Dear Economics and Economics & Accounting International Students,
The Economics and Economics & Accounting degrees from UCSB have been reclassified as STEM degrees, which affects your work authorization.
If you have any questions about this new policy, please refer to OISS.
Please note that this is not a designation given by the Economics Department. The Economics Department CANNOT advise on Visas, OPT, or CPT. All questions should go to OISS.
In short:
“In total, Economics and Accounting students at UCSB are eligible for three years of work authorization upon successful completion at UCSB.”
“In total, Economics students at UCSB are eligible for three years of work authorization upon successful completion at UCSB.”
Please see full statement from the Office of International Students & Scholars linked below: