Parents
of Admitted Students
UC San Diego is excited to welcome you and your student to our Triton community! We know your family has some big decisions ahead of you, and we want to do all we can to ensure our university is the best place for your student. Get to know our prestigious academics, student support services and vibrant campus life during Triton Days. Stay up-to-date on important deadlines and connect with our parent resources before making this important college decision.
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Connect with Campus
The dedicated staff in Parent & Family Programs provide resources, services and programs throughout the year to help parents and families stay connected with campus and their student’s success.
What's Next?
Is your student ready to accept their offer of admission to UC San Diego? To officially join the Triton family, they’ll need to take a few more steps to ensure they maintain their admission offer. Review the important dates and deadlines below to make sure your student is on track to enroll this fall.
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May 1 - Deadline to Accept Offer of Admission
Your student will need to accept their offer of admission through their applicant portal by May 1 for first-years.
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May 9 - Deadline to Submit On-Campus Housing Application
Be sure your student submits their housing application by May 9 for first-years. Even if they do not plan to live on campus in the fall, we recommend they submit the application in case things change.
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July 1 - Deadline to Submit Official Transcripts
Students are required to request that all schools they have attended send their official transcripts to UC San Diego by July 1. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution will be accepted.
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July 15 - AP and IB Exam Results Due
Results of AP and IB exams are due no later than July 15. If applicable for your student, they can request results be sent to UC San Diego, school code: 004836.
Happy, Healthy Tritons
The health and safety of every Triton is the top priority for UC San Diego, which is why we developed our comprehensive Return to Learn plan to ensure our students, staff and faculty are equipped to be on campus in a safe environment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our success in returning to in-person learning is unrivaled, and we’re proud to share our Return to Learn plan with you and your student before welcoming you to campus this fall.
Discover Triton Life
Want an inside look at life as a Triton? Follow along on our social media (@ucsdadmissions) or YouTube channel to hear from current students, faculty and staff and stay up-to-date on important deadlines leading up to your student’s enrollment this fall.
Finding a Home On Campus
Our campus will become a home away from home as soon as your student settles into one of our comfortable residence halls. They will have the chance to make fast friends with their suitemates, share healthy meals with their fellow Tritons in dozens of our delicious dining halls/restaurants and begin making memories that will last a lifetime.
San Diego Living
Located in the second-largest city in California, UC San Diego is a land of opportunity. Students are connected to downtown San Diego, the San Diego International Airport and nearby cities through our on-campus trolley line and nearby Amtrak train station.