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Foundation of UCSB Connect Program

Santa Barbara, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Two-year pathway in which international students take general education at UCSB and SBCC and transfer to UCSB through the Transfer Admission Guarantee.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in UCSB Connect Program. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Administrative Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Program Assistant
Retail Associate
Entry-Level Office Assistant

Curriculum

Two academic years. Year 1 starts with orientation and placement-exam preparation
Then general education and major requirements. General education is taken at UCSB
TAG-required pre-major and major courses are taken at SBCC
With the final semester in person at SBCC. Up to 70 transferable credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

High-school graduates (or on track) aged 17+; Transcripts grades 9-11; About 3.0/4.0 typical; English IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 105.

Accepted academic background

High school graduates or students on track to graduate, At least 17 years old, Transcripts for grades 9-11 (final grades once available), Optional SAT/ACT

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 105
Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Foundation of UCSB Connect Program. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to KSE Global (USA Summer & Pathway Programs). Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$65,800 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	University of California, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College
Faculty or school	UCSB Professional and Continuing Education
Department	Connect pathway programmes
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,70
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.