On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

University of California-San Diego provides special learning opportunities to students including Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. University of California-San Diego offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

University of California-San Diego has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 18,165 the average room costs is -$1. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is -$1. The combined charge for room and board is $16,710.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at University of California-San Diego
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity18,165
Average Room Costs-$1
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs-$1
Combine charge for romm and board$16,710

On-campus Student Services

University of California-San Diego provides 4 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers, and On-campus day care for students.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at University of California-San Diego
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

University of California-San Diego offers 3 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and Study Abroad, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at University of California-San Diego
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsGraduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

University of California-San Diego offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families.
Services and Programs for Veterans at University of California-San Diego
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at University of California-San Diego. It has 1 branches and independent libraries with total 3,298,761 collection. 1,521,778 physically printed books/media and 1,776,983 electronical resources are served for their students.
Library Services at University of California-San Diego
Physical facilities1 branches and independent libraries
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 3,298,761
  • Total Physical collection: 1,521,778
  • Total Electronic collection: 1,776,983
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

UCSD is a member of National Athletic Association (NAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Total 608 students play for athletic teams at University of California-San Diego - 300 men and 308 women players. For popular college sports, there are 38 baseball players and 31 basketball players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at University of California-San Diego campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at University of California-San Diego
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball380
Basketball1318
Fencing1615NCAA Division II (without football)
Golf90NCAA Division II (without football)
Rowing3863NCAA Division II (without football)
Soccer2630NCAA Division II (without football)
Softball019NCAA Division II (without football)
Swimming2829NCAA Division II (without football)
Tennis1514NCAA Division II (without football)
Track and Field6979NCAA Division II (without football)
Volleyball2417NCAA Division II (without football)
Water Polo2424NCAA Division II (without football)

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