Welcome to UCSB, Office of the Registrar

Steps to Registration

The following "Steps to Registration" is a guide through the critical actions you must take to officially enroll at UCSB as well as an introduction to our terminology. To enroll at UCSB, you must:

1. Register for classes,
2. Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR),
3. Pay all fees and financial obligations, and,
4. Update your address information.

1. Registration on the Web - Gaucho Online Data - GOLD

Get familiar with GOLD - it is the web tool that you will use to register for classes, view your grades, read important messages from UCSB, order transcripts, etc.
The Schedule of Classes contains complete enrollment information and course descriptions. Each term has specific deadlines, and procedures are subject to change. Please insure that you read your class schedule carefully each quarter.
- Your PERM number is your permanent UCSB identification number.
- Your PIN number is your secret code for accessing GOLD. When you first log-on to GOLD, your initial PIN number will be the last four digits of your social security number. (If you don't have an SSN, or UCSB does not know what it is, use 0000 to get into the system initially.) The first time that you log-on to GOLD, you will be asked to change your PIN number. Please be sure to make note of your new personalized PIN number. If you have previously logged on to your file in another UCSB website such as Financial Aid or Student Health, you will have already established your new PIN number. It is the same PIN number you use to access GOLD. If you don't remember that number, or are having problems, you may call (805) 893-3592, to request that your PIN number be reset.
- Registration appointments are referred to as “passes,” or “pass times,” and are used to register for classes on GOLD. As a returning student you will receive appointments for three pass times (or possibly for two pass times depending on the date of your readmittance). Refer to the Pass Times Calendar for specific dates.
- GOLD is accessible at http://my.ucsb.edu
Important Note: The Office of the Registrar as well as other campus offices are in the process of transitioning to a new authentication system (e.g., to access New GOLD) which will require the use of a UCSB NetID and Password. To obtain your UCSB NetID and Password, you will need to activate your U-Mail account. U-Mail is UCSB's official student email service to which university business correspondence is sent. To register for your UCSBnetID, and activate your U-Mail account, click here.
The Schedule of Classes contains complete instructions on how to register on the web. If you need additional help, please call the Registration Helpline at (805) 893-3592.
Prerequisites for all undergraduate courses will be enforced at registration. GOLD recognizes completion of prerequisites at UCSB only. Therefore, if you have completed equivalent transfer work at another institution, you should contact the academic department offering the course in which you wish to enroll before you attempt to register. Be sure to bring records of transfer work with you when you come to campus, and have them handy throughout your career at UCSB.
Note that the deadline to register without paying a $50 late registration fee is the first day of classes. The final deadline to register (with a $50 late registration fee) is the fifth day of classes.
After your initial registration, you may add a class, drop a class, or change your grading options using GOLD. All deadlines are listed in the Schedule of Classes.
Following your first quarter of enrollment, you must access GOLD to learn when your registration pass times are scheduled for future quarters. See the Schedule of Classes for details.

2. Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)

Before paying fees, it is IMPERATIVE that you complete UCSB’s online Statement of Legal Residence (SLR). This form is required of readmitted students who have been absent for three or more quarters. Failure to submit your SLR will result in the assessment of out-of-state fees, and may prevent disbursement of financial aid.
Once your SLR is submitted, it may take several weeks to determine whether you satisfy University requirements for classification as a California resident. If additional information is needed, you will be contacted my mail, and given specific instructions before a final determination is made.
You may check the progress of your residence determination by accessing GOLD at: http://my.ucsb.edu/ (under Registration Information). The information displayed will indicate “Pending” while your SLR is under review, and will be updated once your residency has been verified.

3. Payment of Fees

Payment of all fees must be received by the Central Cashiers Office, 1212 SAASB, by the deadline for each term in order to retain your space in classes. If you are receiving financial aid through the UCSB Financial Aid Office, please read special instructions described in the Schedule of Classes.
Payment Plan applications are available from the BARC website at www.barc.ucsb.edu , and must be received along with the first installment by the payment deadline. Payment plans that require staff assistance are available in the BARC Office. Failure to meet financial obligations will result in a $50 Late Payment Fee and/or a lapse in status.

4. Address Verification

Students are strongly encouraged to keep their address information current. Address changes can be updated through GOLD. A block may be placed against your future registration if you do not confirm your address at least annually.

We hope this overview is helpful to you. Please click here to find additional resources for new students, including a helpful "To Do" list. We look forward to your arrival at UC Santa Barbara and wish you great success.