Orientation
- Incoming Student Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 2024 Orientation
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- 2022 Orientation
Graduate Triton Weeks of Welcome 2022
The Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) are planning a series of events for new graduate students to introduce you to the UC San Diego campus community. Information will be emailed to new students and posted online as it becomes available.
Incoming Graduate Student Resource Fair
We are hosting a campus resource fair for new graduate students Thursday, September 8 2022. Please RSVP for this event.
Upcoming International Student Orientation
For more information regarding International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) orientation events, please visit the ISPO orientation website.
Save the Date: New Instructional Assistant (IA) Teaching Symposium
For more information, please visit the Center for Engaged Teaching website.
Upcoming Events
The Graduate and Professional Student Association and Graduate Division are excited to invite you to our new student Orientation Social Events! Get your tickets TODAY before they sell out!
Padres vs. Dodgers at Petco Park on THIS FRIDAY 9/9/22 at 6:40pm!
Join GPSA and your fellow incoming graduate student cohort at Petco Park for a Padres game! Tickets include a $5 Friar Funds voucher to use on food, drink, or merchandise.
Tickets are available now on a first come, first served basis at the link below.
GPSA Welcome Happy Hour THIS THURSDAY 9/8/22 @ Dirty Birds in the Prince Center at 5:00pm (immediately after the Graduate Division Orientation Resource Fair)
Join GPSA at Dirty Birds in Price Center for an orientation social hour. Food, drink, and music will be provided!
Tickets are available now on a first come, first served basis. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Incoming Graduate Student Resource Guide
Grad Life Social Media
- Follow Grad Life on social media to keep up with the latest updates regarding graduate student life at UC San Diego
Housing
- Information and resources regarding student housing
Financial Aid
- Information regarding Financial Aid and resources
International Students
- Information for incoming international students
Students with Disabilities
- Information regarding the Office of Student Disabilities
Academic Life
- Information and resources regarding academic and career advancement, including the Geisel Library, The Writing Hub, Careers Services Center, UCSD Extension, and Grad Life
Student Life
- Information for Student Health and Health Promotion Services
- Information for Counseling and Psychological Services
- Information regarding the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) and their events
- Information regarding recreation at UC San Diego, including the latest information regarding COVID and recreation
- Information regarding our community resource centers on campus, which help to serve underserved communities on campus
- Information on supporting the arts at UC San Diego
Basic Needs
- The Hub Basic Needs Center at UC San Diego
- Triton Food Pantry
Campus Sustainability
- Sustainability at UC San Diego
- Campus sustainability programs
- Sustainability tips
- Information regarding sustainability on and off campus, including the sustainability resource center, information on recycling and composting at UCSD, as well as the Green Home Program, which promotes tips for sustainable practices at home.
Transportation and Parking
- Information regarding transportation and parking on campus, including U-Pass for students for free transit on MTS public transportation around San Diego, Triton Transit for transportation between on-campus locations, and information regarding parking on campus
IT Help
- Information and contact form for IT Services
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