Student Experience

UC San Diego aims to deliver an educational and overall experience that develops students who are capable of solving problems, leading, and innovating in a diverse and interconnected world.

UC San Diego cultivates a diverse and inclusive university community that encourages respectful open dialogue and challenges itself to take bold actions that will ensure learning is accessible and affordable for all. We aim to evolve our campus culture by requiring actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Student Affairs (vcsa.ucsd.edu), which reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor, oversees many student-centered departments and units, and works collaboratively with campus partners to ensure student well-being and success. UC San Diego is committed to being a student-centered research university by putting all students first; inviting and respecting their voices and existing strengths; and honoring the intersectional identities of our Triton community. As a campus, we hold ourselves and each other accountable to transformative action that ensures equity, inclusion and success across all aspects of the student experience at UC San Diego. More information about all of the resources available to support student success can be found in the Student Resource Guide.

UC San Diego is working to implement strategies and initiatives to improve the student experience include providing coordinated and comprehensive academic, professional, and career advising; rethinking curriculum and pedagogy to improve retention and graduation rates, and increase student and faculty engagement; and strengthening the connection between academic and high-impact, co-curricular experiences. Learn more about our Educational Innovation Initiative on the EI website (educationalinnovation.ucsd.edu).

Collaborative Educational Programs

Summer Bridge
Summer Bridge is one of the major ways we support students’ transition from high school to university life. During the 8-week program, students can earn up to 8 units of college credit, build their academic skills and abilities, and learn about the campus services and programs available to help them succeed at the university-level. Participation in this program is funded by the university at no cost to students. Learn more (summerbridge.ucsd.edu)
OASIS

The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) support Tritons’ successful transition to UC San Diego and empowers them to enter the world as changemakers by facilitating the holistic enrichment of students through community-based and culturally responsive mentoring, academic support, and professional development. Learn more (oasis.ucsd.edu)
Triton Transfers
Transfer Student Success provides resources, services, and programs to empower transfer students to achieve their goals as they navigate UC San Diego's academic and cultural landscape. We assist students in their transition through active engagement in opportunities that support their paths and build community so they thrive academically, professionally, and personally; and we share knowledge and implement proven promising practices to support transfer student experiences across the campus community. Learn More (transferstudents.ucsd.edu)
Digital Learning

The Digital Learning Hub in the Teaching + Learning Commons supports the integration of digital technology and the effective use of multimedia to promote student success, in collaboration with instructors and academic departments. The hub offers expertise and resources to re/design courses for online or hybrid learning, develop engaging and effective instructional materials, and utilize appropriate technical tools to enhance the digital learning experience. Learn more (digitallearning.ucsd.edu)

Partner with the Digital Learning Hub to develop a new online course offering at UC San Diego, including support for course design, multimedia development, quality assurance, and R-course approval. Learn more about creating an online course.
University Extension

UC San Diego Extension harnesses the power of education to transform lives. Our unique educational formats support lifelong learning and meet the evolving needs of our students, businesses, and the larger community.

UC San Diego Extension Student Services is a one-stop-shop available to help with everything you need to navigate your educational experience from enrolling in a course to academic and financial resources. Learn more (extension.ucsd.edu/student-resources)

Divisions and Schools

The Division of Undergraduate Education
The Division of Undergraduate Education provides campus-wide leadership for the delivery of undergraduate education and the enhancement of educational effectiveness and academic success. Learn more (undergrad.ucsd.edu)
Undergraduate Colleges
At the undergraduate level, UC San Diego is comprised of eight residential colleges, each providing a tight-knit community and unique learning-and-living environment for students with full-service academic advising and other support services, social events, and leadership opportunities.
Schools
General campus is home to eight schools offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in different disciplines.
The Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
The Division for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs is the central resource for all matters related to graduate education at UC San Diego. Our team is there at every step in a graduate student’s career, helping students navigate their path from admission to graduation and beyond. Working behind-the-scenes and in collaboration with faculty, staff and students, the Division guides today’s scholars on their upward trajectory to becoming tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more (grad.ucsd.edu)

Experiential Learning

Research and Applied Learning
As part of our strategy to support the student experience, we have developed a comprehensive university portal to cconnect students and experience providers. The interactive undergraduate research portal, one of our Engaged Learning Tools, is an online clearingghouse for research, internship, service learning, entrepreneurial, and other cocurricular opportunities that help students build real-world skills and apply knowledge gained in the classroom. Learn more (real.ucsd.edu).
Academic Enrichment Programs

Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP) helps link formal undergraduate classroom instruction with relevant real-world experiences, including scholarships, fellowships, and competitive awards, that enhance the learning process. AEP provides research-oriented opportunities to students and empowers them to leleverage resources and develop skills to be successful in a post-baccalaureate career. Learn more (aep.ucsd.edu)
Integrated Student Records

San Diego offers an official record known as the Co-Curricular Record , one of our Engaged Learning Tools, which highlights student involvement and real-world skills not captured on a traditional transcript, providing integrated academic and co-curricular information that clearly communicates students' achievements to graduate or professional schools and prospective employers. The CCR portal helps students plan, track, and records a wide range of academic and cocurricular experiences that constitute their complete education at UC San Diego. Learn more (myccr.ucsd.edu).

Help us support the success of all students

With your philanthropic support of the Student Support and Success Initiative —which contributes to the Campaign for UC San Diego—we can ensure that learning is affordable and accessible for all UC San Diego students. From scholarships to experiential learning to basic needs services, these resources will support students’ educational, professional, and personal development and help them succeed as future changemakers. Visit the campaign website to make a gift today.