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4 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 5 With only 7.1 percent of UC San Diego’s total revenue coming from the State The Parents of California funds for education, the generosity of parents and families is more Fund helps build important than ever. Your contribution means that we can do more to prepare our and maintain students for bright, successful futures in a competitive global economy. campus resources Help secure the necessary resources that that make allow students achieve their dreams and explore their roles in our community and the difference our world. We encourage you to consider making a gift to the Parents Fund as part of your participation. between a

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Academic and life-building The Parents Fund helps build and opportunities abound at UC maintain campus resources that make the difference between a good college San Diego. In addition to a experience and an outstanding one. This world-class education, we strive flexible fund brings together contributions to provide students with a of all sizes to support programs that help sustain positive student life events and vibrant, well-rounded university activities including: experience that encourages • Tutoring and mentoring services them to seek their passions and • Leadership development helps prepare them for success opportunities in their academic careers • Career exploration workshops and after graduation. Yet, we • Health, safety, and well-being could not do this without the programs help of parents and families. • And much more

6 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 7 We are also available to support students in crisis. Our Office of Residence Life is committed to providing a safe living and learning experience for a diverse population of students.

A few Revelle College traditions that take place annually include Roger Revelle’s Birthday, celebrated on the last Friday of Winter quarter; Revellution, an annual concert held in the spring; and Watermelon Drop, the oldest tradition at UC San Diego.

Parents and families can access more information regarding Revelle College at: http://revelle.ucsd.edu.

Office of the Provost: (858) 534-1571 Paul Yu, Ph.D. Provost

Academic Advising: (858) 534-3490 Shannon O'Brien, Ph.D. Dean of Academic Advising

Student Affairs: (858) 534-3492 Sherry Mallory, Ph.D. Dean of Student Affairs

Residential Life Office: (858) 534-3025 The Revelle College Academic Advising Revelle College is UC San Diego’s first college, named in honor Malik Ismail Office is responsible for advising all new of the chief architect of the University in its early years — Dr. Associate Dean of Students and Director and continuing students from orientation of Residence Life Roger Revelle. In the 1960s, when Dr. Revelle and other founding through graduation. Academic counselors members of the UC San Diego faculty began to think about an are available to help students with a undergraduate component to the new university, they were variety of questions and concerns, from navigating the Revelle curriculum to committed to the principle of a broad liberal arts education decision-making strategies; they’re also that would provide a firm grounding in the major disciplines available to assist students experiencing of the sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences. academic difficulty.

The Revelle College Student Affairs Office Revelle College has a dedicated cadre core writing program, the humanities is responsible for students’ out of class of faculty loyal to the classical education sequence, has the highest percentage experience, and offer a wide range of provided by the college’s general of senior faculty instructors of all the programs, events, and activities designed education requirements. The college’s university’s core courses. to enhance students’ college experience.

8 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 9 performing in the Muir Musical, we are committee in 2006–07). His administrative certain there is an organization or activity and academic accomplishments and his for everyone. commitment to the John Muir College theme of “emphasizing the spirit of The residential complex at Muir is a fun individual choice and responsibility and comfortable place to live, where within the framework of a welcoming residents develop friendships and learn and supportive community,” makes him about themselves and those who live with exceptionally well qualified to provide them. The organization of Muir’s residence leadership as the Provost of Muir College. halls into houses and suites makes it He is also known as a flamenco guitarist. easy to connect with others and develop lifelong friendships. Parents and families can access more information regarding John Muir College A few John Muir College traditions that at: http://muir.ucsd.edu. take place annually are the Muir Pumpkin Drop and Halloween Carnival; Muirstock, a festival and concert highlighting a number Office of the Provost: of well-known bands; Muir Musical, (858) 534-7127 a completely student-run theatrical Dr. John Moore production; and John Muir Week, a week Provost highlighting green initiatives, as well as an observance of John Muir’s birthday. Academic Advising: (858) 534-3580 Unique to Muir, the Muir College Center is Dr. Doug Easterly located in Stewart Commons below Pines Dean of Academic Advising and offers a wide variety of products and services. The College Center includes MOM (Middle of Muir), POP (Purveyor Student Affairs: of Products), Muir Woods coffee house, (858) 534-3587 space for student events, comfortable Dr. Patricia Mahaffey John Muir College study areas, and an outdoor seating area. Dean of Student Affairs During Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, Residential Life Office: the College Center offers families and (858) 534-4200 The College’s General Education Inspired by the environmentalist, friends of John Muir College students the Pat Danylyshyn-Adams curriculum allows students the freedom nature writer, Sierra Club opportunity to send their best wishes to Associate Dean of Student Affairs and to choose courses meaningful to them in students living in our residential facilities. Director of Residence Life founder, and his remarkable a program that includes both breadth and With forty-eight hour notice (even life, John Muir College of depth in natural sciences, social sciences, shorter for some), custom baskets can arts, humanities, and foreign languages. UC San Diego emphasizes be delivered to your student’s room. For more information, refer to the Muir College the spirit of individual choice The wonderful, close-knit community Center tab on the Muir website or call and responsibility within the at Muir College is directly linked to the MOM directly at (858) 534-4418. framework of a welcoming high level of student involvement in a wide range of activities and events and supportive community. John Moore, Professor of Linguistics throughout the year. Muir boasts one and Director of the Linguistics Heritage Muir is a special place where of the most active college communities Language Program, began as Muir generations of students have at UC San Diego. The college has more College’s fourth provost September student organizations than any of the six felt recognized and valued as 1, 2013. A member of the faculty since colleges! Whether it is a whale-watching 1992 and a highly regarded scholar in individuals and experienced a trip, learning to play croquet, attending theoretical syntax, Provost Moore has strong sense of belonging within a casino night, writing an article for our also served several terms on the Muir own student-run humor newspaper, or this large research university. College Executive Committee (chairing the

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Ocean View Terrace); film previews, which celebrate the themes of the college; cultural nights; leadership seminars; and trips to various San Diego hot- spots. Especially popular are the annual MarshallPalooza Carnival during Fall Quarter and the Cultural Celebration community festival during Spring Quarter.

Parents and families can access more information regarding Thurgood Marshall College at: http://marshall.ucsd.edu.

Office of the Provost: (858) 534-4002 Allan Havis Provost

Academic Advising: (858) 534-4110 Dr. Paul Naour Dean of Academic Advising Thurgood Marshall inspires Today, Thurgood Marshall College (TMC) diverse community while building life- Student Affairs: and dignifies our college in embraces our history and the profound long relationships. Our Residential Life impact of our namesake through the team supports students in creating their (858) 534-4390 a myriad of ways. A career college’s commitment to the intellectual community here at Marshall College, and Dr. Wendy Bashant defender of civil rights and the and philosophical development of both our philosophy encourages and supports Dean of Student Affairs first African-American Supreme scholar and citizen. TMC encourages students in getting to know themselves, students to grow, learn, and challenge and learning how to check themselves, Residential Life Office: Court Justice, Thurgood themselves to reach out and become an so ultimately they strengthen their (858) 534-4340 Marshall fought to correct active, articulate, and engaged member of confidence to be themselves. eeman agrama-minert the social, educational, and our ever-changing world. Associate Dean of Student Affairs and cultural inequities in the U.S., Our Student Life team endeavors Director of Residence Life TMC Academic Advising is inspired by the to facilitate the development of its and inspires the UC San Diego college mission to develop the scholar diverse community through innovative College that is named after and citizen within the context of a major opportunities for student learning, him (formerly Third College). research university and milieu of a small leadership, and engagement. Throughout liberal arts college. The counseling staff is the department, professionals work in School integration was a major legacy informed by student development theory partnership to shape vibrant co-curricular of Thurgood Marshall’s activism. Third and best professional practice in the field. experiences in which students are College was founded in 1970. Igniting the Students can expect counselors to help encouraged to reflect and engage passions of students’ and faculty’s desire them establish and achieve their academic with their community, their college, for dialogue and change, Third College’s goals, while guiding their development of and their world. birth enriched the lives of UC San Diego independent decision-making skills. undergraduates by illuminating complex Throughout the year, Marshall student moral and social issues, with emphasis on Living at Marshall as a scholar and organizations plan and enjoy a multitude our underrepresented communities. For citizen, students enjoy and appreciate of events, including study breaks; Un- this powerful reason, Third was named the value of being a unique part of a Plugged (a cafe-style open mic night at Thurgood Marshall College in 1993.

12 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 13 Warren College Academic Advising attractions including Disneyland and offers personalized academic advising the San Diego Zoo, Open Mic Nights to services to all Warren students. The staff showcase student talent, and tailgates assists students with understanding before athletic events. Two of the and complying with general-education most popular annual events are Winter requirements and academic policies, Warrenland, a winter celebration that educational planning, and referrals to includes music, crafts, and hot chocolate, appropriate campus resources. and the semi-formal dance which encourage students to come together The Dean of Student Affairs Office is as a community. dedicated to working with students to develop opportunities for engagement, Parents and families can access more learning, and discovery that support information regarding Earl Warren College classroom efforts as well as foster at: http://warren.ucsd.edu. growth and development outside of the classroom. The dean’s office provides advising support to many of the Warren Office of the Provost: College student organizations and the (858) 534-1709 Warren College Student Council and Steven Adler works to promote health and safety, Provost community responsibility, and academic integrity efforts. Academic Advising: (858) 534-4350 The Warren Residential Life Office is a Jacob Lacy resource that provides students with Dean of Advising transitional support and helps foster personal growth. The office employs 30 Student Affairs: Resident Assistants who host programs (858) 534-4731 that enhance educational experiences, Kafele Khalfani promote the UC San Diego Principles Dean of Student Affairs of Community, and engage students in dialogue around issues of diversity and social justice. Residential Life Office: (858) 534-4581 Earl Warren College offers students Claire Palmer several co-curricular programs to Associate Dean of Student Affairs and enhance their academic and personal Director of Residence Life development. The quarterly High Table Earl Warren College Dinner, hosted by the Provost, engages students and faculty in an evening of fine dining and conversation that enriches Earl Warren College was established in 1974 as the fourth faculty-student relationships. The DeWitt undergraduate college at UC San Diego. Named after the former Higgs Memorial Lecture provides students California Governor and Chief Justice of the United States, the an opportunity to engage in a discussion on current events and their impact on the College continues the legacy of Earl Warren by encouraging law and society. students to explore the relationship between leadership and social justice. Warren College students represent all majors offered at While reaching their highest academic potential, students also need a chance UC San Diego, and the college motto, Toward a Life in Balance, to socialize. Warren College student is integrated into Warren College’s academic requirements and organizations offer events throughout student events to provide a well-rounded university experience. the year ranging from bus trips to local

14 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 15 World (MMW) Blowout, and the annual Leadership Recognition Celebration. Multi-cultural awareness is highlighted through a variety of exciting local and international leadership and community service opportunities under the college’s programmatic plan, “A Celebration of Cultures at Home and Abroad.” These programs create an environment where ERC students can develop new friendships and participate in a variety of fun activities, intercultural exchange, and interaction with fellow students, faculty, and staff.

Parents and families can access more information regarding Eleanor Roosevelt College at: http://roosevelt.ucsd.edu.

Office of the Provost: (858) 534-2247 Ivan Evans, Ph.D. Provost

Academic Advising: (858) 534-9864 Sarah Spear-Barrett Dean of Academic Advising Founded in 1988 as UC San of general requirements designed to All Eleanor Roosevelt College students Student Affairs: Diego’s fifth college, Eleanor provide a broad, multi-cultural and global have the opportunity to live on-campus perspective. in the residence halls located at ERC (858) 534-2237 Roosevelt College (ERC) and on the Revelle campus, in the Patricia Scott was named in 1994 for the The Student Affairs Office at ERC strives ERC apartments, and in UC San Diego Dean of Student Affairs former First Lady, who was to create a college environment that is International House (I-House), which is exciting, full of new experiences and also located in the ERC neighborhood. Office of Residence Life: a humanitarian as well as a challenges while achieving a balanced This unique experience of community (858) 534-2261 champion of international life. College is a time of self-discovery, living helps our students develop a Rey Guerrero cooperation, delegate to the personal growth, and exposure to new concern and respect for others; make Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Residence Life United Nations, chair of the and different opportunities. At ERC, personal lifestyle decisions; share their your student can explore many student academic and cultural experience with UN Commission on Human organizations, engage in community other students; and learn to live in a close- Rights, and member of the service, serve on the college’s Student knit, diverse community. Neighborhood Peace Corps Advisory Council. Council, cheer on campus athletic teams landmarks such as Café Ventanas, as a member of the ERC spirit group, the I-House Great Hall, and our three ERC’s Educational Philosophy is based learn about and investigate new cultures community gardens provide programmatic on the belief that to be educated in our through participation in events such as opportunities and common social spaces world today means to understand one’s Global Marketplaces and Culture Nights, for all our students. own history and cultural heritage, and serve on the activities programming board the history and thought of other major or start a new student organization. Eleanor Roosevelt College has several cultural traditions. All ERC undergraduate events throughout the year that students, academic programs include a series faculty, and staff look forward to including Rock N’ Roosevelt, Making of Modern

16 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 17 efforts as well as expand learning to, Winter Game Fest, Semi-Formal, opportunities outside of the classroom C.H.A.O.S., Spirit of the Masters, Let It by providing activities and services Flow, Kuncocshun, Digital Film Festival, that enhance the student experience. and the Chocolate Festival. The Student Affairs team aims to foster student growth and development that Parents and families can access more prepare students to become effective information regarding Sixth College at: citizens in the 21st century, help students http://sixth.ucsd.edu. build a college community that supports individual creativity and expression, increase students’ understanding and Office of the Provost: appreciation for human differences, and (858) 534-9001 foster a learning environment for every Dr. Dan Donoghue Sixth College community member. Provost

Living on campus is an integral part of a Academic Advising: Sixth College resident’s education. Living (858) 534-9001 in the apartments and residence halls Christine Fraser provides a wonderful opportunity to meet Dean of Academic Advising new people, learn about new cultures, develop life skills that will extend beyond Student Affairs: the college years, develop respect and (858) 822-5953 care for others, make responsible lifestyle Diane LeGree choices and decisions, share academic, Dean of Student Affairs social, and cultural experiences with other students, and learn to live respectfully Residential Life Office: in close quarters with diverse groups of (858) 822-5268 people. Marciano Perez between advisors and students and is Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Inaugurated at the dawn of Sixth College has several annual traditions a new century, Sixth College a process that considers and respects Director of Residence Life students’ diverse backgrounds, interests, for students to join such as, but not limited prepares its students to become and abilities. dynamic and engaged citizens of the 21st century: innovative, The Sixth College core academic program focuses on Culture, Art, and creative, and interconnected. Technology. In this program, students The core academic programs of take an interdisciplinary look at how the Sixth College develop skills in things we humans make — specifically, both traditional and emergent art and technology — reflect what we believe and value, focus our attention, and media literacy, emphasizing alter our environment. Students at Sixth essential writing fundamentals College participate in the upper-division as well as the latest forms Practicum. The goal of the Practicum is to have students build bridges to local and of digital communication. global communities, engage students in communal work, and foster an ethical The academic advising mission at Sixth obligation to service. College is to develop personal and caring relationships with students and to help The Sixth College Student Affairs them achieve their educational, career, team works with students to develop and life goals. Academic advising is experiences that support classroom an intentional educational partnership

18 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 19 Transfer Student Resources

Welcome families of transfer students! We’re excited your student wants to conclude their education at UC San Diego.

Although your student has college experience, there will be a time of adjustment to the UC San Diego campus culture. Many other campuses have semester systems with 15 weeks per semester. UC San Diego is a quarter system with 10 weeks per quarter and one week of finals. The quarter system moves fast! The campus is large and feels like a little city. Your student is encouraged to seek out resources to manage the fast-paced academic quarters, explore the campus, and get involved with many John Muir College To get involved at Muir College, contact Student Council Connection on-campus organizations. Here are some Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Ann TMC Student Council meets Thursdays communities for transfer students. Tribe of Muir Transfers (TMT) meets Hawthorne at [email protected] at 6:30 p.m. in Fireside Lounge. Meetings weekly and coordinates free events or visit the John Muir Student Affairs are open to everyone! TMC Student Revelle College specifically for transfer students. Check Facebook page: John Muir College Council positions are available — apply out their Facebook Group at TMTed Out! Student Affairs. at http://marshall.ucsd.edu. Click on The Revelle Transfer Student Network Muir College Commuter Council (M3C) “Student Life,” to get involved! (RTSN) meets regularly to coordinate meets bi-weekly and holds free bi-weekly Thurgood Marshall College programs and events for transfer Commuter breakfasts in Muir’s Mariposa For more information on getting students. For additional information on Room. For more information, check out The Transfer and Re-Entry Student Club involved at Marshall College, contact getting involved with RTSN or other their Facebook Group: Muir College (open to all colleges) is a great way to [email protected]. activities at Revelle College, contact Commuter Council (M3C). connect with other transfer students. Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Liora Interested in connecting with faculty? Earl Warren College Kian-Gutierrez at [email protected]. Student Council Connection Marshall Mentor Program (MMP) is a Muir College Council has positions yearlong program providing new transfer Warren College Transfer and Commuter Student Council Connection specifically for Transfers. Transfer students the opportunity to work closely Commission (WTCC) invite all incoming Revelle College Council (RCC) meets Student Representatives and Commuter with faculty members who will share their transfer students to join us for meetings on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the Revelle Representatives are needed — for more knowledge and experience to better and events. We coordinate programs for Conference Room. RCC has positions information or to get an application, equip transfer students for success at transfer students including: Learn at Lunch on council for transfer and commuter contact [email protected]. UC San Diego. To learn more, visit Discussions, trips to local attractions, representatives. http://rcc.ucsd.edu http://marshall.ucsd.edu and click on “Programs.”

20 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 21 concerts, and more. For more information, Sixth College visit our Facebook page: Warren Transfer and Commuter Commission or email Sixer Triton and Recreation for Transfers [email protected]. Meetings are open (START) seeks to build community to all Warren College students. among the Sixth College transfer student population. For more Student Council Connection information about START, contact Sixth Warren College Student Council (WCSC) College at (858) 534-9001 or email meets every Thursday evening in the [email protected]. You can also Warren Administration student lounge. find us on Facebook: STARTUCSD. WCSC has positions open on council for transfer-at-large and commuter-at-large Student Council Connection as well as a variety of other positions. For Sixth College Student Council meets more information, visit http://wcsc.ucsd.edu each Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in the Sixth or email [email protected]. College Main Conference Room. For more information on getting involved with Sixth Housing, Dining For more information on getting involved College Student Council (SCSC), email at Warren College, contact the Warren SCSC at [email protected] & Hospitality College Student Affairs Office at or visit http://scsc.ucsd.edu. [email protected]. Find your place. Don’t What to Bring Transfer Student Housing: Eleanor Roosevelt College The Village at Torrey Pines just go to UC San Diego. For a list of what to bring, visit http://hdh.

The Village is a community of apartments Live UC San Diego. ucsd.edu/LOC/faq.asp#movein. Once your Eleanor’s Transfers and Commuters (ETC) student receives their room assignment is designed to help transfer students stay and retail spaces designed especially A big part of the college experience is information in late August, we encourage involved in ERC activities and events. for transfer students. The neighborhood where your student lives when they’re them to contact their new roommates and The group meets bi-weekly to plan and consists of Village West and Village East, in school. When they choose UC San discuss what each person will bring. implement on- and off-campus events a total of 13 buildings, two of which are Diego, they’re not only choosing a like commuter/transfer breakfasts, movie high rises with incredible ocean views. University, but a place to expand horizons Billing nights, and beach parties. There is a All of the resident apartment homes — academically, culturally, and socially. Commuter Lounge, located on the second feature modern amenities and a sleek On-campus housing is located within each The Housing charge is billed to the floor of the ERC Administration Building. design aesthetic. There are several of the six colleges (for freshmen) and at campus billing statement, the same It is open from 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Monday scholar communities available to assist the Village (for transfer students), creating location UC Tuition and Education fees are through Friday. For more information, in your student’s success, including the lifeline of these thriving smaller billed. All statements are emailed to your email [email protected]. Transfer SUCCESS, Computer, Science student’s UC San Diego email account. & Engineering, and Bioscience. Student neighborhoods within the larger UC San Diego community. If your student wishes to authorize a Success Mentors are also available to parent to receive a copy of the monthly assist during your student’s time at statement, visit https://act.ucsd.edu/ Although your the Village. Roll out of bed. Walk to class. Lunch with friends. Quick nap. Afternoon lecture. studentEBill2/StudentBilling. The first billing statement will be available for Living at the Village is affordable, and in a Sunset surfing at the beach. Movie night in student has college the lounge. This is everyday life when your viewing on TritonLink on September 2, prime location—right on campus! 2015 and is due on September 18, 2015. experience, there For more information, email or call student calls UC San Diego home. [email protected] | (858) 534-9380 Housing includes Housing Contracts will be a time of A flexible dining plan, cable TV, All Housing contract questions can adjustment to the housekeeping, security, a built-in social be answered by calling (858) 534-4010 life, paid utilities (electricity, water, trash, or emailing [email protected]. Visit UC San Diego and recycling), 24/7 high-speed internet us in person at HDH Administrative access, and laundry facilities. Eighty-five Services, HDH Bldg., 2nd Floor at campus culture. percent of freshman students are placed Revelle College. in a triple room.

22 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 23 Roommates open until 1 a.m. to fit the student lifestyle. The Dining Plan allows full access to a Students should communicate with their Registered Dietitian who assists with Resident Advisor or House Advisor when specialty diets, allergies, and dietary experiencing challenges with roommates restrictions. She works closely with our and suitemates. If further involvement residents to make sure they’re healthy and is needed, students should talk to their well fed without hassle. Residential Life office and ask to meet with an Assistant Director. The Residence Life Learn more about the Dining Plan and staff is a great source of information about how it works at http://hdh.ucsd.edu/ life at UC San Diego and helps address diningservices. general resident challenges. In addition, they organize programs to enhance Triton Cash Account educational experiences while providing exposure to diverse ideas and viewpoints Triton Cash is a prepaid account linked to of fellow students. your student’s campus ID card and can be used at 60+ locations, including on- Mail campus laundry facilities, Bookstore, AS Lecture Notes, Imprints (copy center), and Students receive mail and packages Price Center eateries. via their Campus P.O. Box. Students will receive their mailing address when their To activate the Triton Cash room assignment is available in late Account, your student signs up August. at http://tritoncash.ucsd.edu. Residents who run out of Dining Dollars towards Breaks and Halls Closings the end of the academic year can also

use Triton Cash in the Dining Facilities. Residence Halls are not open during STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Important things you need to know The Triton Cash Account carries over Winter and Spring breaks. Students need year to year. to plan accordingly for this and should Staying healthy in college can contribute Tuberculosis (TB) Screening arrange alternate housing. Facility closure to a student’s academic success, IS REQUIRED BEFORE coming to dates and times are listed at http://hdh. overall well-being, and general college campus. All incoming students are ucsd.edu/housing/contractinfo.asp. Housing Administrative Services experience. UC San Diego students have expected to complete the TB screening (858) 534-4010 Students don’t have to move out their access to the Student Health Services requirement and will not be able to [email protected] personal belongings; they just cannot be (SHS), located in the heart of campus. register until completing this TB clearance. http://hdh.ucsd.edu/housing on the premises and reside in their space Highly trained, board-certified clinicians Look for the Tuberculosis screening during break periods. of SHS provide full primary care services, requirement on your student’s Checklist Triton Card Account Services supported by their in-house laboratory, (MY APPLICATION via TritonLink). TB is Dining (858) 534-7587 or (800) 758-7227 x-ray, pharmacy, and specialty clinics — a potentially serious disease. This effort [email protected] all services are exclusively for current protects all students from infection and The UC San Diego Housing contract http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices students. SHS also provides programs illness. includes a unique, declining balance and services focused on preventing Dining Dollar meal plan. Unlike most illness, promoting healthy behaviors, and UCSHIP — One of the Best Health universities, which require “all you care understanding healthcare and insurance Insurance Options You Will Find. to eat swipes,” the Dining Plan is flexible, systems. SHS is part of the Student Health SHIP is a comprehensive health plan that allowing residents to purchase items and Well-Being Cluster, which includes provides a full range of medical coverage, individually, according to their appetite Health Promotion Services (HPS) and including in/out patient services, specialty and schedule. Counseling and Psychological Services care, emergency care, hospitalization and (CAPS). SHS actively partners with mental health care, pharmacy coverage, We are ranked #19 for “Best Colleges for many campus departments to provide and more. Health Insurance is a mandatory Food in America.” Located throughout collaborative care for your student. nonacademic condition for enrollment at campus, Dining Services offers 7 http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu UC San Diego, so your student WILL BE restaurants, 3 specialty locations, 6 automatically enrolled in UCSHIP unless markets, and 2 food trucks. Markets are the student is waived out.

24 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 25 MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated recommendations for meningococcal infection. If your student was vaccinated before age 16 and is 21 years or younger, the CDC recommends the student receives a booster. While meningococcal meningitis is rare, it is serious and can be fatal. We strongly recommend your student be immunized.

PERTUSSIS – There has been an increasing number of cases of pertussis (also called whooping cough) in California, including San Diego. We strongly recommend your student receives the Tdap vaccine before coming to campus this fall.

FLU – Student Health Services offers multiple flu vaccination clinics each fall. Flu shots are free to students with SHIP and will be provided at low cost to students with other insurance. Visit the website for updates regarding flu-shot clinic dates: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu. For more information about plan benefits, If you plan to waive SHIP, make sure your For more information, call fees, waiver procedure, and waive out health coverage has been transferred to Rosalyn Allina, MSW at (858) 246-0469 When buying supplies, include a deadlines, visit http://studenthealth.ucsd. San Diego. Avoid delay of health care and http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/ thermometer. They will need it when edu/ucshipabout.shtml. possible unnecessary bills by doing this insurancetransfer.shtml. they get sick. now before your student gets sick. If You Waive SHIP, Consider RAFT Immunization Recommendations (858) 534-3300 | [email protected]

(Reduced Access Fee for Tritons). Although all students can be seen at http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu RAFT gives students who waive UC SHIP Student Health Services (SHS), when your We highly recommend all students are the peace of mind that they can still be student is waived out of SHIP, needs to up to date on basic childhood vaccines seen at SHS for many of their primary care see a specialist, needs specialized testing before starting college. This past year needs without the worry of high costs. or ongoing care, your student will need to there have been outbreaks of measles, Staying healthy RAFT provides scheduled visits, in-house have a primary care provider (PCP) in San mumps, pertussis, and meningitis laboratory services, and x-ray services Diego so that referrals can be covered. If on college campuses in California. in college can at no additional cost when rendered at you have not transferred their coverage Vaccination against hepatitis B, hepatitis UC San Diego SHS. The fee for RAFT is to San Diego, you will have to do this first A, polio, tetanus/pertussis, measles, contribute to a $60.00 per quarter and is automatically before they can access care, even though mumps, rubella, human papilloma virus, billed to the student’s account each they have insurance. meningococcal meningitis, and varicella student’s academic quarter. For more information, visit are advised. Students are recommended http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/raft.shtml. You must contact your insurance company, to see their primary care providers success, overall whether it is Kaiser, Medi-Cal, or a private before entry to school and have a full All registered students have access to HMO, to let them know your student is review of their immunization record. For well-being, and SHS regardless of whether they have UC attending college in San Diego. Ask that more information regarding childhood SHIP or not. Students who waive UC SHIP your student’s coverage be transferred vaccinations and vaccines recommended general college but do not purchase RAFT will be required and request a temporary patient ID for the college-aged student: to pay the full cost of all services at SHS. number your student will use while in San http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/pdfdocs/ experience. Diego. immunizplan.pdf.

26 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 27 COUNSELING AND • CAPS provides group counseling. OFFICE FOR STUDENTS incoming students. We also serve as the For many students, group Title IX office. Title IX of the Education PSYCHOLOGICAL counseling is the most effective WITH DISABILITIES Amendments of 1972 is the federal law SERVICES (CAPS) means for receiving input and that prohibits sex discrimination in any support. The Office for Students with Disabilities educational institution that receives CAPS counselors help students navigate (OSD) at UC San Diego works with federal funding. As the Title IX office, • Same day Crisis Services are their current challenges and teach new students who have permanent and OPHD investigates allegations of sexual available for students who are coping skills. Mental health needs are temporary documented disabilities. violence. Students, faculty, and staff with experiencing any immediate crisis as diverse as UC San Diego students Disabilities may occur in the following concerns about sexual violence, including or emergency. themselves. areas: psychological, psychiatric, learning, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic • Consultation is available to staff, attention, chronic health, physical violence, or stalking, should contact CAPS provides a variety of services: faculty, and parents with questions (including sprains, strains, and breaks), OPHD or Center for Advocacy Resources • All counseling services are free regarding mental health matters, vision, hearing, and acquired brain injuries. and Education or CARE (formerly Sexual of charge and confidential for campus resources, and community Based on current functional limitations, Assault and Violence Prevention Resource registered students. referrals. Due to confidentiality accommodations for classrooms, labs, Center) at http://sexualviolence.ucsd.edu. laws, however, we may not be able exams, transportation, and housing may • CAPS delivers counseling services to provide information about your be arranged. OPHD provides confidential advice from a student centered, holistic, student if she or he is utilizing our and consultation, education and and integrated Brief Psychotherapy services. Students must contact OSD as training programs, and formal and model, including individual, couples, soon as possible once the disabling informal complaint resolution. OPHD and family counseling. Students currently dealing with mental condition is diagnosed. Phone or oversees the UC San Diego online • Referrals to mental health providers health issues requiring treatment may in-person appointments can be made bias reporting system and any member in the community are given for benefit from making and keeping their by calling (858) 534-4382 or emailing of the UC San Diego community longer-term psychotherapy. own treatment appointments before [email protected]. Additional information may report bias-motivated incidents coming to college. Medical, mental health, may be found at: http://disabilities.ucsd. or other acts of intolerance to • Wellness Peer Educators are a and pharmacy services are available on edu/about/index.html. http://ophd.ucsd.edu/reportbias.asp or group of undergraduate students campus, and referrals can be made to email [email protected]. who educate fellow UC San Diego community providers when more intensive OFFICE FOR THE students on topics of mental health treatment is indicated. and well-being. They provide PREVENTION OF workshops such as stress and time For more information about CAPS, visit HARASSMENT & In collaboration management, relaxation training, http://caps.ucsd.edu/parents.html or call DISCRIMINATION (OPHD) healthy relationships, and healthy (858) 534-3755. body image. with other UC San The Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD) Diego resources, provides assistance to students, faculty, and staff regarding reports of bias, OPHD promotes an harassment, and discrimination. Our mission is to educate the UC San Diego environment in which community about these issues to assist with the prevention and resolution of all members of the UC these issues in a fair and responsible manner. In collaboration with other UC San Diego community San Diego resources, OPHD promotes can work, learn, and an environment in which all members of the UC San Diego community can work, live in an atmosphere learn, and live in an atmosphere free from all forms of bias, harassment, free from all forms of and discrimination. bias, harassment, and OPHD provides harassment and sexual violence prevention education to all discrimination. 28 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 29 Residential Security Officer (RSO)

The Residential Security Officer (RSO) program is a community partnership between the Police Department; Housing, Dining & Hospitality; and the Academic and Residence Life offices at each college campus. The program is supervised by the Police Department and receives its funding and support from Housing and Dining Services. The mission is the safety of UC San Diego residents and their property. The RSOs generally patrol the campus between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. All RSOs are trained in CPR and first aid. They also attend a 40-hour Laws of Arrest course, in accordance with section 832 of the California Penal Code.

Campus Community Service Officer (CSO)

Police The CSO Program employs only UC San Diego students and offers many safety- related services, including year-round Health Insurance The UC San Diego Police campus safety escorts. For a safety escort, Department is dedicated to students can call extension 4-WALK or Portability and providing the highest quality (858) 534-9255. police service to students, UC San Diego Police Department Accountability Act (HIPAA) faculty, staff, and visitors. Telephone: (858) 534-4357 The primary goal of the federal • Request an amendment or UC San Diego employs 36 trained, full- Text a Tip: Text “UCSD” and your message addendum to medical records time, state-certified peace officers. The to “274637 (CRIMES)” or submit a web tip: law of Health Insurance Police Department’s primary mission http://www.smscrimetips.com Portability and Accountability • An accounting of disclosures of is protecting lives and property which http://police.ucsd.edu Act (HIPAA) is to make it private health information have resulted in an exemplary record of law enforcement service. UC San Diego Register for Triton Alert easier for people to keep • Request restrictions to release police officers have peace officer authority medical information UC San Diego uses a phone and email health insurance, protect the anywhere in the state of California. They notification system, in addition to the UC • Request confidential receive the same basic training as city confidentiality and security of San Diego Emergency Status website, communications with you and county peace officers throughout the healthcare information, and to keep the campus community updated state, plus additional training to meet the For a list of frequently asked questions, on emergency situations. All members help the healthcare industry unique needs of a campus environment. visit the Student Health Services at http:// of the UC San Diego campus community control administrative costs. The department handles all patrol, studenthealth.ucsd.edu/hipaafaqs.shtml. are eligible, including parents. To register, investigation, crime prevention education, visit, http://www.mir3.com/ucsd and click The student’s medical records are and related law enforcement duties for the In health or safety emergencies, including “Create Account.” For more information protected under HIPAA and will not be campus community and operates 24 hours alcohol or drug violation, the University or further assistance, contact Emergency shared with parents unless the student a day, seven days a week. The department may release relevant student records to Services at [email protected]. has consented to release their records. is also a 911 Public-Safety Answering Point parents. The University may notify parents Students have the right to: (PSAP), receiving 911 emergency calls from of alcohol or drug violations by students landlines and cellular phones within our • Inspect and request a copy of under the age of 21. For more information, service area. medical records visit http://studentconduct.ucsd.edu.

30 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 31 Financial Aid Office Phone: (858) 534-4480 Fax: (858) 534-5459 [email protected] Student Services Center, 3rd Floor North

Planning Ahead

You may access the UC San Diego Budgets and Cost of Attendance page for up-to-date information on the cost of UC San Diego (http://students.ucsd.edu/ finances/financial-aid/budgeting). While this tool is for planning purposes only, it can also help you and the Financial Aid office determine approximately how much money your student needs to attend UC San Diego and how much financial aid they need to meet that goal.

Tuition and Fees

Access the most up-to-date information on tuition and fees from Student Business Services website (http://students.ucsd. edu/finances/billing-payment/index.html). Tuition & Fees | Billing & Payment | Refunds & Direct Deposits This site includes information on: • Billing due dates

Financial Aid Aid funds may come from federal, state, depending upon the timing of application • Receiving and understanding your institutional and private sources. for aid, student’s level of financial need, student’s bill Financial Aid counselors assist students and availability of funding. • Payment options and parents in applying for and securing There are two basic types of financial assistance when family resources Financial Aid: We encourage students and families to Billing and Payment are insufficient to meet educational • Gift funds (money that does not visit the Financial Aid website for more expenses. The Financial Aid office Three most important things parents need to be repaid) information at http://fao.ucsd.edu. provides individual financial aid advising We also recommend students utilize should know: assistance over the phone, by email, or • Self-help funds (money that is the financial literacy tools and training • You will only have access to in person. If you have a question about borrowed and must be repaid, or available through Cash Course at your student’s billing after they financial aid, including scholarships, earned through working while the http://www.cashcourse.org. authorize you. grants, loans, and work study (need-based student is enrolled) campus employment), or would like help Students and families should be familiar • UC San Diego uses an electronic Financial Aid counselors are available with any part of the financial aid process, with financial aid deadlines. Each year, billing system called E-Bill. year-round to answer your questions, contact the Financial Aid office for a students must reapply by March 2nd inform you about the full range of financial • We do not mail billing statements. counselor to assist you. using the Free Application for Federal aid resources available to students Once a month we send an email Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream and parents, and help you apply for reminder to check your E-Bill What is Financial Aid? Act Application. Check the Financial Aid financial aid. The staff will offer the best account online (if authorized by website for specific annual deadlines. Financial Aid includes scholarships, funding options available to your student your student). grants, loans, and work study. Financial

32 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 33 Refunds and Direct Deposits: Student Account refunds are paid to the student. To receive prompt refunds of credit balances or excess aid, students must sign up for Direct Deposit. Otherwise, a check is mailed to the current address listed on TritonLink. Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for Direct Deposit, the fastest and safest way to receive funds.

Triton Registration Installment Plan (TRIP) Monthly Payment-Plan Option

The University offers a payment plan to assist families with costs associated with attending UC San Diego. • Students can apply at any time. • Students must be enrolled and be clear of any university holds to use How can I receive my student’s bill? • You’ll receive an email notice from TRIP to make payments. [email protected], with the subject line • To see your student’s bill, you must UC San Diego E-Bill Authorization • The first payment includes a non- be authorized by your student. The - Action Needed. This email will refundable application fee ($30 university regards your student as ask you to set up a username and for California residents or $45 for an adult with certain privacy rights, password. The email is only valid non-residents) and one-third of your regardless of the student’s age (see for 14 days. mandatory registration fees and FERPA information). tuition. • Watch the Online Tutorial for • Student Business Services (SBS) Authorized Payers at http://parents. • Remaining installments will be billed staff will discuss billing and related ucsd.edu/resources/finances/ to the student later in the quarter. issues only with your student, payment-help.html. unless your student has enrolled • Each payment must be made by its Student Business Service you as an authorized parent or due date. Look for charges in the Phone: (858) 822-4727 Scholarship Checks from payer. In this case, SBS staff may Pay Your Current Balance section Fax: (858) 822-2314 an Outside Agency when you view and pay the bill. discuss financial aid and related [email protected] issues with you as an authorized Student Services Center, If your student is receiving a scholarship If you have questions about TRIP call parent or payer. 3rd Floor South that will be sent to UC San Diego: (858) 822-4727 or email [email protected]. • UC San Diego may not give out • Ensure the agency makes the check certain types of information about payable to “UC Regents” your student without the student's prior written consent. • Include the student’s PID and full name on the check How do I get authorized? • Mail the check to: You and your student agree that you should view and pay your student’s bills: Student Business Services 9500 Gilman Drive Dept. 0026 • Have your student go to the Billing La Jolla, CA 92093-0026 and Payment section in TritonLink, Attn: Scholarships under the Finances tab, and log into the Authorize A Payer tool. Students can authorize up to three payers to view and pay their university bills online.

34 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 35 Students are responsible for sharing educational related records like grades, tuition statements, attendance, transcripts, etc. with third parties (such as parents) who have a legitimate right to know.

Parents can be informed of their student’s financial records in the following ways:

• Students may consent parents to view financial records (billing, payment, and tax) online via the University’s TritonLink at http://tritonlink.ucsd.edu. • Students initiate the process through TritonLink, listing any parents to have access to view and pay bills. Once logged into TritonLink, the portal, students should go to Finances Tab > Billing and Finances > Authorize a Payer.

Consented parents will receive an email from [email protected] with directions on how to confirm access and setup a password.

The student is allowed to revoke any and all consent at any time.

For more information about FERPA, including the law, regulations, and additional information, visit http://www. ucsd.edu/catalog/front/ferpa.html.

How can I be informed of my student’s grades?

FERPA provides students, including • Schools must have students’ In order to protect the privacy UC San Diego expects students to share those under 18, with the following permission to release educational of students’ educational important information, such as grades, rights: records to third parties (including with their families. records (i.e., grades and parents and families). tuition statements), records • Educational records are protected • Educational records do not include are considered confidential from third parties (including parents directory information (i.e., name, Registrar’s Office under the federal law of and families). address, telephone). Phone: (858) 534-3150 Fax: (858) 534-5723 Family Educational Rights and • Students must have the option • Students can inspect, review, and [email protected] to decline release of directory Privacy Act 1974 (FERPA). correct educational records. http://studentconduct.ucsd.edu information.

36 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 37 shows investment on the part of the student. Professors are a great Students should meet resource for student research and other academic opportunities. regularly with an • Tutors and Study Groups – Tutors academic advisor to provide the academic support the student specifically needs. Study stay on track with their Groups assist students to meet other students while learning academic goals together. Professors and Teaching Assistants can help identify where help is offered by discipline. • OASIS – Office of Academic Diego. FYE facilitates academic Support and Instructional Services success by helping students offers group workshops in math, understand and embrace academic science, language, writing, and ESL and curricular expectations, engage (English Second Language). With and map co-curricular opportunities, OASIS, students can improve their and strengthen critical thinking, grade point average (GPA), learn organizational, interpersonal, and effective study skills and learn more wellness skills. The course is offered about a subject. to incoming freshmen and transfers in Fall 2015. For more information, • Writing Center – The Writing email [email protected] or visit Center supports students from all http://fye.ucsd.edu. six colleges, the college writing programs, and all academic • Students – Students are their own disciplines. Students can sign resource. Students academically up for individual assistance or succeed by attending class as group workshops. Students are scheduled, schedule adequate time encouraged to contact their College to study for each course, take notes, writing center for more information. use course handouts provided by their professors, and ask for help • First Year Experience Program – before a challenge arises. An initiative of all six undergraduate colleges, the First Year Experience Academic Resources (FYE) Program offers a 2-unit Pass/No Pass course designed to Each of the six colleges has an academic help new students maximize their advising office. Visit the College’s website Academic Support educational experience at UC San for more information. • Office of Academic Support and • Academic Advisors – Advisors help Building an Academic Instructional Services (OASIS) students plan an academic program Network at UC San Diego http://oasis.ucsd.edu to meet their interests, abilities, and career goals by meeting major and • Writing Center Whether your student is a first-year graduation requirements. Students http://writingcenter.ucsd.edu or a transfer student, there will be an should meet regularly with an adjustment to their academics. Academic • Tips for Academic Success academic advisor to stay on track life at UC San Diego is different from high https://students.ucsd.edu/ with their academic goals. school and from other colleges. In order academics/advising/academic- for your student to get the help they need • Professors – Students should success/tips.html during this ongoing transition, these get to know their professors by resources are highly recommended to visiting them during their office pursue the help that is needed. hours. Getting to know professors

38 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 39 It is never too early for students to use the Career Services Center. Encourage your student to participate in the following activities:

FRESHMAN YEAR: Self-Discovery & Exploration • Discover interests and strengths through coursework, student activities, and part-time jobs. • Meet with a career advisor to begin a career exploration plan. • Use self-assessment tools and research your career options. • Go to Port Triton at http://career.ucsd.edu to look for part-time jobs and internships (including work-study). • Attend workshops and panel presentations related to career interests.

SOPHOMORE YEAR: Exploration & Decision Making • Continue exploring your career options. • Spend time using the CSC’s online resources and Career Library. Attend career panels and workshops. • Start building career-related work experience and focus on developing skills through part-time jobs, internships, and summer jobs. • Check out the Internship SuperSite at http://career.ucsd.edu to identify Career Services Center internship opportunities. • Meet with a professional school advisor to discuss goals, preparation, and/or application processes. The Career Services Center (CSC) helps students determine and fulfill their career goals through a variety of programs JUNIOR YEAR: Decision-Making & Preparation and services including: • Narrow down career choices, make tentative decisions, and continue to obtain career-related experience and/or plan for graduate or professional school. • 1-on-1 career coaching/advising • Attend workshops and networking programs through the Career Services • Part-time jobs on campus, internships, Center. Get resume and/or application essays critiqued by a career advisor. work-study positions, summer jobs, • Gather information needed to firm up career goals. Attend Triton Job Fairs and/ and Peace Corps service or Professional & Graduate School and Law School Information Fairs. Set up • Resources for networking, resume informational interviews with alumni professionals in your field of interest. writing, and interviewing • Assistance in preparing for and SENIOR YEAR: Implementing Career Goals applying to professional and • Start pursuing a first full-time job using networking, job fairs, Port Triton job graduate school programs listings, and help from our career advisors. • Career opportunities after graduation • Follow through with applications to professional or graduate schools. • As a rising alumn, be assured that you will have continued access to Port Triton Although some students enter UC San Diego with a clear career direction, others and a host of other resources including; workshops and seminars, employer may want more time to explore their options while discovering personal interests and information sessions, career and professional/graduate school fairs, and the strengths. On the next page is a checklist to help your student make the most of the Alumni Advisory Network. CSC. Although organized by academic years, remember each student goes through the phases of career development at a different pace. For more information visit: http://career.ucsd.edu | (858) 534-3750.

40 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 41 Programs Abroad Office International Center http://icenter.ucsd.edu Each year, more than 1,200 students (858) 534-3730 study, intern, research, or volunteer in nearly every country around the world. Office of the Dean of • Twenty-two percent of UC San International Center Diego undergraduates participate http://icenter.ucsd.edu/deans-office in a study abroad experience by (858) 822-0464 the time they graduate (the national average is 3 percent). Global Engagement Office • Approximately $600,000 in study https://icenter.ucsd.edu/about/contacts/ abroad scholarship funding is given global.html annually. (858) 822-0464 • Study abroad does not delay International Faculty & Scholars Office graduation; nearly 70 percent of http://ischolars.ucsd.edu students abroad take courses in (858) 246-1440 their major field. • Science and engineering abroad? International Students & You bet! Thirty percent of UC San Programs Office Diego students abroad are from the http://istudents.ucsd.edu sciences and engineering. (858) 534-3730 UC San Diego International House

Programs Abroad Office The International House (I-House) at http://pao.ucsd.edu UC San Diego is an exciting, vibrant, (858) 534-1123 and engaging residential learning Global Education community of nearly 350 American and international students from over 30 countries that promotes global citizenship & Involvement and international awareness. In addition to being a living learning community, I-House is also a hub of exciting activities Our goal is to ensure all students have the UC San Diego and programs focused on global cultures knowledge, skills, and sensitivities needed International Center and issues. I-House hosts a variety of to meaningfully engage in our local, free weekly events open to everyone. national, and international communities. The International Center’s mission is to Encourage your student to make friends facilitate and promote UC San Diego’s from all over the world and enhance their Brief Facts participation in global scholarship, global knowledge by getting involved in international education exchange, and I-House events and activities. scholarly investigation. • UC San Diego ranks eighth in the nation in the number of students UC San Diego’s I-House accepts Our work is integral to the University’s studying abroad for a full year. applications three times per year. larger goals of global collaboration and • UC San Diego ranks seventh in the Students interested in living in I-House innovation. International Center staff and nation in the number of international must complete an application found on volunteers are dedicated to making sure scholars on campus. the I-House website. For more students and faculty are supported in the information, call (858) 822-1791 or pursuit of their academic, personal, and • UC San Diego ranks among the top visit http://ihouse.ucsd.edu. professional goals. five percent of schools nationally in the number of international students on campus.

42 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 43 Arts & Music Associated Students

UC San Diego’s Associated Students • Major acts play year-round at RIMAC (A.S.) is the undergraduate campus-wide Arena and RIMAC Field. student government. A.S. promotes a • The Loft performance lounge unified UC San Diego community by hosts an eclectic mix of global pop, encouraging continuous communication underground comedy, and late night with students and administration, and DJs. a strong focus on issues that most concern its constituents. A.S. offers • ArtPower! presents an eclectic mix various services from A.S. Safe Rides to of sights and sounds to thousands A.S. Lecture Notes. Its newest addition, of audience members each year, Triton Outfitters, provides apparel that including international dance, represents campus culture and the independent film events, and global Southern California beachside lifestyle. pop. http://as.ucsd.edu | (858) 534-4451. • La Jolla Playhouse is a Tony Award- winning professional non-profit Athletics theatre which received more than Life Outside of 300 awards for theatre excellence, UC San Diego sponsors 23 intercollegiate including the 1993 Tony Award as men's and women's sports at the NCAA America's Outstanding Regional Division II level. The Tritons compete the Classroom Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse primarily in California Collegiate Athletic is nationally acclaimed for its Association, widely regarded as the It is important your student Alternative Breaks (AB) innovative productions of classics, premiere conference for D-II athletics. UC

new plays, and musicals. Opened to San Diego has won a total of 29 national invest time inside the classroom AB is dedicated to creating globally- the community of UC San Diego and championships, 67 regional titles, and to be academically successful. conscious, active citizens who commit to San Diego, CA, tickets are only $10 more than 75 conference championships. lifelong service. Students participate in However, getting involved for students. Encourage your student to attend a social justice programs through national outside the classroom to game and show their school spirit! or international service-learning trips that The Loft: http://theloft.ucsd.edu http://ucsdtritons.com | (858) 534-4211. feel connected to campus educate, assist, empower, and impact (858) 534-8497 is equally important. At UC lives. http://abatucsd.org ArtPower!: http://artpower.ucsd.edu Campus Community Resource Centers

(858) 534-8497 San Diego, there are many The Cross-Cultural Center, Black Resource opportunities to get involved, La Jolla Playhouse: Center, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender not limited to what follows: http://lajollaplayhouse.org | (858) 550-1010 Resource Center, Raza Resource

44 University of California, San Diego www.universityparent.com/ucsd 45 Centro, and the Women’s Center work environment to campus life, are assisted UC San Diego and the California culture. Greek letter organizations at UC San with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and in their progress toward completing their This is accomplished through outreach, Diego stand for academic achievement, the San Diego Community to build and academic degree, and are aware of the resources, programs, and events. civic engagement, responsible leadership, sustain a socially-just campus by offering many resources here on campus and in http://nonresidentinfo.ucsd.edu and true friendship. In 2014, Greek educational resources, programs, and San Diego to aid in their transition from students at UC San Diego hosted over support. Each center is equipped with a service member to veteran. The Center Center for Student Involvement (CSI) 250 leadership development programs, library, kitchen, lounge and work spaces, also provides opportunities for peer- conducted more than 22,000 community and computers. Students can relax, meet to-peer support, mentoring, and social The Center for Student Involvement offers service hours, and fundraised over peers, cook food, and more importantly, networking. professional student organization advising $100,000 for charitable causes. Multiple be themselves. services, communication, leadership, and studies show that students involved The SVRC is the primary campus community service programs, and hosts in Greek organizations are more likely Cross-Cultural Center: resource and advocate for military campus-wide events: to graduate on time, have better http://ccc.ucsd.edu | (858) 534-9689 affiliated students. We partner with interpersonal skills, and are more likely to Black Resource Center: campus and community resources such • Students can choose from over give back to the community later in life. http://brc.ucsd.edu | (858) 534-0471 as Career Services, Office for Students 600 student organizations (cultural, Greek students also have access to a with Disabilities (OSD), and Courage to service, social, recreational, vast alumni network. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Call. Participants of the Center include academic, political, and spiritual). http://getinvolved.ucsd.edu Transgender Resource Center: students who are active duty, veterans, [email protected] | [email protected] http://lgbt.ucsd.edu | (858) 822-3493 and spouses and dependents of service • Boost communication and leadership skills by participating Raza Resource Centro: members and veterans. We are located in in one-time, quarterly, or annual http://raza.ucsd.edu | (858) 822-0072 the Original Student Center, Room 217. http://svrc.ucsd.edu | [email protected] seminars and workshops. Women’s Resource Center: (858) 534-5080 http://women.ucsd.edu | (858) 822-0074 • Community Service programs offer opportunities to learn about Outreach for Out-of-State and Student Veterans Resource social justice, education, and International Students environmental issues, build skills, Center (SVRC) and give back to the community. There are two full time professionals The Student Veterans Resource Center for the six colleges that support out-of- • Participate in Welcome Week, Fall (SVRC) is committed to ensuring that Fest on the Green (FFOG), Farmers’ Recreation Programs state and international students with military-affiliated students successfully Market, Vendor Fair, and other transition, connection, and success at With the increasing pressure of make the transition from the military annual events. academics, many stressed-out students http://getinvolved.ucsd.edu forget the importance of recreation for [email protected] | (858) 534-0501 physical and psychological well-being. Greek Life UC San Diego has one of the largest Recreation programs in the nation. Find Greek-affiliated students are involved in out all the ways your student can get every aspect of campus life. Members are involved in our great programs — whether found in all six residential colleges across it be toughing the wilderness with all academic majors. Students who join a Outback Adventures, getting competitive fraternity or sorority, or "Go Greek," join a and meeting new friends on a Sports Club community of 2,400 diverse students who or Intramural team, getting in shape with strive for excellence and inclusion. UC FitLife, or learning a new skill with Rec San Diego Greek Life recognizes 45 local, Classes...there is something for everyone! regional, national, and international Greek • Informal Rec – Your student’s organizations. Alongside 23 sororities and ID card allows them to use all fraternities, there are 22 cultural-interest Recreation facilities during open organizations including African-American, recreation hours, and receive a Armenian, Asian/Asian-American, Jewish, discounted price on classes, trips, Latino/a, LGBTQ, and Muslim Greek and programs. Campus facilities chapters. include three weight rooms with

46 University of California, San Diego Office of Parent & Family Programs | www.parents.ucsd.edu 47 cardio machines; three pools (two lacrosse, rugby, sailing, ski and outdoor, one indoor); tennis courts; snowboard, soccer, surf, triathlon, squash/racquetball courts; indoor ultimate disc, water polo, water ski/ climbing center; playing fields; and wakeboarding and more. basketball and volleyball courts. • Mission Bay Aquatics Center – is • Fitlife – Offering fitness and one of the world’s largest collegiate wellness classes including cardio instructional waterfront facilities. and conditioning, yoga, pilates and Enjoy water sport activities like more; fitness training certification sailing, rowing, stand up paddling, programs; private sessions (pilates, wakeboarding, and windsurfing. personal training, massage); Registered Dietician services; and UC San Diego Recreation employs workshops. hundreds of students for various types of positions including management, fitness, • Intramural Sports – On-campus programming, marketing, business/fiscal, team sports. Put together a team and more. Students can find employment and play men’s, women’s, and coed opportunities on Port Triton. sports including softball, volleyball, http://recreation.ucsd.edu team tennis, basketball, dodge ball, http://facebook.com/ucsdrec inner tube water polo, kick ball, (858) 534-4037 soccer, and flag football. • Masters Sports – Offers UC San Diego Alumni professional and quality workouts for swimmers, runners, and UC San Diego boasts more than 160,000 triathletes. Get in shape or train for alumni around the globe who are an elite a race/triathlon under our highly community of dreamers, risk-takers and experienced coaches and alongside bold leaders who continue to achieve the other motivated athletes. extraordinary. But students don’t need to wait until graduation to engage in this Important Dates • Outback Adventures – Everything vibrant network. Students can join the needed for outdoor exploration Society 60 and enjoy special benefits and fun. Outdoor Adventures designed for them. Learn more at FALL QUARTER 2015 has quarterly planned trips; grab http://gig.ucsd.edu. Students can engage Friday, September 18 Tuition Due some friends to try out the outdoor with alumni, anytime, anywhere, by Deadline to waive the mandatory health insurance Odyssey Ropes course or rock accessing the online Alumni Advisor climb at the Outback Climbing Network. Thousands of successful alumni Saturday–Thursday, Welcome Week | http://welcomeweek.ucsd.edu Center in Canyonview. Outback Surf are waiting to help students think through September 19–23 shop and rental store, in the Price their professional aspirations. Thursday, September 24 First Day of Classes Center, has all the gear for your own http://alumni.ucsd.edu/advisor adventure. Friday–Sunday, Family Weekend October 16–18 Register at parents.ucsd.edu • Rec Classes – Participate in a non-credit instructional class in Thousands of Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day Holiday (No Classes/Offices Closed) aquatics, circus arts, dance, games, Thursday–Friday, Thanksgiving Holiday gymnastics, martial arts, surfing, successful alumni November 26–27 safety, sports, and a variety of Friday, December 4 Last Day of Classes workshops. are waiting to help Saturday–Sunday, Finals Week • Sports Clubs – Competitive and students think through December 5–12 coached, Sports Clubs gives the opportunity to compete against their professional Sunday, December 13 Residence Halls close at noon for Winter Break other Universities on one of 29 Wednesday, December 16 Tuition Due teams including: cycling, dance, aspirations. Deadline to waive the mandatory health insurance equestrian, field hockey, ice hockey,

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