School Resources

College of Arts And Sciences

sandiego.edu/cas/ Master of Fine Arts in Acting sandiego.edu/cas/academics/ graduate-programs.php Master of Science in Environmental and Ocean Sciences sandiego.edu/cas/environmentalocean-sciences/master-of-science/  Careers and internships  Research opportunities  Scholarships Master of Arts in International Relations sandiego.edu/cas/political-science/ ma-international-relations/  Scholarships  Navy/military information  Research

Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science

sandiego.edu/nursing/ Please refer to the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science DNP, MSN, MS and APRN Certificate Programs Student Handbook.

Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

sandiego.edu/peace/  MS in Conflict and Management

Resolution  MA in Social Innovation  MA in Peace and Justice  JD/MA in Law and Peace and Justice Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice: Co-creating with peacemakers to develop powerful new approaches to end cycles of violence while advancing that learning locally and globally. sandiego.edu/peace/ institute-and-center/institute-forpeace-justice/initiatives/crossborder-initiatives.php  Women, Peace and Security

Together with local women peacebuilders and renowned international women, peace and security organizations, the Kroc

Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) identifies the most critical peacebuilding challenges facing women leaders around the world.

The IPJ then co-develops applied and actionable research to identify evidence-based solutions. sandiego.edu/peace/institute-andcenter/institute-for-peace-justice/ initiatives/women-peace-security/  Impact: Peace

With a 30-year high in violent conflict and insufficient evidence on where to allocate resources, the world needs comprehensive, betterfunded ways to reduce violence.

Impact:Peace leverages evidence to accelerate the most important change processes in peacebuilding and violence prevention by synthesizing the most rigorous research available, producing original research and developing innovative ways to connect that evidence to drive positive change. sandiego.edu/peace/institute-andcenter/institute-for-peace-justice/ initiatives/impact-peace/  Cross-Border Initiatives

As the closest peace institute to the U.S.-Mexico border, we seek to

build peace in Mexico and the border region through research grounded in a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by border communities and in partnership with local scholars, practitioners and policymakers. sandiego.edu/peace/ institute-and-center/institute-forpeace-justice/initiatives/crossborder-initiatives.php Center for Peace and Commerce sandiego.edu/cpc/ The nation’s only partnership between a peace school and a business school inspires the next generation of social entrepreneurs.Programs offered:  Fowler Global Social Innovation

Challenge  Women Innovator’s Initiative  Idea Labs  Internships Career Development Opportunities From working alongside leading peacebuilders as Kroc Practice Fellows and graduate assistants, to launching ventures through social innovation pitch competitions, Kroc School students gain skills and knowledge through real-world experience to advance their careers of purpose. Coupled with career development opportunities such as mentoring, interview workshops and 1:1 coaching, students graduate prepared to secure their next role and succeed as changemaking professionals. sandiego.edu/peace/ students-and-alumni/currentstudents/career-development.php

School of Business

USD School of Business Scholarship Opportunities  Incoming Graduate Students

The USD School of Business currently offers competitive scholarships to incoming graduate students.

Please contact your Graduate

Admissions Coordinator or our

Graduate Admissions Team for more information.  Current USD School of Business

Students

Through generous donations, the

USD School of Business is able to offer the merit-based scholarship opportunities listed below. Students are encouraged to contact the listed individual for more information.  Additional external/outside scholarship opportunities are also available. Please visit the Financial

Aid Scholarship and Burnham-

Moores Center for Real Estate

Scholarship webpages for additional details. If you are interested in learning about need-based scholarships, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly. Dean’s Graduate Merit Scholars The Dean’s Graduate Merit Award is a one-time award of a designated amount without respect to financial need. If financial need is demonstrated, this tuition award must be coordinated with, and may include, other sources of assistance in compliance with requirements of federal, state and institutional financial eligibility. For questions about eligibility or if your program offers this scholarship, please reach out to them directly. Graduate Business Student Awards The Graduate Student Business Awards recognizes the leadership and outstanding accomplishments demonstrated by our students across all graduate business programs. Award recipients are announced each year at the Graduate Business Student Association end-of-semester event.

Graduate business students are invited to nominate their peers for these awards. Nominations are considered based on quality, not quantity. Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony and reception at the end of the academic year. School of Business Centers and Institutes Your VIP pass to skills and connections. Through faculty research and partnerships with industry leaders, our centers and institutes educate and equip students and alumni on issues that remain at the forefront of business education.

From hands-on workshops to networking events, you will have access to the latest thought leadership, skills and practical applications you can apply to your career.

International Student Introductory Program for Graduate Programs Feel like a San Diego native before your first class starts through an International Student Introductory Program (ISIP), your first mandatory course as a new international student. Just like tour guides, we will show what it is like to live and study in the U.S. by taking you around campus and introducing you to the business, social and cultural scenes in San Diego. The course will help you build your confidence and academic success, and improve your speaking, reading and writing skills. Plus, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with faculty, alumni and other students so that you have a network of support right from the beginning. ISIP itinerary: Fun times. Professional development. And more.  Explore USD’s campus alongside your new classmates  Improve your skills through career and professional development seminars  Master communication skills with academic writing workshops  Meet and mingle with graduate business students and USD faculty  Find out everything you need to know about living in San Diego: how to find housing* and transportation as well as information about healthcare and U.S. immigration regulations. Center for Peace and Commerce The nation’s only partnership between a peace school and a business school inspires the next generation of social entrepreneurs. Programs include:  Fowler Global Social Innovation

Challenge  Women Innovator’s Initiative  Idea Labs  Internships

School of Law

Please refer to the USD School of Law Student Handbook. Every law student is responsible for knowing the contents of the Student Handbook, which contains a broad spectrum of information. Included in the Student Handbook is information on the USD Law Honor Code, student code of conduct, financial aid policies, university policies and cost of attendance. In addition, the Student Handbook contains the Academic Rules and Administrative Policies and Procedures, which govern all aspects of law school academics. For questions about the information provided in this handbook, JD students should contact the Office for Law Student Affairs and graduate law students should contact Graduate and International Programs. The law school offers specialized student services and resources in the following areas: Admissions and Financial Aid, Alumni Relations, Career and Professional Development, Graduate and International Programs, Law School Registrar, Law Student Affairs, and the Legal Research Center. For questions related to these areas, please contact the administrative offices listed below. The law school also utilizes some centralized USD resources and we work to guide law students to the most appropriate resource(s) to address their needs. Admissions and Financial Aid: The Office of JD Admissions and Financial Aid actively recruits prospective students for USD School of Law’s JD programs and manages all financial aid services for the school. Warren Hall, Room 203 lawaid@sandiego.edu. Alumni Relations: The Office of Alumni Relations in serves to foster connections between law school alumni and the greater business and legal community. Guadalupe Hall lawalum@sandiego.edu. Career and Professional Development: The Office of Career and Professional Development is the primary point of contact for recruiting, career guidance, and semester and postgraduate employment for students and employers. Warren Hall, Room 113 lawcareers@sandiego.edu. Graduate and International Programs: The Office of Graduate and International Programs is dedicated to providing graduate legal education for students and attorneys through a variety of degree programs, as well as international opportunities for students. Warren Hall 207 lawgradprograms@sandiego.edu Law School Registrar: The Office of the Law School Registrar provides assistance to law school admitted and current students with transcripts, registration and examinations. Warren Hall 202 lawreg@sandiego.edu Law Student Affairs: The Office for Law Student Affairs provides a wide range of services to support students academically and personally while attending USD and after graduation during bar exam preparation. Warren Hall 218 lawstudentaffairs@sandiego.edu Legal Research Center: Pardee Legal Research Center  Circulation Desk: lrccirc@sandiego.edu  Reference Desk: lrcrefer@sandiego.edu School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES)

sandiego.edu/soles/ The Global Center: The SOLES Global Center supports and provides graduate students with global education opportunities. Students who study abroad gain unique insight and perspectives necessary to thrive as global citizens committed to positive change. Graduate students have the opportunity to engage with international communities, where they can collaborate with future teachers in post-colonial contexts, become immersed in experiential activities focused on critically responsive multicultural counseling, or see firsthand how globalization influences nonprofit and educational leadership, policy and practice. To further the university’s internationalization efforts, we also support SOLES faculty members as they research and design new international courses. sandiego. edu/soles/global-center/ The SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center: The SOLES Graduate Student Writing Center is a virtual space designed to accommodate both online or on-campus graduate students for

whom distance or busy schedules conflict with coming to campus. The center’s free web-based service provides students with feedback on digital versions of their assignments and offers one-on-one coaching sessions via remote conferencing. sandiego.edu/soles/current/writingcenter.php SOLES Scholarships and Grants: Our scholarship and grant programs are designed to make graduate school more accessible to students. We have a dedicated team at SOLES helping students navigate the options available, since it is our goal to welcome those from a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. There are a wide range of scholarships available, including diversity-based, merit-based and others. sandiego.edu/soles/financialaid/scholarships.php Student Ambassadors: One of the best sources for firsthand information about SOLES is from the students presently enrolled in our programs. Our Student Ambassadors can share their direct experiences in our programs and student life, and offer guidance that will serve students during their education to help shape future career decisions. sandiego.edu/soles/ admissions/student-ambassadors/

All our ambassadors are current graduate students who are well prepared to answer questions and make authentic connections with the next wave of SOLES graduates. They’re available to discuss and help you learn about your SOLES graduate program of choice through the eyes of a student. The Office of Student Engagement: As a graduate student, getting support for your life outside of the classroom is critically important. If you’re looking for guidance to get connected to campus resources or find community at SOLES, please contact Rachelle Martinez, the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, rmartinez@ sandiego.edu. SOLES Mentor Program: SOLES is a proud partner of the Mentor Collective, an international online mentoring community that matches students with trained alumni and current students based on common interests, background, academics and professional aspirations. sandiego. edu/soles/current/soles-mentorcollective.php Social Justice Work and Resources: The Social Justice Work and Resources website is a space for studying intersecting forms of oppression that exist across our nation and the globe. It houses a variety of curated resources around this theme including readings, videos, book club selections, podcasts, and initiatives for and led by faculty in order to elevate critically conscious understandings and practices in this area. sandiego.edu/ soles/about/social-justice/ SOLES Institutes and Centers sandiego.edu/soles/institutes-andcenters/  Catholic Institute for Mental Health

Ministry: sandiego.edu/soles/ catholic-institute-mental-health/  Center for Restorative Justice: sandiego.edu/soles/restorativejustice/  Character Education Resource

Center: sandiego.edu/soles/ character-education-resourcecenter/  The Global Center: sandiego.edu/ soles/global-center/  The Jacobs Institute:sandiego.edu/ soles/jacobs-institute/  The Manchester Family Development

Center: sandiego.edu/soles/mfcdc/  The Non-Profit Institute: sandiego. edu/soles/nonprofit/  The Consious Leadership Academy: sandiego.edu/soles/consciousleadership-academy/ Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

sandiego.edu/engineering/ Master’s Degree Programs  MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence  MS in Applied Data Science  MS in CyberSecurity Engineering  MS in Innovation, Technology and

Entrepreneurship Student Resources sandiego.edu/engineering/resources/ While learning begins in the classroom, the University of San Diego’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering student experience stretches far beyond.  Jobs and internships  Career development  Scholarship, tuition and financial aid