First Day of The Quarter and Week "0"
You may have noticed on UCSD Academic Calendars that there is a distinction between '___Quarter Begins' and 'Instruction Begins.'
The first day of classes is always on the date listed for 'Instruction Begins.' The '___ Quarter Begins' is more for administrative and business purposes.
Week "0" only takes place in Fall quarters. It refers to the days between when 'Fall Quarter Begins' and 'Instruction Begins.'
'Fall Quarter Begins' usually takes place on a Monday and 'Instruction Begins' (for Fall Quarter specifically) usually takes place on a Thursday.
This days between are also known as Welcome Week when numerous activities take place all over campus!
Commuters Students
Parking On-Campus
Special Announcement from the Transportation Office at UCSD:
Due to construction beginning on campus in early 2016, campus parking will be impacted. Students should evaluate whether it is necessary for them to bring a car to campus. There are numerous commuting alternatives, including campus shuttles and regional transit passes, available to students. More information can be found on the Transportation Services website. If you have any questions about transportation during the academic year, please contact the Transportation Office.
Out of State & International Students
The UCSD International Center is also a great resource. They host numerous Programs and Events, have their own International Cafe and more!
Students With Children
Military / Veteran Students
Learn how to use Military Tuition Assistance to pay your bill using military education benefits.
Also, check out UCSD Veteran Benefits, Student Veteran Contacts as well as the UC San Diego Student Veterans Resource Center.
Getting Involved at Muir and UCSD
There are many ways to get involved at Muir College and UCSD campus-wide.
Muir College has its own transfer student organization called Tribe of Muir Transfers (TMT). Check out the Muir website for more information and ways to get involved.
There is also the UC San Diego All Campus Transfer Association (ACTA). You can also check out UCSD's Center For Student Involvement for information on student organizations, greek life, leadership opportunities, community service, and more!
Finally, you can check out UCSD Admission's Transfer Resource Page!
Tutoring and Support Services
Numerous resources exist at UCSD to support students in many ways. Check out a few below:
Studying Abroad
Check out the Programs Abroad Office page for extensive information.
You can also contact the Programs Abroad Office at abroad@ucsd.edu and (858)534-1123.
Finding A Job / Career Services
UCSD's Career Services Center has a wealth of information and resources on finding on campus jobs, internships, interview practice, writing resumes, graduate school (including medical and law school!) and much more! Don't wait until you're nearing the end of your college career to take advantage of everything they have to offer!
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Check out Handshakhttps://ucsd.joinhandshake.com/logine, Career Service's hub for student jobs on and off campus! Many, if not all, departments on campus hire their undergraduate student employees through Handshake
Gym and Recreational Facilities
Membership the the gyms and canyonview aquatic center are already included in your student fees so take advantage!
Getting Around / Transportation Systems
Seaport Village, Old Town, Downtown La Jolla, Gaslamp District, and the numerous beaches just to mention a few!
Check out our pages on things to do, the different forms of transportation at UCSD, and where and when to park.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week occurs during Week 0 of every academic year. There are many activities going on at each college and UCSD campus-wide. Events include the All Campus Dance, Student Services Fair, UnOlympics, Meet the Beach and more! Check out UCSD Student Events Insider and the Muir College Student Affairs Facebook Page for updates.
Looking For More?
Missed us on Triton Day? Read our Graduation Requirements handout (pdf) and our Transfer Factsheet (pdf).
Check out UCSD's New Undergraduate Student Guide for more resources!
