This page provides information on how to reserve departmental rooms and general assignments rooms. To book a PSTAT Department-controlled room, use Libre Booking. For General Assignment classrooms, you may submit a request via Ad Astra.

Room Scheduling Policies

Some general policies apply for how rooms are intended to be used. 

  • The Sobel Seminar Room (SH 5607F) is reserved for seminars, events, faculty and staff usage.
  • The Graduate Conference Room/StatLab (SH 5421) is open for graduate student use.

  • The South Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room (SH 2421) is for graduate students and faculty.

  • Building 434 Room 113 and 109 is reserved for TA office hours.

  • Building 434 Room 126 is reserved for Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULAs) to hold their tutoring hours.

How to Reserve a PSTAT-Controlled Room

The PSTAT department uses its own room reservation system Libre Booking.

 

How to Reserve a Campus (Non-PSTAT) Room

Campus-wide General Assignment (GA) rooms are scheduled through Ad Astra.

  • Website: https://www.aaiscloud.com/UCA_SantaBarbara/Default.aspx
  • Login: Use your NetID and password
  • Viewing Calendars:
    • Find the calendar under Calendar -> Scheduling Grids.
    • Change the view to daily or weekly.
    • Filter for specific room types, such as "Collaborate" for computer labs.
  • Requesting a Room:
    • Submit a request here when you have found what will work best for you. Most requests will be an "Academic Department One-Time Room Request" which is associated with a course, i.e. PSTAT 120A Review Session.
    • Requests must be submitted at least one week in advance.
    • Assistance is available through the staff.
    • You will receive emails when the request has been received and another email if it is approved.
  • Important Note: Only faculty and instructors can book rooms using this request form.
  • Tutorial: A full tutorial on how to make an Academic One-Time Room Request can be found here.
  • Classroom Features: To see more information on the GA rooms (such as layout, location, tech), check out UCSB's Classroom Inventory

Ad Astra Links

Rooms on campus are booked and scheduled through Ad Astra.