The College of Letters & Science is the largest center of teaching, learning, and research at UC Santa Barbara, and is an innovative and diverse academic unit that offers some 80 majors and 38 minors to more than 18,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduate students. The College prepares students for diverse careers while providing them with the knowledge and skills of critical thinking, communication, and expression that will allow them to participate in society as informed and engaged citizens. The College of Letters & Science Fund for Excellence provides flexible support for the highest priorities of the College, including the recruitment and support of exceptional students.