John Muir College stresses the spirit of individual choice and responsibility within the framework of a welcoming community.
The College’s motto, “Celebrating the Independent Spirit,” recognizes our namesake John Muir's philosophy.

Muir College encourages awareness of environmental issues and involvement in environmental preservation and sustainability.

Welcome to Muir

As UCSD’s second college, John Muir College has been committed to its students since 1967. The Muir College vision and core values draw inspiration from the life and writings of its namesake – John Muir, a remarkable nineteenth-century environmentalist, nature writer, and founder of the Sierra Club. The college motto, “Celebrating the Independent Spirit,” is also drawn from the life of John Muir and expresses our commitment to all our students to provide an environment that fosters varied, successful, committed, and self-directed lives.

Call for Nominations!

Nominate the Muir Environmental Fellows, 2014

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Since 2011, John Muir College has honored the legacy of the college’s namesake by nominating members of UCSD’s faculty, staff, or alumni who have contributed significantly to environmental preservation and sustainability as Muir Environmental Fellows. New Fellows will be invited to accept their awards at the college’s annual organic lunch on April 23rd, 2014, where they will be presented with a plaque to be permanently displayed in Muir’s Mandeville Suite at the top of Tioga Hall.

Contact Us

9500 Gilman Drive #0106 | La Jolla, CA 92093-0106
P: (858) 534-3583 | F: (858) 534-8183

News & Announcements

Mark Your Calendars!

The Muir College 2014 Commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 15, at 1:00p.m.

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- John Muir College is delighted to announce the inauguration of the Muir College Provost’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program!

- Studying Abroad? Apply for the Muir College Study Abroad Scholarship! More information can be found on the scholarship application. Deadline to apply is April 11, 2014.

Muir Makes the News!

Muir College Alumnus J. Craig Venter returns to UCSD to open $37 million research facility.

Muir College faculty member Judith Dolan first "non-New Yorker" to win the Ruth Morley Design Award.

Muir College faculty member Todd Henry to direct project awarded $600,000 grant by the Academy of Korean Studies to boost Korean studies at UCSD.

Student Life

Seniors - think you have some important words to impart to your fellow graduates? Have your voice heard at John Muir College’s commencement ceremony and be this year’s student commencement speaker! Sign-up for an audition time at the Muir Student Affairs office (H&SS 2126) or call (858)534-3587, by 4:30p.m. on Friday, March 21^st, 2014
Sign up for MUIR 87 Wild Writing to walk, write, and talk about writing inspired by the great outdoors! The centerpiece of this course is an overnight trip to the Joshua Tree National Park on May 10-11. There is a required field trip fee of $130.