Hey, this might seem like a weird question but I’m worrying about the move-in dates for UCSB.
Basically, how do I know which side of the room is mine? Are they pre-picked (like bed #30 is yours, bla bla bla) ? I’m worried because I’m going to be to visit family and I might miss the move-in date (19th and 20th) which means what if my roommate takes the “better” side of the room before I do (and I have some anxieties that need some possible room accommodations)?
Can I move in earlier? or is that not possible? Is it possible to move the furniture around?
I’m assuming you mean for the Fall quarter? Or are you referring to summer move in?
Either way, it is not really possible to move in early, unless you are part of a program/job/group that needs special permission to move in early, like the FSSP students or staff among others. I haven’t heard of any (just) students moving in early.
For your first question: the rooms are basically up for grabs. The first person to get in there is the one who gets the pickings for the spots, beds, etc. The only pre-picked aspect is the room, but everything inside depends on you and your roommates.
Also, you can move furniture around (as long as you’re not throwing stuff out that belongs to the university or damaging stuff). Beware, if you’re in a double and move furniture around, you WILL be required to put everything back the way it was on move-in day. If you’re in a triple, they might ask the same of you.
EDIT:
I saw from previous threads that you’re a transfer student. So that means you’re referring to the university apartments?
The apartment policies might differ slightly from what I’ve said. For the most part, they should be the same.
@NotYetEngineer
Yes I’m a transfer student and I’m looking at the university apartments. I haven’t seen anything different myself but I thought just to be safe I should ask. Thank you for your help 
Of course, if anybody has anything to add I’d really appreciate it (all of this is very new to me :S)