Welcome TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO!

Congratulations on your academic achievements. We know your demonstrated hard work and outstanding personal character will open exciting new opportunities for you as an important member of our Torero community.

Our founders — the Most Reverend Charles Francis Buddy, the first Bishop of San Diego, and Mother Rosalie Hill of the Religious of the Sacred Heart — envisioned a university on the hill as a beacon of light for the Catholic intellectual tradition. Through beauty, goodness and truth, our charism shines for the world to see, as our collective actions reflect the dignity of the individual and the imperative to care for our world and one another.

We invite you to explore and discover all we have to offer to challenge your mind, heart, and spirit as we join you on your journey to shine even brighter! We are confident that you will make a lasting contribution to the University of San Diego and to the world.

We were the first on the West Coast and remain one of only 41 institutions in the world designated as a Changemaker Campus. Our Catholic identity and Changemaker distinction reflect a deep conviction to help students apply their knowledge, skills, and talents to confront humanity’s urgent challenges. Your total student experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, will equip you with enduring insights and capabilities that provide a competitive advantage after graduation, where a robust alumni network will support you throughout your career.

Our Torero community looks forward to greeting you upon your arrival in August. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (619) 260-4506.

You can keep pace with the latest developments at USD by following me on Twitter and Instagram @usdpresharris.

Sincerely,

James T. Harris III, DEd President