Campus Services and Facilities
Academic Services and Programs
Academic Advising
The college academic advising offices and the academic departments are
the designated campus units responsible for providing official academic
advice and direction to undergraduate students. The college academic advising
offices and departments have primary responsibility for academic advice
and services that assist new and continuing students to develop educational
plans and course schedules which are compatible with their interests,
academic preparation, and educational and career goals.
College Advising Offices
Revelle College, Office of the Provost, Revelle College, Mail
Code 0321, (858) 534-3490
John Muir College, 2126 H&SS, Mail Code 0106, (858) 534-3580
Thurgood Marshall College, Admin. Building, Mail Code 0509, (858)
534-4110
Earl Warren College, Literature Building, Second Floor, Mail
Code 0422, (858) 534-4350
Eleanor Roosevelt College, Admin. Building, Mail Code 0069, (858)
534-9864
Sixth College, 965 University Center, Mail Code 0054, (858) 822-5955
Specifically, the college academic advisers conduct academic orientation/enrollment
programs for all new students and advise new and continuing students about
college general-education and graduation requirements. The advising staff
of each college provides general academic and curricular information,
clarifies academic rules and regulations, reviews all aspects of academic
probation, monitors academic progress, assists students with decision-making
strategies, and provides information about major prerequisites as well
as criteria for departments that screen students. In conjunction with
the academic departments and the Office of the Registrar, the advising
offices certify graduation and generally facilitate students academic
adjustment to the university.
Moreover, academic advisers are available to counsel students about
educational alternatives, selection of courses and majors, program changes,
new academic opportunities, and special programs such as exchange programs,
honors programs, outreach programs, etc.
See your college academic adviser for assistance with academic concerns
or referral to appropriate academic support units.
Academic Computing Services
User Support Office
2113 Applied Physics and Mathematics,Muir College
(858) 534-4060
Administration and Directors Office 11411161 AP&M
(858) 534-4050
http://www-acs.ucsd.edu/
Academic Computing Services (ACS) plays a variety of roles relating
to computing at UCSD. Among these are support of instructional computing,
management of the main academic computer network, hardware repair, and
administration of site agreements for the licensing and distribution of
software.
Student Computing
The main function of ACS is to provide facilities for instructional
computing. In addition to timesharing systems ACS maintains over 1800
workstations of various types available across campus. These include Windows,
Macintosh, and UNIX workstations located in public areas, computer labs,
and libraries.
A wide variety of software is available on various platforms, including
general word processing, spread sheet and Web site design applications;
compilers and program development tools; special purpose packages for
electronic design, mechanical engineering, animation, statistics, genetic
studies, and symbolic mathematics.
Beyond instructional computing, ACS provides facilities to students
for popular activities such as electronic mail and other network-based
communications. Incoming students receive personal account information
at Orientation.
ACS has student assistants who are available at scheduled times in computer
labs to help students use the facilities. These assistants complement
other forms of support such as guidance from instructors and teaching
assistants, and online documentation.
The Open Computing Environment (OCE) is a service model available to
students in most academic disciplines. OCE provides both instructional
and extracurricular computing services to students through a single personalized
account. The goal is to make computing more convenient and flexible, and
to allow students to pursue academic computing interests on their own
initiative.
Network Management
The Office of Network Operations is a branch of ACS. Network Operations
plays a major role in the management of campus computer networks and services,
including the student residential network (ResNet), a wireless network,
a dial-in modem service, web proxy, Internet connectivity, the campus
email gateway, and an email registry of campus members and affiliates.
Students can obtain more information about ResNet at http://resnet.ucsd.edu
and can obtain support at their Web site or by calling (858) 822-2800.
Wireless access is available in most campus buildings and common spaces.
A UCSD network login and a wireless network card are required to attach
to the network. For more information, students should see http://resnet.ucsd.edu
(Wireless Access).
To use campus dial-in lines, UCSD users must sign up and pay for dial-in
service. Users will also need a network security username and password.
Incoming students have these issued automatically; others may register
by bringing a picture ID to the Office of Network Operations in room 2113
AP&M. Signups for dial-in service may be made at this location or
via the Web at http://www-no.ucsd.edu.
Network Operations can assist you in connecting your computer to make
use of Internet services using electronic mail and mailing lists. Information
about many of these services can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www-no.ucsd.edu.
Network Operations Access Services is located in 2113 AP&M. The
Network Operations technical help line is (858) 534-1857 or userserv@ucsd.edu.
Dial-in billing questions may be directed to (858) 822-2900.
Software Licensing and Distribution
ACS manages agreements with several software vendors under which UCSD
departments are able to license and obtain software at a discount. For
information, see http://swdist.ucsd.edu/.
Desktop Support
(858) 822-0047
http://desktop.ucsd.edu
The ACS Desktop Support Program provides assistance on a fee-for-service
basis to UCSD departments, as well as to residence hall customers. Services
include installation, configuration, and repair of Windows and Macintosh
workstations; Windows NT/2000 and Novell Netware server support. For more
information, email desktop@ucsd.edu.
Instructional WWW Development Canter
(858) 822-3315
http://iwdc.ucsd.edu
http://courses.ucsd.edu
ACS Instructional WWW Development Center (IWDC) provides instructional
Web site creation and development assistance and training for faculty.
The IWDC offers more extensive services non a recharge basis, including
departmental and UCSD-affiliated group Web hosting and fee-for-service
Web-related programming. For more information, email iwdc@ucsd.edu.
Technical Services
(858) 534-4057
http://techserv.ucsd.edu/
Technical Services provides computer and printer maintenance and repair
for over 1800 workstations and printers in various labs across campus
including network installation and support. ACS Technical Services Computer
Repair also provides the UCSD community with expert hardware repair and
upgrade support. They have professional certified full-time staff with
extensive combined repair service and upgrade support. They repair and
upgrade most computer and printer products and are available for network
installation and repair. Their goal is to provide UCSD faculty, staff,
and students with an efficient and cost effective solution for all their
computing needs.
Other ACS Functions
ACS operates one Unix system which is available on a fee-for-service
(recharge) basis. This system is primarily used by UCSD academic departments
for electronic mail and administrative purposes. ACS also has a service
to distribute campus administrative data to academic departments.
Academic Enrichment Programs/Student Educational Advancement/Student
Affairs
University Center 411
Mail code 0074
(858) 534-1774
Dedicated to providing UCSD undergraduates with research and other
academic enrichment experiences beyond the classroom.
Program Descriptions:
Faculty Mentor Program
The Faculty Mentor Program offers valuable research experience to juniors
and seniors who want to prepare for graduate or professional school. Participants
work as research assistants to UCSD faculty members for at least ten hours
per week during the winter and spring quarters. Students receive four
units of 199 independent study credit each quarter, attend seminars on
how to write and present a research paper, and receive graduate school
and fellowship information. At the conclusion of the program, students
present their research papers at the annual Faculty Mentor Program Research
Symposium.
Health and Medical Professions Preparation Program
HMP3 assists students in their undergraduate preparation for careers
in the health professions. These include medicine, dentistry, pharmacy,
veterinary, public health, nursing, and others. The program provides students
with activities and resources including preprofessional seminars, review
course scholarships, volunteer placement information, peer discussion
series, and mentorship opportunities. Participants have access to a library
of information on summer and postbaccalaureate programs, upcoming conferences,
health professional schools, etc. The program also serves as a clearinghouse
for information about other campus resources available to the prehealth
professional student.
Summer Research Program
The Summer Research Program offers full-time research experience to
students who are interested in preparing for careers in research nor university
teaching. As research assistants, students work on their faculty mentors
projects for at least thirty hours per week. Students are trained in research
skills, how to write and present a research proposal or paper, and how
to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). At the conclusion
of the program, students present their papers at the annual UCSD Summer
Research Conference.
McNair Program
The McNair Program is a U.S. Department of Education initiative designed
to serve low-income, first-generation college students and underrepresented
minorities who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. It is a one-year rigorous
program of scholarly activities that includes participation in the Faculty
Mentor Program and the Summer Research Program. In addition, participants
receive training in how to write and present a scholarly paper, preparation
for the GRE, and assistance with the graduate school application process.
All participants have the opportunity to present a paper at a minimum
of two research conferences.
CAMP Science Program
The CAMP Science Program is funded by the California Louis Stokes Alliance
for Minority Participation in Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics (CAMP)
grant from the National Science Foundation. This program is designed to
provide support and advancement opportunities to underrepresented minority
students who are seeking bachelors degrees in the sciences. Participants
in the program attend informational and skill-building workshops, tour
UCSD laboratories, local companies and research institutes, attend local
and/or national conferences, and earn book scholarships. In addition,
students are encouraged to participate in academic year and/or summer
research, and pursue graduate school preparation.
Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS)
The Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS)
is a two-year program providing research and outreach opportunities to
low-income, academically talented students in the Jacobs School of Engineering
and the Department of Mathematics. The chief objectives of the program
are to promote full-time enrollment and degree completion.
University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees
(UC LEADS)
The University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced
Degrees (UC LEADS) is a selective two-year research program for undergraduates
majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics. Students receive stipend
support for two summers of research and support for travel to conferences,
membership in professional associations, and other research-related activities.
UC LEADS participants work on well-defined projects under the supervision
of faculty mentors. The UC LEADS experience will prepare students to be
competitive applicants for admission to doctoral programs, preferably
within the UC system, and eventually to assume leadership positions in
society.
Undergraduate Research Conference
The UCSD Undergraduate Research Conference is an annual event where
more than 100 students who have written outstanding research papers are
invited to present their research. Invitation is by faculty nomination.
Students present their papers at small roundtable discussions led by a
faculty presider.
Education Abroad Program (EAP)
International Center (corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
Mail code 0018
(858) 534-1123
http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter
The Education Abroad Program provides students enrolled at the University
of California an opportunity for an intercultural experience at UC centers
located in Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America,
and North America, while allowing normal progress toward a degree.
The program is described in detail in the Courses, Curricula,
and Programs of Instruction section of this catalog under the Education
Abroad heading.
International Scholar Adviser
International Center (corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
Mail code 0018
(858) 534-3730
http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter
The international scholar adviser provides assistance to UCSDs
international faculty, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows, in the areas
of immigration and visa matters, financial, health, and personal issues.
The adviser also informs campus departments about regulations and documentation
pertaining to international visitors. The Friends of the International
Center provide additional hospitality services and programs to international
scholars and their family members.
International Student Adviser
International Center (corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
Mail code 0018
(858) 534-3730
http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter
The international student adviser provides assistance to UCSDs
nonimmigrant undergraduate and graduate international students, including
advising on immigration, financial, health, and personal matters. The
international student adviser also coordinates campus programs such as
orientation and check-in for new students, and provides support to international
student organizations.
OASIS (Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services)
3rd Floor, Center Hall
Mail code 0045
(858) 5343760
The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) provides
a variety of services to maximize student performance and retention at
the University of California, San Diego.
MISSION
The mission of OASIS is to assist UCSD students in reaching their full
potential by developing an appreciation for learning. OASIS strives to
facilitate learning by concentrating on learners, and supporting their
academic, intellectual, and personal growth at UCSD. Services are designed
to assist students to develop the academic skills to excel in their subject
matter at UCSD and eventually in graduate or professional school.
SERVICES
A description of services offered each quarter is available at the OASIS
office on the third floor of Center Hall. All students in any of the five
colleges are eligible for OASIS services. Under-represented students are
strongly encouraged to use OASIS services in order to maximize their valuable
contribution to UCSD.
The Academic Transition Program
The Academic Transition Program coordinates a residential Summer Bridge
Program and professional and academic transition counseling for freshmen
at UCSD. A variety of academic support and personal development activities
are offered to facilitate a smooth transition from high school to UCSDs
fast-paced quarter system.
The Math and Science Tutorial Program
The Math and Science Tutorial Program is designed to support students
in their desire to excel in mathematics and science courses. The program
offers workshops for mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, engineering,
and economics courses.
The Writing Program
The Writing Program offers students an opportunity to improve their
writing skills and strategies for a range of different writing situationsthe
essay exam, the lab report, term and research papersand across disciplines,
from science to literature. One-to-one writing conferences are available
by appointment for UCSD students. These conferences stress pre-writing
preparation, revision, and editing strategies.
The Language Program
Students whose first language is not English are assisted in the Language
Program. In addition, students doing academic work in Spanish, French,
and other foreign languages can participate in Language Program tutorial
sessions conducted by bilingual staff. Language Program services include
group or individual intensive reading and writing sessions, workshops
on grammar and mechanics, and individual conferences where feedback on
drafts of writing in the languages is provided.
The Student Support Services Program
The Student Support Services Program is a comprehensive U.S. Department
of Education initiative designed to support the academic efforts of participating
students. The program seeks to maximize the achievement and development
of eligible students, particularly those who have been traditionally underrepresented
due to race or ethnicity, gender, disability, and/or economic status.
Student Support Services also strives to enhance each program participants
eligibility for entrance to graduate and professional schools and to foster
an institutional climate which will support the success of program participants.
The program consists of intensive individual tutoring, professional counseling,
peer mentoring, and various cultural enrichment activities.
Study Management Program
The Study Management program equips students with strategies and techniques
for more efficient and enjoyable learning. Study strategies are provided
for freshmen, transfer, and continuing UCSD students with a focus on undergraduates.
Study Management Program staff assist students in developing and/or refining
skills in areas including time management, active listening, note taking
techniques, forming/conducting study groups, concentration/memory development,
active reading techniques, test preparation, and exam strategies. Services
are provided through workshops and individual conferences with peer tutors
or professional staff.
The Research and Evaluation Program
Administered jointly by the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor
for Student Educational Advancement and OASIS, the Research and Evaluation
Program maintains data about students using OASIS services and conducts
research projects which examine a particular problem or issue related
to OASIS services. In addition, longitudinal studies of the effect of
services on student users are undertaken, such as follow-up studies on
the retention of Summer Bridge students. Evaluation activities that are
essential to the provision of effective services to students are also
the responsibility of this program.
TEP 116The Psychology of Teaching
OASIS offers a four-unit, upper-division course that provides instruction
to all OASIS student staff members on the teaching-learning process. The
course is designed to balance lectures and readings with supervised, practical
experience.
Office of International Education
International Center
(corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
Mail code 0018
(858) 534-3730
http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter
The International Center houses the offices of the international student
and scholar advisers and advisers for the Education Abroad Program and
the Opportunities Abroad Program, as well as the Programs Abroad Resource
Library. In addition, the center has American English tutors available
to international students, scholars and spouses, and houses the office
of all the community volunteers who provide a wealth of hospitality programs
to international students, scholars, and spouses, including language tutors
and host families.
The staff and community volunteers as well as the International Club
also sponsor a variety of international/intercultural programs and services
for all members of the UCSD community. These include lectures, language
exchanges, linkages with international faculty specialists, and weekly
international cafe lunches which are open to the entire campus.
Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)
International Center (corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
Mail code 0018
(858) 534-1123
http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter
The Opportunities Abroad Program (housed in the Programs Abroad Office,
along with the Education Abroad Program) facilitates participation in
programs abroad sponsored by institutions other than the University of
California. OAP offers a resource library and advisory services enabling
UCSD students to choose study, work, internship, and educational travel
abroad programs best suited to their individual needs. Programs are available
for students in all majors, for periods ranging from a quarter to a full
academic year. Students participating in approved academic programs abroad
transfer credit back to UCSD. They receive assistance with this as well
as application, financial aid, predeparture, and re-entry issues through
the OAP. Special study abroad scholarships are also available. Students
participating in non-academic programs generally do not earn credit but
in some instances may arrange to do so, for example, through the Academic
Internship Program.
San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) and the National
Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure (NPACI)
Mail code 0505
(858) 534-5000 (general inquiries)
(858) 534-5100 or consult@npaci.edu
(user inquiries)
www.sdsc.edu
www.npaci.edu
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) is an organized research unit
of UCSD focusing on computational science and engineering. The mission
of its staff of 400 scientists, software developers, and research, operations,
and user support staff is to provide world leadership in developing and
applying technology to advance science. Since its inception in 1985, SDSC
has served more than 10,000 researchers at 300 academic, government, and
industrial institutions in the United States and abroad. These researchers
are using SDSC resources, which include one of the most powerful computers
in the world, to study problems in many scientific areas and to investigate
new paradigms of computing.
More specifically, SDSC:
- leads the National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure
(NPACI)
- collaborates with four partnersthe National Center for Supercomputing
Applications at the University of Illinois, Argonne National Laboratory,
and the Center for Advanced Computing Research at the California Institute
of Technology, and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Centeron an $88
million, multi-year effort to build the TeraGrid, which when deployed
in 2003 will be the worlds most powerful and most comprehensive,
distributed computational infrastructure for open scientific research
- conducts and fosters scientific research n(see entry under Research
at UCSD)
- broadens the impact of computational science and engineering through
education, outreach, and training activities
- integrates computational technology into commercial research, design,
and manufacturing processes through partnerships with industry
National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure
SDSC was founded in 1985 with a $170 million grant from the National
Science Foundations Supercomputer Centers program. In October 1997,
SDSC extended its leadership in computational science and engineering
as the foundation for the National Partnership for Advanced Computational
Infrastructure (NPACI).
NPACIs mission is to create and deploy leading-edge computational
infrastructure to support research by the national scientific community.
To realize this mission, NPACI focuses its efforts in three areas:
- capability computingproviding computing and information resources
of exceptional capability to enable scientific discovery at scales not
previously achievable
- discovery environmentsdeveloping and deploying integrated,
easy-to-use computational environments to foster scientific discovery
in traditional and emerging disciplines
- computational literacyextending the excitement, benefits, and
opportunities of computational science to a diverse population
NPACI has deployed an IBM supercomputer at SDSC capable of 1.7 trillion
calculations per second (teraflops). Called Blue Horizon, this system
is one of the largest computers available to academic researchers in the
world. It helps researchers tackle demanding problems such as understanding
the origin of the universe, modeling supramolecules of more than 1 million
atoms, determining chemical reaction rates, designing new materials, simulating
the human nervous system, modeling water and pollutant transport underground,
modeling climate and predicting storms, and understanding the origins
of space weather. NPACI is extending this infrastructure to data-intensive
computing that enables management, curation, analysis, and visualization
of huge amounts of data.
To build this infrastructure, NPACI teams the nations experts
in computational and computer science at 41 partner institutions in 17
states, three European countries, and Australia. Software development
projects are organized into technology and applications thrust areas.
Current technology thrusts are grid computing, programming tools and environments,
data-intensive computing, and interaction environments. Applications thrusts
are molecular science, neuroscience, Earth systems science, and engineering.
Each project teams applications and technology developers, and involves
representatives from multiple partner sites. This infrastructure is being
developed further through partnerships with computer vendors and companies
with high-performance computing applications.
NPACI also emphasizes software development in seven alpha
projects:
- biomolecular structure
- protein folding in a distributed computing environment
- telescience for advanced tomography applications
- data-intensive grid computing and exploration in the geosciences
- scalable visualization toolkits for brains to bays
- adaptive computations for fluids in biological systems
- Monte Carlo cellular microphysiology on the grid
Computational Resources
NPACI funding along with grants from the NSF, NIH, and other sources
help keep SDSCs computational resources at the state of the art
and support a variety of software development projects led by faculty
and staff members. SDSC computational resources include:
- Blue Horizon, a 1,152-processor IBM SP with 576 gigabytes (GB) of
memory and a 5-terabyte (TB) disk file system with a peak performance
of more than 1.7 teraflops.
- Meteor, a Linux cluster with 200 Intel processors, the biggest Linux/Intel
cluster on campus. Meteor is devoted to UCSD research.
- Sun Enterprise SunFire 15000, a 72-processor system with 288 GB memory
attached to SDSCs 70 TB storage area network.
- Sun Enterprise 10000, a 64-processor system with 64 GB memory and
1 TB of disk with a peak performance of 51 Gflops.
- A 4-teraflops Linux cluster and 250 TB storage-area network that
is being constructed in 2003 as part of the TeraGrid project.
- HPSS, an IBM-based archival storage system accessible from all SDSC
production systems with 5 TB of disk cache and nearly 6 PB of available
tape storage. With more than 580 TB stored in more than 18 million files,
SDSC operates one of the worlds largest HPSS installations.
- A visualization laboratory featuring advanced display systems, facilities
for producing solid 3-D models of geometric data sets, and a suite for
producing professional-quality videotapes of visualized research results.
Additional systems being allocated through NPACI include:
- A 16-processor Cray SV1, and an IBM SP with 64 Power4 processors
at the University of Texas.
- A 176-processor Power2 IBM SP and a 28-processor Power3 IBM SP, and
a 256-processor AMD Athlon cluster at the University of Michigan.
www.npaci.edu/Resources
Allocations
UCSD faculty and students are eligible for allocations of time on SDSCs
supercomputers and other NPACI resources. Undergraduate and graduate students
may obtain time through applications submitted by their advisers. Such
allocations should support research projects nor class curricula. All
proposed projects must be nonproprietary. To apply for time, applications
must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the quarter in which the allocation
is to begin (quarters begin January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1;
allocations are typically made for 12-month periods). Applications for
relatively small amounts of time can be submitted any time and are reviewed
shortly after receipt (www.npaci.edu/Allocations).
Accounts are also available on workstations in SDSCs VisLab to
any academic researcher, undergraduate, or graduate student. To apply,
fill out the SDSC Workstation Access Request form, which is available
from Rachel Chrisman, chrisman@sdsc.edu,
(858) 534-5025. Each form is reviewed to ensure that the goals of the
applicant are consistent with the mission of SDSC. This review process
takes 24 weeks.
Researcher Support
Researchers with access to SDSCs resources are supported by SDSCs
consulting staff and other staff at the University of Texas and the University
of Michigan. SDSC consultants are available through the Web (www.npaci.edu/Consult)
5 a.m.5 p.m. (Pacific Time), Monday Friday. Researchers and
students with accounts are welcome to attend SDSCs periodic training
workshops, which usually are free (www.npaci.edu/Training).
Additional Opportunities for the Campus Community
SDSC offers the following additional opportunities for UCSD faculty,
staff, and students:
- Access to high-performance computers through UCSD classesMany
UCSD classes make use of the SDSC resources, providing a hands-on way
to learn about high-performance computing. Check class listings for
biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science and engineering,
mechanical and aerospace engineering, Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
and UCSD Extension.
- Annual NPACI All-Hands Meeting (AHM)The AHM is NPACIs
annual opportunity to discuss progress, establish new collaborations,
and plan future projects. This event typically takes place in late February
or early March. For more information, please see www.npaci.edu/ahm2003.
- SeminarsSDSC hosts a wide variety of seminars on topics of
interest to the high-performance computing and computational science
community. Most are open to the UCSD community (www.sdsc.edu/CSSS).
- PublicationsSDSC publishes a quarterly science magazine, EnVision;
a biweekly electronic newsletter, Online; and other documents, including
the annual NPACI Partnership Report. All are free to the campus community.
For subscriptions, please contact Gretchen Rauen, gretchen@sdsc.edu,
(858) 534-5111.
- InternshipsThrough the academic internship program at UCSD,
students can obtain work experience at SDSC for course credit. SDSC
has internships in systems software development, computational science
research, visualization and applications programming, scientific and
technical writing, and curriculum development. SDSC is also participating
in the NPACI Cooperative Internship (COOP) Program, which enables students
to alternate full-time paid employment at selected NPACI computing sites
with full-time study at UCSD over several quarters. For more information,
contact Rozeanne Steckler, steckler@sdsc.edu,
(858) 534-5122.
- Part-time and full-time employmentSDSC posts part-time and
full-time professional job openings at the UCSD Career Services Center.
Typical jobs are in research programming support, scientific writing,
computer operations, and reception work.
- ToursSDSC offers a 45-minute tour at 4 p.m. every Friday. Reservations
are recommended and can be made by contacting Donna Turner, (858) 534-8320,
tours@sdsc.edu. Special-interest
group tours also can be arranged by contacting Turner.
Additional information about SDSC can be obtained from the SDSC and
NPACI Web sites (www.sdsc.edu and www.npaci.edu)
or by contacting Bart McDermott, bart@sdsc.edu,
(858) 822-5459.
UCSD ExtensionExtended Studies and Public Programs
http://www.extension.ucsd.edu
9600 North Torrey Pines Road
(on the UCSD campus north of Muir College)
Mail code 0176H
(858) 534-3400
email: unex-reg@ucsd.edu
Fax: (858) 534-8527
UCSD Extension is the key lifelong learning resource for the University
of California, San Diego. The organization provides a rich and varied
array of academic and community outreach programs designed to support
a diverse constituency. The division has classrooms and administrative
centers on the main campus in La Jolla, Sorrento Mesa, and North County.
The division provides advanced learning opportunities for adults, including
courses, seminars, workshops, institutes, conferences, and study tours.
Annual enrollment is approximately 45,000 in the various programs administered
through UCSD Extension. Over 75 percent of UCSD Extension participants
have a bachelors degree.
With the exception of specific grant-funded programs, the divisions
programs are supported by course fees and receive no state funds.
For further information on Extension, phone (858) 534-3400; for a free
quarterly catalog phone (858) 534-0406. Among the many programs in the
division are:
Continuing Professional Education
Courses and certificate programs are offered in a wide range of fields,
including engineering, accounting, business management, financial management,
hazardous materials management, legal assistant training, marketing, computer
programming, human resource management, urban planning, desktop publishing,
e-commerce and e-business, quality management, fundraising, strategic
management, exercise science and fitness instruction, cross-border health
care, clinical trials design, management and administration, and legal
nurse consulting. State-approved credential programs for educators, quarterly
engineering colloquia, a career-planning program, and specializations
in business, science, engineering, and information technologies are also
offered.
FOR UCSD undergraduates
The UCSD Undergraduate Certificate in Business consists of seven courses
that may be taken any time before graduation. The program combines four
regular degree credit campus courses and three Extension non-degree courses.
Courses may be taken in any order unless prerequisites are noted. Courses
may also be taken individually without a commitment to pursue the certificate.
Courses are offered at no cost to full-time UCSD juniors and seniors (students
are required to pay for books and for a small certification fee). Please
contact the Department of Business and Professional Development at Extension;
phone (858) 534-0706 or email cboyl@ucsd.edu for an application, description
of each course and other important information.
Executive Programs
UCSD Extension offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of San
Diego companies for astute, broadly educated managers equipped to deal
with the dramatic financial, technological, and cultural changes in todays
workplace.
Three such programs include the Executive Program for Scientists
and Engineers (EPSE), the LAMP Institute, which includes the Leadership
and Management Program for Scientists and Engineers (LAMP), and
the Healthcare Executive Leadership Program (HELP). All are
accelerated, proficiency-based courses of study tailored to the scientist,
engineer, or healthcare administrator who holds, or is about to be promoted
to, a significant management position. Participants are nominated to apply
for the programs by their companies or organizations. In addition, UCSD
Extension sponsors major institutes and conferences featuring international
experts. Other executive programs include CONNECT Entrepreneur Development,
a New Product Development program, a graduate certificate in communications
engineering, a graduate certificate in strategic management, the Principles
Executive Program (PEP), UCSD Athena, and the UCSD Summer School in Innovation
and Entrepreneurship. For more information, visit oaped.ucsd.edu.
Advanced Training for Educators
State-approved credential programs for teachers offered by UCSD Extension
include Adult Education/Vocational Education, as well as state-approved
certificate programs in Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development
(CLAD), and Education of the Gifted and Talented (GATE). Certificate programs
and supplementary authorizations are offered for Teaching English as a
Second Language (TESL), and Educational Technologies. Additional certificates
are Community College Instructor, Educational Therapy, Developmentally
Appropriate Practices, and Teaching Mathematics. A wide range of seminars
and workshops in innovative teaching techniques and educational administration
are also available.
Arts, humanities, and languages
The Department of Arts, Humanities, and Languages offers the opportunity
to explore your world and meet new people who share your interests. We
offer a variety of courses every quarter to capture your imagination and
inspire you to learn something new. Courses and workshops are offered
in art, music, literature, photography, writing, political science, and
theater, to name just a few. In addition, we can meet your language learning
needs with courses in more than ten different languages, a professional
translation and interpretation certificate program, and travel study language
immersion programs for those seeking to live the language.
For more information on our programs, call (858) 964-1051.
BIOSCIENCE
UCSD Extension Department of Bioscience was established to help ensure
the success of the growing San Diego biotechnology sector. As the number
of the world leading biotechnology companies in San Diego continue to
increase, the education and development of a technically competent workforce
is crucial to sustaining this growth. The bioscience department responds
to this growing need for personnel with strong skills and knowledge in
the biosciences. Because technology evolves rapidly, the bioscience department
continually develops curriculum and programs addressing new challenges
confronting the biotechnology industry. To further augment this mission,
the bioscience department offers certificates in Drug Discovery and Development,
Medicinal Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Control,
and Biotechnology Manufacturing.
For bioscience information, call (858) 964-1347 or visit http://bioscience.ucsd.edu.
Computing and web technologies
The Computing and Web Technology departments offer a broad array of
courses and curricula to aid professionals in upgrading their skills,
and to provide a pathway to career change for those entering the rapidly
expanding fields of information and communications technology.
With a clear mission to lead the region in developing new programs to
keep pace with rapid advances in technology, the Computing and Web Technology
departments offer a variety of certificate programs in the broad areas
of communications and networking, software analysis and design, computer
languages and programming, databases, Internet and Web technologies, graphics
and digital design, e-commerce, multimedia, Microsoft system engineering,
and Unix/Linux system administration. Please call (858) 622-5740 for additional
information or visit http://extension.ucsd.edu/.
english language programs
In addition to our wide selection of evening and weekend courses, we
offer an intensive daytime English Language Program. The English Language
Program has an outstanding worldwide reputation for providing various
types of English language instruction to thousands of international students
every year. Based on a philosophy of classroom excellence, and supported
by a staff of highly qualified academic professionals, the ELP program
offers ten-week, four-week, and executive English programs. Evening courses
for foreign professionals are also available in accent reduction and fluency,
academic and business writing, grammar and vocabulary development, and
oral presentation. For more information on any of our programs, call (858)
534-6784.
Healthcare Management and Delivery
The delivery of health care is no longer just a professional practice,
it is big business with integrated networks comprised of hospital systems,
physician groups, and insurance companies. The business and provision
of health care is a critical issue from an economic and clinical perspective.
UCSD Extension, through its Healthcare Continuing Education Division,
offers courses and programs in healthcare management and health care delivery.
The UCSD Department of Family and Preventive Medicine in the School
of Medicine offers a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in the Leadership
of Healthcare Organizations. The degree is designed to meet the needs
of healthcare professionals who have clinical and executive or management
responsibilities. All courses are held in the late afternoon, evenings,
and weekends for the convenience of working professionals. Extensions
Healthcare Continuing Education Division provides administrative support
for the program. Further information on the degree program may be obtained
by contacting UCSD.
Both professional and specialized certificate programs in Clinical Trials,
Case Management, Emergency Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, a new and
improved Professional Certificate in Fitness Instruction and Exercise
Science are just a few of the programs offered through the Healthcare
Continuing Education Division.
Through special programs, seminars and certificate programs, youll
discover that Extensions Healthcare Continuing Education Division
can provide you with a better understanding of your industry, help advance
your career and serve your community. For more information about any of
these programs and others that are offered, call (858) 964-1010.
Concurrent Registration
Concurrent registration is a procedure that allows individuals who are
not officially matriculated UCSD students to participate for credit in
regular UCSD courses. Enrollment is on a space-available basis with the
approval of the course instructors. Individuals must register through
UCSD Extension. Information on this program can be obtained through the
UCSD Extension Registration Office, (858) 534-3400.
complimentary enrollments
Through a reciprocal arrangement with the university, UCSD Extension
offers a limited number of complimentary enrollments to full-time UCSD
students, who may enroll in one free course of up to $270 (students must
pay anything over the amount) on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduate
students please contact OGSR. Medical students contact the School of Medicine.
CONNECT: Where entrepreneurs come for results
UCSD CONNECT is widely regarded as the nations most successful
regional program linking high-technology entrepreneurs with the resources
they need for success: technology, money, markets, management, partners,
and support services. Focused on assisting growth companies in the San
Diego region, CONNECT has been directly involved with over 650 companies
since its inception in 1985. Part of the University of California, San
Diego, CONNECT has a dual role in accelerating growth: it assists growth
companies in the San Diego region and promotes the commercialization of
technology from university-based research. CONNECTs programs also
help business service providers, attorneys, accountants, bankers, investors,
and marketing professionals with the knowledge about emerging technologies
and access to new business opportunities. CONNECT is entirely self-supporting
and receives no funding from the university or the State of California.
It is supported by membership dues, course fees, and corporate underwriting
for specific programs. For further information, call (858) 964-1300; email
connectinfo@ucsd.edu, or
access CONNECT at connect.org.
San Diego Dialogue
San Diego Dialogue seeks to address regional policy issues by bringing
together the very different competencies of academics and civic leaders
from both San Diego and Baja California. The Dialogue sponsors applied
research and public education programs that examine the challenges and
opportunities for regional development, including:
- Planning a common, sustainable urban future with Tijuana;
- Enhancing the role that both San Diego and Baja California can play
in the growing global economy;
- Ensuring educational achievement for all students in our elementary
and secondary schools;
- Creating an effective structure for regional governance.
San Diego Dialogue organizes public forums to share its research findings,
create community networks and build consensus around issues. In addition
to these events, the Dialogue convenes workshops, roundtables and small
community discussions that focus on specific issues related to the development
of the region. An affiliate program, Friends of the Dialogue, gives the
public an opportunity not only to support the Dialogues work but
to receive priority release of research findings and advance notice and
reduced rates for all public events. For more information, please call
San Diego Dialogue at (858) 534-8638, send an email to: sddialogue@ucsd.edu,
or visit the Web site atwww.sandiegodialogue.org.
Programs for Retired Persons
The Institute for Continued Learning (ICL) is an organization for retired
persons conceived, developed, and directed by retirees themselves. ICL
has an active learning and social program created by members, including
seminars, study groups, classes, forums, trips, and luncheons. Approximately
350 members participate in ICL activities. Information and a brochure
are available by calling (858) 534-3409.
UCSD-TV
UCSD-TV is the University of Californias only broadcast television
station. The unique programming format of UCSD-TV links key civic, scientific,
and artistic resources of the University of California, San Diego campus
and the region with the community. This independently operated; noncommercial
station was launched in 1993 and has continually expanded its partnerships
with community and campus organizations to create high-quality, original
productions that reflect the San Diego region. UCSD-TV programs focus
on important health and medical issues, cutting-edge scientific research,
and timely public events with a wide variety of forums, lectures, creative
performances, and documentaries.
In addition to spotlighting activities and research from the UCSD campus,
UCSD-TV collaborates with community organizations to deliver the finest
performing arts, public affairs, health and scientific issues from the
region. UCSD-TV partners include the San Diego Opera which is co-producing
two series, OperaTalk! with Nick Reveles and San Diego Opera Spotlight;
The Old Globe Theatre presents Backstage at the Globe, a behind-the-scenes
look at Old Globe productions; The San Diego Natural History Museum and
Fleet Science Center, whose guest speakers are featured in monthly presentations;
City Club of San Diego, which features nationally prominent guest speakers;
and The San Diego Dialogue, featuring speakers on and about the San Diego-Tijuana
border region.
UCSD-TV can be accessed on most cable systems in San Diego County, including:
Cox Cable channel 66
Cox North County channel 69
Time Warner Cable channel 18 (7 days a week, 4:00 p.m. to midnight)
Del Mar channel TV66 (variable schedule)
UHF (no cable), channel 35 (7 days a week, 24 hours a day)
Programs from UCSD-TV and other University of California campuses are
now broadcasting live and on demand at www.uctv.tv.
UCTV offers quality in-depth television utilizing the vast intellectual,
scientific, and creative talents of the ten University of California campuses.
For further information, please call UCSD-TV at (858) 534-3535 or visit
them at www.ucsd.tv.
The UCSD Libraries
http://www.ucsd.edu/libraries
The UCSD Libraries include the Art and Architecture Library, the Biomedical
Library, the Center for Library & Instructional Computing Services
(CLICS), the Center for Magnetic Recording Research Library (CMRR), the
Film and Video Library, the International Relations and Pacific Studies
Library, the Mandeville Special Collections Library, the Music Library,
the Science and Engineering Library, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Library, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Library.
Combined UCSD Libraries Statistics, 2002
Volumes
Periodical and other serial publications received
Paper
Electronic
Government documents
Maps
Microforms
Audio and video materials
Slides and other pictorial items
Computer files
|
2,938,357
17,711
10,735
196,221
219,155
3,076,325
98,397
314,443
18,795
|
The Libraries serve as centers for study, reading, and scholarship at
UCSD. Their collections and services are basic resources supporting undergraduate
and graduate instructional programs, as well as advanced research. The
library units are organized and staffed to meet these academic objectives.
While each library may have varying rules, all are open to all members
of the UCSD community.
Reference services are available at each of the campus libraries and
are designed to assist students and faculty with their course needs and
research activities. Through their Instruction and Outreach Programs,
the Libraries offer campus users a variety of orientation and instructional
opportunities. The Contemporary Issues 50 course (Information and Academic
Libraries) of Muir College is one example. Group tours of the libraries
can be arranged through the reference librarians.
The Interlibrary Loan Service locates and borrows materials not held
at UCSD. This service is available to all faculty, staff, and students
of the university. Our students enjoy direct borrowing privileges at the
other UC campuses.
InfoPath is a World Wide Web-based campus-wide information system developed
by UCSD Libraries to provide access to campus and community electronic
resources as well as a gateway to the resources of the Internet. Services
and resources currently offered through InfoPath include extensive library
resources such as ROGER (UCSD Libraries catalog); MELVYL®/California
Digital Library (the University of California systemwide catalog, indexes,
and full-text databases), and links to research resources on the Internet.
A wide variety of other information about the campus is available through
InfoPath, and new resources are added continually. The InfoPath URL is
http://www.ucsd.edu.
Library hours of service vary and are regularly posted in the libraries
and on InfoPath. Most units extend hours during examination periods.
Note: Call (858) 534-3336 for an up-to-date schedule of open
hours for all libraries (recorded message).
Art and Architecture Library
West Wing, Geisel Library
Mail code 0175F
(858) 534-4811
The Art and Architecture Librarys collections support the study
of the visual arts and architecture (74,782 vols.; 308,224 slides). Collection
strengths include art history, performance and environmental art, photography,
painting, sculpture, and architectural design, theory, and history, urban
design, landscape architecture, and building technology. The Slide Collection
provides visual materials for on-campus instructional purposes.
Biomedical Library and medical Center Library
Basic Science Building, School of Medicine
Mail code 0699
(858) 534-3253
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/bml
The Biomedical Library contains collections in biology and medicine
which are especially rich in the journal literature of the basic sciences
and clinical medicine, with emphasis on cellular and molecular biology,
neurosciences, and genetics (232,245 vols.). A branch library, the Medical
Center Library (22,068 vols.), supports the activities of health care
providers at the UCSD Medical Center in the Hillcrest area of San Diego.
Mail code 8828, (619) 543-6520.
CLICS (Center for Library & Instructional Computing Services)
Galbraith Hall
Mail Code 0318
(858) 822-5427
Opened in fall 2000, CLICS offers more than 200 computer workstations,
group study rooms, a popular reading collection, a reference collection,
current magazines and a popular computing collection, and a program of
library instruction and outreach. CLICS offers research classes and workshops
like Contemporary Issues 50, a two-credit course on how to find, evaluate,
and use information; writing class workshops; and one-on-one appointments
to help you with your research.
CMRR (Center for Magnetic Recording Research Library)
Center for Magnetic Recording Research
Mail code 0401
(858) 534-6199
Formed in October 1984, the Information Center provides a centralized
location for information resources on magnetic recording, including books,
journals, theses, technical reports, standards and specifications, videotaped
seminars, corporate information sources, and databases. The holdings of
the CMRR collection are listed in the University of Californias
catalog MELVYL. Holdings, including items on order, materials in process,
and loan information are also available in the UCSD Libraries catalog
ROGER. These catalogs, along with many other resources are available through
the UCSD campuswide information system InfoPath.
Film and video library
West Wing, Geisel Library
Mail code 0175Q
(858) 534-8074
The Film and Video Library collection includes over 6,563 videos, laser
discs, DVDs, and films. Collection strengths include feature films, documentaries,
experimental film, and the Factual Film archive. Moving image materials
on course reserve are available at the Film and Video Reserves service
point.
International Relations and Pacific Studies Library
Robinson Complex, Bldg. 3
Mail code 0514
(858) 534-7785
The IR/PS Library features materials on contemporary political, economic,
and business affairs in East Asia, Latin America, and the rest of the
Pacific Basin region (102,462 vols.).
The Mandeville Special Collections library
West Wing, Geisel Library
Mail code 0175S
(858) 534-2533
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/
The Mandeville Special Collections Library houses rare books, manuscripts,
archives, original art, and other primary materials (250,000 books, 30
million manuscripts) which support specialized UCSD research and instructional
programs. Areas of strength include experimental American poetry, the
Spanish Civil War, Baja California, early voyages of exploration to the
Pacific, twentieth-century science, Melanesian anthropology, California
history, Dr. Seuss, and the history of UCSD.
Music Library
West Wing, Geisel Library
Mail code 0175Q
(858) 534-8074
Located on the first floor of Geisel Library, the Music Library contains
a strong collection of books and periodicals emphasizing music of the
twentieth century and music theory, as well as music scores centered around
twentieth-century and chamber music performance materials (27,192 vols.;
49,022 scores; 64,539 sound recordings). The Listening Room has sixty
stations for listening and viewing of course reserve and related materials;
it contains a large and diverse collection of music and spoken word Lp
recordings, CDs, audio tapes, and CD-ROMs.
Science and Engineering Library
East Wing, Geisel Library
Mail code 0175E
(858) 534-3258
The Science and Engineering Library contains strong collections in the
physical sciences and technology (271,192 vols.). Of particular importance
are its research materials in chemistry, computer science, electronics,
engineering, mathematics, physics, space sciences, nuclear energy, and
materials science. Course reserve materials used by faculty in the physical
sciences and engineering are provided at the circulation desk.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library
Eckart Bldg.
Mail code 0219
(858) 534-3274
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library is one of the largest marine
science libraries in the world (207,050 vols.). It has outstanding collections
in marine biology, oceanography, and marine technology, and also specializes
in geology, geophysics, and zoology.
social sciences and humanities library
(located north of the Price Center in Geisel Library)
Mail code 0175R
(858) 534-3336
The SS&H Library houses the research collections in the social sciences
and humanities (1,815,548 bound volumes). Its reference collection contains
an outstanding collection of bibliographies, indexes, encyclopedias, biographical
directories, and other information resources in print and electronic form.
The Government Information Collection is a depository for the official
publications of California and the United States, and also contains a
major topographical and political map collection. Course reserve materials
used by faculty in their classes are provided electronically and at the
circulation desk.
Student Services and Programs
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Building 112 University Center
Mail code 0015
(858) 534-4370
http://vcsa.ucsd.edu
The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs is responsible
for the overall quality of life at UCSD for undergraduate and graduate
students. The office provides coordination and direction to more than
two dozen student service departments and works closely with other components
of the campus to ensure that programs, services, policies, and procedures
foster the development of students and the achievement of their academic
and career goals.
Career Services Center
Located on Library Walk
Mail code 0330
(858) 534-3750
http://career.ucsd.edu
The Career Services Center (CSC) helps students and alumni with virtually
any career-related concern and offers a wide range of programs and services
throughout the year. Online registration at http://career.ucsd.edu is
required to use the center.
Exploring Career Options: Career advisers meet one-on-one with
students to guide them through the phases of career development. Self-assessment
tools, panel presentations, occupational resources, and networking programs
are available to help students explore career options and determine career
goals. CSCs new Career Information Lab features career books, CDs,
and videos, as well as computers for accessing career information on the
Internet.
Internship Resources: All students are encouraged to gain practical
work experience through internships. CSC is a one-stop shop for internship
resources, information, and opportunities. Services include advising,
workshops, internship listings, and the Internship SuperSite at http://career.ucsd.edu.
The new Internship Resource Room includes internship directories, career-specific
internship books, and computer stations to help students find local, regional,
and national internships, including the UCDC Program in Washington, D.C.
Graduate and Professional School Preparation and Admission: All
students considering an advanced degree in any field after graduation
from UCSD should visit CSC for advice and information on schools, admission
requirements, applications, reference letters, tests, essays, fellowships,
and interviews. Advisers assist students interested in any field of professional
and graduate education, including medicine, law, business, teaching, and
other health fields. Resources include over 2,000 professional and graduate
school catalogs, directories, and brochures. Recruiters from across the
country attend CSCs Professional and Graduate School Info Fair and
Law School Info Fair each fall.
Job/Internship Listings: CSC lists thousands of internships and
part-time and full-time job listings year-round, including on-campus and
off-campus work-study and non-work-study jobs. To access the listings,
you must: 1) be currently enrolled at UCSD; or newly enrolled and have
returned the UCSD Statement of Intent to Register; and 2) complete the
online registration at http://career.ucsd.edu.
Students are required to update their registration each academic year.
Job Search Preparation and Networking: Services include job search
programs, resume and curriculum vitae critiques, and practice interview
workshops. Professional association contacts and career consultants are
available for job search advice and career information. CSC presents a
series of networking events each spring to connect students with professionals.
Job Fairs and On-Campus Interviewing: CSC presents a Science
& Technical Job Fair (fall), Winter Job Fair and Spring Job Fair each
year featuring recruiters from a variety of employers. Recruiters also
conduct interviews on campus at CSC for career positions and internships.
Graduate Student Services: CSC offers special workshops and resources
for masters and Ph.D. students seeking academic or nonacademic careers.
Resources include job search handbooks and a UCSD alumni contact list
of nearly 700 Ph.D. recipients.
Alumni Services: University of California alumni are eligible
to use all CSC programs and services. Alumni registration fee required.
Online Resources: The CSC Web site features helpful resources
and links, in-depth information, and easy-to-print publications for UCSD
students and alumni, faculty and staff, parents, and recruiters.
Calendar of Events: CSC offers a variety of information sessions,
group workshops, and special presentations. A quarterly calendar is available
online and at CSC.
For more information and building hours, call (858) 534-3750
or go to http://career.ucsd.edu.
College Dean of Student Affairs Offices
Revelle, Mail code 0321, (858) 534-3492
http://revelle.ucsd.edu
Muir, Mail code 0106, (858) 534-3587
http://muir.ucsd.edu
Marshall, Mail code 0509, (858) 534-4390
http://marshall.ucsd.edu
Warren, Mail code 0422, (858) 534-4731
http://warren.ucsd.edu
Roosevelt, Mail code 0069, (858) 534-2237
http://roosevelt.ucsd.edu
Sixth College, Mail code 0054, (858) 822-5953
http://sixth.ucsd.edu
The staffs of the college dean of student affairs offices perform
many different functions. They provide help, advice, counseling, and referral
for students and parents in many areas including commuter, transfer, and
residential matters. The deans offices develop and coordinate activities
such as Orientation, Welcome Week, commencement; leadership and co-curricular
learning opportunities; decisions about remaining in or withdrawing from
school; college disciplinary matters; involvement in student governments;
community service/volunteer opportunities; planning social, educational
and cultural activities; assisting students with disabilities; and assisting
in hearing procedures regarding grievances.
Contact your college dean of student affairs office for assistance,
particularly if you do not know which university office or resource would
best be able to assist you with your problem nor concern.
Dining Services
Administration: Muir Commons Annex
Mail code 0122
(858) 534-4014
A variety of high-quality food appealing to all types of diners is served
in UCSD Dining Services facilities. Dining Services restaurants are located
at all six colleges, as well as at the School of Medicine and Scripps
Institution of Oceanography. Most are centralized within a college residence
community.
Each restaurant has its own unique atmosphere and menu, with hours of
operation ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Students, faculty, staff,
and members of the community are welcome to dine at any facility on campus.
UCSDs college residence program includes housing space and a dining
plan consisting of Dining Dollars, which may be spent any time in any
amount at any Dining Services location.
TritonPlus Account, the campus debit account, is a service provided
by Dining Services to the university community. Accepted at over forty
locations, TritonPlus Account offers an easy, convenient, and secure way
to shop and dine on and off campus. For information, call (858) 534-7587.
Students use their official UCSD Photo ID card to access their Dining
Dollars and TritonPlus Account.
Other food service facilities include six fast-food restaurants and
a convenience store located at the Price Center; the Food Co-op and Grove
Caffe at the Student Center; and Ché Cafe on Revelle campus. In
addition, a limited selection of food may be purchased at portable food
carts, convenience stores, and vending machines throughout UCSD.
Disabilities, Office for Students with (OSD)
202 University Center
(858) 534-4382 (Voice/TDD)
(858) 534-4650 (Fax)
http://orpheus-I.ucsd.edu/osd/
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) facilitates student
independence, academic, and social success, and strong self-advocacy through
access to campus programs, services, and facilities. OSD promotes effective
planning, adaptation, and enhanced awareness of students individual
abilities. OSD serves as a liaison to UCSD academic departments, the campus
community, and off-campus disability-related agencies. Coordination may
include disability management counseling, note takers, sign language interpreters,
real-time captionists, readers, typists, library/laboratory assistants,
special equipment loans/minor repair, priority registration/enrollment
assistance, on-campus housing coordination, exam accommodations, on-campus
transportation/parking coordination, and referrals. College learning skills
seminars (including memory strategies, note-taking, test taking, time
management, and study skills) are offered on an individual and small group
basis in collaboration with OASIS. In addition, OSD provides disability
awareness through maintenance of a resource library of books, periodicals,
articles, films, and video formats, and provides on-campus disability
awareness workshops.
Students who have been diagnosed as having a disability should consult
promptly with a qualified specialist at the Office of Students with Disabilities
(OSD), as only students registered with OSD are eligible for accommodation
in classes. In order to implement an OSD-approved accommodation for examinations
or assignments, students must meet with the course instructor within the
first two weeks of instruction and present a certificate from OSD recommending
the appropriate accommodations.
If the students disability has been certified by OSD, the course
instructor should accommodate the students needs. Faculty are not
responsible for determining what accommodations are appropriate for a
particular student. If an instructor is presented with a claim of a disability
by a student who has not been certified by OSD, the course instructor
should refer the student to OSD and not become personally involved in
diagnosing or evaluating the seriousness of the disability. OSD is available
to assist instructors in providing accommodation. If for any reason an
instructor cannot meet the request, the department chair and OSD should
be promptly consulted.
The full text of the Policy on Students with Disabilities and Steps
for Academic Accommodation has been posted to the Academic Senate Web
site (as an Appendix to the San Diego Division Regulations), at the following
address: http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/apxtoc.html.
Financial Aid
All financial assistance for undergraduate and medical students and
need-based aid for graduate students is administered by the Financial
Aid Office (FAO). Information relating to graduate student support in
the form of fellowships and assistantships is presented in the catalog
section entitled Graduate Studies.
The Financial Aid Office, which also includes the Undergraduate Scholarship
Office and the Office of Veterans Affairs, is located in University
Center 201 and can be contacted at the phone numbers below.
Financial Aid Office (858) 534-4480
Scholarship Office (858) 534-3263
Veterans Affairs (858) 534-4480
Medical School Financial Aid (858) 534-4664
Our email addresses are: finaid@ucsd.edu,
scholarships@ucsd.edu, vao@ucsd.edu
(Veterans Benefits).
Other information about our services and programs is available on our
Web site: http://www.ucsd.edu/finaid.
Applications and requests for information should be addressed to the
Financial Aid Office, 0013, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093-0013.
No student should leave the university for financial reasons before
exploring all possible avenues of assistance with a Financial Aid Office
counselor. All information contained herein is intended to serve as
a general guide and is subject to change due to new and revised federal,
state, and University of California regulations and procedures.
Applying for Financial Aid
A student is eligible for financial aid if she nor he:
- Is a United States citizen or eligible noncitizen.
- Has a valid social security number.
- Is not in default on a federal student loan or has made satisfactory
arrangements to repay it.
- Does not owe money back on a federal student grant or has made satisfactory
arrangements to repay it.
- Is registered with Selective Service (males at least eighteen years
old, unless not required).
- Is enrolled at UCSD (minimum of six units per quarter) in a degree
or certificate program. Limited status students (non-degree/non-certificate)
enrolled in a course of study necessary to be accepted in a degree or
certificate program are only eligible for one year of Federal Stafford
Loan(s). After one year, these limited status students are not eligible
for any financial aid funding.
- Is making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid recipients.
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as a condition
for maintaining eligibility for financial aid. For UCSD undergraduate
financial aid recipients the standards are thirty-six units (or an average
of twelve units per quarter for full-time enrollment) and an overall grade-point
average of 2.0 during the current academic year and the following summer
(similar unit requirements apply to graduate students who must maintain
a 3.0 minimum GPA). Undergraduate students are considered for all financial
aid sources up to their fifth year of college attendance (except for Cal
Grants) and limited funding up to their sixth year. For graduate student
duration requirements and for more detailed information on UCSDs
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for students enrolled full-time
in a degree program, please see our Web site at www.ucsd.edu/finaid.
For policy information on approved part-time status students, limited
status and extension students, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
For evaluation of financial need, all applicants must submit a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or renewal FAFSA
and, if requested, copies of the 2002 federal income tax returns, and
any other required documents. The FAFSA form should be filed by
March 3, 2003, the UCSD priority filing date, with the appropriate processing
agency and must indicate the University of California, San Diego (list
Federal School Code 001317) to receive a processed copy of the FAFSA.
Late applicants will be considered for limited aid.
Receiving Financial Aid
UC financial aid for students with demonstrated financial need is funded
by a combination, or package, of gift and self-help aid. Grants
and scholarships are awards that do not have to be repaid. Self-help aid
may consist of a loan, which does have to be repaid, or a work-study award,
earned by working a part-time job while attending school, or a combination
of both. UCSD ensures that students in similar circumstances receive similar
packages. Grant funds are directed to the most needy students. Students
who are nonresidents of California should note that need-based financial
aid funds are not sufficient to meet the additional cost of nonresident
tuition ($12,009 during 20022003). The family should be prepared
to provide this amount from their own personal resources or educational
loan programs. The various types of aid and programs which may be included
in need-based packages are listed below:
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant program is designed to provide financial assistance
to undergraduates attending postsecondary educational institutions. Amounts
range from $400$4,000 for 20032004.
University of California Grant Program
The University of California Grant Program provides grants to undergraduate
and graduate students.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
SEOG awards are federally funded and are available only to undergraduates.
Awards may range from $100 to $4,000 per academic year.
Cal Grants (Undergraduate)
Cal Grants are awarded by the California Student Aid Commission to undergraduate
California residents. All resident applicants for UCSD aid are required
to apply for a Cal Grant. To be considered as a new winner, the FAFSA
nor renewal FAFSA and the GPA Verification Form must be
postmarked prior to March 3, 2003. Current recipients must file a FAFSA
or a renewal FAFSA each year to have their award renewed.
Repayable Scholarships/Fellowships for Teaching Credential Students
The Cal Grant T is awarded by the California Student Aid Commission
to students who have been accepted into the Teaching Credential Program.
The Governors Teaching Fellowship (GTF) Program is administered
by the California State University system. Those wishing to apply need
to contact the UCSD Teacher Education Program at (858) 534-1680.
Work-Study
Federal and state work-study awards are employment programs that provide
funds for student employment by the university or by public and private
profit/nonprofit organizations. The work-study program provides experience
in many fields, including experimental sciences, library work, recreation,
computer sciences, peer counseling, and office work. Pay ranges from minimum
wage and above. Job listings and referrals are provided through the Career
Services Center.
Federal Perkins Loans
This loan carries a 5 percent interest rate. Students begin paying both
the principal and the interest nine months after ceasing to be enrolled
at least half-time.
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans
The annual maximum allowed during the first year of undergraduate study
is $2,625. Sophomores can borrow an annual maximum of $3,500, and the
yearly limit for juniors and seniors is $5,500, with an undergraduate
cumulative maximum of $23,000. Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500
per academic year with an aggregate sum up to $65,000, including the amount
borrowed as an undergraduate. The interest rate for new borrowers is variable,
not to exceed 8.25 percent. The 20022003 rate was 4.06 percent.
The federal government pays (subsidizes) the interest on the students
behalf during in-school (enrolled in six units or more), grace, and authorized
deferment periods. Repayment of principal and interest begins six months
after the borrower leaves school or ceases to be enrolled as a half-time
student.
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Students who do not have financial need eligibility for the maximum
Federal Stafford Loan may borrow under this program. The annual maximum
and interest rate are the same as the Subsidized Stafford Loan. Independent
undergraduates may borrow an additional $4,000n$5,000 annually;
graduate students may borrow an additional $10,000 annually. The maximums
include amounts borrowed under the Federal Stafford Loan program. Aggregate
maximums are $23,000 for dependent undergraduates, $46,000 for independent
undergraduates, and $138,500 for graduate students. The interest is not
paid on the students behalf. Interest begins accruing immediately
after disbursement, but payment of principal and interest may be deferred
until six months after ceasing to be enrolled for six units or more. The
amount borrowed cannot exceed the cost of education minus other financial
aid resources (including other need-based loans).
Federal PLUS Loans for Parents
Parents of dependent undergraduate students are eligible to borrow under
this program if they have no adverse credit history and meet program eligibility
requirements. The interest rate for this loan is variable, but not to
exceed n9 percent. In 20022003, the interest rate was 4.86 percent.
Parents are eligible to borrow up to the cost of education minus other
financial aid (including other loans). The first payment is due within
sixty days after disbursement by the lender.
Triton Registration Installment Plan (TRIP)
The UCSD Triton Registration Installment Plan (TRIP), administered by
the Student Business Services (SBS), is a monthly payment arrangement
and is available for students who desire an alternative method of financing
their registration fees on a short-term basis. All students in good financial
and academic standing are eligible for the program, except for those students
whose financial aid or graduate support will pay their registration fees
by the quarterly registration fee due date. A prerequisite to applying
for the program is enrollment for the term. The TRIP allows registration
fees to be paid in up to three installments each quarter. On a three-month
plan, the first payment is required by the quarterly registration due
date. The remaining payments are itemized on the students next two
monthly UCSD Billing Statements. There is a $30 nonrefundable quarterly
fee that must be submitted with the application to the Billing Services
unit of the Student Business Services Office. This fee is strictly used
to offset the costs of the program. For further information, please contact
the Billing Services Unit at (858) 534-6806, or online at: http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/bur.
Short-Term Emergency Loans
The limited emergency loan funds, administered by the Financial Aid
Office, are loaned in small amounts to help students in critical short-term
emergencies, and usually must be repaid within thirty days. There currently
is a service charge of $20 per emergency loan, and students must be enrolled
in at least six units. Registration fees must be paid prior to applying.
Applications and further information are available from the Financial
Aid Office.
Federal Tax Credits
Two federal tax credits may benefit you or your parents, if the grants
and scholarships you receive do not fully cover your fees. Both tax credits
are tied to the tuition and fees paid for college.
The Hope Scholarship Credit (up to $1,500) is available for the first
two years of at-least-half-time enrollment in postsecondary education.
The Lifetime Learning Credit (up to $1,000 per tax year) is available
for postsecondary enrollment at any level.
To find out more about these tax credits, consult your tax adviser or
visit the U.S. Dept. of Education Web site www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
and the Where Do You Want To Go section on StudentLink.
Graduate Financial Assistance
See catalog section titled Graduate Studies for additional
types of financial assistance available to graduate students.
The Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Undergraduate Scholarship Program at UCSD is to recognize
outstanding achievement, to encourage academic excellence, and to offer
support to meritorious students.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis by the UCSD Faculty
Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors. Merit scholarships
are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Restricted scholarships
are awarded based on one or more additional criteria or restrictions such
as financial need, study in a particular major, or leadership. Students
who are awarded scholarships restricted by financial need must file a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive the
award. Additionally, undergraduate research scholarships are offered to
current students which enable them to pursue special studies and projects
under faculty supervision.
UCSD is actively engaged in developing new scholarship opportunities.
Many of these awards were established through the generous support of
individual sponsors, foundations, businesses, and community organizations.
Every gift toward undergraduate scholarships is appreciated and appropriately
recognized. Further information about supporting scholarships at UCSD
may be obtained from Brian Daly, Director of Development, Student Affairs.
He may be reached at (858) 822-1536. His address is 9500 Gilman Drive,
La Jolla CA 92093-0937.
You may view a listing of scholarships, financial aid resources, and
information on outside agency scholarship opportunities on the UCSD Financial
Aid Office (FAO) Web page at: http://www.ucsd.edu/finaid.
The Scholarship Office is part of the UCSD Financial Aid Office and
is located in Building 201, University Center, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla,
CA 92093-0013. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. For additional information regarding the scholarship program,
contact the Scholarship Office at (858) 534-3263.
How to Apply for Scholarships
Entering Students
The University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission
and Scholarships is also used to apply for the UCSD Regents and other
campus scholarships. No other paperwork is required. The application is
submitted in November for the following academic year. Because scholarships
are awarded to entering students on a very competitive basis, students
should carefully comply with instructions on the UC Application for Undergraduate
Admission and Scholarships to ensure full consideration for all eligible
scholarships. Entering students who receive a scholarship from UCSD will
be notified in writing before May 1. We regret that we are unable to mail
denial notification letters to other applicants.
Current UCSD Students
Current UCSD students apply for scholarships annually during winter
quarter for the following fall quarter by filing the UCSD Continuing Student
Scholarship Application. This application is available online via StudentLink
in February and is due in April. Current students who receive a scholarship
from UCSD will be notified in writing by the end of June. Students who
do not receive an award will not be notified due to the large volume of
applications.
UCSD Undergraduate Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are generally available at UCSD. Although
every effort is made to present the most accurate information, this listing
is subject to change due to federal, state, and university funding limitations,
and changes in policy or law.
Entering Freshman Awards
Art for Science Scholarship: Awarded to Sixth College entering
freshmen that have an interest in science and art and have shown outstanding
performance in the visual or performing arts. This is a one-year $2,500
award.
James Avery Scholarship: Awarded to an African-American student
pursuing studies in the performing arts at Thurgood Marshall College.
This is a four-year award up to $4,000, paid in the amount of up to $1,000
annually.
Bay Area Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to entering freshmen, from
the Greater Bay Area, based on demonstrated financial need and academic
merit. This is a four-year award of up to $10,000, paid in the amount
of up to $2,500 annually.
Black Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to entering African-American
students based on academic merit. This is a four-year award up to $10,000,
paid in the amount of up to $2,500 annually.
Chancellors Scholarship: Awarded to outstanding entering
freshmen on the basis of academic achievement, and other factors, which
may include the personal essay, financial need, extracurricular and community
activities, education environment, and first-generation college attendance.
As a Chancellors Scholar, students will receive the following benefits:
Priority housing (provided housing deadlines are met) and priority registration
for four years as a UCSD scholar; and participation in the Study Abroad
and Faculty Mentor programs. This is a $20,000 four-year award, paid in
the amount of $5,000 annually.
Clayton H. Brace Scholarship: Awarded to an entering student
with an interest in communications. This is a one-year award. The award
amount varies.
CREATE Undergraduate Scholarship: Awarded to entering freshmen
that have graduated from a San Diego high school participating in the
UCSD CREATE program. The amount and term of the award varies.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Scholarships: Awarded to entering freshmen
from San Diego and Imperial County high schools, based on academic achievement,
financial need, and community involvement and/or participation in school
extracurricular activities while in high school. This is a four-year $10,000
award, paid in the amount of $2,500 annually.
Herbert Greenberg Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to entering freshmen
based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. The award amount
and term varies.
Hispanic Scholarship Council Scholarship for Community Service:
Awarded to entering freshmen based on community service, demonstrated
academic merit and financial need, with a preference for first-generation
college students, open to all students regardless of ethnicity. This is
a four-year award up to $10,000, paid in the amount of up to $2,500 annually.
Charmaine and Maurice Kaplan Scholarship: Awarded to entering
students on the basis of academic merit, demonstrated financial need,
and involvement in extracurricular activities. The award amount and term
varies up to $2,000 per year.
Kelly J. Kolozsi Scholarship: This outside agency scholarship
is awarded to students in the following priority: (1) Graduates of Menlo
Atherton High School; (2) graduates of a high school in the Sequoia Union
High School District. Preference is given to students diagnosed with a
learning disability. This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
The recipients are chosen by the Kolozsi Scholarship Selection Committee.
McFarland Scholarship: Awarded to Native-American entering freshmen
based on academic merit and financial need. This is a one-year award and
the amount varies.
Millennium Benefits Award: Awarded to outstanding entering freshmen
based on academic achievement, and consideration of other factors which
may include the personal essay, financial need, extracurricular and community
activities, education environment, and first-generation college attendance.
As a Millennium Benefits Scholar, students will receive the following
benefits: Priority housing (provided housing deadlines are met) and priority
registration for four years as a UCSD scholar; and participation in the
Study Abroad and Faculty Mentor programs. There is no monetary award.
Dr. A.R. Moossa Scholarship: Awarded to a pre-medical student
who plans a career as a physician, who has financial need, is a full-time
student with at least a 3.0 GPA. This is a four-year award up to $7,680,
paid in the amount of up to $1,920 annually.
National Merit University-Sponsored Scholarship: Awarded to entering
freshmen who are National Merit finalists and who are sponsored by UCSD.
Finalists are nominated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
for their exceptional academic performance in high school. This is a four-year
award. Students with demonstrated financial need may receive up to $2,000
per year. Students without demonstrated financial need receive $500 per
year. UCSD-sponsored National Merit Scholars are also eligible for certain
privileges such as preferred class enrollment, guaranteed on-campus housing
for four years (providing housing deadlines are met), extended student
library privileges, and expanded computer accounts.
Sheila Owens-Collins Scholarship: Awarded to an African-American
student pursuing studies in the life sciences. This is a four-year award
up to $4,000, paid in the amount of up to $1,000 annually.
Parker Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding entering
freshman from a San Diego or Imperial County high school that has made
valuable contributions through community service. This is a one-year award
and the amount varies.
George Parker Memorial Scholarship: Awarded based on financial
need to students who were orphaned for at least three years prior to the
age of 18, and/or who were raised in foster care for at least three years
immediately prior to the age of 18. Students must show evidence of orphan
or foster care status. This is a renewable award, paid in the amount of
up to $2,000 annually.
Mary Pillot Scholarship: Awarded to meritorious graduates of
San Jose High School Academy, as nominated by the high school principal.
This is a $500 one-year award.
Ray and Betty Ramseyer Scholarship: Awarded to an entering student
with an interest in the social sciences. This is a four-year award up
to $4,000, paid in the amount of up to $1,000 annually.
Regents Scholarship: The Regents Scholarship is the most prestigious
scholarship awarded to outstanding entering freshmen on the basis of academic
achievement, and other factors which may include the personal essay, financial
need, extracurricular and community activities, educational environment,
and first-generation college attendance. This scholarship is offered to
entering freshmen for four years. If a student is offered the Regents
Scholarship and has financial need, the student will receive additional
scholarship and/or grant funds up to the amount of demonstrated need for
four academic years, excluding non-resident tuition costs. Entering freshmen
applying in the 20032004 academic year without documented financial
need will receive a four-year honorarium of $20,000, paid at $5,000 per
year for the four years of their appointment at UCSD. Entering freshmen
apply for the Regents Scholarship through the admissions application.
UCSD Regents Scholars are also eligible for certain privileges and recognitions
such as preferred class enrollment, guaranteed on-campus housing for four
years (providing housing deadlines are met), UCSD college of choice at
time of admission, extended student library privileges, honors program,
and expanded computer accounts.
Roger and Ellen Revelle Scholarship: Awarded to entering freshmen
based on academic merit. This is a four-year award and the amount varies.
Rose Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to students who graduated
from San Diego or Imperial County high schools that historically are underrepresented
at UC campuses. Students must have financial need, be full-time students,
and they must be in fair academic standing (at least a 2.5 GPA). This
is a four-year award up to $7,680, paid in the amount of up to $1,920
annually.
Shimotori Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a student with demonstrated
academic merit and financial need. This is a one-year award up to $4,000.
Ludwig & Ada Strauss Scholarship: Awarded to an academically
outstanding entering freshman with demonstrated financial need. This a
one-year award up to $4,000.
Awarded to Students Transferring from Community Colleges
Engelhorn Family Scholarship: The Engelhorn Family Scholarships
are awarded to transfer students who are participants in the UniversityLink
or TAG program, have high financial need, with a preference for students
who are first-generation college students. This is a two-year award, paid
in the amount of up to $1,500 annually.
High Tech Marketing Alliance Scholarship: Awarded to a transfer
student from a community college, majoring in communications, with a 3.0+
GPA, enrolled full time, and who plans on a career in communications or
journalism. This is a one-year award and the amount varies.
Current Student Awards
Christopher B. ArrottGay, Lesbian & Bisexual Scholarship:
Awarded to gay, lesbian or bisexual undergraduate students with a record
of active service and involvement in the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community.
This is a one-year award up to $1,000.
Charles and Clara Ash Scholarship: Awarded to students with demonstrated
financial need. This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
BAE Systems Scholarship: Awarded to full-time students who are
seniors in the 20032004 academic year, with a 3.2+ GPA, majoring
in computer science, applied mathematics, computer nor electrical engineering
with a computer sciences emphasis, are U.S. citizens and plan to pursue
a career in computer science in San Diego. This is a one-year award up
to $5,000.
Errett Bishop Scholarship: Awarded to upper division mathematics
majors with financial need. Preference given to graduating seniors. The
award amount varies up to $3,000.
The Darcy C. and Robert Bingham Scholarship: Awarded to full-time
students who are in good academic standing and are employed with UCSD
Recreation, UCSD Student Affairs, or UCSD. Students must work for an average
of ten hours per week during the three-quarter academic year at UCSD,
and must have worked at least one quarter prior to the submission of their
application. This is a one-year award up to $1,500.
Boeing Engineering Scholarship: Awarded to full-time students
majoring in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace
engineering, computer science, or computer engineering, who have demonstrated
high financial need. This is a $1,920 one-year award.
Braille Transcribers Guild: Awarded to students who are legally
blind, or have substantial, uncorrectable vision loss, registered with
the UCSD Office for Students with Disabilities. This award may be renewable.
The award amount varies.
Julia Brown Undergraduate Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time
junior or senior in the 20032004 academic year, who intends to pursue
a career in the health sciences (including medicine, research, and public
health). The award is based on academic merit and financial need. This
is a one-year award up to $5,000.
California Retired Teachers AssociationLaura E. Settle Scholarship:
This outside agency scholarship is awarded to current sophomores or juniors
with demonstrated financial need who are planning a career in teaching.
Students must be U.S. citizens and residents of California. This is a
one-year award and the amount varies up to $2,000.
CK and Jenny Cheng CSE/ECE Scholarship: Awarded to undergraduate
students majoring in Computer Science and Engineering or Electrical and
Computer Engineering at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering, based on
academic merit. The scholarship is a one-year award of approximately $490.
CliniComp Scholarship: Awarded to full-time students who are
juniors or seniors in the 20032004 academic year, with at least
a 3.5 GPA, majoring in computer science or computer engineering, and who
are planning a career in software engineering. This is a one-year award
and the amount varies up to $5,000.
Cohu, Inc.William S. Ivans and Frank W. Davis Scholarships:
Awarded to undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time, majoring
in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA. This
is a one-year $2,500 award.
Conexant Systems Scholarship: Awarded to full-time students majoring
in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science,
with junior or senior standing in 20032004, who will graduate no
earlier than December 2004. Potential candidates have an interest related
to the semiconductor industry, possess a minimum 3.3 GPA, and are able
to work in the United States. This is a $2,820 one-year award.
Thomas E. Curtis Scholarship: Awarded to juniors or seniors in
the 20032004 academic year, majoring in the fields of biology, chemistry,
or physics, who also demonstrate interest in the larger world around them,
with leadership-level involvement outside the classroom, and have a minimum
2.75 GPA. This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
Richard L. and Fern W. Erion and Laidlaw-Erion Scholarships:
Awarded to full-time UCSD students who will be seniors in 20032004,
with demonstrated financial need, as determined by information submitted
on their 20032004 FAFSA or renewal FAFSA. The award amount varies.
Brython P. Davis Scholarship: Awarded to current students whose
parent is or was a regular member of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. This
is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
Klara D. Eckart Scholarship: Awarded to current students in the
fields of computation, mathematics, or physics. This is a one-year award.
The award amount varies.
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies Scholarship: Awarded to
current students in the fields of insurance, mathematics, business administration,
economics, personnel, and other areas related to the insurance industry.
This is a one-year award and the award amount varies.
First Interstate Bank Leadership Award: Awarded to current students
who through their leadership, academic excellence, unique talents, and
active involvement, have brought recognition and acclaim to UCSD. This
is a one-year award up to $1,500.
The Ed and Mary Fletcher Foundation and The Willis and Jane Fletcher
Foundation Scholarship: This outside agency scholarship is awarded
to a graduate of a San Diego County high school with demonstrated financial
need. This is a one-year award up to $2,500.
Jaye Haddad Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to students who have
been diagnosed with cancer, with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome,
with AIDS-related conditions, or to students with physical disabilities.
This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
E. Coke Hill Scholarship: Awarded to students with demonstrated
financial need. This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
Irvine Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to students based on academic
merit. This is generally a one-year award. The award amount varies.
Peter Jensen Scholarship: Awarded to a current freshman. This
is a one-year award up to $1,000.
Elizabeth Stupp Kohl Scholarship for Women Engineers: Awarded
to undergraduate female students who are majoring in engineering. The
award amount varies up to $1,000.
Madge E. Lawhead Scholarship: Awarded to students who will be
juniors, in the 20032004 academic year. Selection is based on academic
achievement at UCSD. This is a one-year award and the award amount varies.
Jeffrey R. Leifer Scholarship: Awarded to current students who
have demonstrated financial need and academic merit, are the first generation
in their family to attend college, and graduated from California high
schools that historically are underrepresented at UC campuses. This scholarship
has been established through the generous contributions of Jeffrey R.
Leifer. As a student at UCSD, he served as associated student body president
and founded International Student Pugwash, a worldwide organization dedicated
to issues surrounding ethics, technology, and society. This is a one-year
award and the amount varies.
Los Angeles Times Scholarship: This outside agency scholarship
is awarded to graduates of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura
County high schools who have completed one year in college, a minimum
2.8 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and have expressed interest in a
career in journalism, communications, nor English. This is a one-year
award of up to $5,000. Students may reapply each year.
Alice Marriott Scholarship: Awarded to students with demonstrated
financial need. This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
Thurgood Marshall College Scholarship: Awarded to students enrolled
in Marshall College who have a 3.2 GPA by the end of spring quarter, and
have completed a minimum of seventy-two graded quarter units. Transfer
students need thirty-six graded UCSD units with a 3.2 GPA and 3.5 cumulative
GPA in advanced standing work. Seniors who apply should have a minimum
of thirty-six units remaining to be completed in the academic year the
scholarship is awarded with a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. This is a one-year
award up to $1,500.
Marx and MarshallGay and Lesbian Scholarship: Awarded to
gay and lesbian students with a record of active service and involvement
in the gay, lesbian and bisexual community. This is a one-year award.
Preference will be given to students with financial need. The award amount
is up to $1,000. Recipients may reapply.
S. Falck Nielsen Scholarship: Awarded to current freshmen. The
amount and term varies.
LaVerne Noyes Scholarship: Awarded to current students who are
descendants of U.S. World War I Veterans (defined as four months of service
in the U.S. military prior to November 11, 1918). This is a one-year award.
The award amount varies.
Sven Peterson Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a current freshman
or sophomore, UCSD Warren College student, enrolled full-time, majoring
in an area other than engineering or life sciences. The recipient must
have been placed on the college provosts honors list at least one
quarter during his or her academic career in advance of applying for the
award and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. This award is up to $3,000
per year and may be renewable.
QUALCOMM Scholarship: Awarded to students who are juniors in
the 20032004 academic year, majoring in electrical engineering,
computer engineering, or computer science with at least a 3.15 GPA. Special
consideration is given to students who have been a San Diego resident
for three or more years, who are willing to consider an internship at
QUALCOMM, or who have volunteered a minimum of four hours per month at
a K12 educational institution. This is a one-year award up to $5,000.
Tenie Remmel Memorial Scholarship: Awarded based on academic
merit and demonstrated financial need to a full-time student in the Division
of Physical Sciences. This is a one-year award of up to $1,000.
Gary C. Reynolds Scholarship: Awarded to students who will be
juniors or seniors in 20032004, who are mathematics-computer science
majors, who show exceptional promise for making future contributions in
their field of study. The amount of this award varies up to $2,000.
Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship: This outside agency scholarship
is awarded to women who were residents of the Greater Los Angeles area
for two years prior to attending UCSD, with a B average and demonstrated
financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or, if under 21, one parent should
possess a permanent resident visa. This is a one-year award. The award
amount varies up to $2,000.
Elizabeth W. RusselI Scholarship: Awarded to students who will
be juniors or seniors in 20032004, who are pursuing studies in studio
art, art history, or art criticism/theory. The award amount varies.
Bevan Schroeder Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to students majoring
in computer science engineering. Selection is based on academic merit,
financial need, and involvement in campus activities. This is a one-year
award up to $1,000.
Sempra Scholarship: Awarded to juniors or seniors in the 20032004
academic year, with majors that lead to careers in technology/information
systems (computer science, computer engineering) or careers in electrical
or material engineering, including chemical engineering. This is a one-year
award up to $4,000.
Senior Gift Scholarship: This scholarship was established by
UCSD graduating seniors and seeks to recognize outstanding current and
transfer students who have proven community service and philanthropic
spirit, and who have financial need. This is a one-year award and the
amount varies up to $1,000.
Malcolm R. Stacey Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to Jewish students
in the following priority: 1) undergraduate who is an orphan and preparing
for graduate study in aeronautical engineering, 2) undergraduate in the
field of aeronautical engineering, 3) a student in the division of engineering,
and 4) a student in any field of study. This is a one-year award. The
award amount varies.
William H. Stout Scholarship: Awarded to students based on academic
merit. This is a one-year award. The award amount varies.
Russ TyGay and Lesbian Scholarship: Awarded to gay and
lesbian students based on academic merit. This is a one-year award. The
award amount is a maximum of $1,000.
Visual Arts Endowment Scholarship: Awarded to full-time current
students, with the intent to support talented undergraduates majoring
in visual arts. This is a one-year award up to $4,000.
If you have any questions regarding graduate scholarships, they should
be directed to the Office of Graduate Studies at (858) 534-3555.
Undergraduate Research Scholarships
These special awards are for current undergraduate students who wish
to engage in special studies or research projects under faculty supervision.
The work must be above and beyond the normal course of study. The subject
matter does not have to be related to the students major, minor,
or other course work. These are one-year awards; however, a student may
submit a new application each year for consideration. Awards are up to
$3,000.
Applications are available from the UCSD Financial Aid Office in March
and are due in May. Winners are notified by the middle of June. All recipients
are required to submit a brief final summary report, including details
of how the funds were used. Also, the sponsoring faculty member must submit
a review and appraisal of the results of the project.
David Marc Belkin Memorial Research Scholarship will give preference
to those proposals designed to pursue special studies and projects in
the general areas of environmental and ecological issues. The maximum
award amount is $1,500.
Julia Brown Research Scholarships will give consideration to
juniors or seniors in the 2003n2004 academic year, whose career
objectives include medical school and/or medical research. Preference
given to students with extenuating circumstances or financial need. The
maximum award amount is $2,500.
Chancellors Research Scholarship will give consideration
to proposals regardless of project topic. The maximum award amount is
$3,000.
David Jay Gambee Memorial Research Fellowship will give preference
to proposals which involve the student as an active citizen in university
governance, the local community, or national and international affairs.
Also receiving preference are proposals which lead to a heightened awareness
of the relationship between environment and society. Service in the community
through volunteer activities or participation in programs related to the
Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation is encouraged. The maximum
award amount is $1,500.
Doris A. Howell Foundation Research Scholarship will give consideration
to juniors or seniors in the 20032004 academic year whose proposals
are designed to improve the physical, mental, spiritual and behavioral
health, and/or well-being of women. Proposals may encompass all areas
related to womens health including biological, medical, cultural,
economic, behavioral, psycho-social, or cross-cultural influences. The
essay must describe how the project specifically addresses womens
health or well-being. The Howell Foundation for Research in Womens
Health is a not-for-profit spin-off of Soroptimist International of La
Jolla. The maximum award is $2,500.
Scholarships for study abroad
UCSD students study abroad through the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)
and the UCSD Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP). In addition to the UCSD
scholarships listed above, study abroad students may also qualify for
special awards restricted to EAP and OAP participants. All of the scholarships
listed below require a separate application through the International
Center, unless otherwise indicated.
For more information about these scholarships and other outside opportunities
for study abroad, contact the Programs Abroad Office at the International
Center at (858) 534-1123 or via email to: abroad@ucsd.edu.
Betty Tate International Scholarships: Awarded based on financial
need and students must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Chris Borton Memorial Study Abroad Scholarships: Awarded on the
basis of academic merit and without consideration of financial need.
EAP Scholarships: Awarded primarily on the basis of financial
need.
Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) Scholarships: Awarded to ERC
students with financial need. Applicants should apply through ERC.
Friends of the International Center: Awarded predominantly on
academic merit, with some consideration of financial need.
Judaic Studies Scholarship: Awarded to students bound for Israel,
with preference given to students with a major or minor in Judaic studies.
Applicant should apply through the Department of Judaic Studies.
Internship Programs
University of California Presidents Washington D.C. Scholarship:
Awarded to students on internship in Washington D.C. with financial need
and a 3.0 GPA. Applicants should apply through the Academic Internship
Program Office. Telephone (858) 534-4355 or the UC/DC Program Office,
telephone (858) 534-2705.
International Center
(Located at the corner of Gilman Drive and Library Walk)
Mail code 0018
(858) 534-3730
Facility reservation: (858) 534-6442
http://www.ucsd.edu/icenter
The International Center assists U.S. students going abroad as well
as international students, scholars and families, and facilitates interaction
among all internationally minded UCSD students, faculty, and staff.
Services to students going abroad include advising on a wide range of
study, work, and travel opportunities through the UCSD Programs Abroad
Office, and administration of the system-wide UC Education Abroad Program.
The International Student/Scholar Office serves as the liaison with
government agencies for all nonimmigrants, and advises international students,
researchers, faculty, and campus departments about immigration and visa
matters. The office also provides pre-arrival information, orientation,
and check-in for new students and scholars. The Friends of the International
Center provide additional services and programs to international visitors
and their family members.
The staff and Friends of the International Center as well as the International
Club sponsor a variety of international/intercultural programs and services
for all members of the UCSD community. These include lectures, language
exchanges, a tutoring program, linkages with international faculty specialists,
and weekly international cafes.
The International Center facility also includes a resale shop, a reservable
conference room, and a meeting/office facility for Oceanids, the volunteer
support organization for the university.
Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Off-Campus Housing is a rental listing referral and housing information
resource center. This office receives and maintains up-to-date available
rentals from people in the community within the various areas near campus.
The rental listings include individual houses, apartments, and condos,
as well as roommates, rooms in private homes, and work-exchange situations.
The most popular housing situation involves sharing a house, condo,
or apartment with other UCSD students.
The university is located in the midst of a resort area that results
in relatively high rent in the coastal towns of San Diego: Del Mar and
Solana Beach to the north of campus, La Jolla, and Pacific Beach to the
south. A general rule of thumb: the closer to the beach, the higher the
rent.
Available through this office are helpful landlord/tenant materials
such as: leases, room rental agreements, bus schedules, wall maps, a courtesy
phone for local calling, and a variety of house-hunting aids.
Our Web site is useful for students and others unable to come into the
office. Search through up-to-date rental listings and available roommates
on our online database. Downloadable rental agreement forms are available.
Links to local papers allow access to the classifieds. In addition, answers
to frequently asked questions ease anxiety regarding a housing search.
Services are available to registered students, staff, faculty, and alumni
of the University of California only. You must show a current UC ID card
or official Letter of Acceptance to receive rental contacts. Rental referrals
are not mailed, faxed, or given out over the telephone. The office staff
will be happy to assist you with any housing questions or concerns. Our
office is located in the Student Center, Building A, Eucalyptus Lounge,
Suite 200202 on the second floor.
For further information contact:
Off-Campus Housing
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0309
La Jolla, CA 92093-0309
Phone: (858) 534-3670
Fax: (858) 822-1440
email: offcampushousing@popmail.ucsd.edu
Web site: http://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu
On-Campus Housing
Housing and Dining Administrative Services
Building 310 University Center
Mail code 0055
(858) 534-4010
Web site: http://housing.ucsd.edu
email: housinginfo@ucsd.edu
UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
Each college houses students in residence halls and/or apartments that
are part of a single housing system on campus. While facilities at each
college are occupied primarily by students registered at that college,
students from other colleges may also be residents.
Residence Halls and Apartments
Residence halls are arranged in suites of eight to ten students who
share a study/living room and restroom facilities. Apartments are self-contained
units with kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and combinations of two,
three, or four bedrooms. Typically four to five students share an apartment.
While incoming freshmen are generally assigned space in residence halls,
high demand for on-campus housing has resulted in the assignment of apartment
spaces for many incoming freshmen. Rooms are furnished and provide ample
space for effective studying, sleeping, and storing of personal belongings,
books, and clothes.
Each colleges resident dean makes specific room assignments in
early September when the majority of spaces are filled. Housing and Dining
Administrative Services Office administers all other details related to
housing contracts.
General Information
The Living On Campus Housing Application Instructions Information Brochure
was included in the admission packet mailed in mid-March to all who were
admitted to UCSD. Only online applications were accepted and students
were given instructions on how to apply for on-campus housing via Student
Link. To be eligible for on-campus housing, the Housing Application and
the Statement of Intent to Register form must have been received by the
specified deadline dates. On-campus housing spaces will be filled on a
first-come, first-served basis according to the date the housing application
was received in the Housing and Dining Administrative Services Office.
The priority system is explained in detail in the Living On Campus Housing
Brochure.
Housing application deadline for fall 2003-04 was May 5, 2003 for incoming
freshmen. Due to high demand, transfer students will not receive on-campus
housing. For the best selection of housing closest to campus, contact
the UCSD Off-Campus Housing Office. Web site address: http://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu
email: offcampushousing@ucsd.edu
The Housing and Dining Administrative Services Office recommends that
freshmen, not offered housing by the first of June, call (858) 534-4010
for further information.
COUPLES AND SINGLE GRADUATE HOUSING (OFF-CAMPUS)
The University of California, San Diego Affiliated Housing Team operates
several housing complexes in an effort to provide the highest level of
flexibility when selecting your residence.
Mesa Residential Apartments (located minutes off campus) are
designed to house single graduate or medical students, couples with or
without children, and single parents. Residents must be enrolled full-time
in a degree-granting program or Teacher Education Program. The Mesa Residential
Apartments offer unfurnished one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Each
unit features carpeting, blinds/drapes, range/oven, and refrigerator.
In addition, apartments are pre-wired for cable television and feature
private patios or balconies.
Some units include utilities and some require electricity to be paid
by the residents. The community is a parklike setting, and amenities include
community rooms, coin-operated laundry rooms, co-op garden plots, storage
space for each apartment, ample parking, playgrounds for children, and
an outdoor sports area, providing courts for tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
La Jolla Del Sol, a condominium-style community owned by UCSD
in San Diegos Golden Triangle, just minutes from campus, is designed
to housing UCSD faculty, staff and graduate/ medical students.
Each one- and two-bedroom apartment has a full-size washer and dryer,
refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven, ceiling fan, and private patio or
balcony. Second- and third-floor apartments have wood burning fireplaces
and assigned covered parking. Unassigned parking is also available for
all residents. All apartments are prewired for cable.
Residents can enjoy the use of two heated pools with adjoining spas,
two lighted tennis courts, and a fitness center and community room. Doyle
Community Park is across the street, and local malls and grocery stores
are within walking distance. Apartments are assigned on an individual
basis. To apply for housing and to be added to the wait list at La Jolla
Del Sol, please call (858) 587-1221 or email ljds@ucsd.edu.
Single Graduate Housing (On Campus)
Single Graduate apartments (located on the Warren Campus) are designed
to house unmarried graduate and medical students without children. Residents
must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting graduate or medical course
of study, or participating in the Teach Education Program. Single Graduate
Apartments all have four single bedrooms and a shared living room, dining
room, kitchen, and bath area. Units are fully furnished with the exception
of personal linen and cooking utensils. All utilities are included in
the rental rate. All units have cable TV included at no extra charge and
optional connections to the campus computer system for a fee. All spaces
are available on a twelve-month lease. This is a nonsmoking facility.
NOTE: All policies and procedures concerning the operation of
couples and graduate student housing, the eligibility for housing, and
the application process are subject to change without notice.
For more detailed information on any of the above graduate or couples
housing facilities and/or an application, you may write, apply in person,
or telephone the following:
Affiliated Housing Operations
9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0907
La Jolla, CA 92093-0907
(858) 822-3291
email: ahoinfo@ucsd.edu
Web site: http://hdsu.ucsd.edu/hsgaffil/affhome.htm
Psychological and Counseling Services
Central Location:
190 Galbraith
Mail Code 0304
(858) 534-3755
http://www.ucsd.edu/psychserv
Psychological and Counseling Services provide professional assistance
with a wide array of personal difficulties that may interfere with academic
success. Specific concerns for which students often seek assistance include
loneliness and isolation, homesickness, parent/family/partner conflict,
difficulty studying, concentrating or test-taking, challenges in interpersonal
relations and communication, educational/career concerns, identity issues,
sexuality, depression, and anxiety. Students often consult with counselors
when experiencing a variety of life issues, transitions, or emotional
situations. In order to enhance the UCSD student experience, Psychological
and Counseling Services professionals also offer consultation to the university
at large regarding a wide range of student issues.
Individual counseling, psychotherapy, marriage or relationship counseling,
family sessions, and many issue-focused groups are provided to support
the emotional and social growth of students. During the course of a year,
special forums, psychotherapy groups, support groups, and psycho-educational
groups are offered to students according to their needs and the demand
for services. Listings are posted quarterly on the Web site.
Psychological and Counseling Services are geared toward developing a
positive and robust mental health climate in the university community.
The emphasis is on helping students maintain healthy lifestyles so that
they may enjoy a sense of wellness, express themselves with confidence,
manifest their creativity and productivity, manage stress successfully,
and engage in interpersonal relations as they achieve their career goals.
Psychological and Counseling Services staff are clinical and counseling
psychologists and psychologists-in-training. Student peer counselors present
programs concerning a variety of topics to student groups throughout the
year. In order to provide greater accessibility, the service has offices
in all colleges in addition to the central location. Services are available
to any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, and appointments
can be arranged by contacting the central office. The counseling relationship
is private and confidential.
Recreation
RIMAC
Mail code 0529
(858) 534-4037
http://recreation.ucsd.edu
Campus Recreation provides UCSD students with quality recreation programs.
They are designed to meet leisure-time needs and interests through on-campus
programs offering clubs, intramural sports, recreation classes, outings,
and a myriad of activities and special event programming. Our goal is
to provide opportunities promoting a lifetime of health-conscious options.
Facilities
RIMAC with arena, gymnasium, weight room, racquetball and squash courts,
and equipment room.
Main and Recreation Gymnasia
Main Gym Weight Room
Indoor 25-Yard Natatorium Pool and Spa
Outdoor 50-Meter Canyonview Pool and Spa
Outback Indoor Climbing Center
Tennis Courts
Playing Fields
Canyonview Weight Room
Golf Driving Range
Mission Bay Aquatics Center
Spanos Training Facility with weight training equipment, martial arts
studio, and trainers facility
Running and Jogging Track
Par Courses
Sand Volleyball Courts
Outback Adventures equipment rentals
Intramural Sports
The Intramural Sports Program at UCSD is a balanced blend of team and
individual sports activities that are designed to meet the diverse needs
of the campus community. Sports offered include flag football, floor hockey,
tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, bowling, volleyball, tube waterpolo,
and badminton.
Recreation Clubs
Recreation Clubs are special-interest activity clubs open to the entire
campus community. The clubs are designed to bring together people with
common interests. Students may join or begin new recreation clubs and
participate in the workouts, meetings, social gatherings, and special
events that are part of the RecClub structure.
Sport Clubs
Sport Clubs are those teams that compete on an intercollegiate basis
but without many of the restrictions of the formal Intercollegiate Athletic
Teams. The clubs offer students the opportunity to become involved in
somewhat less traditional competitive sports, while still enjoying the
travel to and competition against other institutions. Teams include ballroom
dance, badminton, dance sport, triathlon, equestrian, water ski, cycling,
lacrosse, sailing, surfing, rugby, alpine ski/snowboard racing, ice hockey,and
ultimate disc.
Recreation Classes
Recreation classes provide students and the university community an
opportunity for noncredit, nongraded instruction in a range of physical
and leisure activities. The program includes professional instruction
in everything from aerobics, tennis, weight training and swimming to karate,
gymnastics, dance, and yoga.
Outback Adventures
Outback Adventures (outdoor recreation program) is a passport to adventure
and the great outdoors. The program offers fun, full-service trips (transportation,
meals, instruction, equipment) in backpacking, rock-climbing, cross-country
skiing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain-biking, and other outdoor pursuits.
The Outback Adventures director will also arrange customized trips. In
addition, the program offers instructional workshops, a resource library
of maps and park information, and a camping and outdoor equipment rental
service which includes downhill and cross-country skiing equipment, camping
equipment, and game equipment. Outback also runs the indoor climbing center,
with facilities for beginning to advanced climbers, rentals, and instruction.
Aquatics
UCSD Campus Recreation Aquatics encompasses a wide range of aquatic
activities. Student users can participate in competitive and training
programs in swimming and water polo. Masters Programs in swimming, running,
and triathlon provide an intensive competitive and training experience.
Special events scheduled throughout the year range from student social
activities to international team competitions. Additionally, an extensive
recreational lap swim program is maintained to accommodate daily users
from the campus and community.
Open (Informal) Recreation
Open recreation provides individuals and groups of students the opportunity
to make use of any and all of the physical activity facilities at UCSD.
From jogging on the par course to shooting hoops in the gym, or playing
racquetball in RIMAC, open rec time allows students to develop
their own leisure activities.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
Located on Santa Clara Point in Mission Bay, this facility and its programs
provide students with an exclusive opportunity to participate in all aspects
of aquatic recreation. From highly structured classes to equipment rentals,
MBAC is a first class operation. (488-1036)
Personal Wellness
Our weightroom and Personal Wellness programs offer a free student personal
wellness program with small groups and personalized comprehensive fitness
program for sixty students. each quarter. Nutrition counseling, personal
fitness assessments, and massage therapy are also offered.
Intercollegiate Athletics at UCSD
http://athletics.ucsd.edu
With 23 intercollegiate teams to choose from the UC San Diego Athletics
program provides students with varying interests the opportunity to participate
in a highly-competitive program. As a non-scholarship institution, UCSDs
Tritons have competed in the NCAA Division III, achieving national prominence
in nearly every sport. In 1998, UCSD won the Sears Directors Cup,
which is awarded to the nations top overall athletics program in
the NCAA Division III. In the fall of 2000, UCSD moved to Division II
and immediately captured an NCAA Championship in Womens Soccer while
finishing runner-up in the NCAA Water Polo Championship.
Triton teams have captured 94 first-, second-, and third-place national
finishes, led by Womens Volleyballs seven titles. Womens
Soccer has won six championships, followed by Womens Water Polo
with five, Womens Tennis with four, Mens Soccer with three
and Mens Golf with one national championship. Individually, 90 Tritons
have won national championships while a remarkable 721 have earned All-American
Recognition. Tritons have been named Academic All-Americans on 122 occasions
and 10 student/athletes have been awarded the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate
Scholarship.
Sports offered for men and women include basketball, crew, cross country,
fencing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball,
and water polo. Mens baseball, mens golf, and womens
softball are also offered.
With the move to Division II, most teams now compete in the California
Collegiate Athletic Association, widely considered to be the top Division
II athletic conference in the country.
In addition to athletic competition, UCSD students may get involved
through support groups, game management, and internships. The UCSD Pep
Band has grown steadily in recent years and is a fixture of spirit at
all basketball and volleyball events. In 1999, the Triton Tide made its
debut as a student booster club, and students may also join the UCSD Cheerleaders,
the UCSD Twirl Flag Team, or the UCSD Dance Team. In addition to the student
groups, Triton Athletic Associates, a booster group of parents, alumni,
and friends assists UCSD Athletics with much-needed financial support.
Students interested in a firsthand experience in the operations of an
athletics program should check into opportunities to work in game management,
which provides the staff for all home athletic events, or inquire about
internships within the Athletics Department.
Religious Affairs
Building 201 University Center
Mail code 0081
(858) 534-2521
The Office of Religious Affairs (ORA) is a privately funded program
that promotes dialogue on moral, ethical, spiritual and religious issues,
questions, and concerns. Professional staff provides non-sectarian consultation,
counseling, and education for the campus community.
Student Office for Human Relations (SOHR)
Main Gym, Floor 2
Mail Code 0362
(858) 534-6708, sohr@ucsd.edu
http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/sohr
The Student Office of Human Relations, (SOHR), monitors and assesses
campus programs, practices, and procedures to maximize achievement by
UC/UCSD of a student oriented, positive and nurturing, learning environment
that promotes understanding and acceptance of diversity in the UC/UCSD
community through a broad educational program for UCSD students, staff,
and faculty in student oriented human/race relations, cultural pluralism,
hate/bias prevention education. It also serves as the campus contact for
any student related hate/bias crimes or incidents, and complaints of unlawful
discrimination involving UCSD students.
Student Health Service
Mail code 0039
(858) 534-3300
http://www.ucsd.edu/shs
General medical appointments, some specialty clinics, in-house laboratory
and x-ray, as well as health education programs are provided at no charge
to all registration-paying students during the academic quarters. Summer
access to Student Health Service (SHS) is at no additional charge for
students with the university student health insurance plans (USHIP or
GSHIP). Continuing students waiving USHIP or GSHIP are charged a summer
health fee.
Reduced fees are charged for pharmaceuticals, contraceptives, travel
immunizations, and laboratory tests sent to our reference lab. If you
have USHIP or GSHIP many fees are covered. A Visual Care Clinic is available
at modest fees and offers eye glasses, designer frames, lenses, sunglasses,
contacts, and eye exams. If you have USHIP or GSHIP additional discounts
apply.
Although undergraduate, graduate, medical, and international students
may have unlimited visits with Student Health Service (SHS), students
requiring medical or surgical care from pactitioners, hospitals, or clinics
other than SHS should be prepared to assume the cost of such care.
Starting fall term 2001, the University of California Board of Regents
established a requirement that all undergraduate students have mandatory
major medical health insurance as a nonacademic condition of enrollment.
The Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan (USHIP) provides benefits
for ambulance, emergency room, hospitalization, certain outpatient services,
surgery, and major medical expenses with written SHS referral.
USHIP also includes benefits for a dental plan, pharmaceuticals, vision
care and intramural, club, and intercollegiate sports. The cost for USHIP
is factored into grants, loans, and work-study programs offered to students
who receive financial assistance. Students covered by health insurance
meeting certain criteria can waive USHIP by completing information on
STUDENTLINK prior to posted deadlines. Only one waiver per year
can be filed on STUDENTLINK; for additional changes, requests, and information
contact the USHIP office at (858) 822-5980. The on campus-based insurance
plans do not replace the primary medical care and referral services provided
by the Student Health Service.
Participation in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP)
is mandatory for all graduate, professional, and international students.
GSHIP provides benefits for certain outpatient services, hospitalization,
surgery, and major medical expenses by written referral of SHS. GSHIP
also contains a dental and vision care plan and pharmaceutical benefits.
The fee for GSHIP is paid by the university for graduate and professional
students holding academic appointments of 25 percent time or more.
Brochures describing these insurance plans, their limitations, exclusions,
and open enrollment periods are available at Student Health Service and
through the SHS Web page at www.ucsd.edu/shs.
The insurance coordinators and are available to assist students: USHIP
Office (858) 822-5980, GSHIP Office (858) 534-2123
Student Policies and Judicial Affairs
Building B, Student Center
Mail code 0329
(858) 534-6225
http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial
Student Policies and Judicial Affairs (SP&JA) consists of the administration
of student judicial affairs, which includes campuswide coordination of
student conduct, including graduate students, monitoring of compliance
requirements, with applicable federal and state laws, and university policies
and campus regulations, such as Right to Privacy as it affects students.
In addition, the director also provides legal advice and consultation
to faculty and administrators on student-related matters. Other programs
encompassed by SP&JA include the Student Legal Services Office, Student
Office for Human Relations (SOHR), (SAA/EEP) Student Affirmative Action/Education
Equity Program, and the Office of Religious Affairs.
Student Legal Services
Building B, Student Center
Mail code 0329
(858) 534-4374
http://sls.ucsd.edu
email: sls@ucsd.edu
Student Legal Services (SLS) provides advice to UCSD students in legal
matters. It prepares and drafts legal documents for students seeking to
represent themselves in court. These include Petitions for Dissolution,
Name Change, Immigration Petitions, and Restraining Orders. Student Legal
Services also counsels and prepares students for in pro per court appearances,
i.e., Small Claims, Municipal, Traffic, and Misdemeanor Arraignment hearings.
As SLS cannot represent students, if such representation is deemed necessary
the student is referred to an outside attorney or agency specializing
in that particular area of the law. SLS conducts twenty legal education
workshops on a wide variety of topics each quarter. Additionally, SKS
advises Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, the Community Law Project, and
the Minority Law Foundation.
Student Safety Awareness Program
Main Gym, north side
Mail code 0372
(858) 534-5793
http://www.ucsd.edu/ssap
email: studentsafety@ucsd.edu
The Student Safety Awareness Program (SSAP) is the primary source of
information, crisis intervention, and follow-up support regarding sexual
assault, dating violence, and general personal safety on the UCSD campus.
The goals of the peer-to-peer education programs for men and women are
to dispel myths, to promote awareness of personal violence, and to prevent
the incidence of these crimes. The program also explains the victims
options to notify law enforcement and to utilize other resources, i.e.,
campus and community counseling, and student services. SSAP outlines procedures
to follow if a sex offense occurs, if a victim reports to law enforcement,
and/or uses the on-campus disciplinary process.
University Centers
The facilities, services, and programs of the University Centers at
UCSD complement the teaching and research functions of the university.
Both the Price Center and the Student Center provide opportunities for
students and the campus community to meet, relax, dine, and enhance their
experiences outside the classroom or lab.
The Price Center
Mail code 0076
Administration office: (858) 534-7666
Web site: theuniversitycenters.ucsd.edu
The centrally located, modern facilities of the Price Center are home
to a variety of services geared to the needs of students and the campus
community. The Price Center is the place for eating, studying, surfing
the Internet, running errands, and catching the latest feature film at
the Dolby Digital sound equipped movie theatre. With its computer resources,
the Sun God Lounge is a perfect place to study. Services located in the
Price Center include the university bookstore, a copy and technology center,
a travel agency, a post office, a video and billiard gameroom, a Ticketmaster
outlet, and a flower stand. Many afternoons, sounds of bands and socializing
fill the patio in the plaza. An equally vibrant indoor food court has
a variety of fast-service restaurants such as: Wendys, Subway, Round
Table Pizza, Jamba Juice, Star Wraps, Rubios Baja Grill, Panda Express,
and Espresso Roma. A large ballroom hosts major exhibits, conferences,
meetings, concerts, and dances throughout the year. Fifteen state-of-the-art
conference/meeting rooms are available for use by the campus community.
Professional catering and high-tech audio and visual services can also
be arranged. The Price Center is also home to many student organizations.
In addition, the offices of Campus Tours, Volunteer Connection, Associated
Students, University Events, and the Office of Student Organizations and
Leadership Opportunities are located in the Price Center.
The Student Center
Student Center Services
Mail code 0323
Administration office: (858) 534-8929
Web site: theuniversitycenters.ucsd.edu
Nestled among the eucalyptus trees, the wood exterior of the Student
Center stands in contrast to the modern marble of the Price Center. The
casual atmosphere and unique blend of services make the Student Center
a special place. The main building is home to The General Store, Groundwork
Books, and the Food Co-op. These are UCSDs own brand of student-run
cooperatives. The UCSD Guardian newspaper, KSDT radio station, and SRTV
are located here along with several alternative campus newspapers. The
Student Center main building is a popular study spot with academic services
such as A.S. Soft Reserves, AS Lecture Notes, three indoor lounges, and
plenty of comfortable outdoor study areas. There are also conference/meeting
rooms, two ATMs, and the UCSD Bike Shop, which sells, repairs, and maintains
bikes and bike accessories. The Off-Campus Housing Office, which helps
students find housing, is located on the second floor in the Eucalyptus
Lounge. Next to the main building is a recently remodeled facility known
as The Pub Stage Room where dances, concerts, and many other events occur.
Around the corner, Porters at the Pub serves up lunch, dinner, and
microbrew beer. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members
learn the art of neon, pottery, glass blowing, and other crafts in classes
offered at the Crafts Center. The work of artists from around the world
is exhibited at the adjacent Grove Gallery. Nearby, specialty coffees,
light cuisine, and an occasional musical performance are served up in
the patio setting of the Grove Caffe, one of the most beautiful places
on campus. Just south of the Student Center on the Revelle campus is the
Ché Café, which serves a vegetarian menu at very affordable
prices.
Student Information Center (EDNA)
Price Center
Mail code 0076
Administration Office: (858) 534-3362
Web site: theuniversitycenters.ucsd.edu
Located in the Price Center Plaza next to the theater lobby, the information
desk serves the campus community by providing information and a variety
of other services benefiting the students, faculty, and the general public.
If the student staff cannot answer your question, they will direct you
to the proper person nor agency.
Student Governments
Associated Students
Third Floor, Price Center
Mail code 0077
AS: (858) 534-4451
Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday
http://as.ucsd.edu
Graduate Student Association
Student Center A
First Floor, room 132
Mail code 0353
GSA: (858) 534-6504
Hours: 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. MondayFriday
http://weber.ucsd.edu/~gsa
The Associated Students (AS) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA)
provide students. with practical leadership experience in the areas of
programming, financial planning, lobbying, and in the development of programs
and services that are designed to meet the students needs. The Associated
Students (AS) operates AS Lecture Notes, AS Soft Reserves, AS Microwave/Refrigerator
Rentals, AS Volunteer Connection, AS Undergraduate Scholastic Grants,
AS Triton Taxi, AS Academic Success Program, AS SRTV, KSDT radio, Grove
Caffe, and the Holiday Airport Shuttle. The AS has an official liaison
with the AS Student Initiated Outreach and Recruitment Commission (SIORC),
AS Alliance, AS Womens Commission, AS Triton Tide, and the AS All-Campus
Transfer Student Association. The AS also sponsors a wide variety of programming,
including speakers, concerts, and festivals.
The GSA takes a proactive stance on graduate concerns in the areas of
housing, TA/RA work-related issues, and mandatory health insurance. The
Student Government staffs work with the AS and the GSA in providing logistical,
accounting, and programmatic advice. The student leaders and the staff
of the AS, the GSA, and the Student Government Services office encourage
you to get involved and take part in the many leadership opportunities
available at UCSD.
University Events Office
Price Center
Mail code 0078
(858) 534-4090
http://ueo.ucsd.edu
The University Events Office is a professional presenting organization
and a central resource for programming of events and activities at UCSD.
The office hosts over fifty events annually. It provides the campus and
community with programs in the areas of internationally acclaimed dance,
music, drama, chamber music, popular entertainment, and the San Diego
International Film Festival. All programs are presented in conjunction
with student committees, and volunteers are welcome.
The staff is a central resource for programming advice and assistance
in the areas of event planning, publicity, marketing, ticket handling,
and contracting. The management of the Central Box Office provides for
the sale of tickets to most campus events as well as tickets sold on the
Ticketmaster system to events in town and around the country.
Student Organizations and Leadership Opportunities
Price Center
Mail code 0078
(858) 534-0501
http://solo.ucsd.edu
The office of Student Organizations and Leadership Opportunities strongly
supports the notion that the university must provide learning experiences
for students both within and outside the classroom. Participating in leadership
workshops, seminars, conferences, and in any of the over 300 student organizations
is an integral part of the university experience. With so many organizations
to choose from, there is bound to be one that sparks individual interest.
If not, students can start their own organization! Registration for student
organizations begins in the fall and continues throughout the academic
year. The advisers are here to assist in selecting an organization or
in starting one.
In addition, leadership seminars are organized to help strengthen the
leadership potential of students. Listed below are some of the training
programs we schedule each year:
Improving interpersonal skills
Public relations
Interviewing techniques
Fund raising
Team building
Running effective meetings
Time management
Careers in student affairs
Budget management
Motivation
Stress management
Ethics
Publicity/advertising
Recruiting volunteers
Diversity
We invite you to stop by the Student Organizations Center on the third
floor of the Price Center to learn more about student organizations and
leadership opportunities!
Veterans Affairs
Building 201 University Center
Mail code 0013
(858) 534-4480
http://www.ucsd.edu/finaid
Eligibility
The following persons may be eligible for federal veterans educational
benefits:
Chapter 35
1. Sons, daughters, spouses, and surviving spouses of veterans who died,
or are permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected
disability, or persons missing in action, or captured in line of duty
by a hostile force.
Chapter 30
2. A person who entered active duty for the first time after June 30,
1985, and served continuously for three years.
Chapter 106
3. Persons who have a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve
signed after June 30, 1985.
Attention Veterans:
All VA recipients must submit a degree check from their college to the
Veterans Affairs Office at Financial Aid. (After the add/drop date
for spring.)
CalVet Fee Waiver
4. California Veterans Dependents College Fee Waiver Program:
A student who is the child of a deceased veteran or veteran with a service-connected
disability may receive a waiver of registration and educational fees.
Eligibility is determined by individual county veterans services
offices.
Other Services
In addition to certifying paperwork to initiate a students veterans
benefits, the Student Financial Services staff can answer questions about
check problems or other programs administered by the Veterans Administration
such as tutorial assistance and VA work-study, or can provide you a phone
number so that you can make an inquiry to the Veterans Administration
Regional Office.
Upon admission to the university, please contact the Student Financial
Services Office to request certification of VA educational benefits, or
notify the office of your eligibility for the CalVet waiver.
Other Services and Programs
UCSD Alumni Association
202 University Center
Mail code 0083
(858) 534-3900
email: alumni@ucsd.edu
http://www.alumni.ucsd.edu
The UCSD Alumni Association, founded in 1972 with a grant from the University
of California Board of Regents, promotes the university as an exceptional
institution of higher education through alumni involvement.
The association co-sponsors and provides funds for the National Merit
Scholarship program, honors distinguished alumni and faculty, provides
student and alumni career programs, educational and professional seminars,
develops regional clubs, and actively supports alumni legislative advocacy
programs affecting higher education.
Members of the UCSD Alumni Association enjoy borrowing privileges at
all UC libraries, UCSD Bookstore and Extension discount coupons, free
alumni access to the Career Services Center, networking and volunteer
opportunities, travel programs, a subscription to members publications,
and discount cards for a variety of services. In partnership with Student
Affairs, the Alumni Association offers two-year memberships with a variety
of special student discounts and benefits.
Art Galleries
University Art Gallery
Mandeville Center, Room 101
Mail code 0327
(858) 534-2107
http://www.universityartgallery.ucsd.edu
The University Art Gallery presents five exhibitions each year with
an emphasis on contemporary works. Painting, sculpture, and photography
are joined by newer art forms such as performance art, installation works,
and video art, giving visitors a chance to experience the full range of
contemporary artistic expression. Recent exhibitions have included: Obsessions;
Philip Taaffe: Confluence; Edward Burtynsky and Stéphane
Couturier, Altered States: Landscape Transformations in
the Wake of Progress.
Gallery hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
The gallery is closed Sundays, Mondays, and school holidays. There is
no admission charge.
Mandeville Annex Gallery
Mandeville Center, Room B-118
Mail code 0327
The Mandeville Annex Gallery is for Visual Arts undergraduate art exhibitions.
A new exhibition is mounted each week of the quarter. Included in the
exhibition schedule are individual, group, and class shows. Gallery hours
are from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no admission
charge.
Visual Arts Graduate Gallery
Visual Arts Facility, Room 309
Mail code 0084
http://visarts.ucsd.edu
The six-building complex houses the Visual Arts Graduate Gallery. First-year
review shows and M.F.A. exhibitions will be mounted each week of the quarter.
Gallery hours are from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
There is no admission charge.
Childcare Center
Mail code 0962
(858) 534-2768
http://admissions.ucsd.edu
The UCSD Early Childhood Education Center serves the children of students,
staff, and faculty. Age requirements are eleven months through kindergarten.
State subsidy is available for income-eligible staff and full-time students
on a limited basis. Only full-time enrollment is offered, 7:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
are included in the cost. For further information or to visit, call the
Childcare Centers office at (858) 534-2768 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m.
As an alternative, the Infant Toddler Referral Program aids campus families
in locating licensed home-care providers for children from six weeks through
preschool ages. For assistance, call (858) 534-2768 during office hours
or leave a recorded message for a return call.
Crafts Center
Mail code 0338
(858) 534-2021
http://www-crafts.ucsd.edu
Located in the center of the campus, the Crafts Center offers studio
and art/crafts instructional facilities in ceramics, photography, jewelry,
drawing, neon, glassblowing, and other crafts. The center provides personal
enrichment and creative educational opportunities to individuals wishing
to develop artistic skills in an active studio-classroom situation.
The Grove Gallery is a part of the center, and offers ongoing exhibits
of contemporary crafts and ethnic arts. The Grove Gallery Store sells
an international selection of handmade crafts and other decorative accessories.
Registration for Crafts Center activities takes place the first week
of every quarter at the center. Specific classes, schedules, and course
fees information can be obtained by calling n(858) 534-2021 or http://www-crafts.ucsd.edu.
UCSD Cross-Cultural Center
Building 510, Mail Code 0053
(858) 534-9689, Fax (858) 822-0173
cccenter@ucsd.edu
http://ccc.ucsd.edu
Established in May of 1995, the UCSD Cross-cultural Center (CCC) functions
as a campus community center committed to creating space for dialogue
while also maintaining an environment conducive to the recruitment and
retention of students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented backgrounds.
The CCC offers programs and services specifically designed to reflect
UCSDs commitment to excellence, scholarship, and community through
cross-cultural interactions. The centers focus areas include: faculty,
staff, and student exchanges, educational materials and resources, student
outreach and retention activities, speakers, film series, community outreach,
support and discussion groups, and leadership development.
Imprints
http://imprints.ucsd.edu
Your UCSD Print Resource Center
Self-serve copies, full color copies, fax service, posters, lamination,
large format, plus a large variety of other printing and binding services
are available. Price Center Imprints is open evenings and Saturdays. In
addition to standard services, computer workstations are available on
a rental basis with both black and white and color laser printer options.
Campus Locations:
- Applied Physics and Math Bldg., Room #3301, (858) 534-2197
- Campus Services Complex, Bldg. A, (858) 534-3020
- Geisel Library, Main Flr (858) 534-2534
- Price Center, Upper level (858) 822-4422
- University Center, Bldg. 201, (858) 534-7050
Triton Plus Card, Library photocopy card, cash, and check payment accepted.
Visa and Master-card accepted at Price Center and Geisel Library locations.
Transportation and Parking Services
Located in the Gilman Parking Structure
Mail code 0040
(858) 534-4223
http://parking.ucsd.edu
Transportation and Parking Services, (T&PS) sponsors a variety of
programs and services designed to help students living at UCSD without
a car. An extensive network of shuttles spans the campus and also serves
several off-campus locations. A special sticker can be affixed to a UCSD
ID card, free of charge, allowing unlimited rides on San Diego Transit
buses within a two-mile radius of campus. T&PS offers a free holiday
shuttle service to the airport, helping students get home during breaks.
For information, route maps, or schedules, please telephone (858) 534-RIDE,
or check our Web site at parking.ucsd.edu.
A number of money-saving rideshare programs have been developed for
commuting students. Carpool, vanpool, rail, bicycle, and subsidized transit
programs feature terrific additional incentives including a free emergency
ride home and complimentary parking. For program details, call Rideshare
Operations at (858) 534-RIDE.
If you choose to bring a car to campus, be aware that a parking permit
is required on UCSD property, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m., unless otherwise posted. (A short grace period during Septembers
Welcome Week allows parking in student spaces without a parking permit.)
Parking permits can be obtained at the Parking Office (858) 534-4223,
or by accessing StudentLink.
Student spaces are defined by yellow lines, student (S)
parking permits are valid in these yellow-striped spaces at all times.
After 4:30 p.m. weekdays, all UCSD permits are upgraded and become valid
in spaces marked with green (B) or red (A) squares,
and metered (no fee required) spaces. Permits are not required on campus
Saturday and Sunday, unless otherwise posted. Student permits are never
valid in spaces marked A Permit Required, 24 Hours a Day,
7 Days a Week, or in any other 7/24 parking space.
T&PS also has a Motorist Assistance Program which provides battery
jumps, help with lock outs, flat tire inflation, or a lift to the nearest
station to buy gas for drivers stranded on campus. Call (858) 534-8108.
If you have questions about T&PS, purchasing a permit, or parking
at UCSD, please telephone a service representative at (858) 534-4223,
visit our Web site: parking.ucsd.edu.
or stop by the Parking Office, located in the Gilman Parking Structure
(entrance on Russell Lane).
Student Mail Services
Campus Services Complex, Bldg. A
Mail code 0047
(858) 534-7098
http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/mails/
The Student Mail Services provides Monday through Saturday distribution
of mail to resident students during the academic year. Hours of operation
are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stamps and various other U.S. Postal commodities
can be purchased.
The UCSD Bookstore
Located in the Price Center Complex
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0008
MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Open most Sundays 12:00 noon5:00 p.m.
For holidays and extended hours at the beginning of each quarter, phone
or check: bookstore.ucsd.edu
General Information
Birch Aquarium Bookshop
Clothing & Gifts
Computer Center
Computer Repair
Course Materials/Textbook Department
Custom Publishing
Digital Course Content
Electronics Department
Medical Instruments
Refund/Recharge
Sunshine Store/Film
Supplies Department
Toll Free
Trade and Professional Book Information
Fax Numbers
General Number
Computer Center
Book Departments
Supplies & Clothing
Web site
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(858)
534-READ
534-8753
534-8530
534-4291
537-4291
534-4557
534-7963
534-5291
534-3786
534-7057
534-7326
534-2875
534-3786
(800) 520-7323
534-3149
534-0565
534-1430
534-5286
534-0410
bookstore.ucsd.edu
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Course Materials/Textbooks
Required and recommended course materials for undergraduate and graduate
classes are stocked at the UCSD Bookstore, along with additional supplementary
study aids. During the 20032004 academic year, the Bookstore plans
to introduce an online order service.
Course materials for UCSD Extension courses are stocked in the Extension
section of the UCSD Bookstore; they can also be ordered online via the
Bookstores Web site at http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/extension/.
Extension course materials ordered via the Web may be shipped, held for
pickup in La Jolla, or delivered for pickup at the North County or Sorrento
Mesa Extension centers.
Online Look-Up: Undergraduate, graduate, and Extension course
materials lists, along with prices and availability, may be viewed on
the World Wide Web the same day they are entered into the Bookstores
database. For graduate and undergraduate classes, within the Schedule
of Classes on UCSDs InfoPath, click on the blue book icon for the
desired section. For Extension course materials lists, use the look-up/purchase
feature at http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/extension/.
Faculty: Each quarter, the UCSD Bookstore sends a memo to faculty
requesting course materials information (adoptions) for the
upcoming quarter. Faculty can submit adoptions directly to the Course
Materials Department at the UCSD Bookstore, through the various academic
departments, or via the Bookstores Web site at http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/textbooks/adoptionform.htm.
Faculty should submit their adoptions before the quarterly deadline to
ensure that the course materials can be stocked before classes begin.
Information about and links to other campus instructional support services
(library eReserves, course Web pages, AS Soft Reserves, Imprints, etc.),
are at http://coursematerials.ucsd.edu/.
Course Materials/Textbook Reservation service (TRS)
At the beginning of every fall quarter, the UCSD Bookstore offers a
convenient course materials/textbook reservation service (TRS). Students
can submit reservations using the special form each entering student receives
in the mail and in an orientation packet, or via the Bookstores
Web site at http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/textbooks/trs.htm.
Custom Publishing
As part of the UCSD Bookstores mission to serve the UCSD community
as an essential academic resource, the course materials department provides
custom-printed course materials, including out-of-print and out-of-stock
books, journal and newspaper articles, syllabi, anthologies, lab manuals,
and original works. To ensure compliance with legal requirements involving
reproduced printed materials, the Bookstore secures all necessary copyright
permissions. Faculty should submit adoptions for custom-printed materials
along with their other adoption requests.
Digital Course Content
Unique in the college bookstore industry, the UCSD Bookstore has a staff
member dedicated to digital course content delivery. Acting in concert
with other instructional support departments on campus, the Bookstore
can assist faculty in locating digital materials and making them available
to UCSD students.
Course Materials/Textbook Buyback
During the first week and finals week of each quarter, the UCSD Bookstore
provides a buyback service allowing students to sell their textbooks for
cash. If a title is being used in the upcoming term, students may receive
up to half the new price of the book. A partial buyback list, for the
current quarter, can be viewed online at http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/textbooks/buyback.htm.
Book Information
The book information departments experienced staff of booksellers
can help find just the right book from among the impressive selection
of general, technical, scientific, and medical books stocked at the UCSD
Bookstore. Booksellers can also research any title that is in print in
the United States by accessing databases that contain information on hundreds
of thousands of additional titles. They are happy to special order books
that are not available in the store. In addition to offering in-store
service, booksellers take orders and answer inquiries via phone, fax,
and email and can assist with searching for books and placing orders through
the Bookstores Booksearch Web site http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/booksearch.htm
which shows availability of more than 140,000 titles contained in their
database. To search for and order from more titles, the Bookstore offers
two additional Web sites, http://ucsd.booksense.com
and matthewsstores.com/partnerweb.asp?BookStoreID#479075.
General, Scientific, and Technical Books
The general, scientific, and technical department contains books from
hundreds of different publishers. To support the academic mission of the
university, a wide array of academic disciplines in the arts and humanities,
social sciences, languages, mathematics, science, and engineering are
represented. Strong general interest sections in categories such as fiction,
travel, reference, and childrens books complete the selection. Find
excellent values in the bargain books section and 35 percent discounts
on bestsellers. All general, scientific, and technical books are discounted
10 percent during Happy Hours from 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
every Wednesday. Check availability of titles in the store at the Booksearch
site http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/booksearch.htm.
To search and order from among two million additional titles, explore
the UCSD Bookstore/Booksense partnership site at http://ucsd.booksense.com.
Medical Books and Instruments
The UCSD Bookstore is proud of its partnership with the medical community
at the university and in the San Diego area. It has long been recognized
as a primary resource for an up-to-date, comprehensive selection of medical
books and instruments. In the store, find medical textbooks for the UCSD
School of Medicine and UCSD School of Pharmacy along with more than 5,500
reference titles in nearly one hundred medical categories. A large selection
of medical instruments is available along with lab coats, clinical jackets,
scrubs, and unique medical gift items. All medical books and instruments
are discounted 5 percent during Happy Hours from 4:00 p.m.6:00
p.m. every Wednesday. Check availability of medical titles in the store
at the Booksearch site http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/books/booksearch.htm.
For a larger selection of medical titles, search the UCSD Bookstores
medical Web store at matthewsstores.com/partnerweb.asp?BookStoreID#479075.
This Web site features more than 90,000 titles and offers up to a 5 percent
discount on medical and nursing books as well as medical supplies and
instruments.
Faculty Authored Books
The UCSD Bookstore is pleased to display and sell recent publications
authored by UCSD faculty. Inside the bookstore find books shelved in a
special Faculty Author section and in the categorical section that applies.
Look for a selection of recently published titles on display at the Faculty
Club. Faculty members with a new book they would like the UCSD Bookstore
to stock should contact the store using one of these methods: (858) 534-3149;
(800) 520-7323; http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/friends/faculty/authorrequestform.htm;
bookorder@ucsd.edu and provide
the title, publisher, and ISBN number.
Emblematic Clothing and Gifts
A selection of clothing and UCSD insignia merchandise are available
at the UCSD Bookstore as well as everyday gift items. Annual promotions
are held throughout the year. Ordering is easy: (800) 520-7323; http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/clothing.
Supplies: School, Art, and Office
In addition to finding an extensive selection of supplies carried within
the department a catalog containing over 10,000 art, office, and school
suppliesmore than in any storeis available through the UCSD
Bookstores supply department.
Electronics
A comprehensive selection of brand name calculators such as Hewlett
Packard, Texas Instruments, and Sharp as well as many more electronic
items and accessories are stocked at the UCSD Bookstore.
Computers
The extremely knowledgeable staff of the UCSD Bookstore computer department
is available to assist those who wish to purchase computer and printer
hardware and accessories. Educational pricing is offered for full-time
UCSD students, extension students (certificate courses), faculty, and
staff on Macintosh and PC software and hardware. Special orders are encouraged
for products that may not be stocked. The UCSD Bookstore One Stop Shopping
(BOSS) system was created to allow ordering computer products online:
bookstore.ucsd.edu/computers/orderform.htm.
Computer Repair
At very reasonable prices the bookstores computer center repair
shop accepts in-warranty repairs for: Apple (all products), Dell (Dimension,
Optiplex, Latitude, Precision Workstations, and PowerEdge), Toshiba (university-owned
systems).
In addition, they repair almost all out-of-warranty computers and printers
including PC clones. They do not repair out-of-warranty monitors. To receive
service bring your system to the bookstore computer center. The average
repair is 35 days.
Special Orders
Books, gifts, clothing, office and art supplies, medical instruments,
computer hardware and software can be special ordered at any time.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Bookshop
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
MondaySunday 9:30 a.m.5:00 p.m.
(858) 534-8753
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day)
The Aquarium Book and Gift Shop has been operated by the UCSD Bookstore
since August 1994. Its goal is to support the education and community
service missions of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Birch
Aquarium at Scripps. The bookshop has an exciting selection of educational
books concerning the geological, biological, and physical sciences and
how they interact with the sea. A dazzling variety of childrens
books and educational toys are available to children of all ages who have
interest in the ocean and its marine life. Other popular items are guides
to scuba diving and snorkeling, tide pool guides, San Diego tourist guides,
and maps. The bookshops selection of souvenirs and gifts is fun-loving
with a wide-ranging selection of T-shirts, sweatshirts, postcards, calendars,
cassette tapes, video tapes, stuffed animals, jewelry, and lots more.
The Sunshine Store
MondayFriday 7:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Most Sundays 12:00 noon5:00 p.m.
Established in April 1979 as an auxiliary operation of the UCSD Bookstore,
the Sunshine Store is a busy annex located next to the UCSD Bookstore
on the ground floor of the Price Center Plaza. Open seven days a week,
the Sunshine Store carries snacks and groceries along with soda, juice,
coffee, tea, popcorn, health and personal care products, ice cream, sandwiches,
donuts, and candy. Film and film processing are also available with film
specials running throughout the year.
Return/Refund Policy
The UCSD Bookstore strives for complete customer satisfaction. Should
any product you select from the UCSD Bookstore fail to meet your expectations,
they will respond to your concern and assist you in an exchange, refund,
or credit whenever possible within the guidelines that apply to their
specific merchandise categories.
- All categories of refundable merchandise require an original receipt
to obtain a refund.
- Textbooks must be in resalable condition, accompanied by a cash register
receipt, and returned within the first three weeks of the current quarter
for refund, exchange, or credit. Texbooks purchased after the third
week have a three business day (including Saturday) return/exchange.
Software used as course materials and textbooks containing software,
are not returnable if the seal on the software or sleeve is broken.
Books used for School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences courses must be returned within 14 days from the date on the
receipt.
- General interest, technical, and medical books may be returned for
refund, exchange, or credit within 14 days if they are in resalable
condition and are among the titles currently carried in the UCSD Bookstore.
- Nonrefundable/nonexchangeable merchandise: medical instruments, Medical
(MDTEST), other testing (REFEXM) books, magazines, and clearance books.
- Computer hardware and software refund policies are available in the
computer department.
University Police Department
Building 500 University Center
Mail code 0017
EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1
Business, (858) 534-4357
http://police.ucsd.edu
The UCSD Police Department protects life and property through the enforcement
of local, state, and federal laws. The police department strives for a
safe campus environment, where the educational and research pursuits of
the university can be realized.
The Police Department provides continuous twenty-four-hour-a-day police
patrol to protect the campus community, along with the dispatching of
emergency fire and ambulance services.
In addition, student residential areas are provided with additional
security with on-site residential security officers (RSOs) during the
evening and early morning hours.
Clery Campus Crime Report
For information concerning campus crime statistics, crime reporting,
policies and practices pertaining to campus security, and/or crime prevention
tips, please visit the UCSD Police Departments Web siteCrime/Victim
Information located at www.police.ucsd.edu.
Crime Prevention Program
(858) 534-3644
The Police Departments Crime Prevention Program offers a variety
of information to the campus community on crime prevention methods. Pamphlets
and informative seminars are available.
Community Service Officer Program
(858) 534-9255
CSOs are students employed by the UCSD Police Department. They provide
a variety of services related to crime prevention and campus safety. One
of the services is the safety ESCORT program, which is available every
evening from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. They also provide security for campus
events and facilities. For more information contact the program coordinator
at (858) 822-1130.
Lost and Found
(858) 534-4361
The Police Department serves as a central repository for lost and found
articles. Lost and found items should be taken to the police station.
The station is open twenty-four hours daily.
U.S. Neighborhood Post Office
2.425 Price Center
Mail code 0047
(858) 534-1164
http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/mails/
The Price Center Post Office is a contract station operated under the
rules and regulations of the U.S. Postal Service. Stamps, money orders,
and other postal items may be purchased and mailed at this location MondayFriday,
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. P.O. Box rentals are available in various sizes.
Stamp purchases from stamp vending machines are available MondayFriday,
8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Campus Services and Facilities
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