The UC EAP office will correspond with you during the application and admission process. After you have been admitted to UCSB and you have confirmed your intent to enroll, your PERM number and PIN information will then be e-mailed to you.

Find out about Housing in the area (if necessary).

Apply for a Health insurance waiver with Student Health, (if necessary).

1. Access GOLD to get your Appointment time for registering.
2. Prepare a Registration Worksheet.
3. View the Online Schedule of Classes for times and course offerings.
4. View the Online General Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites (also available through GOLD).

5. Consult with your academic advisor at your home campus for course selections.

Register on GOLD at your assigned appointment time. (DOWNLOAD: A PDF copy of the GOLD Registration process.)

Activate your U-Mail. U-Mail is UCSB's official student email service to which university business correspondence will be sent. If you already have an email account that you would rather use, you can have your U-Mail forwarded to your preferred email address. To register for your UCSBnetID, which also activates your U-Mail account, click here.

Pay your fees from your BARC statement by the deadline. Although your fees and tuition are billed through the EAP office, you will still be responsible for any misc. fees which are listed on your BARC statement from UCSB. Health insurance fees will appear on most Billing statements, unless you file a waiver. The EAP office will often arrange for payment, but if the deadline approaches and it is still not paid, contact the BARC office.

1. Residence Hall information
   • Website includes information about computer access and getting your telephone connection in your dorm room.

2. Santa Barbara Newspress rental listings

Update your address on GOLD.
Dorm addresses are updated by Housing & Residential Services.

Review your Personal Information on GOLD. (Changes should be reported to the Registrar’s office.)

1. Academic advising (if necessary).
2. Take Placement Exams (if necessary).
3. Go to ACCESS center to get your Student ID card.
4. Attend Orientation for New and Returning students (if necessary).
5. Figure out how to get around: Parking permits, Bus service, Bike registration.
6. If you are an international student, get information about services, immigration issues, and opportunities to share your culture with others.
7. Information on making, managing, and spending your money.
   1. UCSB KIOSK link to Money and Jobs.
   2. BARC.
   3. Financial Aid.

8. Locate your classrooms before classes begin.

Adjust your schedule during Pass 3 (if necessary).
New registration and adds should be completed prior to the 5^th day of instruction, (if possible).

Purchase your books.

1. Check out Gaucho Net at http://gnet.ucsb.edu.
2. Check GOLD and U-Mail for messages periodically.
3. Looking for someone?
4. UCSB KIOSK guide to getting involved - discovering your passions and making a difference is an important part of any college experience.
5. Read UCSB KIOSK's "Words O’ Wisdom from Graduating Seniors."

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