Guided Campus Visits
We are excited to welcome you to our campus! Read below to view our different visit options. The Visitor Center is open 9am to 4pm (Pacific Time) Monday-Friday and select Saturdays (October 5, 12, 19) from 9:30am to 1pm. There are no guided tours September 16th-20th or November 25th-27th. The Visitor Center will be closed or have adjusted hours on the following dates:
- Monday, November 11th
- Wednesday November 27th (Open from 9am-12pm)
- November 28th
- November 29th
If you are unable to join a guided tour, we encourage you to register for a self-guided visit instead.
Click here to view visit options for the week of Thanksgiving:
Click here to view visit options for the week of Thanksgiving:
Visit Options
Admissions Presentation & Guided Tour
This two-hour visit includes a UCSB admissions overview, followed by a guided campus tour. Our capacity for these visits is strictly limited, so please review our visit policies below. Registration is required.
Guided Campus Tour
This 75-minute visit includes a guided campus tour only. You will receive a recorded version of our admissions presentation in your event confirmation. Our capacity for these tours is strictly limited, so please review our visit policies below. Registration is required.
Visitor Policies
- Registration is required for all presentations and tours. No exceptions will be made.
- All registrations will be limited to a maximum of two (2) additional guests.
- There is no waitlist or walk-in process for any visits that are full. No exceptions.
- Non-service animals are not permitted inside any campus buildings, including the Visitor Center. Leashed dogs are permitted outdoors.
If you are unable to join us for a guided visit, you are welcome to register for a self-guided visit to explore campus on your own or visit at another time.
**Visits for December 2024 will be available by the end of September**