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CAMPUS PRIDE
INDEX

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The Campus Pride Index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. How is this calculated?

	Region: West
	City/State: Santa Barbara, CA
	Locale: Small City (25,000 to 100,000)
	Student Population (FTE): 20,000
	In-State Tuition: $14,000.00
	Out-of-State Tuition: $38,000.00
	Institution Website: http://wgse.sa.ucsb.edu/sgd/home

	Institution Type:
	Doctoral/Research University Public/State University Residential Campus Hispanic Serving Institution

LGBTQ Student Opportunities

Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.

The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.

Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.

Commitment to LGBTQ Issues

At UC Santa Barbara, our community encompasses a rich and diverse mix of cultures, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. This diversity is an essential part of our academic excellence. The opportunities we have before us to continue to support and engage the UCSB and larger community to be a safe, welcoming and nourishing environment for LGBTQ students are truly incredible. Though the ongoing efforts of the Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity, in partnership with the campus community, we believe that people's identities and best selves can be truly fostered in the spirit of love, respect, celebration and learning.

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Our campus is also proud to offer a minor in LGBTQ Studies in our Department of Feminist Studies. Beyond the classroom, our vibrant LGBTQ campus organizations, mentorship programs, and educational and social events help create an engaging community. Our Rainbow House and gender-inclusive housing and restrooms offer supportive residential environments. Our campus also offers LGBTQ programming throughout the year, including films, performances, and a Pride Week each spring.

Featured Quotes

Why you'll love University of California, Santa Barbara

The LGBTQ community at UCSB is very diverse. We have a lot of cultural and social organizations that target specific intersections of the LGBTQ population. It provides a great balance of education, community and politics.

— UCSB Communications and Feminist Students student, Class of 2015

I think our queer community is huge and strong. We all have unique stories and experiences and learn from one another. As a transgender identified, queer person, I want to make it easier for not only myself, but also all LGBTQ community members to exist in different spaces safely and comfortably.

— UCSB Sociology and Asian Studies student, Class of 2016

As a queer Chicanx, my goals are to create positive changes for marginalized sexual and gender identities, which I have worked towards at UCSB. I love the sense of community that LGBTQ identified folks have built. It not only helps us cope with our struggles but provides empowerment through the care for one another.

— UCSB Feminist and Chican@ Studies student, Class of 2017

Highlights & Organizations

Upcoming events

6/5/2016

Lavender Graduation - a celebration that recognizes LGBTQ students

10/6/2016

Trans Revolution Series

10/3/2015

LGBTQ Student Orientation

4/25/2016

Safe Zone Trainings Highlighting Intersections within the LGBTQ Community

4/20/2016

Fashion Show with Previous hosts Ms. J Alexander and Isis King

Groups & activities

Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity

Admissions

Admissions Office

University of California, Santa Barbara Admissions Office

UC Santa Barbara Office of Admissions
University of California, Santa Barbara
1210 Cheadle Hall University of California, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbra, CA 93106

Phone: (805) 893-2881
Website: http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/

Admission Application Deadline:
November 30

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Overall Campus Pride Index Score

The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.

The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.