UCSB Engineering

Welcome to the Undergraduate Studies Office of the College of Engineering!

The College of Engineering has approximately 1,400 undergraduates majoring in chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. With about 130 full-time faculty members, the College has an unusually good student to faculty ratio and a strong sense of community.

We encourage students to meet with the advisors in our office to make sure that they take advantage of all the College has to offer. Internships, individual study, and research opportunities await enterprising students. The Bachelor of Science degree is designed to be completed in four years. Our students leave us well prepared for careers in graduate school, industry, or both.

We encourage you to use the links on this page—and to meet with our advisors—to make full use of the help our office can provide during your time at UCSB. Don’t hesitate to visit us at 1006 Harold Frank Hall.

We look forward to working with you!

Educational Mission

The mission of the College of Engineering is to provide its students a firm grounding in scientific and mathematical fundamentals; experience in analysis, synthesis, and design of engineering systems; and exposure to current engineering practice and cutting edge engineering research and technology. A spirit of entrepreneurship in education, scholarly activity and participation in engineering practice infuses UCSB’s College of Engineering.

Message from the Associate Dean

Welcome to the College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara!

One of the College’s great strengths is its small school atmosphere in a large university setting. We have state-of-the-art laboratories focused on emerging technologies in a setting that invites undergraduate participation...

Calendar of Deadlines & Events

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Minimum Cumulative Progress (MCP)

Minimum Cumulative Progress is a new policy designed and approved by the faculty to provide important guideposts for academic progress for all undergraduate students.

Information for Graduating Seniors

Look here for an overview of some helpful information for graduating seniors, including information about critical dates, progress checks, verification of degrees and UCSB Extension.

Engineering Undergraduate Study Room

The College of Engineering has a seminar room available for holding tutorial sessions, COE student organization meetings (for groups registered with the Office of Student Life), academic workshops, and one-time instructional events, such as design presentations.