| | Finals Full of Support ☀️☕ Finals week is almost here! Make sure to take care of yourself while you power through those last papers, projects, and exams 📚💛 Now is the time to stop by the Basic Needs Center, AS Food Bank, or Miramar Food Pantry before upcoming summer closures begin on June 13. Whether you need groceries, support, or just one less thing to worry about during finals, we’re here for you. Wishing everyone good luck, you’ve got this! Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive |
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| LAST CHANCE: Housewarming KitsWant FREE housewarming kits?🫧🧼 Join us TODAY (6/4/26) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center located in the UCEN. Learn more about housing resources and talk to a housing navigator ☺️ Get household essentials like water bottle. flashlight, batteries, tissues, laundry detergent, etc. |
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| ⚠️ DEADLINE ALERT ⚠️
Don’t let the clock run out! This Friday (06/05/2027) at MIDNIGHT is the final deadline to:
Change your grading option for a course on GOLD.
Submit a “Late Drop” for a course.
🤔 Unsure what to do? Don’t guess! Reach out to academic advising ASAP to talk through your options and make the best choice for your schedule. |
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| 🚲 Abandoned Bicycle Abatement Notice 🚲 Student Safety Partners (SSPs) will be conducting an abandoned bicycle abatement around the Residence Halls, Apartments, and Dining Commons over the next few weeks. If you are leaving campus for summer, make sure to move, store, or remove your bike to avoid impound fees. Here’s what to know: Bikes in designated areas will be tagged and racks will have posted signage. Bikes left in marked racks after posted deadlines may be considered abandoned and removed. Final impound date: Sunday, July 5 at 12 p.m. (noon). Retrieval cost is $24 if your bike is registered, plus an additional $10 registration fee if it is not already registered.
Key Removal Dates: June 15: Santa Rosa Residence Hall & De La Guerra Dining Commons June 18: San Rafael Residence Hall June 22: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, San Miguel, San Nicolas & Ortega Dining Commons
Not keeping your bike? Consider donating it to AS Bike Shop, St. George Youth Center in Isla Vista, or Bici Centro Need summer storage? The CSO/SSP Office will offer Summer Bike Storage June 8–12 from 12–3 p.m. behind the Public Safety Building (Lot 32). Storage is first come, first served and costs $30 for the summer (+$10 bike registration fee if needed). For questions about impounded bicycles, contact the CSO/SSP Office at (805) 893-5293. |
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| ⏰ Basic Needs Resource Finals Week & Summer Hours ⏰ As the quarter wraps up, make sure to meet with a Basic Needs peer, restock your pantry, or access resources before campus closures begin on June 13. 📍 Basic Needs Center (UCEN Location Only)
Finals Week Hours:
Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: June 13-21 Reopens: June 22 Summer Session A Hours:
Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 🥫 AS Food Bank (ASFB)
Finals Week Hours:
Monday-Thursday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reopens: June 22 Summer Session A Hours: TBD 🏡 Miramar Food Pantry
Closed: June 8-21 Reopens: June 22 Summer Session A Hours: TBD - hours will be posted on the Miramar Food Pantry Instagram. 💻 Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS)
No changes to hours at this time. |
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| Snack Stations Studying for finals and want some snacks, menstrual products and more? 🍪🍫 Check out a snack station! Food Security & Basic Needs Advising @ University Center Campus Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) Center @ SRB 2nd floor Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity (RCSD) @ SRB 3rd floor Monarch Lounge @ Undocumented Student Services Health and Wellness / Women's Center @SRB 1st floor
Multicultural Center El Centro ONDAS Student Center @ Kerr Hall 1120 Transfer Student Center @ Kerr Hall 1120 CAPS Media Center @ Annex, Building 434 Educational Opportunity Program @SRB 2nd floor Promise Scholars @ SRB 2nd floor Pardall Center (off map, in Isla Vista) ICA Study @ Intercollegiate Athletics Deparment
Remember to sign in EVERY TIME ☺️ |
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| | It’s the end of the Spring Quarter, and it’s time to return your textbooks to the AS Book Bank drop-in box! Make sure that these books are ready to help out next quarter’s students. 📖 Leave a slip inside the textbook with: Full Name Perm Number UCSB Email
Let’s finish this year strong! 📚💪 |
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| Study Break Stretch, color, grab snacks, and pick up free bluebooks and scantrons 🖍️. Registration includes tea, mindful activities, and a place to relax 😌. Sign-ups for mini-massages with professional massage therapists are first-come, first-served, in-person, starting 10 minutes before the event starts 💆. 📅 June 5th ⏰ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 📍 Library Instruction & Training 1312 🔗 Register on Shoreline |
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| Summer Basic Needs Resources Basic Needs resources are still here for you during the summer! Food Resources 🍎 Housing Resources 🏠 Financial Resources 💰 Tech Resources 💻 Check out our resource guide below or the website for more information. You can also drop-in to The Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center with any questions! |
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| How is housing affecting your time at UCSB? Whether it's the cost of rent, your living conditions, a long commute, or the stress of finding a place to live, housing shapes so much of the college experience. The Blum Center on Poverty, Inequality, & Democracy at UC Santa Barbara is conducting a research study to understand how, and they need to hear from undergraduate students like you. What's Involved: A confidential online survey (approximately 20 minutes) Complete it on your phone or computer, at your convenience Receive a $20 digital gift card upon completion (anticipate gift cards will be emailed in 3-5 weeks)
Who Can Participate:
Your responses are completely confidential and will not be linked to your identity. Participation is voluntary, and you may skip any question or stop at any time.
Take the survey here: https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Iz8wPj3svLTP82 |
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| Summer Session Financial Aid Info & Tips!
Make sure to enroll in classes on GOLD in order to receive financial aid for the summer term. Summer financial aid is more limited, as only the Pell Grant, UCSB Scholarship, and loans can be applied to summer enrollment.
To be eligible for summer financial aid, you must be enrolled in at least 6 units.
Tips: Apply for scholarships Utilize summer aid calculator Enroll in 6 unites for financial aid Check with college department for available summer unit vouchers Watch email for scholarship course opporunities REMEMBER: no out-of-state tuition fees in summer
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| Apply for Housing Navigator and Rapid Rehousing Pilot Program Coordinator Position Open Want to help people with housing insecurities, applying for housing, or finding housing? Job #11060148 I $17.40/hr Apply by June 21st at 11:59PM |
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| IVCSD Move Out It’s almost that time of year again! Move-out is coming up quick and we’re ready with your guide to a stress-free and sustainable move. Take a screenshot or save this to easily reference tips and resources. 📱 FIND STORAGE EARLY: Storage facilities fill up fast! Start looking & booking now. DONATION PICKUP SERVICE: We'll pick up items from your doorstep & donate them for you for free! SELL ITEMS ONLINE: Utilize Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist & more! See the link in bio for tips. OTHER DONATION OPTIONS: Don't just abandon your items on the curb! Use our donation center and MORE. BRING ITEMS HOME LITTLE BY LITTLE: Get a head start on packing for your last trip home. DONATION CENTERS: Drop-off donations at the Community Center & Rottapel Park from June 10 - June 17th (10am- 6pm). COMMUNITY YARD SALE: Sell items at our Community Yard Sale on 5/30, reduce what you have to move with! And remember: sending items to the landfill is last case scenario! However, if you do need to dispose of items this way, please do so responsibly. |
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| Move Out Resources Moving out season is coming soon and here is what you need to know! There are storage and movers here to help you throughout your transitional housing process. Click on each image to see the full lists of options in Goleta AND Santa Barbara! Disclaimer: This is a wide-ranging list of companies that provide storage /moving services in the region to help students new to the area to find services they may need. The listing of a company here shall not imply University endorsement of the company 's products or services. |
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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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