Welcome.

On behalf of the staff in the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS), we wish to extend a very warm welcome to all entering graduate students and best wishes for a successful and challenging graduate student experience.  We hope this year will prove to be most successful for you.

The Graduate Student Handbook has been prepared to serve as a guide and resource throughout your graduate career.  The information included provides step-by-step instructions on most aspects of graduate study. 

Although you will primarily be associated with your academic department, you will want to become acquainted with the OGS staff at a very early date.  OGS is an administrative unit with responsibility for overseeing graduate programs across the campus.  The office staff administers programs in the areas of academic planning, admissions, degree progress and completion, financial support, diversity programs, and student development.  We are ready to assist you in identifying the full array of student services provided by this office and other campus units.  The OGS staff cares about your success as a graduate student and hopes you will take the time to come by the office during your first months at UCSD.  Let us know about your interests and concerns, and don't be afraid to ask questions.  Become familiar with the staff list inside which gives the name, telephone extension, email address and area of responsibility for each staff member in our office.  This will help you understand what we do and who you can contact for assistance.

Again, best wishes for a successful and engaging year!