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Winter Plan

Through a collaborative, evidence-based program focused on viral protection, detection and intervention, we are helping more Tritons safely return to campus.

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Winter Quarter

Jan. 4

Mar. 20

Welcome back, Tritons! Dive into winter quarter with fresh thinking and creativity.

TEST KITS AVAILABLE AT CAMPUS VENDING MACHINES

Students and campus employees may now pick up a self-administered COVID-19 test kit at numerous vending machines across campus. See the Return to Learn Testing and Screening page for more information.

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Add CALIFORNIA COVID NOTIFY to your phone.*

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*For UC San Diego students and employees only

UC San Diego
is turning 60!

Help us celebrate by sharing a video with a happy birthday message or story about what UC San Diego means to you. Post your message on social media with #UCSD60.

Events

Jan
16-23

Changemaker Week 2021

Feb
5-6

Triton Leaders Conference: Advancing Equity

Feb
24

A Conversation with Kevin Young

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News

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January 21, 2021

Shooting for the Moom

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January 21, 2021

UC San Diego Alumnus at Helm of Company Behind First At-Home COVID Test

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January 21, 2021

Making Masks Smarter and Safer Against COVID-19

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ACADEMICS

We merge disciplines and surpass expectations, knowing that creative thinking across boundaries results in unimagined discoveries.

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    Top public university in the nation for contributions to social mobility, research and public service.

    Featured in: Washington Monthly
  • #2

    Second in the nation for providing a quality education at an affordable price.

    Featured in: Money Magazine
  • 10

    One of the top 10 public universities in the nation for over a decade.

    Featured in: U.S. News & World Report

UC San Diego COVID-19 Emergency Response

Together, we can play an important role in supporting our frontline caregivers as we prepare for the pandemic’s peak. For every dollar you give to the UC San Diego COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, a dollar will be generously matched by The Conrad Prebys Foundation, up to $350,000.

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Research and
Innovation

Our curiosity never wavers. Nor does our desire to shape new fields and transform lives.

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ATTEND
UC SAN DIEGO

A world-class education taught by award-winning faculty with an ocean backdrop. We are here to launch you on your journey to success.

UNDERGRADUATE

UC San Diego first-year and transfer students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for challenge and discovery

FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL

Work alongside world-class experts—and become one. Join our thriving community of graduate and professional scholars.

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS

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.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

SKAGGS SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

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.

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FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

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Our Thriving
Student Life

Music festivals and Greek life, beach parties and experimental performances—there are plenty of ways to unwind.

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Get an inside look at UC San Diego—from anywhere in the world.

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