Engaging Humanities is a comprehensive program for incoming UCSB first year and transfer students to grow as thinkers, develop skills that will contribute to success in college and in desirable careers, and build on their desires to make a difference in the world. Engaging Humanities is supported by a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Get to Know Us
A short video about Engaging Humanities, created by current Fellows.
Take innovative courses
In Engaging Humanities Learning Community and Discovery Courses, students work closely with UC Santa Barbara faculty and predoctoral fellows to dig into exciting questions about what it means to be human.
Connect with mentors
Small class sizes allow students to connect with their peers and faculty. Engaging Humanities Fellows also receive mentoring from a trained graduate student to help navigate the campus and thrive in their studies.
Grow beyond the classroom
Engaging Humanities courses encourage students to apply their work beyond the classroom. Each Fellow creates an electronic portfolio to showcase their learning to employers and graduate programs.
Want to know more? Sign up for a Zoom question-and-answer session, view Engaging Humanities courses currently offered, and see frequently asked questions for more information on the initiative. When you are ready to apply, fill out our application form. All Fall quarter Engaging Humanities courses will be held in person, public health guidelines permitting.
