CERTs. Lunch and snacks are provided. It is a ~3 hr time commitment and a photo release is required.
Date: May 3rd (Sunday) Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/certvolunteer26 |
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| | Are you a transfer student looking for connection, community, and to learn more about UCSB? Here is the perfect event for you!! April 24th 2026 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍MCC Our very own Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Tam is on the UCSB Transfer Student Panel 🌟 Campus Tour, Resource Fair, Lunch, Panel, Film screening + performance, community conversation, keynote speaker RSVP |
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| The Spring Job + Internship Fair
Valuable opportunity for UCSB students to meet with employers actively seeking candidates for both part-time and full-time positions in person.
You won't want to miss 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 that UCSB Career Services is hosting for the school year!
4/28/2026 10am - 2pm: 📍 The Thunderdome (Events Center)
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| | 33rd Annual Latine College Day is just around the corner. Saturday April 18, 2026.
We’re looking for volunteers! If you are in need of volunteer or community service hours please fill out the google form!
Enjoy some free food and live entertainment when volunteering at LCD!
What is this event? Annual outreach conference for middle and high school students designed to inspire, inform, and empower the next generation on their college journey. |
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| Health & Wellness Weekly Events HAPI: Supporting Healthy Asian Pacific Islanders 🌏: Community is where we can share experiences, connect with like-minded individuals, and support each other. Join us in creating a comfortable atmosphere for sharing, connecting, and supporting one another. Discussions may include mental health topics, and we also offer light refreshments such as Asian snacks. This support group will meet on Mondays (Weeks 2-10) from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the Asian Resource Center. HAPI is a collaborative effort between CAPS, the Asian Resource Center, EOP, and Health and Wellness. We welcome everyone in this space! Click here to register for HAPI: Supporting Healthy Pacific Islanders.
Mindful Meditation w/Asian Resource Center 🧠: Join us for a community practice of mindful meditation in the ARC. Practicing meditation can help manage stress, as well as improve memory and focus. Certified facilitator Michael "Maka" Takahara will lead us in guided meditation each week. No particular experience or beliefs are necessary. Come every week or just when you can, on Tuesdays (Weeks 2-9) from 11:15 to 11:45 am! Click here to apply for Mindful Meditation w/ARC. Healthcare Navigation Drop-In Hours 🏥: Need help figuring out healthcare? Buster, our Health Equity Advocate, is hosting Healthcare Navigation Hours on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the RCSGD Lounge (SRB 3rd floor) and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC, SRB 1st floor). Can't make it to drop-in hours? You can also schedule a 30-minute or 50-minute meeting with Buster for health navigation. Click here or to view the QR code to schedule a meeting with Buster Buchanan.
Mindfulness for Beginners 🪷: Come learn the basics of mindfulness meditation in a supportive environment. Our guided meditations are beginner-friendly and will interweave elements of mindful self-compassion with a variety of attention-based practices. Sessions are on Mondays (Weeks 4-9), from 2:00 to 2:30 pm at the Health & Wellness Community Room. No experience necessary. Drop-in friendly and led by a certified facilitator. Click here to register for Mindfulness for Beginners.
Rejuvenation Station 🍵: The Rejuvenation Station is a drop-in space for students to unwind and immerse themselves in self-care. Registration includes tea, mindful activities, and a place to relax. Sign-ups for mini-massages are first-come, first-served, in person, starting at 2:50 pm each Tuesday. Refresh and relax on Tuesdays (Weeks 2-9) from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Health & Wellness/Women's Center Lounge. Click here to register for Rejuvenation Station.
Guided Meditation w/Joshua Steinfeldt 🧘: Joshua Steinfeldt is a professional coach in teaching mindfulness and positive psychology. His meditation sessions will include research-informed practices, brief practical teachings, and the principles of learn, practice, and embody. Join us on Wednesdays (Weeks 2-10), from 3:10 to 3:55 pm at the Health & Wellness Community Room. Click here to register for Guided Meditation w/Joshua Steinfeldt.
Happiness Challenge 😊: Discover connection and community with a support group that practices two positive psychology tips weekly. We aim to improve our relationships, increase our meaning, and build our community together. Join us on Wednesdays (Weeks 2-9) from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Health & Wellness Community Room. Click here to apply for the UCSB Happiness Challenge Team. |
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| UCSB Earth Month Santa Barbara is recognized as the birthplace of the modern Earth Day movement, ignited by the 1969 oil spill that transformed environmental advocacy around the world.
From April 11-26, UC Santa Barbara organizations throughout campus will draw on that history by hosting more than 30 environmentally-focused events that educate, engage, and unite our community around sustainability and environmental impact.
Events Apr. 11: Zero Waste Festival, Little Acorn Park Apr. 14: Environmental short film fest, Anisq'Oyo Park Apr. 16: Worm bin workshop, ECP Student Farm Apr. 18: Guided tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve Apr. 21: Beach Cleanup, Devs Apr. 25: UCSB Environmental Affairs Board's Earth Day Festival, Pardall Road, IV |
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| | Student Medical Emergency Relief Fund (SMERF) Grants to UCSB students with medical, dental, psychological, and optical emergency expenses. In 2005, students voted to support SMERF, so that no student has to drop out due to medical debt.
Vote April 20 - 23 ✅ |
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| Paid InternshipThe Goodspeed Internship (2026-2027) is designed to give one student each year the opportunity to gain experience in higher education administration while developing organizational and leadership skills. The intern has the unique opportunity to learn about the internal operations of the Division of Student Affairs, from planning and policy-making to the workings of specific units within the division. Completed applications (require two recommendation forms): Due Monday, April 20th at 5pm. |
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| | Applications will open on April 6, 2026 and close on April 27, 2026 at 11:45pm. Scholarships are offered by several academic and administrative units on campus. Alan Ahn-Phi Vu Memorial Scholarship David D. Propp Memorial Scholarship David Wang Memorial Scholarship Gay Dowling Young '67 Memorial Scholarship George Chen Memorial Scholarship Veronika Weiss Memorial Scholarship |
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| June Temporary Housing Is Open Thinking about taking Summer courses and need a place to stay between a lease/sublease?
June Temporary Housing (Saturday, June 13 at 5:00 PM - Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 PM) is available to all UCSB students seeking to bridge the period of time between the end of residence hall or apartment contracts and the start of summer housing. We'd like to make the process of transitioning to your new lease/contract as easy as possible.
Accommodations: June Temporary Housing is located in San Miguel Residence Hall. Rooms may be double or triple occupancy, and you will be assigned a roommate(s). Bed and bath linen is not provided, and meals are not included.
Cost: $60/person per night. Payment is due online via credit card at the time of registration. Credit cards, cash, and checks are not accepted at the front desk.
Eligibility: This program is available only to UCSB students with valid PERM numbers. Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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| Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center If you need assistance with your Calfresh benefits, stop by one of our Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Locations! No appointment needed. Questions? Call us at 805-893-2786 or email us at sa-basic...@ucsb.edu
UCEN, located across from the Campus Store
Monday - Friday I 9AM - 5PM
SRB, Student Resource Building
Room 2287, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday I 9AM - 5PM
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| Housing NavigatorsHave a housing question? Drop-In!!Week 2 - Week 10
Mondays, 10:30AM - 12:15PM I 1120 Kerr Hall, ONDAS Student Center Tuesdays, 10AM - 12:15PM I 1120 Kerr Hall, Transfer Student Center Wednesdays 10:30 AM- 12:15 PM I Office of Black Student Development (1st floor SRB) Week 3 - Week 9
Thursdays, 10AM - 12:15PM I Promise Scholars Lounge, 2nd Floor SRB
All UCSB students welcome in any location |
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| Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships IN-PERSON ADVISING: Monday - Friday I 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm Office located right above the UCSB Visitors Center: 2103 SAASB Santa Barbara, California 93106-3180 PHONE ADVISING: Monday - Friday I 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm Click Join the Line to speak to an advisor over the phone! |
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| | Come in and restock your pantry with free staple good and produce items! Also come by for free fresh produce and toiletries.
Monday - Thursday I 10AM - 5PM
Fridays I 10AM - 3PM
Stay up-to-date with the A.S. Foodbank on instagram @ucsbasfoodbank |
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| | Another way to get free fresh produce, pantry supplies and toiletries! Monday Tuesday Thursday 5:00 PM - 8:00PM |
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| ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email!
TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate
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