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CELEBRATING NATIVE
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
This month, UC San Diego celebrates the 15th Annual Native American Heritage Month. All campus members are invited to a free series of events to honor the rich cultures, traditions and histories of Native people and recognize the important contributions they continue to make.
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UC San Diego’s campus community has contributed to the remarkable success of our Return to Learn response to the global pandemic. Watch the mid-term update video to see how our spirit of community and commitment sets us apart as Tritons.
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Your journey is unique—whether as a first-generation student, a community college transfer, an international scholar or student veteran—and we are dedicated to your success. Dive deep into our vibrant learning community taught by award-winning faculty with an ocean backdrop.
UNDERGRADUATE
UC San Diego first-year and transfer students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for challenge and discovery
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL
Work alongside world-class experts—and become one. Join our thriving community of graduate and professional scholars.
MEDICAL AND PHARMACY
Invent the future of care through the education and research opportunities offered through UC San Diego’s School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Looking to prepare for college, advance your career with certificate and degree-related programs, or just seeking to enrich your personal growth? We offer a range of courses and programs to help you meet your goals.
Research and
Innovation
Here, students can unleash their curiosity to help shape new fields and transform lives.
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Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or graduate student, the UC system has one of the most generous and progressive financial aid programs in the nation. College is within your reach.
Our Thriving
Student Life
Stay connected, even while apart. Join online live dance and yoga classes, watch experimental performances, participate in virtual wellness workshops and more.
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