Admissions

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Students can apply to UC San Diego using the UC application. Start your application early to allow time for reflection and feedback from mentors.

  • Aug. 1 - UC application opens for editing

  • Oct. 1-Nov. 30 - UC application submission period (Deadline extended for transfers to apply to UC San Diego by January 6, 2023)

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First-Year

A first-year applicant is currently in high school or has graduated from high school but has not enrolled in a regular (non-summer) session at a college or university. If you've completed college courses during high school (through summer after graduation), you're still considered a first-year applicant.

First-Year

Transfer

A transfer applicant has been enrolled in a regular session at a college or university after high school, excluding summer sessions. UC San Diego enrolls transfer students at the junior level. Students who meet this definition cannot disregard their college record and apply as a first-year.

Transfer

International Students

International applicants must meet the same requirements for admission as any other first-year or transfer applicant in addition to specific international requirements.

International Students

Military-Connected

UC San Diego is home to more than 2,300 military-connected students. We have many resources and services dedicated to helping you transition from the military to college life.

Military-Connected

Counselors

Counselors, looking for updates and important information about UC San Diego? We are here to help you.

Counselors

Events

Get to know UC San Diego by attending upcoming events. Check out what we have coming up and access recordings of past events.

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Digital Viewbook

Interested in learning more about life at UC San Diego? Get a glimpse into our top-notch academics, cutting-edge research, exciting student life and more in our viewbook. This digital version features videos, pop-out interviews and other interactive content.

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Please note: this digital viewbook is optimized for viewing on a laptop or desktop.

A non-interactive version is available as well.

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