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All USD students complete a liberal arts core curriculum in conjunction with their major and/or minor. Comprised of about 14 courses, this curriculum provides a well-rounded understanding of mathematics, science, literature, art, history, language, philosophy, theology and various social awareness issues. When combined with the small classes, personalized advising and undergraduate research opportunities that define a USD education, students are prepared to think innovatively, analyze critically and communicate effectively across academic disciplines and professional fields.

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CHANGEMAKER CAMPUSES WORLDWIDE

NORTH TO LOS ANGELES

San Diego, California, USA Situated atop a 180-acre

LA JOLLA

mesa, USD is located in an ideal

MISSION BAY

setting in America’s eighth largest city. Our campus is just

SAN DIEGO

10 minutes away from sprawling CORONADO

beaches, 15 minutes from a

POINT LOMA

vibrant downtown, 15 minutes from the San Diego International Airport and 20 minutes from the

SAN DIEGO BAY

PACIFIC OCEAN

SAN FRANCISCO

SOUTH TO MEXICO

U.S./Mexico border. As an international student, you will experience the best our nation has to offer: picturesque California scenery, thriving businesses,

LOS ANGELES

booming technology, cultural diversity and a globally minded community.

SAN DIEGO MEXICO

Success After USD The personalized advising, abundant internship opportunities and dedicated Career Development Center that come with a USD education lead to our graduates finding great success.

More than 90 percent of USD graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school just six months after graduation, and more than 90 percent of USD graduates receive their first job offer within three months of graduation. Learn more at www.sandiego.edu/careeroutcomes.

Study Abroad while at USD Global perspective and cultural understanding are hallmarks of the USD experience.

We encourage you to consider expanding upon your international experiences by taking part in one of USD’s 80 study abroad programs that span more than 30 countries. www.sandiego.edu/studyabroad

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HONOR AND SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Accounting Society Beta Alpha Psi Institute of Industrial Engineers Student International Business Council Psychology Club

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SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS Chinese Students and Scholars Association International Student Organization Muslim Student Association Saudi Students Association Taiwan Student Association United Front Multicultural Center

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WOMEN MEN Basketball Baseball Cross Country Basketball Rowing Cross Country Soccer Football Softball Golf Swimming/Diving Rowing Tennis Soccer Track and Field Tennis Volleyball

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Most Beautiful Campus

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5,647 Undergraduate Students

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STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO

CLASSES TAUGHT

BY FACULTY

60+ Tuition: $45,540 Average Room and Board: $12,300 • Who is required to live on campus?

• All incoming first-year students are required to live on campus for their first and second years. Living on campus fosters a sense of community and allows for easy access to campus resources.

Studies have also shown that students living on campus perform higher academically. Young transfer students and those with fewer transferable academic credits may also be required to fulfill part of the on-campus housing requirement. www.sandiego.edu/residentiallife

Merit Scholarships: $12,500–$25,000 • Available for first-year applicants only • Applicants must submit official SAT/ACT scores to be considered • Renewable on an annual basis for a total of eight semesters (10 semesters in the case of a student seeking an engineering degree)

Athletic Scholarships: amount varies • Scholarships are available for most of USD’s NCAA Division I sports

International Student Resources • Office of International Students and Scholars www.sandiego.edu/oiss • International Student Organization http://sites.sandiego.edu/usdintl • Exchange and Study Abroad Programs www.sandiego.edu/studyabroad

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

8%

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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STUDENTS

Average Class Size

70.5°F 21.4°C

Average Daily Temperature

TOP COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AT USD:

1. Saudi Arabia 2. Kuwait 3. China 4. Mexico 5. Canada

UNDERGRADUATE OFFERINGS MAJORS

Application Requirements: • Completed Common Application • Official transcripts from all secondary schools and colleges/universities attended and/or exam results (transcripts must be translated into English) • One academic letter of recommendation • Essay • Official Midyear Report (for transfer applicants only) • Official TOEFL iBT: 80 minimum score • Official IELTS: 6.5 min (for applicants whose native language is not English) • Official SAT/ACT scores (required only for first-year applicants who would like to be considered for a merit scholarship) • $55 application fee

USD Pathway Program The USD Pathway Program offers academically prepared international students with the opportunity to become full-time, degree-seeking USD students through completion of an English language and college readiness curriculum­. If the Office of Undergraduate Admissions determines that you may be in need of strengthening select skills prior to beginning your undergraduate studies at USD, you may be admitted conditionally by way of the Pathway Program. www.sandiego.edu/pathway

Application Deadlines First-Year Applicants: Fall Term: December 15 Spring Term: October 1

Accountancy Anthropology Architecture Art History Behavioral Neuroscience Biochemistry Biology Biophysics Business Administration Business Economics Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering English Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Finance French History Industrial and Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Humanities International Business International Relations Italian Studies Liberal Studies Marine Science Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Real Estate Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts and Performance Studies

Theology and Religious Studies Visual Arts MINORS Asian Studies Catholic Studies Classical Studies Education Gender Studies German Information Science Information Technology Management Italian Latin American Studies Law and Ethics Leadership Studies Management Medieval and Renaissance Studies Naval Science Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Philanthropy Peace and Justice Studies Supply Chain Management PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Health Advising Pre-Allied Health Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Pre-Law Advising

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 (619) 260-4506, (800) 248-4873 Email: intluga@sandiego.edu

Transfer Applicants:

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