UCSB Connect Program
The UCSB PaCE Connect Program, offered by UCSB Professional and Continuing Education in collaboration with KSE Global Education, provides a two-year pathway for global high school graduates to enroll at a top-ranked U.S. public university. The program offers a structured, comprehensive college curriculum built specifically for international students, career preparation programming, and a guaranteed pathway to four-year degree programs.
Why UCSB Connect Program?
The University of California, Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara or UCSB) is a public land-grant research university in Santa Barbara, California. Tracing its roots back to 1891 as an independent teachers college, UCSB is the third-oldest undergraduate campus in the UC system after UC Berkeley and UCLA. UCSB is an R1, or tier 1" research university, and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States.
UCSB Extension, now known as Professional and Continuing Education, is committed to providing essential skills and expertise to compete in today's job market. We are helping shape the future of our community, connecting UCSB with our fast-growing entrepreneurial base, and providing opportunities for career advancement and lifelong learning for students of all ages.
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Guaranteed Admission
Through the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, students who meet specific academic and major-related criteria are guaranteed admission to many of UCSB's undergraduate programs as third-year students. TAG helps streamline the transfer process, ensuring that eligible students can transition smoothly into UCSB (or five other UC schools) and ultimately complete their undergraduate degrees.
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Application Timeline
| Fall 2025 Applications | Date |
|---|---|
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Application Opens |
11/10/24 |
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Early Action Application Deadline |
12/15/2024 |
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Early Action Pre-Acceptance Notifications Sent |
1/1/2025 |
| Regular Decision Application Deadline | 5/31/2025 |
| Regular Decision Pre-Acceptance Notifications Sent | Within 7 business days of application submission |
| Program Begins | June 2025 |