Major Capital Projects (also called Major Caps) include new construction and substantial alterations, extensions, or improvements to existing structures with an estimated cost in excess of $1 million. Depending on the source of funds and the estimated project cost, Major Caps may require review and approval by the Campus Planning Committee, the Chancellor, the Office of the President, and/or the Board of Regents. The Budget and Planning Office manages the planning and approval process for Major Caps.
The Consolidated Capital Report (CCR) is the University of California systemwide strategic planning document for capital improvement projects. Covering a 6-year window, the CCR summarizes each campus’ capital needs, in alignment with the UCSB Long-Range Development Plan, Academic Plan, and Physical Design Framework.
General Summary of Required Approvals
Multiple variables factor into the necessary approval path for any project. The campus recommends early consultation with the Capital Development team to determine the appropriate level of review.
- Projects over $70 million and all State funded projects require review and approval by the UC Boards of Regents.
- The UC Office of the President’s delegated authority may approve Non-State funded Projects under $70 million that are included in the Capital Financial Plan (CFP).
- The Chancellor’s delegated authority may approve Non-State funded projects under $20 million that are included in the CFP and have a UCOP-approved Project Planning Guide (PPG).
- The Chancellor’s delegated authority may approve Non-State funded projects under $10 million (“Mini-majors”) that are included in the CFP without a PPG.
Current Projects
| Project | Budget | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Access Controls Improvements | $900,000 | Complete |
| Music Building Unit 1 Seismic Improvements | $15,000,000 | Complete |
| North Campus Faculty Housing Phase IV and V (Ocean Walk) | Public-Private Partnership | Complete |
| Sara Miller McCune Arts Library Renovation | $2,465,000 | Complete |
| UCen 1 Roof Replacement | $1,277,000 | Complete |
| Ellwood Marine Terminal Demolition and Restoration | $19,850,000 | Construction |
| Fueling Station & Wash Bay Relocation | $2,076,334 | Construction |
| KITP (Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics) House | $77,000,000 | Construction |
| Psychology Brain Sciences 3rd Floor Renovation | $1,493,000 | Construction |
| San Benito Student Housing | $624,400,000 | Construction |
| Santa Cruz Island Reserve Phase 1 Housing | $2,681,143 | Construction |
| East Campus Student Housing | $566,058,000 | Pre-Construction |
| Mesa Parking Structure 18 Elevators 1 & 2 Refurbishment | $999,000 | Design |
| Chemistry Building Seismic Improvements | $4,000,000 | Planning |
| Childcare Facility Expansion | $43,931,808 | Planning |
| Devereux Environmental Crossroads | $23,000,000 | Planning |
| Eddleman Quantum Institute | $190,000,000 | Planning |
| Engineering II Pavilion Addition / Auhll Robotic Laboratory | $7,846,515 | Planning |
| Ocean Road Faculty and Staff Housing | TBD | Planning |
| Ocean Science Education Building Phase II | TBD | Planning |
| Engineering III Building | $224,400,000 | On Hold |
| Marine Biotechnology Lab | $255,000,000 | On Hold |
| New Physics Building | $224,400,000 | On Hold |
| UCEAP Devereux | $9,000,000 | On Hold |
Past Projects | ||
| Project | Budget | Completed |
| Chemistry Building Cryo Lab | $1,238,000 | 2024 |
| Bike Shop | $3,200,000 | 2023 |
| Classroom Building (Interactive Learning Pavilion) | $97,130,000 | 2023 |
| Events Center End Courts Seating Replacement | $1,917,000 | 2023 |