New Graduate Student Orientation
Online Orientation
This online orientation program is designed to support incoming graduate students at UC San Diego and facilitate a successful transition to graduate school. (Student Single Sign-on access required).
Graduate Triton Weeks of Welcome 2023
The Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) plan a series of annual events for new graduate students to introduce you to the UC San Diego campus community. Information will be emailed to new students and posted here as it becomes available. Click on the menu to the left to view orientation information from previous years or explore the resource guide below.
Incoming Graduate Student Resource Fair
We are hosting a campus resource fair for new graduate students Thursday, September 7, 2023. More information and details will be shared via email. RSVP here! Map of resources here!
Join GPSA for an Ice Cream Social after the Resource Fair!
Upcoming International Student Orientation
For more information regarding International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) orientation events, please visit the ISPO orientation website.
Upcoming Grad Welcome Events
Incoming Graduate Student Resource Guide
Grad Life Social Media
- Follow Grad Life on social media to keep up with the latest updates regarding graduate student life at UC San Diego
Housing
- Information and resources regarding student housing
Financial Matters
- Information regarding GEPA Financial Support and Financial Aid.
International Students
- Information for incoming international students.
Students with Disabilities
- Information regarding the Office for Students with Disabilities
Students with Dependents
- List of Resources
- Join UCSD's Parents and Caregivers (PAC) student organization, Facebook Group , Slack, and Twitter
Academic Life
- Information and resources regarding academic and career advancement, including the Geisel Library, The Writing Hub, Career Center, Division of Extended Studies, and Grad Life
Student Life and Well Being
- Information for Student Health and Health Promotion Services
- UCSHIP Information
- Information for Counseling and Psychological Services
- Information regarding the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) and their events
- Information regarding Recreation at UC San Diego, including the latest information regarding COVID and recreation
- Information regarding our Campus Community Centers, which build affinity among a diverse population of students, faculty and staff members
- Information on supporting the arts at UC San Diego
Basic Needs
- The Hub Basic Needs Center at UC San Diego
- Triton Food Pantry
Campus Sustainability
- Sustainability at UC San Diego
- Campus sustainability programs
- Sustainability tips
- Information regarding sustainability on and off campus, including the sustainability resource center, information on recycling and composting at UCSD, as well as the Green Home Program, which promotes tips for sustainable practices at home.
Transportation and Parking
- Information regarding transportation and parking on campus, including U-Pass for students for free transit on MTS public transportation around San Diego, Triton Transit for transportation between on-campus locations, and information regarding parking on campus
IT Help
- Information and contact form for IT Services