On-Campus Resources:
UCSB Associated Students is the departmental body under which Trans & Queer Commission exists. This organization deals broadly with issues of concern to the student body.
The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity offers a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, intersex, and ally members of the UCSB community. Located on the 3rd floor of the Student Resource Building, the Resource Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use the Center as a safe space to work, organize, or exist on campus. The David Bohnett CyberCenter is also housed here, providing internet access with a printer and scanner. The Resource Center also offers a lending library of educational books and videos on various topics and sponsors a variety of cultural and educational events throughout the year.
EOP (EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM)
This office offers academic/financial counseling, peer mentoring, and emergency grants. EOP offers its services to all students but specializes with students that are low income and/or the first generation.
Location: 2nd floor of the SRB(Student Resource Building)
Phone/Email: (805)-893-4758, eop@sa.ucsb.edu
Hours: M-F 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
AIICRC (AMERICAN INDIAN INDIGENOUS CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER)
This office focuses on helping Indigenous students on campus. They hold events, networking opportunities between organizations, departments, and faculty, and offer space available to hold events or meetings.
Location: 1st floor of the SRB (Student Resource Building)
Phone/Email: (805)-893-4758, eop@sa.ucsb.edu
Hours: M-Th 8 am -Midnight, and F 8 am-6 pm
CLAS (CAMPUS LEARNING ASSISTANCE SERVICES)
This department offers tutoring on both an individual and class basis, as well as writing and language services.
Location: 3rd floor of the SRB(Student Resource Building)
Phone/Email: (805)-893-3269, clas@sa.ucsb.edu
Hours: M-F 9 am-4 pm
CARE (CAMPUS ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, & EDUCATION)
This office offers professional and confidential services to help with the prevention and intervention of assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment. They also offer a confidential advocacy line that is available 24/7.
Location: 1st floor of the SRB(Student Resource Building) within the Women’s Center, or the Gaucho Support Center in Isla Vista
Phone: (805)-893-4613
Hours: Available through appointment or walk-in
WSGE (WOMEN, GENDER, & SEXUAL EQUITY)
This office supports students with challenges concerning identity, a study or workspace, and massage chairs. They also offer a conference room that can be reserved.
Location:1st floor of the SRB(Student Resource Building)
Phone: (805)-893-3778
Hours: M-F 9 am-8 pm
CALFRESH PROGRAM
This office offers help to students to combat food insecurity, and advocates that can help students enroll in the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Location: El Centro, may be available at other locations
Hours: M 12:30pm-4pm, Tu-F 10am-4pm
AS FOOD BANK
This office offers food and other necessities to students in need, and also offers meal swipes to eat at the dining commons.
Location: 2nd floor of the UCEN
Hours: Hours may vary
STUDENT NEEDS ADVISING CENTER (SNAC)
This office offers help for any students struggling with basic needs including technology, food insecurity, and/or financial assistance.
Location: UCEN
Phone: (805)-893-2786
Hours: M 11:30am-5:30pm, Tu-Th 9am-6pm, F 10am-4pm
MULTICULTURAL CENTER
This center offers various events including lectures, films and videos, panel discussions, readings, art exhibitions, and music, dance and dramatic performances, collaborations, and space in an effort to create cultural awareness.
Location: UCEN, Room 1504
Phone: (805)-893-8411
Hours: M-Th 8a-10pm. F 8am-5pm
National Resources:
- Advocates for Youth
- American Civil Liberties Union – LGBT Project
- American Institute of Bisexuality
- API Equality
- Bisexual Resource Center
- Campus Pride
- Gender Education and Advocacy
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
- Gay Lesbian Education Straight Network
- Human Rights Campaign
- Lambda Legal
- LGBT Q Architect
- LGBT Latino/a Hispanic Civil Rights Resource Group
- National Association of LGBT Community Centers
- National Black Justice Coalition
- National Center for Lesbian Rights
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National Coalition for LGBT Health
- National Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
- National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce
- National Youth Advocacy Coalition
- Out & Equal LGBT Equality in the Workplace
- Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays
- Transgender Law and Policy Institute