As the UCSB student union, the University Center offers excellent and accessible services to the campus community.
Located within the UCen are the UCSB Campus Store and a U.S. Post Office. We have various dining options, a printshop, and a convenience store. A.S. Food Bank along with the Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center assists the Gaucho community with food and financial resources. We have a full service conference center featuring Corwin Pavilion and seven conference rooms, and our popular concert venue, The Hub, providing entertainment throughout each quarter. The UCen houses Associated Students, Graduate Student Association, MultiCultural Center & Theater and the University & Community Housing Office.
Food Bank
Located on the 2nd floor of the University Center, our main pantry provides fresh produce, canned goods, staple pantry items, snacks, toiletries, and other basic needs essentials free of cost to all registered and eligible students. Clients are welcome to visit the pantry once per day, every day we are open. Our pantry also houses several of auxiliary programs, including our Online Order Bags, Seed Bank, Students with Dependents Program, Halal and Kosher Grocery Program, and Meal Voucher Program. Stop by today to access free resources and learn more about our auxiliary programs!
Basic Needs
UCSB Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center is staffed by Basic Needs Peer Advisors who can assist individuals in all aspects of basic needs including, but not limited to, food, housing, technology, finances, and more. Though we focus primarily on serving students, our doors are open to anyone needing advice on meeting their basic needs. We can help you identify resources and services and help you apply for support. All our basic needs peer advisors are also trained as CalFresh Advocates. CalFresh is a federally funded food nutrition assistance program. Our advocates can help you determine if you are eligible, help you to apply, answer questions about CalFresh, and even advocate for you in the case that you experience any challenges during the application process or with maintaining and using your benefits. More information and hours can be found on our website: basicneeds.ucsb.edu/resources/food/calfresh
Contemplation Lounge
On the third floor of the UCen is a quiet place for the campus community to reflect, contemplate, meditate, and pray.
Housing
University and Community Housing Services handles all housing processes including applications, contracts, waiting lists, room assignments, roommate matching, and billing for UC Santa Barbara residence halls and apartments. Additionally, Community Housing Services offers resources for community housing issues such as rental listings, conflict resolution, and rental advice. We are located on the 3rd floor of the University Center, above the Campus Store. We welcome you to stop by our office or contact us regarding any housing questions you may have. More information and hours can be found on our website: www.housing.ucsb.edu/apply/housing-resources
Catering
We can work directly with UCen Meetings & Events to provide quality food featuring seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients while upholding our standards of an excellent customer experience. We provide uniquely customizable catering options for a wide variety of events, budgets, and occasions.
Post Office
Conveniently located on the lower level of the University Center, the UCen Post Office offers the products and services of the United States Postal Service ONLY. Other package carriers, such as FedEx, UPS, and On-Trac, provide direct service to UCSB Campus residence halls.
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
www.dls.ucsb.edu/ucsb-mail-services/university-center-ucen-post-office
Information Desk
Easy to find on the main floor of the UCen, near the Rotunda entrance, the Information Desk is here to help you. If you have questions about services on campus or just need to ask for directions. We have maps, bus schedules, Lost & Found, Access information, campus calendar, and storefront hours with the UCen. If you are a registered campus organization or department you can leave flyers for distribution here.
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Printshop
SBPrinter.com is located on the main floor of the Ucen. Offering first rate customer service and the highest quality printing, at the lowest prices. Store hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.