What's Next? I've Been Admitted

Great news! What's next?

Are you ready to say Yes to UC San Diego? Submit your Statement of Intent to Register and your Statement of Legal Residence by the deadline. May 1 for freshmen and June 1 for transfer students.*

Take care of the entire acceptance process online at MyApplication.

* If you were admitted from a waitlist, you will have different deadlines.

Still making up your mind?

Learn more about UC San Diego, get introduced to your college, find out about resources and meet faculty, staff and other admitted students during event days:

Triton Day on April 6
Transfer Admit Day on May 11

Whether you're undecided or absolutely positive, our campus community of faculty, staff, and students is waiting to welcome you!

FAQs for Newly Admitted Students

All admitted students can find answers to your frequently asked questions about the acceptance process.

Did you attend school outside the United States?

If you did, for any length of time, you'll want to check this list for types of documents you need to send us.

FAQs – AP Exams/Test Scores

For freshmen, information you need now about AP Exams and IB credit.

Freshman Admittance Requirements

For Freshmen

Admitted freshmen must use the Freshman Academic Update Notification Form to notify UC San Diego of any of the following:

unsatisfactory grades such as a D or F received during senior year of high school
senior year weighted GPA falling below 3.0
failure to meet the provisions of the admission contract after being offered admission as a freshman

Transfer Admittance Requirements

For Transfer Students

Admitted transfer students are required to update grades and notify UC San Diego of any changes to courses reported as planned or in progress on your application with this Transfer Academic Update Notification Form.

provide your final grades from the previous term
list all courses in progress or planned for the term before you expect to enroll

International Student Admittance Requirements

For International Students

Passport & US Visa
- All international students must have a passport and a visa from the United States. Without these, you are not eligible to attend UC San Diego because you cannot enter the country. Most international students have one of the following visas issued by the US government:
  - Student Visa (F-1)
  - Exchange Visitor Visa (J-1)
  - Visitor's Visa (B-2) or Business Visitor (B-1)
- Basic documents you will need:
  - Your passport
  - Certificate of Eligibility issued by the UC campus you will attend
  - Proof of adequate financial support for studies and living expenses
- You can check application requirements and procedures on the US Department of State website as well as the University of California website.
- Check your specific program information:
Submit academic records for verification
- Include scores from all institutions starting in the 9th grade or the international equivalent
- Include all subjects and final marks
- College and university records must include the number of hours/week of lecture and lab
- Secondary school records must show acceptable graduation level
- Must be official (in a sealed envelope from the institution or exam authority)
- Keep legible photocopies in case of later requests

All students who accept our admission offer — between May 1 and July 15, request:
- Official transcripts
- Official test scores
- AP grade reports

Events

TritonDay for freshmen
Transfer Admit Day for transfers

Visit

Not in San Diego?
take a virtual tour
Are you in San Diego?
Triton tours on campus for students and families
Spend the day on campus and sit in on a class

Orientation

Your college orientation days between June and September introduce you to life as a Triton.
Check dates on your college's webpage.
Are you an international student? Check your additional orientation dates with the International Center.