Digital Triton Guide - First Years

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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!

NEXT STEPS

After logging into your Applicant Portal BEATRITON.UCSD.EDU/APPLY/STATUS

• Review your admission contract

• View your College Financing Plan, when available

by May 15

• 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 May 22

Submit your housing application by mid-May

Housing contract and prepayment available

by July 1

Submit signed housing contract and $450 housing prepayment

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

by July 1

Official transcripts due to the Admissions Office. Late transcripts can delay registration.

by July 15

Final test scores (AP, IB, TOEFL) due to the Admissions Office

Your College Financing Plan will be posted online in your Applicant Portal by the end of April – for FAFSA filers and CA Dream Act applicants.

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.

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.

Note: You will not enroll in classes at your college 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 and Dining

Housing HDHUGHOUSING.UCSD.EDU

• Access virtual tours, floor plans, application details and FAQs.

• Submit your housing application through the Enrollment Checklist in your Applicant Portal.

The deadline is May 22

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• Learn about off-campus housing on our webpage

Dining HDHDINING.UCSD.EDU

• Flexible Dining Plan – how you spend your Dining Dollars is up to you!

• Satisfy culinary cravings with 10 restaurants (including specialty locations such as Mexican, Vegan, Halal-friendly, Kosher, Pacific Rim and Sushi), 6 markets and 2 roaming food trucks.

• Access to our Registered Dietitian who can assist with specialty diets.

LIFE AS A TRITON

Welcome Week NEWTRITON.UCSD.EDU

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.

College Events

• Welcome Convocation & Dinner

• New Student Welcome Party

• Meet the Beach giant beach party

• Welcome Week Dance

Get Involved GETINVOLVED.UCSD.EDU

The Center for Student Involvement is the place to find opportunities to engage in campus life.

• 600+ student organizations

• 24 Fraternities & 21 Sororities

• Hundreds of community service projects

• Community and Leadership programs

Athletics UCSDTRITONS.COM

• NCAA Division I

• 23 teams, including basketball, swimming and diving, soccer and water polo

Campus Resource Centers

DIVERSITY.UCSD.EDU

These centers are a campus home to many 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 Students & Programs Office

• Intertribal Resource Center

• LGBT Resource Center

• Raza Resource Centro

• Student Veterans Resource Center

• Women’s Center

Recreation RECREATION.UCSD.EDU

• RIMAC and LionTree Arena – 44,000 square-foot multi-use recreation facility for students

• 3 gymnasiums and 3 swimming pools

• Playing fields, track & field complex, tennis/raquetball courts

FAST FACTS FOR FAMILIES

Parent & Family Programs PARENTS.UCSD.EDU

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 Services Center

• Central Cashier’s Office

• Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

• Housing and Dining

• International Students & Programs Office

• Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services

• Office for Students with Disabilities

• Registrar

• Student Health Services

• Student Legal Services

• Student Veterans Resource Center

• Study Abroad

• Summer Session

• Teaching + Learning 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

Enrollment in courses begins in April. Choose from 900+ courses offered in two 5-week sessions.

Session 1: July 1 to August 3

Session 2: August 5 to September 7

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

To find credit & non-credit options of summer programs, access the Program Finder at summer.ucsd.edu

QUESTIONS?

Contact Summer Session Office summer@ucsd.edu

858-534-5258

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