Student Life | UCSB Summer Sessions

FSSP gives students the opportunity to get to know the UCSB campus and build community with other first year students. Guided by peer mentors, they will take academic courses, learn about campus resources, and tailor their FSSP experience to match their interests and needs.

Build Your Community

Welcome Weekend

From the moment you set foot on campus as an FSSP student, you’ll be swept up in a flurry of activities that will help you to meet new friends. These include an FSSP orientation event, to friendly competition with your fellow students called the Battle of the Floors, and a full-day beach party.

Choose Your Adventure

You will curate your FSSP experience by selecting one or more emphases that match your interests and needs. Choose from Academics, Leadership, Athletics, Leisure, and First-Gen to learn about campus resources and opportunities that will empower your goals.

Social Events

FSSP offers activities outside of class that allow students to build community. Through selecting an emphasis, students can connect with others who have similar interests. From participating in game nights, to learning how to surf, to enjoying guided tours of some of UC Santa Barbara’s hidden gems, you can discover what makes our campus so inviting.

Health and Wellness

Physical, mental, and social health and well-being will allow you to thrive as a student. In FSSP, you will explore the wealth of wellness opportunities on campus. From learning about your workout options through the RecCen to practicing meditation through Health & Wellness, you will become prepared to handle the stress of college.

Housing & Meals

All FSSP students will live on campus in the San Nicolas Residence Hall, overlooking the lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. San Nicolas is conveniently situated near classrooms, the De La Guerra Dining Hall, and the UC Santa Barbara Library. FSSP students have easy access to recreation rooms, sand volleyball courts, and community lounges. Program participants also enjoy a meal plan that includes 17 meals per week, redeemable at De La Guerra Commons.

For more information about food resources around UC Santa Barbara, please visit the Associated Students Food Bank.

For basic needs resources, please visit the Student Needs Advising Center.