<p>freshman to bring cars?</p>
<p>At UCSB there are cars allowed on a space-available basis. If you live in FT (the off-campus dorm) there is plenty of parking. There is something to be said for remaining "car-less" during your first year, though-- you'll stay at school on weekends more often and have more opportunities to bond.</p>
<p>Parking permits are expensive, but that is what you will need. Just make friends with an older student who has no car on any UC campus and have them buy you the permit.</p>