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NOTICE ON ACCELLION DATA BREACH

The Accellion attack impacted University of California (UC), as it previously disclosed in early April. To get the latest information about this event, our response, and available credit protection services, please visit this page.

ATTEND THE TROLLEY GRAND OPENING ON NOV. 21

The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley extension on Sunday, Nov. 21. MTS will be offering free trolley rides all day, offering the chance for attendees to take a complimentary trip to the UC San Diego Central Campus Trolley Station. The family-friendly event will also feature giveaways, live music, food and more.

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Trolley car on the tracks

November 18, 2021

UC San Diego Opens the Design and Innovation Building

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November 18, 2021

SOARS Readies for Flight: World’s Most Sophisticated Ocean Simulator Will be Operational in 2022

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November 18, 2021

UC San Diego Welcomes Native American Medical Students with Blanket Ceremony

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ACADEMICS

We merge disciplines and surpass expectations, empowering students to think creatively across boundaries, resulting 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

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UC SAN DIEGO

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

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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Research and
Innovation

Here, students can unleash their curiosity to help shape new fields and transform lives.

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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

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

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