University of California-San Diego

Services

Basic

nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other

Counseling

minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious

Career

on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• 33% of students live in school housing.
• The school will provide assistance for off-campus housing

Room Accessories

• 100% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• 35% of students remain on campus over the weekends, on average.
• Alcohol is permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Sun God Festival, sporting events, Freshman Admit day.
• Student activities: choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
• In total, there are about 405 organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: Phi Beta Kappa, International (formerly Golden Key), Psi Chi, Alpha Epsilon Delta (Premed Honor Society), Caledonian, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering,
• Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Club, Campus Crusaders for Christ, Chi Alpha Fellowship, In the World, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Latterday Saints Student Association, Lutheran Community, Catholic Community, Jewish Community, Navigators, Young Life, and other religious groups.
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) African-American Student Union, Asian/Pacific Islander group, Hawaii Club, Korean-American Association, MeCHA, Native American Student Alliance, other minority groups, International Club, Chinese Student Association, Sangam Indian Club, Vietnamese Student Association, other International Student groups.
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Choral groups, Jazz and Pep bands, Musical theatre and other theatre opportunities, Model UN, Society for Creative Anachronism, Student Affirmative Action Committee, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Transvestite group, Academic groups, Community Service, and other special interest groups.
• Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) Guardian (twice per week)

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): San Diego (12)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Del Mar (5)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): San Diego (12)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.
• 54% of students have a car on campus

Employment

• School employment is available.
• 25% of undergrads are employed with average earnings of 3,500
• Freshman are discouraged from working.

Greek Life

• There are 19 fraternities
• 10% of students are fraternity members
• There are 14 sororities
• 10% of students are sorority members.

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Not offered
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Not offered

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, other