Resources
Information for New Students Welcome Fall 2020 Admits
Virtual Transfer Triton Day Schedule
Join us for a variety of Live Triton Talk Webinars on Virtual Transfer Triton Day, Saturday, May 9.
Resources for New Undergraduates
This guide helps you optimize your academic and student experience at UC San Diego as well as navigate your way through the many resources available to you on campus.
Triton Transfers
Stay updated on UC San Diego's transfer-specific events and support, including happenings within the Triton Transfer Hub!
Directory of Key Campus Offices
Select from the dropdown below and we'll point you to the right people.
Admission Advising: First-Year and Transfer Undergraduates
| Location | Student Services Center, Triton Center, First Floor |
|---|---|
| Hours | M: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., T-F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
| Website | admissions.ucsd.edu |
| admissionsreply@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4831 |
| Fax | (858) 534-5629 |
Office of the Registrar including Residency
| Website | registrar.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| Email (Registrar) | registrar@ucsd.edu |
| Email (Residency) | residencedeputy@ucsd.edu |
Parent and Family Programs
| Website | parents.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| Additional Website | Resources for Students With Dependents |
| parents@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-7273 |
| Fax | (858) 534-5629 |
Housing Dining Hospitality
| Website | hdhhome.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| housinginfo@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4010 |
The Colleges
Learn more: mycompass.ucsd.edu/public
Revelle College
| Website | revelle.ucsd.edu |
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John Muir College
| Website | muir.ucsd.edu |
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Thurgood Marshall College
| Website | marshall.ucsd.edu |
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Earl Warren College
| Website | warren.ucsd.edu |
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Eleanor Roosevelt
| Website | roosevelt.ucsd.edu |
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Sixth College
| Website | sixth.ucsd.edu |
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Seventh College
| Website | seventh.ucsd.edu |
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Campus Community Centers
Learn more: diversity.ucsd.edu/centers-resources/community-centers.html
APIMEDA (Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American) Program
| Website | apimeda.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| apimeda@ucsd.edu |
Black Resource Center (BRC)
| Website | brc.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| brc@ucsd.edu |
Cross Cultural Center
| Website | ccc.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| cccenter@ucsd.edu |
Intertribal Resource Center (ITRC)
| Website | itrc.ucsd.edu |
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| itrc@ucsd.edu |
LGBT Resource Center
| Website | lgbt.ucsd.edu |
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| rainbow@ucsd.edu |
Raza Resource Centro
| Website | raza.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| raza@ucsd.edu |
Student Veteran Resource Center (SVRC)
| Website | svrc.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| svrc@ucsd.edu |
Women's Center
| Website | women.ucsd.edu |
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| women@ucsd.edu |
Undocumented Student Services Center
| Website | uss.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| undoc@ucsd.edu |
Career Center
| Website | career.ucsd.edu |
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Departments and Majors
| Website | admissions.ucsd.edu/why/departments/index.html |
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Office for Students with Disabilities
| Website | osd.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| osd@ucsd.edu |
Outreach Coordinators for Out-of-State and International Students
| Website | http://thecolleges.ucsd.edu/nonresidentinfo/index.html |
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Study Abroad
| Website | studyabroad.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| abroad@ucsd.edu |
Applicant Portal and Triton Checklist
New Applicants will receive an email invitation to the Applicant Portal in mid-December to complete action items and learn of their application decision in the spring.
Admitted students accepting the offer of admission receive an email invitation to the Triton Checklist to complete pre-enrollment tasks such as applying for on-campus Housing, college orientation and academic advising, instructions to submit and monitor receipt of official transcripts, and other important requirements within 48 hours after accepting the offer.
Login Questions
| aes-messages@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4208 |
Campus Tours
| Location | Student Services Center, Triton Center, First Floor |
|---|---|
| Hours | M-F: 8 a.m. - 4:40 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
| Website | admissions.ucsd.edu/visit/ |
| campustours@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 822-4750 |
| Fax | (858) 822-4752 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships
| Location | Student Services Center, 3rd floor north |
|---|---|
| Hours | M-Th: 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
| Website | fas.ucsd.edu |
| finaid@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4480 |
| Fax | (858) 534-5459 |
Deferment
Deferments may be considered for extenuating circumstances preventing the student from enrolling in the Fall Quarter term they were admitted to such as medical need, military deployment and other unforeseen events. Please submit an appeal to admappeal@ucsd.edu providing your name, UC San Diego identification number, reason and length of deferment.
Deferments cannot exceed more than one year. Applicants must re-apply for admission if their plans have changed and cannot attend within the next academic year.
Graduate Division
| Website | grad.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| gradadmissions@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-3555 |
International Students
| Location | International Students & Programs Office, Student Center B, 9500 Gilman, Drive #0018, La Jolla, California 92093-0018 |
|---|---|
| Website | ispo.ucsd.edu |
| infointernational@ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4831 |
| Fax | (858) 534-5629 |
After accepting an offer of admission, students will receive an email invitation to the Triton Checklist to complete pre-enrollment tasks. International Students will find a link to the I-Portal on the Triton Checklist for international student orientation and I-20 processing instructions. You will create an account in the I-Portal after you have been granted access to the Triton Checklist. You will then work with the International Students and Programs Office (ISPO) directly.
Math Testing
| Website | mathtesting.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| mathtesting@ucsd.edu | |
| Fax | (858) 534-1011 |
Other placement exams: https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/exams-grades-transcripts/exams/placement-exams.html
Military Affiliated
Veteran Resource Center
| Website | svrc.ucsd.edu |
|---|---|
| svrc@ucsd.edu |
Military Connected Benefits Coordinator
| llinares@ucsd.edu (Lisa Linares) |
Office of Admissions
| Website | admissions.ucsd.edu/military-connected/index.html |
|---|---|
| timothyadm@ad.ucsd.edu (Timothy Borch) |
Test Scores
| Hours | M-F, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
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| receiptoftestscore@ad.ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4208 |
For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Transcripts
| Hours | M-F, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| receiptoftranscript@ad.ucsd.edu | |
| Phone | (858) 534-4208 |
Only students who have accepted an offer of admission are required to submit official transcripts by July 1. Please refer to the Triton Checklist after accepting an offer of admission for instructions.
For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
UC Application Center
| ucinfo@applyUCsupport.net | |
| Phone | (800) 207-1710 - toll free in the U.S. |
| Phone (International) | +1 (925) 298-6856 |
How to Apply
Application Filing Period: November 1 - November 30
Capped Major Information Session
How to apply to CSE (capped major) after enrolling at UC San Diego.
Remote Learning Options for Non-Resident First-Year Students
Despite the global challenges caused by COVID-19, UC San Diego is very pleased to offer remote learning so that first-year, undergraduate non-resident students, can still start their journey as part of the Triton Family and join their cohort in Fall 2020. Even if students cannot be physically on campus, they can still start in the Fall and begin progress toward their degree. For more information about this remote start option for first year, undergraduate non-resident students, please visit our FAQs page.
Campus Statistics
UC San Diego Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Report)
This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements and procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 to obtain paper copies of this report.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Beyond the Classroom Experiences
UC San Diego Bookstore
We are your local, independent campus bookstore for official Triton gear, textbooks, supplies, gifts and technology. Serving UC San Diego students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans everywhere.
Video Channels
Digital Viewbook
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UC San Diego Triton Brochure
Your introduction to UC San Diego’s academics, research, resources and more!
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Preparing for the UC Application
Personal Insight Questions
UC students and admissions staff share their best tips for writing application essays
Publications
Colleges First-Year GEs
Learn about each college’s unique general education requirements for first-years
Colleges Transfer GEs
Get details on each college’s unique general education requirements for transfers
