Our Mission
The mission of the Gaucho Underground Scholars Program is to provide peer-driven support, assistance, and guidance to formerly incarcerated and system-impacted University Of California, Santa Barbara students, who are adapting to the challenges of acclimating to the University while striving towards successful community and academic reintegration. It is our aim to connect formerly incarcerated UC Santa Barbara students with the resources and information that may help to increase those students' prospects of success.
We want this to be a safe sacred place where all our members feel comfortable and protected. Please have the utmost integrity in everything you do as your a reflection of us all. Welcome to the Gaucho Underground Scholars Family.
Building The Prison To University Pipeline Through
Recruitment, Retention, and Advocacy
Are you a Formerly Incarcerated Student?
The Gaucho Underground Scholars Program is a one-stop spot to help you overcome all the barriers and obstacles that exist here at UCSB. We will work one on one with you to make sure all your basic needs are met so you can just focus on your studies and be a student.
The Gaucho Underground Scholars create equity and inclusion for formerly incarcerated students at UCSB!
