Qualified undergraduate students enrolled at another UC campus may submit an application to attend UCSB through the ICV program. Students may take courses that are not available at their home campus, participate in special programs, or study with a distinguished faculty member at UCSB for one quarter.

Please contact your home campus for the form.
Applicants are approved on a space available basis for one quarter only.

Currently UCSB has many impacted majors and courses. ICV students are not allowed to enroll in courses offered by the following departments and should not be listed on the application:
 

  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Communications
  • History
  • Economics
  • Molecular, Cellular, Develop. Biology
  • Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology
  • Political Science
  • English
  • Psychology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Sociology
  • Global Studies


Students will be limited to 16 units and should keep this in mind when listing proposed courses on the application.
Accepted students are eligible to enroll in courses approved by UCSB. Any course substitution must be approved by UCSB prior to enrollment. Enrollment in unapproved course will result in the student being removed from the unapproved course and possibly dismissed from the program.
Once the quarter has closed UCSB will send an official transcript to the student's home campus.
 

Instructions:

  • ICV applications are available from the home campus Office of the Registrar. Forms will not be accepted after the published deadlines.

  

Fall Quarter 
Winter Quarter 
Spring Quarter 

November 1 - April 30
July 1 - October 31
October 1 - January 31
 

  • Review offered courses for the quarter in which enrollment is sought with home campus advisor. Go to Curriculum Search for a complete list of course offerings. List only courses that are not on the impacted list above.
  • Submit form, supporting documents, and the non-refundable application fee to the home campus ICV Coordinator. The Coordinator will submit the complete packet to UCSB along with an official transcript.
  • Once an application packet has been reviewed by the UCSB ICV Coordinator, it may be submitted to the Host College for a decision. If accepted, notification will be sent via email. A prompt reply with a decision will expedite the final application process.
  • Students who accept the offer to attend UCSB will receive additional correspondence regarding enrollment instructions and other important information. Completing the enrollment steps in a timely manner will allow for a smooth transition.
  • Enrolled students will be charged UCSB's Student Technology Fee, which supports instructional technology enhancements via Collaborate services. The fee is $39.80 per quarter. More information on the Student Technology fee is available here.
  • Monitor enrollment and payment deadlines from the Quarterly Calendar page. ICV students are held to UCSB's academic policies and standards and should refer to the General Catalog for more information.

Fees and Financial Aid: The host campus manages the student’s fees and financial aid. If you are a financial aid recipient, you must have your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) sent to UCSB by listing school code 001320 on your FAFSA. You may make this change on the FAFSA website.


If you have any questions about information on this page, please email SpecialEnrollment@sa.ucsb.edu.