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Welcome to the College of Creative Studies

A Graduate School for Undergraduates

A small college for self-directed students within a world class research university, providing a rigorous, accelerated program facilitating original undergraduate work.

Majors

CCS Art student Maya Zohbi in her studio. Credit: Will Proctor
Art
Biology
Biology
Ellia La in Lab Photo: Will Proctor
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Computing
Computing
Math
Mathematics
Music Composition
Music Composition
Physics
Physics
Writing and Literature
Writing & Literature

Recent News

Foltz

A Message from the iDean

September 19, 2017

A very warm welcome to all of our CCS students! We have 112 new students entering the College...

Photo: Matt Perko

Top Ten Again

September 12, 2017

In its 2018 listing of the “Top 30 Public National Universities” in the country, U.S. News & World Report has ranked UC Santa Barbara No. 8.

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Events

All College

2017 Fall All College Meeting

September 27, 2017 9:00am
A tradition since the establishment of the College in 1967, the annual All College Meeting occurs on the day prior to the beginning of the academic school year.
Angela Belcher

A Transdisciplinary Workshop with Angela Belcher

October 04, 2017 3:00pm
Join Dr. Belcher, a CCS Alumna (Biology ‘91) and McArthur Fellow, in a career journey workshop.
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