Important Announcements
UCSB Wellbeing Day
Wellness Walk & Expo
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Storke Plaza
Celebrating our health-promoting campus through movement, creativity, and connection.
Featured Activities
- Campus Wellness Walk
- Sound Baths
- Dance Lessons
- Dog Therapy
- & So Much More!
Schedule
- 10:30 AM – Check-In Opens
- 11:00 AM – Chancellor's Welcome & Group Warm-Up
- 11:20 AM – Wellness Walk
- 12:00–2:00 PM – Expo, Activities, Healthy Bites & Resources
Resources for Bike Safety
Bicycling is a core part of campus life at UCSB, helping students, staff, and visitors move efficiently and sustainably. With thousands of riders and over seven miles of dedicated bike paths, safe and predictable habits are essential to protect both cyclists and pedestrians. Here are some quick safety tips you can follow:
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Be predictable: Ride single-file, signal your turns, and avoid sudden stops.
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Stay alert: Watch the path, keep at least one ear open, and avoid phone use while riding.
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Dismount when needed: Walk your bike in pedestrian zones or near buildings to ensure equitable use of shared spaces.
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Ride at night safely: Use front and rear lights and slow down in poorly lit areas.
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Lock and register: Use a strong U-lock, secure at least one wheel, and register your bike with UCPD.
For additional resources on managing bike safety on campus, check out this new resource page:
About Student Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is integral to academic success, student development, and life satisfaction. We, in Student Affairs, are committed to building relationships with our students such that together we generate optimal conditions for their wellbeing.
How We Approach Wellbeing
One way in which UCSB approaches wellbeing on campus is through the Socio-Ecological Model where look at wellbeing through 4 levels:
- Individual Efforts like educating yourself on relevant health topics
- Interpersonal Relationships that provide social support
- Community Resources that provide the settings that promote wellbeing
- Social Level Systems such as policies that improve health equity
Check out the short video to the right for more detailed information!
Urgent Needs
UC Police Department (UCPD)
911 or (805) 893-3446
Danger to self or others
After Hours Counseling
(805) 893-4411
Press 2 to speak with a counselor
Bias or Hate Incident Response
Financial Crisis Response Team
financialcrisis@sa.ucsb.edu
Eviction, financial emergency or urgent food-related issue
Interpersonal Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Advocacy
Undocumented Student Services
(805) 893-5609
Students or immediate family members are detained or at risk of deportation
Check Us Out On Social Media!
Wellbeing Podcast
Welcome to the wellbeing podcast! Students thrive when they learn, live and achieve in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging, connectedness, and personal impact. This podcast is by students for students, to offer biweekly advice from a broad range of topics including: positive psychology, meditation, sleep, nutrition, sexual health, stress reduction, body image, and more. We love to talk to departments on campus related to wellbeing. If you’re interested in being on the podcast reach out sa-wellbeing@ucsb.edu. Listen to our episodes on Spotify or watch the full video episode on our Youtube channel!
For inquiries about this website,
please contact:
Jason Stone, M.S.
Director of Marketing & Communications for Student Affairs
Email: jason.stone@sa.ucsb.edu