You should be proud of the dedication and accomplishments that have earned you a place at one of the best universities—in one of the most beautiful cities—in the world!
CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!
NEXT STEPS
After logging into your Applicant Portal BEATRITON.UCSD.EDU/APPLY/STATUS
• Review your contract for Maintaining Admission
• View your College Financing Plan, when available
• Check the Events tab on your portal for upcoming events
• Accept your offer of admission
• Complete the California Residency for Tuition Purposes questionnaire, if you haven’t already starting May 1
Upon graduation, request official transcripts from all schools attended. Visit our FAQs for transcript ordering instructions by June 7
Submit your housing application by June 16
Housing contract and prepayment available by June 29
Submit signed housing contract and $450 housing prepayment by July 1
Official transcripts due to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Late transcripts can delay registration. by July 15
Final test scores (AP, IB, TOEFL) due to the Admissions Office
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
If you filed a FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application, your College Financing Plan (CFP) is available in your Applicant Portal. Please review the plan for an estimate of your expected financial aid for the upcoming academic year.
Some awards are contingent on fund availability so respond promptly to any requests for documents. If your award changes (due to regulations or your information) a revised award notice will be posted in your Applicant Portal.
Questions? Submit a question for non-UC San Diego contacts at fas.ucsd.edu/contact by May 1
LIFE AS A TRITON
New Student Orientation
Your college will host your orientation program in early fall. Orientation is required for all incoming students, and it’s a great way to get to know the campus and make new friends!
The orientation will help you:
• Understand your college and its requirements.
• Meet other new UC San Diego students.
• Learn about important campus resources.
Check your college’s website for more information. Please note: the dates on each college’s orientation website will be updated as they become available.
Note: You will not enroll in classes at your college orientation. In August, you will be able to enroll online after completing academic advising with your college and academic department advisors .
Revelle College REVELLE.UCSD.EDU revelle.ucsd.edu/events/orientation/first-year.html
John Muir College MUIR.UCSD.EDU muir.ucsd.edu/about/newstudent/newstudentorientation.html
Thurgood Marshall College MARSHALL.UCSD.EDU marshall.ucsd.edu/programs/orientation/index.html
Earl Warren College WARREN.UCSD.EDU warren.ucsd.edu/programs/orientation/index.html
Eleanor Roosevelt College ROOSEVELT.UCSD.EDU roosevelt.ucsd.edu/student-life/orientation/index.html
Sixth College SIXTH.UCSD.EDU sixth.ucsd.edu/programs_events/orientation/new-firstyear/index.html
Seventh College SEVENTH.UCSD.EDU seventh.ucsd.edu/new-students/first-year-orientation.html
Eighth College EIGHTH.UCSD.EDU eighth.ucsd.edu/new-students/first-year-orientation.html
Housing
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Dining
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• Access virtual tours, floor plans, application details and FAQs.
• Submit your housing application through the Enrollment Checklist in your Applicant Portal. The deadline is June 7.
• Learn about off-campus housing on our webpage
International Students
• Flexible Dining Plan – how you spend your Dining Dollars is up to you!
• Satisfy culinary cravings with dozens of restaurants (including specialty locations such as Mexican, Vegan, Halal-friendly, Kosher, Pacific Rim and Sushi), six markets and two roaming food trucks.
• Access to our Registered Dietitian who can assist with specialty diets.
In addition to your college orientation, all new international students must attend the New International Student Orientation in September. For more information, visit ISEO.UCSD.EDU.
LIFE AS A TRITON
Welcome Week
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College Events
• Welcome Convocation & Dinner
• New Student Welcome Party
• Meet the Beach giant beach party
• Welcome Week Dance
Get Involved
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The Center for Student Involvement is the place to find opportunities to engage in campus life.
• 770+ student organizations
• 22 Fraternities & 24 Sororities
• Hundreds of community service projects
• Community and Leadership programs
Athletics UCSDTRITONS.COM
• NCAA Division I
Campus Resource Centers
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Welcome Week is an unforgettable experience for both new and returning students to have fun, make friends and get into the Triton Spirit! The Welcome Week schedule will be available this summer.
These centers are a campus home to all students for student org meetings, study sessions, special events & programs and naps!
• Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services
• Black Resource Center
• Cross-Cultural Center
• International Services and Engagement Office
• Intertribal Resource Center
• LGBT Resource Center
• Raza Resource Centro
• Student Veterans Resource Center
Recreation RECREATION.UCSD.EDU
• RIMAC and LionTree Arena – 44,000 square-foot multi-use recreation facility for students
• Three gymnasiums and three swimming pools
• Playing fields, track & field complex, tennis/raquetball courts
• 24 teams, including basketball, swimming and diving, soccer and water polo
FAST FACTS FOR FAMILIES
Parent & Family Programs
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Our relationship with UC San Diego parents and families is a partnership to ensure student success. We help you navigate campus resources, plan events for the family, and provide volunteer opportunities. Together, we support your student’s success at UC San Diego.
View these publications on our website:
• UC San Diego Parent Guide
• Triton Family Connection e-newsletter
Payments SFS.UCSD.EDU
Triton Registration Installment Plan (TRIP) allows monthly payments for:
• Tuition
• Registration
• Health insurance fees
Cost of housing and books not included.
Go paperless with E-Check and E-Bill:
• Authorized withdrawals from your checking account
• Email notifications
Use direct deposit for:
• financial aid
• scholarship funds
• work-study payments
Details and downloadable applications for these programs are available on the Student Financial Solutions website
Campus Safety POLICE.UCSD.EDU
UC San Diego is a very safe campus with its own dedicated police department, including:
• 24/7 officer patrols
• Blue-light call boxes
• Personal safety tips
• Self-defense classes
• Emergency preparedness
• Bicycle and skate guidelines
Campus alert notification – available for all students, parents, staff, faculty and visitors to get advisory text and/ or phone messages.
Popular Campus Resources
• Career Center
• Central Cashier’s Office
•• Disability Resources
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
• Housing and Dining
• Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services
• Registrar
• Student Health Services
• Student Health and Well-being
• Student Legal Services
• Study Abroad
• Summer Session
• The Commons
• Undergraduate Admissions
SUMMER AT UC SAN DIEGO
Our campus offers many summer opportunities to kick start your academic journey. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of opportunities for your degree program.
For more details, visit summersession.ucsd.edu.
Summer Session
Enrollment in courses begins in April. Choose from 900+ courses offered in two five-week sessions.
• Session 1: June 29 to August 1
• Session 2: August 3 to September 5
• Special Session: June 16 to September 19
Summer Success Programs (SSP)
Beyond standard Summer Session courses, there are a number of other options through Summer Success.
Programs for incoming first-year students:
• Summer Bridge
• Summer Engineering Institute
SUMMER PROGRAM FINDER
QUESTIONS?
To find credit & non-credit options of summer programs, access the Program Finder at summer.ucsd.edu
Contact Summer Session Office summer@ucsd.edu