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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

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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.
CCS Building

Research and Creative Activity Conference

November 04, 2017 9:00am
CCS RACA-CON is designed to bring together all CCS students, faculty and alumni to learn about the amazing work being conducted by students across the disciplines.
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