THE 2025 GRAD SLAM FINAL ROUND

Students, staff, faculty, and UCSB community members are invited to the 2025 Grad Slam Final Round on April 1, 4:30 pm to 6pm, in Campbell Hall. Grad Slam is a competition for the best 3-minute research talk presented by a graduate student to a non-specialist audience. The UCSB Champion will go on to compete with other campus winners at the UC Grad Slam on April 29th.

Hear what past Grad Slam Champions have to say about their experience.

Attend the Final Round

About the Graduate Division

The Graduate Division promotes excellence in graduate education and ensures our graduate students are successful and prepared for careers across the professional spectrum. Stellar graduate students attract world-class faculty, serve as mentors and teachers for undergraduates, conduct cutting-edge research, and go on to leadership positions in California, the United States, and the world.

A Dynamic Environment 

Take a short video tour of key locations on campus for graduate students, with views of Isla Vista and Santa Barbara. 

Contact Admissions and Outreach for more.