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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NORTH TO LOS ANGELES
San Diego, California, USA Situated atop a 180-acre
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mesa, USD is located in an ideal
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setting in America’s eighth largest city. Our campus is just
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10 minutes away from sprawling CORONADO
beaches, 15 minutes from a
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vibrant downtown, 15 minutes from the San Diego International Airport and 20 minutes from the
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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.
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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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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
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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
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