Expected
First-year decisions
- Mar 17 ’26
Dates marked announced come from the college itself, with the announcement linked. Dates marked expected rest on the evidence named right next to the date — that college's own release history or the timeline its admissions office publishes — and the label switches to announced only when the college says so.
First-year decisions
First-year decisions isn't announced yet — expect March 2027. UCSB's published timeline says mid-March; last cycle's decisions posted March 17 at 3 p.m. Pacific.
When UC Santa Barbara actually released — past cycles
| Cycle | Released | Day | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | March 17, 2026 · 3 p.m. | Tuesday | 3 p.m. Pacific | IvyWise |
Where to check
Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at connect.admissions.ucsb.edu.
Official timing straight from the school: UC Santa Barbara admissions.
One UC deadline of November 30 and no early rounds. UCSB's own timeline simply says mid-March, and the release lands mid-afternoon Pacific time.
Every date on this page last hand-checked August 14, 2026