The Campus El Campus UCSB is located in an area of remarkable natural beauty. Bounded on two sides by the Pacific Ocean and sheltered to the north by the Santa Ynez Mountains, the campus provides beaches, running trails, and a network of bicycle paths, which connect with paths in the adjacent residential community, Isla Vista. Less than an hour away is Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara's backcountry, which, like the university itself, offers challenging paths for exploration. UCSB is located about 10 miles from downtown Santa Barbara. The Rule El Reglamento Students sign a written promise not to speak English.
All participants pledge their word of honor to speak only Spanish, both in and out of the classroom.
Residence Requirement Requisitos Residenciales M.A. students are required to attend the Institute for three summers. Residency and meals at UCSB's Santa Ynez Apartments and meals at the Faculty Club are mandatory. Students and faculty will eat their lunch meal together, Monday -Friday, plus three special dinners. Students must plan on participating in the Institute's extracurricular activities, many of which take place on weekends. Attendance at the Institute's plays, films, lectures and concerts, as well as adherence to the Spanish-only rule are required for M.A. students.