*Important Notice: Please note that this webpage will continue to be updated as we find relevant information to share with you before you arrive on campus in September.*
Welcome to UC San Diego!
We are thrilled that you have been admitted and are considering joining our community.
We offer a robust academic environment with exciting opportunities in beautiful Southern California.
Events
- [strongly recommended] Campus Graduate Student Orientation (virtual): access here
- [strongly recommended] UC San Diego New Student Welcome Convocation: TBD (typically, Tuesday, of first week of quarter)
- [mandatory] Biostatistics Orientation (in-person): Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 9 am - 11:30 am
- [strongly recommended] HWSPH Welcome Event: Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) Checklists
Please be sure to complete the to-do items for admitted students linked below.
- What to do
- Additional steps for international students: here and here
General
- Steps to activate and access your new UC San Diego email account (you must have accepted your offer of admission)
- Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA)
- International Students & Programs Office (ISPO)
- Get the Campus App
- Want to check out campus? No problem! Follow the Virtual Campus Tour, or use the Interactive La Jolla Campus Map
Housing Resources
Please note that there are waitlists to secure on-campus housing. Once you have a confirmed admission offer, accept your offer, and receive a PID, you can submit an application via their website.
You may also request access to the Off-Campus Housing Services listings to browse lodging opportunities. There are also several groups on social media (Facebook, hotpads) on which members share opportunities. Although they may be very useful, we do not endorse any of these and urge you to be mindful of the legitimacy of these ads.
The UCSD Housing, Dining, Hospitality (HDH) Donation Program supports students in need by providing them with previously used household items (desks, tables, chairs, dressers, lamps, microwaves, vacuums, fans, toasters, bed frames, etc.). Their inventory is based on donations and other collected items so availability is not guaranteed, but is a wonderful resource.
Finding your local Buy Nothing group is a great way to find the things you need to make your new home comfortable and get to know your community.
Student Services
- Bookstore
- Career Center
- Center for Ethics and Spirituality
- Financial Solutions (SFS) and SFS Helpful Resources
- Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
- Recreation
Student Life
- ASA Student Chapter
- Grad Life
- Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Biostatistics Peer Mentoring
Student Health
- Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
- Student Health Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Curriculum & Course Registration
Eager to plan for fall? You may register for courses now, however, some courses will not admit students until September. Please check with your Graduate Coordinator for more information.
For important calendars and various resources, please visit the Current Students section of this website.
MS Student Employment
Find out if you're eligible for employment on campus here and browse campus-wide opportunities here.