The first step in preparing your application is to contact the
department/program. Review the department/program website and make contacts to
insure your interests match with what UCSD has to offer. Some departments have
pre-applications. Do not proceed with this application process
until you have read the department requirements.
Proceed with the online application by setting up your login name and password
on the application site.Complete the application and pay the non-refundable
application fee.Please do not pay the application fee until you are completed
with the online application.The application fee MUST be paid
electronically by acceptable credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Discover, JCB) or by check cards (Visa or MasterCard).
You may not submit a printout of the electronic application. For
a limited number of applicants who cannot use the online application, a paper
application is available. The paper application can only be obtained by
contacting the department to which you seek admission. A complete explanation
of the reasons for your need to use a paper application must be provided before
the application form will be sent.
Application Fee and Application Fee
Waiver
You will be asked to pay the application fee or to request an application Fee
Waiver at the end of the online application under the sections called Start
Submit Process.
Application Fee
The non-refundable application fee is $60.00 for applicants applying through
Fall 2005. Effective with Winter 2006 applications and onward the application
fee will be:
US Citizens and Permanent Resident Applicants $60.00
International Applicants<> $80.00
Application Fee Waiver
US citizens and permanent residents only may request a waiver of the application
fee. Waivers are provided to applicants in the following situations:
Applicants who are currently receiving need-based financial assistance from an
undergraduate or graduate institution.
Applications who are able to demonstrate financial hardship
Applicants who are participating in selected federal, state and private graduate
school preparation programs.
All fee waivers are granted provisionally and applicants are required to provide
supporting information and documentation to finalize the waiver. Further
guidelines for eligibility and directions for submitting fee waiver
documentation are at ogs.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/waiver.
Multiple Applications
Applicants may make up to three applications to UCSD with one $60.00 application
fee or one application fee waiver.
Applicants may not apply to two programs within the same department.
To begin a second application, applicants must
complete and pay for one application first.For
the new application:
Go to the application management page of the application website
Click on "Start a New Application"
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The general information from the first application will automatically populate the same
fields in the second application. Change the major code and other information
for the new major. Different questions may be asked in the second application
depending on the department.
Applicants will receive an application confirmation number for each application
submitted. Treat each application as unique and separate. All required
information and materials must be submitted to each department/program.
4)Do not use the back button on your browser tool bar to start a new application.This
will cause you to pay an application fee for each application.The
application fee is non-refundable.
Admission Policies
Admissions Selection Process and the Importance of Diversity
The University of California, San Diego offers admission to those applicants who
have the highest potential for graduate study and who, with the benefit of
graduate education, are most likely to contribute substantially to society and
to their academic or professional fields through teaching, research, or
professional practice.
Because the academic and professional community benefits from a diverse
membership, and because the educational experience is enhanced by a diverse
student body, the university views as a high priority the enrollment of men and
women from different social and economic backgrounds and from different
cultural and demographic groups. Successful efforts at overcoming
socio-economic, educational, or physical disadvantages are viewed, in
combination with other factors, as indicators of future performance.
The graduate admission process provides a great deal of autonomy to individual
degree-granting programs. The faculty in each program reviews the applications
and recommends admission or denial to the graduate dean.
Admission decisions are based on the quality of the applicant's academic degrees
and record, the statement of purpose, letters of recommendation from professors
or others familiar with the applicant's academic work, performance in aptitude
and achievement tests as appropriate, relevant work experience, preparation in
the proposed field of study, the fit between the applicant's goals and the
program, and between the applicant's research interests and those of the
program's faculty. Some programs have additional admission criteria that
applicants must meet.
By the time they enroll, successful applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or
the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a
recognized university-level academic institution abroad. At least a B average
or its equivalent is normally required for admission. Satisfaction of minimal
standards does not, however, guarantee admission, since the number of qualified
applicants far exceeds the number of places available. As a consequence, many
well-qualified applicants cannot be accommodated.
Academic Requirement
U.S. Applicants - Applicants for graduate admission must
present official evidence of receipt of a baccalaureate degree from an
accredited institution of higher education or the equivalent, with training
comparable in standard and content to that provided by the University of
California. This must be provided by the beginning of the first academic year
of study at UCSD. A minimum scholastic average of B (or its equivalent, if the
letter grade system is not used) is required for course work completed in the
final two years of undergraduate study and any post baccalaureate study.
International Applicants - An international student whose
postsecondary education is completed outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent
to a U.S. baccalaureate degree, with above average scholarship, granted by a
non-U.S. university or university-level institution
Notification of Admission
Only the official "Certificate of Admission" from the dean of Graduate Studies
constitutes formal approval of admission to a graduate program at the
University of California, San Diego.
Official notification by the dean of Graduate Studies normally will be e-mailed
well in advance of the beginning of the quarter for which application has been
made.
Applicants should contact their prospective major department if formal
notification is not received four weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter
for which they applied.
Applicants admitted by March 15 must respond by April 15. Applicants admitted
after March 30 have three weeks after the date printed on your Certificate of
Admission to respond.
Admission to graduate standing does not constitute registration for classes. A
student is not officially registered for classes until the entire registration
procedure is completed each quarter. Information and all necessary registration
materials for entering graduate students will be available at department
offices approximately two weeks before the opening of the quarter.
Denial of Admission
The dean of Graduate Studies or the prospective major department may deny
admission if an applicant's scholastic record is undistinguished, if the
preparation is judged inadequate as a foundation for advanced study, if the
program does not meet the applicant's area of interest, or if the program
facilities are already filled to capacity.
Reapplication
Applicants who are admitted and do not register in the quarter for which they
first apply may request that their application be deferred for the subsequent
academic year. This must be done at the time admission is declined. Activation
of the application for admission for the subsequent academic year may be made
by submitting a statement of activities and official transcripts of any
academic work undertaken since the first application.
Application files are retained until the beginning of the quarter for which
admission is first sought. Reapplication after this period may be made only by
completing a new application and providing all necessary documents, including
payment of the graduate application fee.
Applicants who are denied admission must submit a new application together
with required documentation in order to be considered for admission in the next
or in a subsequent academic year.
Readmission
NOTE: If you have previously registered as a graduate student at UCSD at any
time, whether or not you completed any course work, DO NOT FILE A NEW
APPLICATION. Obtain a petition for readmission from your former department,
group, or school graduate office.
When to Apply
All applicants should observe the deadline dates listed under
Departmental/Program Information.Deadlines vary by department. Please
note that most departments will consider applicants for the fall quarter only,
which begins in September. For this reason, a prospective applicant should
begin the application process during the fall quarter of the preceding year.
Additionally, most applicants should plan to take the Graduate Record
Examinations (GRE) in the fall to ensure that scores are received
by the major department in a timely manner. Check your department listing
to determine which tests are required.
Applicants need not have completed their undergraduate programs in order to
apply. However, when an applicant's grades or preparation appear to be
marginal, the department or Office of Graduate Studies may defer
action on the application until a supplementary record or evidence of the
receipt of a degree becomes available.
International applicants are advised to submit their completed applications as
early as possible, but at least one month in advance of the deadline to allow
sufficient time for evaluation of their credentials, and for communication
regarding missing documentation.
Part-Time, Half-Time Study
Graduate students who enroll in fewer than twelve graduate or upper-division
units each quarter are considered part-time students. Students who are approved
by their major department and by the dean of Graduate Studies for enrollment in
a program of half-time study (maximum of six units or fewer) for reasons of
occupation, family responsibilities, or health may be eligible for a reduction
in fees. All other part-time students must pay the same fees as full-time
students.
A general petition for half-time study must be completed by admitted students
who wish to enroll for half-time study at UCSD. The petition is obtained from
the graduate coordinator in the major program. The form must be filed with and
approved by OGS on or before the first day of registration. Formal approval
for half-time study must be granted prior to any fee reduction.
International students on student visas are not eligible for part-time
study. Less than full-time study may be pursued in several
master's programs and a few Ph.D. programs at UCSD. In all instances, students
must satisfy the same admission requirements as full-time students and are
eligible, at the discretion of the department, for a maximum 25 percent time
appointment as a teaching assistant or graduate student researcher.
Non-Degree Study
There is no student-at-large classification at UCSD; application for
admission must be made to a specific department. Applicants who
wish to take course work only within a department for non-degree study to
satisfy a particular need or stated purpose, must have departmental approval
before submitting an application.
Admission as a non-degree student is for one year; a second year of non-degree
study may be approved by the dean upon recommendation of the department.
Applicants for non-degree study must satisfy all graduate admission
requirements and, under campus policy, are not eligible for graduate student
support. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the dean of Graduate
Studies in certain instances. Non-degree students are eligible for graduate
student privileges.
Duplication of Advanced Degrees
Normally, duplication of advanced degrees is not permitted. A professional
degree is not regarded as a duplication of an academic degree.
Holders of a master's degree in one field may be considered in some
circumstances for admission into a Master's degree program in another field.
Holders of the Ph.D., in any field, are advised not to apply for admission.
Ethnic Survey
The Office of Graduate Studies is required to provide reports to
various federal and state agencies on the ethnic composition of the applicant
population. Therefore, we ask that U.S. citizens and permanent residents answer
the questions concerning ethnic identity on the application form. The
university holds such information on individuals confidential and uses it only
for statistical purposes. You may decline to state your ethnic identity.
Social Security Number Disclosure
Social Security Number (SSN) disclosure is mandatory for those applicants who
currently have an assigned number. The University is required by federal law to
report your SSN and other pertinent information to the Internal Revenue Service
pursuant to the reporting requirements imposed by the Taxpayer Relief Act of
1997. The University will also use the SSN you provide to verify your identity.
This notification is provided to you as required by the Federal Privacy Act of
1974.
International applicants who do not have a U.S. Social Security number MUST fill
in 999 99 9999 when asked for a Social Security Number in the online
application.
Academic Records/Transcripts
One set of official transcripts of record from each university level institution
attended must be provided for each application submitted. A summary of credit
transferred from an institution previously attended and recorded on the
transcript issued by the school granting the degree will not suffice.
Applicants should request that official transcripts of all previous academic
work, including certification of degrees received or documentation of status
upon leaving each institution, be forwarded to their prospective department.
Only official records bearing the signature of the registrar and the seal of
the issuing institution will be accepted. Applicants with academic work in
progress who expect to complete a degree program before the intended date of
enrollment at UCSD must provide evidence of degree conferral and a final
academic transcript as soon as it is available.
Note: Transcripts and all other application materials cannot be returned to
applicants under any circumstances. Plan to order sufficient copies of your
academic records to meet projected needs.
Applicants who attended any campus of the University of California, including
UCSD, must provide official transcripts of the UC course work. Transcripts from
UCSD may be ordered by an applicant from the Office of the Registrar. There is
no charge for UCSD transcripts of record sent to departments in support of an
application for graduate study.
Some programs require additional tests or other alternatives. Applicants should
arrange to take the required examination as early as possible to insure the
timely receipt of their examination results. GRE score reports are mailed to
the university four to six weeks after the test is administered.
The GRE test is offered only on computer in the U.S. and in most locations
around the world. Subject Tests continue to be offered in the paper-based
format. It is essential that applicants check for complete and accurate
information on either the GRE web site or in the GRE General Information
booklet. The computer test is offered more frequently and by appointment only
at selected test centers as listed in the GRE booklet.
Consult the GRE booklet for full information. Applications may be obtained from
the Educational Testing Service on the World Wide Web at
www.gre.org. GRE scores must be sent to your intended department.
To expedite the consideration of your application, please forward a copy of your
GRE scores to the graduate program(s) to which you are applying as soon as you
receive them.
Applicants are advised to take the GRE in the fall prior to the fall term
for which admission is sought. Full consideration of the admission application
can take place only after all required elements and documents including test
scores, have been received.
Information on the CBEST may be obtained at their website
www.cbest.nesinc.com or by calling (916) 928-4001.
Information on the CSET may be obtained at www.cset.nesinc.com
or by calling (916) 928-4003.
Information on the GMAT may be obtained at their website
www.gmac.com/gmac.
Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose is part of the online application. An applicant's
statement of purpose is very important and is given careful consideration in
the selection process. Be concise and specific in preparing your statement,
giving information which will aid the selection committee in evaluating your
potential for completing a graduate program of study at UCSD. For some
departments/programs you may choose not to use the online statement of purpose.
In this case use the form
linked here, attaching additional sheets if needed. Check the
Guidelines and Department Specific Requirements or the
department/program websites for specific directions on completing the
statement of purpose.
The online Statement of Purpose accepts limited formatting options. Regardless
of the font size and style you have chosen in your word processing program, it
will default to a standard font once pasted into the online text box. Bold and
Italic text will not carry over. Tabs and indentations will not carry over, so
please insert a blank line between paragraphs. Bulleted and numbered lists will
carry over. You must check with your department for specific Statement of
Purpose requirements and guidelines. Some Department/Program Specific
Requirements are listed on the Statement
of Purpose Guidelines page.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required by all programs. The online
recommendation is preferred by most departments. Check your
department recommendation guidelines for department requirements. The
forms are linked here. Completed paper letters are to be sent by the
recommender directly to the major department indicated by you on the
recommendation forms. To avoid misdirection of the forms, enter your name and
the name of your proposed major department together with the campus mail code
in the space provided on each recommendation form. You can expedite the process
by also giving each recommender an addressed, stamped envelope to return the
letter.
It is most important that letters of recommendation be completed by individuals
who are in a position to analyze your ability and academic promise.
If you wish to waive your right to inspect the letters of recommendation, mark
the space on the recommendation website. For paper letters complete the
form linked here and submit one with each letter of recommendation form
which you give or send to an individual who is asked to submit a recommendation
on your behalf.
If a recommender does not submit a completed waiver form from you with the paper
letter, it is assumed that the applicant has elected not to waive access to the
contents.
Applicants are permitted to inspect letters of recommendation only if the waiver
of access is not recorded online or the form has not been completed and
returned. Letters of recommendation cannot be released to the applicant and
cannot be forwarded to other institutions.
Additional and Alternative Application Materials
Applicants are required to send official copies of transcripts from all
institutions attended. These must be sent directly from the institution to each
department to which you have applied. Each department/program may have
additional information, documents or materials that are required to complete
your application. You must contact the department/program
to which you seek admission to determine the complete set of materials you must
submit.
The forms below should be completed through the online application. If you
choose to mail these forms to the academic department/program DO NOT duplicate
what you have submitted through the online application. Duplication will slow
the processing of your application. Adobe Acrobat software is necessary to
download and print these alternative forms. If the department will accept paper
forms the completed forms must be mailed to the appropriate
department/program office.
Supplementary Requirements For International Applicants
Special Note: Official records (transcripts and diplomas)
bearing the signature of the registrar or other responsible academic officer
and the seal of the issuing institution are required in all applications for
graduate admission. However, true copies, facsimiles, or photo static copies of
foreign academic records will be accepted if, after the copies have been made,
they have been personally signed and stamped by an educational official who
certifies that they are exact copies of the original document. Properly
certified and signed copies should be sent instead of irreplaceable original
documents. Academic records must be in the language of the institution and
an official English translation must accompany official documents written in
other languages.
Foreign academic records must show all courses attended each year, examinations
passed, seminars completed, and grades or marks received at all institutions
where formal records are maintained. Official evidence of degree conferral must
also be supplied, together with evidence of rank in class if available.
Before issuing a Certificate of Eligibility for visa purposes, the university
must determine that the applicant is scholastically admissible to a graduate
program, sufficiently fluent in the English language to undertake such a
program, and possesses financial support or resources to cover required fees,
transportation, and living expenses for at least the first year of study.
International applicants are NOT eligible for the San Diego Fellowship
Program. DO NOT COMPLETE THE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Written
English (TWE)
All international applicants whose native language is not English and whose
undergraduate education was conducted in a language other than English must
take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit their
official test scores to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Arrangements for
taking the TOEFL may be made through the nearest United States Embassy or the
Educational Testing Service at www.toefl.com.
Consult the TOEFL website for further information. The Test of Written English
(TWE) is required by the Biological Sciences, Communication, and Sociology
departments and is optional for other applicants.
The minimum TOEFL score required for consideration for admission is 550 for
paper and pencil administered test, or 213 for the computer-based test.
Applicants with marginal scores on the TOEFL examinations may be required to
pass an English proficiency test upon arrival at UCSD or to enroll in an
English course until the required proficiency is attained. While not required
for admission, applicants are advised that the Test for Spoken English (TSE) is
recommended as further evidence of one's ability to enter graduate study at
UCSD. International students whose native language is not English will be
required to demonstrate English language proficiency before they
may serve as teaching assistants.
International Applicant Financial Statement
After International students are admitted they must complete a financial
statement that outlines the amount and source of the funds they will use for
graduate study in the United States. This form is forwarded to international
applicants upon admission. Written evidence of sufficient
financial resources must be provided before visa forms will be issued.
Fellowships or scholarships that provide a stipend (paid directly to the student
or administered by the university) may be supplemented up to 25 percent time
(ten hours per week maximum) by appointment as a graduate student researcher or
teaching assistant unless the terms of the award state the supplementation in
any amount is not permitted.
Reminder: Fee waivers or deferrals are not granted to international
applicants.
Opportunities for employment, on or off campus, are extremely limited, and
international applicants should not base their educational plans on the hope of
finding employment after arrival in the United States.
* Fees are subject to change without notice and are expected to increase for
Fall 2005. Students in some majors such as MAS have additional costs.
California Residency
All applicants are classified as either residents or nonresidents of the state
of California for tuition purposes. Laws and regulations governing California
residency provide that residence may be established by adult citizens and
certain categories of adult aliens.
A student seeking to be classified a resident for tuition purposes must have
established residence in California more than one year immediately preceding
the residence determination date for the term and must have relinquished any
previous residence.
For detailed information regarding California residence, refer to the
Registrar's Office web site at: registrar.ucsd.edu.
Nonresident Tuition
All students who are not legal residents of California are charged a nonresident
tuition fee each quarter. Students who are approved for enrollment in a program
of half-time study (six units or fewer) may be eligible for a reduction in this
fee. No tuition is charged to students classified as California residents.
University Registration Fee
The university registration fee is required of all graduate students regardless
of the number of courses taken and must be paid quarterly at the time of
registration. This fee covers the use of student service facilities, e.g., the
Student Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Services, recreational
athletics, and library services. A Student Limited Insurance Plan, providing
limited insurance benefits for outpatient care in connection with care provided
by Student Health Service, is also provided by this fee. Exemption from the
university registration fee may be granted to surviving children of certain
deceased California fire fighters or police officers. Students who believe they
qualify for an exemption on this basis should communicate with the Student
Financial Services Office, 201 University Center, 0013, University of
California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0013.
Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan
The Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP) is a comprehensive group
health plan and is mandatory for all registered graduate and professional
school students. GSHIP provides year-round coverage, including holiday periods
and the summer for students enrolled in the plan the preceding spring quarter.
Students who enter the university with health insurance and provide proof of
health insurance benefits equal to or better than those of GSHIP may be granted
a waiver by writing to the Director of the Student Health Center, 0039. More
information regarding the health insurance provider can be found at
www.renaissance-inc.com.
Educational Fee
All students are assessed an educational fee each quarter. Students who are
approved for enrollment in a program of half-time study, six units or fewer,
may be eligible for a reduction in this fee. Students who are California
residents with demonstrated financial need and who are enrolled in at least six
units of course work may defer payment of the educational fee by accepting an
obligation to repay it at a later date. Students interested in this provision
should contact the Student Financial Services Office at least two months before
the first day of each quarter.
Student Center Fee/Recreational Facility Fee
Every student is required to pay quarterly fees to support student centers and
recreational facilities and programs.
Graduate Student Activity Fee
A graduate student activity fee was established fall quarter 1988. The funds
generated by this fee are used for graduate student activities, facilities, and
other services. These funds are administered by the Graduate Student
Association.
Schedule of Classes
The schedule lists course offerings and other pertinent information for a given
quarter. View the schedule at tritonlink.ucsd.edu.
Financial Assistance for Entering Graduate Students
General
The University of California, San Diego offers several kinds of financial
assistance to entering graduate students. MAS students are not eligible for
these placements. If you wish to apply for financial assistance, complete the
appropriate section on the Application for Graduate Admissions. Students who
receive fellowships, traineeships, scholarships or assistantships greater than
25 percent time must register for and complete full programs of study and
research, twelve units minimum, each quarter, leading to advanced degrees, and
must remain in good academic standing as defined by the Graduate Council and
printed in the General Catalog. Students on twelve-month appointments are
expected to pursue full programs of study and research during the summer
months.
Regents Fellowships
First-year Regents Fellowships are available to outstanding entering graduate
students. They provide for a stipend, and for the payment of required
registration fees and/or nonresident tuition. Regents Fellowships may be
supplemented by research or teaching assistantships.
San Diego Fellowship Diversity Programs
This program is restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Applicants who believe that their presence on the campus or in the department
would enhance diversity are eligible to apply. Applicants who have successfully
overcome a significant challenge in the pursuit of their education are also
eligible to apply.
Applicants from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. However, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to
race, gender, color, or national origin. Persons interested in applying for
this program should complete the San Diego Fellowship application as a part of
the online Graduate Admissions application. For some departments/programs you
may choose not to use the online application. In this case you may download the
San Diego Fellowship Application form. If you do not complete the San
Diego Fellowship application with the Online Application, mail it directly to
the department. San Diego Fellowship information and guidelines are available
at ogs.ucsd.edu/fellowships/sd_fellowship.
Fee scholarships pay required registration fees but do not include payment of
nonresident tuition. These scholarships may be awarded to entering and
continuing students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better.
Tuition Scholarships
A limited number of nonresident tuition scholarships are available to
distinguished scholars. These awards pay the nonresident tuition, but do not
provide for registration fees, which are required of all students regardless of
their residency status.
Traineeships
Traineeships are awarded by the Departments of Bioengineering, Bioinformatics,
Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
Neurosciences, Psychology, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. They
provide for stipends and for payment of required nonresident tuition and/or
registration fees.
Special Scholarship Funds
A number of special fee scholarships in varying amounts are available to
students with the following qualifications:
Students whose parent is or was a regular member of either the U.S. Navy or the
Marine Corps.
Students who are direct descendants of a U.S. World War I Veteran.
Students who are needy and Jewish. Preference given to students in engineering,
and specifically aeronautical engineering.
If you qualify for one or more of these awards, please so indicate in the space
provided in the Application for Graduate Admission.
Teaching Assistants and Graduate Student Researchers
Graduate students may be appointed during the academic year for a maximum of 50
percent time (twenty hours per week) as teaching assistants or graduate student
researchers. These appointments are awarded primarily by the student's major
department. Teaching assistantships are also awarded by the Department of
Linguistics to native or quasi-native speakers of French, German, Italian, or
Spanish to conduct conversational sections in the undergraduate language
teaching program. Teaching assistants appointed 25 percent time or more for the
quarter receive payment of the graduate student health insurance premium and
partial fee remission but not payment of nonresident tuition.
Additional fee supplements and/or tuition scholarships may be provided by the
student's major department. Entering graduate students who are appointed as
graduate student researchers are eligible for payment of tuition and/or fees if
they have a minimum 25 percent appointment (or the dollar equivalent) for the
entire quarter for which fees are paid, and have an appointment effective with
the first week of instruction in the quarter for which tuition and fees are
paid.
All graduate students who are U.S. citizens and appointed as teaching assistants
or graduate student researchers or are employed by the university in other
positions are required by the California Constitution to sign the State Oath of
Allegiance. In addition, all graduate student appointees and employees are
required by university policy to sign the university's Patent Agreement. Copies
of both documents may be obtained from the student's academic department.
Graduate students appointed as teaching assistants and other instructional
titles are members of a collective bargaining unit and as such are subject to
payment of an agency fee to their exclusive bargaining agent.
Non-Academic Employment
Students interested in non-academic positions on campus or those interested in
off-campus employment should contact the Job Opportunities Program at the UCSD
Career Services Center, career.ucsd.edu.
Need-Based Grants, Work-Study, Loans (Federal and Subsidized
Stafford) and Non-Need-Based Loans (Federal Unsubsidized Stafford)
All U.S. and permanent resident students are encouraged to apply for financial
aid. To apply for the aid described above, file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. UCSD does not require any financial aid
application that requires a fee. The FAFSA can be filed on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov, or obtained from most high schools, colleges, and
universities. You may be requested to provide additional information verifying
income, social security number, Selective Service status, citizenship, etc. The
March 1, FAFSA filing deadline and other deadlines that may apply to you must
be met to receive full consideration for UCSD awards. Applications received
after the deadlines will only be considered for Federal Stafford loans.
California State Cal Grant T (for students enrolled in Teaching Credential
Programs) is awarded by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
Eligibility is restricted to students who have been accepted into the
Credential Program. Pre-TEP students are not eligible. Those wishing to apply
need to contact the UCSD Teacher Education Program, (858) 534-1680. For filing
requirements, deadlines, and further instructions, please contact the
California Student Aid Commission at (916) 526-7590, or e-mail
atcustsvcs@csac.ca.gov.
When completing the FAFSA, fill in all student sections. You should indicate
that you will be a graduate student in the section "Student Status." Also, when
completing the Information Release Section, write University of California, San
Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA. Under "Title IV" code, write 001317.
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA processor
(approximately four weeks after submitting your FAFSA). Make sure "UCSD, La
Jolla, CA" has been listed in the College Release Section and follow
instructions given.
A Graduate Financial Aid Information Guide and other application enclosures will
be available from the Graduate Student Financial Services Office, (858)
534-3807, located in Building 201, University Center or
orpheus.ucsd.edu/finaid/.
Veterans' Benefits
Students who collect benefits under the GI Bill or whose fees are paid or waived
because they are disabled veterans or dependents of disabled veterans should
contact the Office of Student Financial Services, Veterans Affairs Section,
Building 201 University Center, Mail Code 0013, University of California, San
Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0013, or call (858) 534-4480.
Fellowships from Outside the University
All prospective students are encouraged to apply for any fellowships for which
they qualify. A list of some major fellowships is available at
ogs.ucsd.edu/fellowships/.
The State of California Information Practices Act of 1977 requires the
university to provide the following information to individuals who are asked to
supply information about themselves.
The information on the application forms is requested by the Office of Graduate Studies , UCSD, and the principal purpose for requesting the
information is to facilitate the processing of your graduate application for
admission to UCSD. University policy authorizes the maintenance of this
information.
Furnishing information that is not designated voluntary or optional is
mandatory. Failure to provide such information will delay or prevent your
admission to UCSD.
Information furnished on these forms may be used by various university
departments, and once admitted, all or portions of the information provided may
become a part of your student records. The information provided will be
transmitted to the state and federal governments, if required by law.
Individuals have the right of access to this record as it pertains to
themselves.
The official responsible for maintaining the information contained on these
forms is: Dean of Graduate Studies, Office of Graduate Studies ,
518 UCtr, 0003, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0003.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of California, in compliance with Titles VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in any of its
policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the university discriminate on the
basis of sexual orientation. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and
access to, and treatment and employment in, university programs and activities,
including but not limited to, academic admission, financial aid, educational
services, and student employment.
Inquiries regarding the university's equal opportunity policies may be directed
to the campus compliance coordinator, (858) 534-6861.
