OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS TOURS

You've done all your research and read every brochure, but the best way to find out what we're all about is to see it for yourself.

Tour Our Campus

Virtual Tours

If you can't make it to campus, you can still take a tour!

Self-Guided Tour and Presentation

The Self-Guided Tour and Presentation gives you the chance to connect with UC San Diego staff and students during your visit and get your questions answered before exploring our beautiful campus on your own using our specially curated self-guided tour map. The Self-Guided Tour and Presentation is comprised of a 15-minute Q&A with a panel of current students, a 15-minute informational presentation facilitated by the Admissions team, and a review of the campus map with special stop recommendations provided.

Register for a Self-Guided Tour and Presentation

Guided Tours

Your Triton Visit Experience includes a 30 minute admissions info session and 60 minute walking tour. Triton Tours are narrated by a current UC San Diego Campus Ambassador and highlight student academic and social opportunities.

Register For A Triton Tour

Group Tours

Are you planning to bring a high school class, community college group, community based organization (CBO), or other group of 11 or more students to campus? Click the link below to RSVP for a group tour.

Register for a Group Tour

What to do
While you're here

Explore Geisel Library

Snap a selfie in front of UC San Diego’s iconic Geisel Library, recently named one of the most beautiful libraries in the world and is among the nation’s top 25 public academic libraries.

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EAT AT A DINING HALL

Treat yourself to a meal at one of our full-service eateries. Selections around campus include vegetarian, kosher and halal-friendly dining halls, as well as food to grab on the go.

Restaurants & Cafes

CHECK OUT THE BOOKSTORE

Browse bestsellers and outfit yourself like a true Triton at the UC San Diego Bookstore. There is also a full food court in the attached Price Center if you get hungry or just want to grab some coffee.

Visit Bookstore

SOAK IN SOME CAMPUS ART

Zigzag across campus in search of our carefully curated series of one-of-a-kind, site-specific installations from bold artists who proudly disrupt the status quo.

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