Housing
The Department of Housing and Dining Services operates several housing complexes. Brief descriptions of the housing complexes are provided below. To be eligible for a housing lease, a student must be enrolled in a university recognized, degree granting program, and carry at least twelve (12) units per quarter.
The Residential Apartments are for couples, families, and single graduate/medical students in the Mesa and Coast apartment complexes. All apartments have stove, refrigerator and window coverings. Each apartment is
prewired for cable TV. Coast apartments also have internet connections. Residents may arrange for telephone service directly with the telephone company. Both facilities provide coin-operated laundry rooms. An individual storage space is provided in the buildings for each apartment. (Note: this storage does not accommodate large appliances.) Community rooms are available by reservation. A limited amount of garden space is available and coordinated by a resident committee. All of the apartments are located in a grassy park-like setting. Playground areas for children and an outdoor sports area are located at the Mesa complex, providing courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball. The campus is easily accessible from both complexes via bicycle paths or the San Diego Transit System. There is a new shuttle service from Mesa housing to SIO and another shuttle to campus. Each one runs every 15 minutes. Details of all shuttles can be found at UCSD Transportation Services.
La Jolla del Sol is a condominium-style community owned by UCSD in a prime location just minutes from campus. Its one-bedroom and two-bedroom units feature full size washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and ceiling fan. All units are prewired for cable and feature private patios or balconies. Second- and third-floor units have wood burning fireplaces. La Jolla del Sol is a gated community and there is assigned covered parking for most units. Residents enjoy the use of two solar heated pools and adjoining spas, two lighted tennis courts and weight room. Doyle Community Park is just across the street, and shopping malls and grocery stores are all within walking distance.
Single Graduate Apartments consists of 50 on-campus apartments for single graduate and medical students. Located on the Warren College campus, these apartments are the only facilities available to graduate students on the main campus. All apartments have four single bedrooms and a shared living room, dining, kitchen and bath area. Units are fully furnished with the exception of personal linen and cooking utensils. All utilities are included in the rental rate. Apartments are cable ready. Each apartment houses four single students and each student signs his/her own twelve-month lease with the University. There are no provisions in the apartments for washer/dryers or dishwashers, nor are there facilities for storing major items or appliances. Laundry facilities are, however, conveniently located on the first floor of each building. Pets are not allowed under any circumstances. Residents can walk, ride bikes or take the free campus shuttle to labs and lectures. Residents may establish individual phone service directly with the phone company.
For more information and to apply for housing, visit the website at http://hds.ucsd.edu/.
Housing Update Cards
Because the waiting period for each housing complex varies, the University maintains a list of students in need of University housing. This list is maintained according to the date that the student's valid application is received in the Mesa Residential Apartments Office. Update cards are sent out to each student on the interest list in March and October. If a student's update is not returned, his/her name will be dropped from the list. It is the student's responsibility to contact the housing office regarding continued interest and any changes in address or telephone number. Offers for housing contracts are made by telephone. Due to high demand, there can be an extensive waiting list for students wishing to obtain University housing. Students who are interested in University housing should contact the office as soon as possible.
Grad Housing Opportunities Listserv
The housing listserv is especially for UCSD graduate students who have off-campus or on-campus housing needs or housing opportunities to share. Students post their own messages regarding housing needs. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the listserv, visit http://lists.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/grad-housing-op-l. Current subscribers can also access an archive of past list postings. If you have questions or trouble subscribing to the grad housing listserv, contact the OGS Intern at ogs-intern@ucsd.edu.Once you are on the listserv, send your messages by email to grad-housing-op-l@lists.ucsd.edu.
Off-Campus Housing
Off-Campus Housing is a rental referral and housing information resource center for students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of California. This office receives and maintains up-to-date available rentals from people in the community within the areas surrounding campus.
The purpose of Off-Campus Housing is to inform and educate students about housing options and provide information on how to be a responsible tenant. Registered students can access the listings at the Commuter Information Page and through TritonLink, using their PID and PAC numbers.
Off-Campus Housing is located in Student Center A , Suite 200. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (858) 534-3670.
Transportation and Parking Services
Parking on the UCSD campus, like most other universities, can be a problem; there is a shortage of parking spaces and tickets are regularly issued to all illegally parked vehicles. Parking permits are required for all motor vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds, parked on University property (including quarter breaks and other times when classes are not in session). In designated places, permits are required from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday, except on University-designated holidays and weekends. Daily parking permits are $6.00 and can be purchased at either the Gilman or North Point Visitor Information Centers. Metered parking is also available.
At the beginning of each fall quarter there is a Grace Period of approximately one-week, which allows drivers to park in "S" (yellow-striped) spaces without a parking permit. After this time, a parking permit is required. Permits can be purchased from the Parking Office, Gilman Drive Parking Structure, level 1, (858) 534-4223. Permits are available on an annual or quarterly basis and can also be purchased on a pro-rated basis once the quarter has begun.
Graduate Students are eligible to purchase one of two types of parking permits:
1. Student permit - "S" permit valid in yellow spaces. Yellow spaces are located in outlying lots.
2. Staff permit - "B" permit valid in green and yellow spaces. Green spaces are somewhat closer to campus than yellow spaces, but staff permits are slightly more expensive than student permits.
When purchasing a parking permit, students have the option of paying the full amount or being billed quarterly. However, if for some reason a student must leave school, he/she must cancel the parking permit in person in order to receive a refund for the unused portion. Annual "S" and "B" permits are currently $588.00 and $792.00. Quarterly "S" and "B" permits are currently $168.00 and $225.00, respectively. These prices are subject to change. There are also a variety of special permits including night, quarterly, and occasional use (which provides 10-days of parking per calendar period). For further information call Transportation and Parking Services at (858) 534-4223 or visit the UCSD Transportation Services website.
Rideshare Operations
All UCSD commuters are encouraged to find alternatives to driving and parking their cars on campus. A number of money-saving rideshare programs have been developed for commuting students. Rideshare Operations can help commuters decide which form of transportation is right for them. Transit systems, bicycles, vanpools, carpools, and shuttles are just some of the transportation options available to the commuting student. Many of the alternatives offer a free emergency ride home and up to 10 days of complimentary parking per quarter. Contact the Rideshare desk in the Parking office on level 1 of the Gilman Drive Parking Structure, (858) 534-RIDE (7433) for program details.
Campus Shuttle Services-Loops, East Parking and Regents Lots
Shuttles operate for UCSD faculty, staff, students and visitors. Four loop buses provide service to twenty locations every 10 minutes. Service is provided from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, Monday though Friday, excluding university holidays or during academic breaks. North parking service begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 9:15 p.m. Buses depart from The Peterson Hall area and go to the North Parking Lots, 355, 356, and 357. After 9:15 p.m., North Lot service is provided by the clockwise loop shuttle until midnight. Two shuttles run from the Price Center to East Lots 701 and 702. An additional four shuttles run to Regents Lots 703, 704 and 705.
Campus/Medical Center Hillcrest Shuttles
Shuttles from campus to Medical Center in Hillcrest run Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays from lot P601 in front of the Biomedical Library, and leave from the Medical Center shuttle stop west of the Dickinson Street entrance. The Campus/Medical Center Hillcrest shuttle also stops at the Veterans Administration Medical Center approximately two minutes after every campus departure.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The campus shuttles provide services between the campus and SIO Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. Departures are every half-hour between 7:15 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. from campus to SIO. Details of all shuttles can be found at UCSD Transportation Services. Shuttle stops are at Mandeville Auditorium, Revelle Parking, Aquarium Museum, Nierenberg Hall, IGPP, and Director's Office.
Mesa Housing Shuttle
Shuttles from campus to Medical Center La Jolla and Mesa Housing run from Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. Departures are every half-hour from 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. Details of all shuttles and shuttles stops can be found at UCSD Transportation Services.
Campus Coaster Shuttle
The Campus Coaster shuttles from Sorrento Valley to campus run Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. Sorrento Valley service begins at 5:54 a.m. and stops at Gilman/Myers, Mandeville Auditorium and Gilman/Osler (five stops in the morning and five stops in the evening).
City Shuttle
The Cityshuttle connects the UCSD campus with a portion of local off-campus housing and shopping malls. The service operates from 7:00 a.m. to 12:15 a.m., Monday through Friday, during the academic year (excluding quarter breaks and university holidays) and stops at Mandeville Auditorium, Nobel/Lebon and UTC/Macy's.
For more information regarding all shuttle services call (858) 534-6282 or email shuttles@ucsd.edu, or at the UCSD Transportation Services website.
Enrollment and Registration
Enrollment and registration materials for new and continuing graduate students are available in departmental offices. Students should check with their academic department for changes in the Schedule of Classes before registering. The General Catalog, available at the UCSD Bookstore by ordering online at http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/supplies, contains detailed course descriptions. The Catalog and Schedule of Classes are available online via TritonLink on UCSD's Infopath UC San Diego Web Site, Registrar's Office, http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog.
After enrolling (signing up for classes) or registering (paying fees), students obtain a photo I.D. card from the Campus Card Services Office, 201 University Center, (858) 534-4322.
Enrollment Procedure
Continuing Students
Students may enroll for classes, any time during Priority online by using WebReg, which can be accessed via TritonLink. The Office of the Registrar issues a Personal Access Code (PAC) number to graduate students. Students who do not use WebReg may complete an Enrollment Form and file it with the Office of the Registrar, 301 University Center, any time during enrollment periods. The quarterly Schedule of Classes contains specific instructions on web registration, Add/Drop Cards, restrictions, hours and deadlines.
New Students
New students may enroll via WebReg after receiving adviser approval, or may complete an Enrollment Form and file it with the Office of the Registrar. New graduate students should check with their department regarding registration.
Note to Fellowship, Scholarship, Traineeship Holders:
Fellowship, Scholarship or Traineeship holders should visit their department, group or school graduate coordinator for information on method of payment and amount of the award. Fees and tuition awarded to pay registration fees will be credited to the graduate student's account and appear on the statement as a payment or credit. Each award recipient should carefully check the amounts listed on the statement against the graduate award letter and contact the Office of Graduate Studies immediately at (858) 534-6464 if there is a discrepancy. In order to complete registration, students who have a partial fee and/or tuition award must pay the balance of the award by the fee deadline at the Central Cashier's Office, 401 University Center, from 8:30 a.m. to3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Validation of Registration
Continuing Students registering (paying fees) in person should present their photo I.D. card at the time of payment. New students who do not have a photo I.D. card at the time they pay fees should go to the Campus Card Services Office, Building 201 University Center to obtain one from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Deadlines
Enrollment and registration deadlines are scheduled for the same day and must be met to avoid penalties. These deadlines are listed in the Schedule of Classes and the Academic Deadlines website. Late fees will be charged for missing these deadlines-do not wait to receive a statement from the Bursar's Office. All fees (including late fees) must be paid in full by the end of the second week of instruction to avoid cancellation of classes. Reinstatement in classes after cancellation requires departmental and OGS approval, in addition to payment of late fees. If fees are not paid by the end of the fourth week of instruction, students will have their enrollment cancelled permanently for the quarter. Students who enroll late, regardless of the source of their fees payment, will be charged $100.00 late fees. Fees paid by the department of other award are not credited to a student's account until the student enrolls.
Fees
Current information about fees is available here.