2026-2027 first-year cycle · CA

UC Santa Barbara Application Deadlines

Official-source status for University of California, Santa Barbara. Dates that the school has not published remain visibly unfilled.

Application plans

Deadlines

Source checked 2026-08-21

November 30, 2026

UC campuses use one application filing deadline and do not offer Early Action or Early Decision.

Application cycle 2026-2027

Academic policy

UC requires at least a 3.0 GPA for California residents or 3.4 for nonresidents in required college-preparatory courses.

Before submitting

Admissions offices can revise dates and program exceptions. Confirm the current requirement directly on the official application page.