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Welcome New Students[[image:newstudentguide.png align="right" link="@http://gradpost.ucsb.edu/new-students/"]]
There are many new things to learn about when you start a graduate program. Here is a list of websites and articles that will help you learn the ropes:
 * First Year Activities - Learn how to get a Campus ID card, find funding and research opportunities, get acquainted with your department, and more.
 * Transportation- There are many options for getting around town and campus - biking, buses, zip cars, and campus parking options.
 * Biking around campus? Read Biking 101: Tips for New Students
 * Get Connected - Use social media to connect with UCSB resources (Student Health, Career Services, Recreation)

Campus Resources
As a student you get free access to the Recreation Center, Career Services, Counseling Services, and more. Check out this map to learn more about the resources available for graduate students: media type="custom" key="20493408"

Discussion Forum
Have a question? Want to share your thoughts/advice? Post in the discussion forum: include component="comments" page="New Students" limit="10"