Welcome Center and Enrollment Services
Welcome to Santa Barbara City College!
Not sure where to begin or what your next step is? Start with us!
The Welcome Center helps new students, returning students, parents, and community members access SBCC resources. We’re here to answer questions, connect you with services, and guide you through your next steps.
How We Can Help You
For Prospective Students
- Plan a campus tour
- Learn about:
- Discover student support services
- Get general SBCC information
- Explore housing resources in the Santa Barbara area
For Students Applying or Enrolling
- Understand where to start at SBCC
- Get help with applying
- Get help accessing your MySBCC portal (setup, basic navigation, troubleshooting)
- Complete online orientation
- Sign up for class planning or schedule a counseling appointment
- Get help with enrolling into classes
- Learn how to search for classes and register
- Discover next steps after registration
- Get connected with the right office (Counseling, Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, etc.)
Location, Hours and Contact
Location
Enrollment Services / Welcome Center (in the old Transfer Center space on the main floor)
Hours
- Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Hours subject to change. Please check the website or call before visiting.
Contact
- Email: info@sbcc.edu (most answered same business day; during peak times allow 2-3 business days)
- Chatbot: Available 24/7 for general questions
- Walk-ins: Welcome during business hours only
- Phone: (805) 730-4086
Start at SBCC
New or returning student? Check the Apply and Enroll guides to find the steps for your student type!
Campus Tours
Explore our oceanfront campus! Join a guided campus tour to learn about academic
programs and student support services before you enroll.
Support for Local High School Students
SBCC Enrollment Services partners with local high schools to help seniors transition to college - including students who previously took Dual Enrollment classes.
We support students with:
- Completing the standard SBCC college application
- Understanding SBCC Promise eligibility
- Completing enrollment steps
- Connecting with counseling & support programs
- Exploring majors, pathways, and student life
- Workshops and presentations at your high school
How-To Instruction Guides
- How to read the schedule of classes
- Find add/drop/refund dates
- R=Thursday
- Online/Hybrid/On Campus
- Special sections
- Math Support classes
- English MET, Umoja, Raices, etc.
- Labs & Lectures
- Separate lab
- Cross listed classes (Enviro and Earth)
- How to register for a class
- How to add to the waitlist
- How to Use an Add Code From an Instructor to Register
- How to drop a class
- How to Change a Class to Pass/No Pass
- Get your Campus ID Card
- Get a Parking Permit
- Get Involved with Student Life
- Student Equity and Engagement Programs
- View Financial Aid
¿Necesita Ayuda?
Enrollment Coaches
Enrollment Coaches help you navigate onboarding and registration. They clarify next
steps and guide you from application to class registration.
REACH Program
REACH offers mentoring, academic support, workshops, community-building, and resources
to help students succeed at SBCC. If you're interested, we’ll help you get connected.