University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego requires at least 180 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of California, San Diego accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of California, San Diego does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at University of California, San Diego finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of California, San Diego may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At University of California, San Diego?

University of California, San Diego has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of California, San Diego directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of California, San Diego

When choosing a major, University of California, San Diego students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of California, San Diego.University of California, San Diego allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of California, San Diego false.University of California, San Diego offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of California, San Diego

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Does University of California, San Diego Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of California, San Diego directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of California, San Diego Offer Online Classes?

❌ University of California, San Diego false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does University of California, San Diego Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of California, San Diego true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of California, San Diego Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of California, San Diego, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of California, San Diego.

Does University of California, San Diego Require Internships?

❌ University of California, San Diego does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of California, San Diego does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About University of California, San Diego

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University of California, San Diego Library

The main library on campus is the Geisel Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of California, San Diego

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UC San Diego offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/academics/bs-ms

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of California, San Diego have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of California, San Diego has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of California, San Diego include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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