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Incoming Student Resources

Welcome, incoming Bren students! 

Incoming student guides can be found in the pages linked below. Please click on your program for helpful checklists, dates, and deadlines to assist you as you prepare for your start at the Bren School. As always, the Bren School Student Affairs & Admissions Team is here to help if you have any questions along the way (admissions@bren.ucsb.edu). 

Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM)

Orientation: September 16-25, 2024; First day of instruction: September 26, 2024

PhD in Environmental Science and Management


Orientation & Annual PhD Retreat: September 16-25, 2024; First day of instruction: September 26, 2024

Master of Environmental Data Science (MEDS)


Orientation: August 1-2, 2024; September 2024 (dates TBD)
First day of instruction: August 5, 2024

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