University of California
Quarters:
Fall Quarter: Mid September-Mid December
Winter Quarter: Early January-End of March
Spring Quarter: Early April-Mid June
Up to date Campus Calendar: http://www.registrar.ucsb.edu/
Course Selection:
It is recommended that students take 3 to 4 courses a term. Each course is worth 4 units. Students participating in the UCSB MA/Erasmus Mundus exchange often take our MA offerings in addition to a foreign language that relates to their area of study.
Housing:
It is recommended that students arrive a month before classes begin in order to find housing. Helpful links are www.craigslist.com and www.housing.ucsb.edu, where visiting students should register as staff/faculty to secure a login id and password.
Our Masters in Global & International Studies Curriculum:
http://www.global.ucsb.edu/magis/images/curriculum_chart.pdf
Contact person: Cori L. Montgomery: cori@global.ucsb.edu
Here are a few words from the Chancellor of UCSB, Chancellor Henry Yang.
"The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Because teaching and research go hand in hand at UC Santa Barbara, our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity. Our academic community of faculty, students, and staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that is responsive to the needs of our multicultural and global society. Our commitment to public service is manifested through the creation and distribution of knowledge that advances the well-being of our state, nation, and world. All of this takes place within a living and learning environment like no other, as we draw inspiration, opportunity, and advantage from the beauty and resources of UC Santa Barbara's extraordinary location at the edge of the Pacific Ocean."
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