John Muir College
Celebrating the Independent Spirit
Welcome to the Muir Family
John Muir College, the second undergraduate college at UCSD, is named after John Muir, the environmentalist, writer, founder of the Sierra Club. While we do not have an academic requirement that students study the environment, we do include environmental issues in the college, Our motto, "celebrating the independent spirit" is inspired by Muir's life, travels, and political activism to change the fabric of the nation.
A Greeting From Muir College Provost K. Wayne Yang
I would like to welcome all to John Muir College. The John Muir College staff and I are passionate about our our college community values sustainability, diversity, and environmental justice. We encourage you all to take advantage of the many opportunities Muir College offers. You will often find me at MOM or even around the lawns walking our family dog. If you see me please don’t be shy, we are a friendly bunch! I look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as possible.
Muir Updates
Giving
Muir depends on the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends to support the activities and programs that have made the college a special place for generations of University of California San Diego students.
Summer Advising
Walk-In Advising
Our team of Academic Advisors help you make decisions, plan classes, navigate campus deadlines and policies, and connect you to student support services.
Fall 2019 New Students
New student enrollment begins August 26th. Additional seats for incoming students will open by August 26th. Continuing students will not be able to add or drop classes Aug. 26 - Sept. 2.
Congrats to Muir Class of 2019
Watch the full John Muir College Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2019. This year's Ceremony included speeches from Provost Wayne Yang and graduating student Sinneva Ingrid Stenberg.
Resources
- Academics at Muir
- GE and degree requirements
- Sample graduation plans
- Honors and academic programs
- Living at Muir
- Student involvement
- Helpful resources
- How student affairs staff supports students
- How we support out of state and international students
