Accepted commuter students will enjoy all the benefits of the UCSB campus and take advantage of a variety of non-credit computer labs and skill building workshops. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program is designed to give prospective administrators and teacher leaders the theoretical knowledge base and practical experience necessary to assume an administrative position. Students take 52 units of coursework spread over two summers and one academic year. The French and Hispanic Language Institutes offer balanced programs of graduate studies and cultural events of outstanding quality and relevance. Students, faculty and staff live together at UCSB's Santa Ynez apartment complex, speaking only French or Spanish in and out of the classroom.
Residency is required for each summer of the program.
A limited number of Language Institute scholarships are awarded each summer on the basis of scholastic merit and financial need. The University of California offers an overseas study program in cooperation with 130 host universities and colleges in 34 countries throughout the world. This program is primarily for undergraduates but also available to qualified graduate students. Participating students register on their home campuses or at UCSB while studying abroad and receive full academic credit for their work. One-semester options are available in several countries.