If you're staying in town for the holidays, you can still access many of the services at Student Health. See below for more details.
Hours and Services for Dec. 14-18 and 21-23
What is open: Student Health, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, Insurance Office, Dental Care Center, and Eye Care Center
When it's open: 8 a.m. - noon
More Details and Exceptions
- Urgent Care: No appointments needed
- Eye Care Center: Closed Dec. 23, call 805-893-3170 for appointments
- Psychiatry and Social Work Counselors: Call 805-893-3087 for appointments
- Alcohol/Drug Counselors: Call 805-893-5013 for appointments
- Dental Care Urgent Needs: Monday, 12/14, to Thursday, 12/17, call 805-893-2891 for further information
- Pharmacy: Mail-order service available, call 805-893-2116 for information
- Student Health Administrative Offices: Open full days during break weeks; call 805-893-5339 for further information
All Student Health Services Closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 3
During the break, all students have access to the 24-hour Nurse Line at 800-539-1387 for any medical questions or concerns. Students with mental health questions or concerns may also call the 24-hour telephone service available through Counseling and Psychological Services at 805-893-4411.
When Student Health is closed, UCSB Students will need to utilize other local Urgent Care and Emergency Department services for medical problems that cannot wait until they reopen. Further information on these locations in Santa Barbara County can be found here.
Students with Gaucho Health Insurance (GHI) have benefits to cover emergency medical and pharmacy costs at outside facilities when Student Health is closed. No referrals are needed for gynecology or services more than 50 miles away. More information on GHI is available here, including how to print a temporary identification card.