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UC San Diego’s campus offers more than just salt air, sunshine and sweeping ocean views. From state-of the-art labs and research facilities to innovative spaces for exploring art and fostering creativity, it’s a destination for bold thinkers and curious minds. Come visit us and discover what it means to be a Triton. Your next big adventure could start here.

Explore our beautiful seaside campus virtually, in person or both—and see what makes UC San Diego the perfect environment to make a big impact. Discover our world-renowned public art collection, marvel at unique architecture or walk along Scripps Pier, where researchers are working to solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Tours are very limited at this time.

• Office of Admissions Tours
• Stuart Collection Tours
• Scripps Institution of Oceanography Tours

GETTING TO CAMPUS

Arriving by car? Our La Jolla campus is conveniently located just off I-5. Visitors can purchase hourly parking at parking pay stations or on their mobile device.

Campus Driving Directions

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Whether you’re arriving by bus, the COASTER train or the Blue Line Trolley that connects our La Jolla campus to the local San Diego community and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

Public Transportation Information

GETTING AROUND CAMPUS

Ready to explore? You might prefer the path less traveled, but if you’re short on time, our campus maps, waypoint indicators and shuttles can help ensure you hit all the campus highlights.

• Campus Maps
• Visitor Parking
• Triton Transit
• Campus Waypoint Location Markers

As a destination for entertainment, inspiration abounds at UC San Diego. From lectures and workshops to concerts and cultural heritage events, we offer ample opportunities to expand your mind beyond the pages of a textbook.

CAMPUS EVENTS

With new and unique offerings every day, there’s something for everyone on our campus calendar.

Campus Calendar of Events

Epstein Family Amphitheater

Our state-of-the-art outdoor entertainment venue is designed with entertainers of the highest caliber in mind.

Amphitheater Events Calendar

We’ve curated a lineup of performing and media arts events to engage, energize and transform the diverse cultural life of the university and San Diego.

ArtPower Events Calendar

Student Events

Embrace your curiosity and form new connections with a full lineup of student-focused events designed to enrich your UC San Diego experience.

Student Events Calendar

Join the sea of blue and gold and cheer our Division I scholar-athletes to victory. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a Triton.

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ARTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

Explore UC San Diego’s wealth of arts events, installations, screenings and more.

Life at UC San Diego

Dining on campus, places to eat at uc san diego.

From late-night eats and coffee shops to a variety of international cuisines, our campus offers dining options to suit every palate.

University Centers Dining

Boba drinks, Indian street food and Thai fusion dishes are just a few of the many offerings within our University Centers, which are home to both locally owned restaurants and well-known national chains.

UC San Diego Housing, Dining and Hospitality: Restaurants and Markets

With an exclusively vegan eatery and lounge, the largest halal-certified residential dining facility in the nation and certified kosher menu options—all with a focus on sustainability—eating on campus has never been easier.

All the Essentials

Uc san diego bookstore.

Stock up on everything from textbooks and computers to the latest Triton gear at the UC San Diego Bookstore, located in Price Center East. Visit the bookstore’s Sunshine Market for convenient grab-n-go products including snacks, groceries and home and dorm essentials.

University Centers Shops & Services

A full-service salon, a bike & skate shop, an Amazon pickup location and more: you’ll find it all here on campus.

Our Target campus store is unique and provides a curated assortment of products and services tailored to the specific needs and wants of students, staff and faculty. It even includes a CVS Pharmacy.

Work Hard, Play Hard

Take a yoga class, navigate our challenge course, learn how to surf or face off against your fellow Tritons in a game of basketball. Between our countless recreational offerings and the year-round Southern California sunshine, it’s easy to stay active both on and off campus.

La Jolla Playhouse

Our campus is home to the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse, a professional, not-for-profit venue that’s gained nationwide recognition as “the place to see what’s next on the American theatre landscape.”

Craft Center

Our reimagined 11,000 square-foot Craft Center offers classes and workshops ranging from ceramics and woodworking to culinary arts and surfboard shaping.

With study spaces, labs and access to the largest university research library system in the world, the Library is the perfect place to follow your curiosity and think outside the box.

Learn More About the Library

Stop by and see us sometime

You’ve done all your research and read every brochure, but the best way to find out what we’re all about is to see it for yourself.

Choose Your Tour

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Campus tour and admissions information session for prospective students and families.

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Sunset Hike

Two-mile relaxed walking tour of the north end of campus, RIMAC athletic facility and bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Explore Campus On Your Own

Virtual tour.

View 360-degree panoramas of campus and listen to audio offered in six languages!

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Self-Guided Tour

Explore central campus through our self-guided tour map.

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What to do While you're here

Explore geisel library.

Snap a selfie in front of UC San Diego’s iconic Geisel Library, recently named one of the most beautiful libraries in the world and is among the nation’s top 25 public academic libraries.

EAT AT A DINING HALL

Treat yourself to a meal at one of our full-service eateries. Selections around campus include vegetarian, kosher and halal-friendly dining halls, as well as food to grab on the go.

Restaurants & Cafes

CHECK OUT THE BOOKSTORE

Browse bestsellers and outfit yourself like a true Triton at the UC San Diego Bookstore. Don’t forget to stop by Perks Coffee Shop on the first floor for an afternoon pick-me-up!

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SOAK IN SOME CAMPUS ART

Zigzag across campus in search of our carefully curated series of one-of-a-kind, site-specific installations from bold artists who proudly disrupt the status quo.

Directions & Parking

The Triton Tour includes a 30-minute information session and a 90-minute walking tour, so please plan to be on campus for at least two hours after you arrive. Click the link below for directions and parking details.

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Q&A with the Visitors Tour Program

You don't have to take a class to learn something new at UC San Diego. Just take a tour. Every Sunday, knowledgeable adult volunteer guides offer free tours of the campus through the UC San Diego Visitors Tour program. The guides present a general overview of our 1,200-acre campus, imparting their insight about UC San Diego's history, architecture, and our mission of education, research and public service. This interview features a conversation with the program's director and three of the tour guides; keep reading and you'll probably learn something you didn't know about our university. For more information on the bus and walking tours, click here .

What is your connection to the campus—past and present?

Corlyn Vance: I came onto campus in 1972 to work at the School of Medicine as the administrator for the Associate Dean of Medical Education. It was after I retired that I got the call to create the Visitors Tour program, and now it is my job to help and support the guides. I spend my time on campus going to music concerts, art exhibits and lectures, and visiting Geisel Library. I like to see Dr. Seuss's notes and drawings, and try to figure out how his mind worked. The campus offers stimulation and continued learning, and there is always something going on.

Bob Starkey: I started at UC San Diego in 1967 when Revelle College was the only college on campus. I spent 39 years, most of my working life, as a UC San Diego employee in the Campus Planning Office. I was in a position to see many of the changes at the development stage, and as they were implemented. I was lucky enough to know many of the bright, forward-thinking and creative faculty and administrators who started the campus. I am now a member of Chancellor's Associates and we have regular events on campus. I'm also on the board for the Faculty Club so I participate in their events, and I like to remind people that the Faculty Club is open for membership to all faculty, staff and community members. I go to lectures and plays. I probably spend one or two nights a week doing something on campus. In fact, I'm on campus every day because I use the athletic facilities.

John Meyers: I was an Ob-Gyn doctor in the late 60s when the UC San Diego School of Medicine opened. I was among the first doctors from the community to volunteer as a faculty member. After I retired from private practice and teaching in 1982, I was recruited by a friend to volunteer as a campus tour guide. Now, my wife and I are subscribers to the La Jolla Playhouse, and we've been Chancellor's Associates for the past 15 years. We were also long-time members of the "Friends of the UCSD Theatre" support group during the many years that that organization was active. I also enjoy the eating experience on campus, student dining facilities like the Bistro and the Faculty Club as well.

Jill Holmes: I'm the newest kid on the block. I got my post master's nurse practitioner certificate from UC San Diego when they had the program. After graduation, I worked at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and helped one of the psychiatrists open the Senior Behavioral Health unit. I retired in 2001, and had a neighbor who was a tour guide and she recruited me. I'm now a member of Town and Gown, and I enjoy lectures and classes at UC San Diego Extension.

How are your tours different from the campus' student-led tours?

Bob: Student tours cover student life, classes, schedules, living quarters, student organizations, all the things the students need and want to know about. Our tours cover campus buildings and architecture and history.

John: Our tour is designed for members of the public who want to know more about the campus in general.

What are the differences between your bus and walking tours?

Bob: The walking tours take you through the heart of campus, which you can't drive through. And the bus tours give you a better feel of the entire campus, by taking you through the main campus and down to Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Corlyn: You can't cover our 1,200-acre campus in a walking tour. I think the bus tours are a great way to start because then you can figure out what you're interested in—the art gallery, the Stuart Collection, the libraries—and come back and spend more time there.

John: I think the tours are complementary. You can take the bus tour to get the big picture, and then take the walking tour and get the heart and feel of being on the campus in the midst of students and activities.

Corlyn: Also, part of my job is to update the tour guide scripts, and I do that weekly. The scripts are always changing because the campus is always changing. It shows that we're cutting-edge. We also meet with faculty regularly to discuss the salient points they want us to explain to the public as we give our tours. Next year, we're going to do more architectural tours.

Why should people take a campus tour?

Jill: To discover the aspects of the campus that aren't widely known, such as the powerhouse research that happens here, and that the campus has generated many of our local biotech companies. I love it when community members take the tours, especially when they're new to town, and they realize what a resource the campus is, and that it's so prestigious. We also have one of the greatest collections of mid-century architecture by renowned architects. We don't have the Tower of Pisa, but we have plenty to see here.

John: People should take tours to have some fun, to learn something interesting and to be adventurous. You can ride around in a comfortable 19-passenger bus while an experienced guide points out various campus features and buildings, and tells you all about UC San Diego. And the tour takes you by Scripps Institution of Oceanography, one of the oldest and largest oceanography centers in the country, and by Birch Aquarium. You'll learn about these two famous institutions—what they look like, how they relate to each other, why they're world-renowned, how they contribute to the local and global economies, and their enormous scientific contributions to San Diego, the state, the nation and the world.

What is your favorite piece of UC San Diego trivia or folklore?

John: Many contemporary UC San Diego folk are unaware of the existence of a web of underground passageways between buildings in the main campus. They are big enough to walk through. They contain utility lines and pipes, and are only accessible to selected maintenance personnel. They have been locked and inaccessible to the public for so long that only the "old timers" know about them.

Bob: Recently a student told me he heard that the Geisel Library was sinking—that the architect did not figure the weight of the books in its design. A few days later I saw my friend, Boone Hellman, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Design and Construction, and asked him about the rumor. He laughed, said he had never heard that, but that there is absolutely no truth to the story.

Jill: The Geisel library has appeared as an iconic building in a variety of ways—in movies, television series and in a Kohler plumbing commercial.

What do you like best about the campus today?

Jill: I like that it's never static; it's always changing. I've lived near four UC campuses, and there's always a crane somewhere. We have to stay on the cutting-edge, even though our state funding is decreasing.

Bob: I need to point out that 85 percent of the current and planned construction on campus is not funded by the state; it's student-funded, contract or grant funded, or funded by donors.

John: The other thing is that several years ago, when our state budget was much better and we passed various bond measures, money was allocated for construction on our campus. Current projects that you see now have been in the pipeline for a long time; it takes a number of years to translate that into contracts and building. I am also pleased with how well the natural environment has been preserved in the midst of the explosive growth of construction. And I appreciate the campus's determination to remain energy efficient, to reduce fossil fuel usage, and to construct all new buildings in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. The campus is exciting, creative, active and growing. It's like a beautiful plant that keeps blossoming.

Bob: I love how well the campus has responded to dramatic funding reductions while maintaining the quality of education it provides, and how well the community has assisted our efforts. We have excellent relations between the campus and the community. And I'm always impressed to see the many new start-up companies — many on the Torrey Pines mesa — which have been started by faculty, researchers and alumni from UC San Diego. I'm also impressed with the quality of research here, which I regularly read about in the paper. The Preuss School is also a great source of pride for UC San Diego, as it provides a college-prep education for first-generation students and it is nationally recognized as one of the best high schools in the country.

How has the campus changed over the last five decades?

Bob: Of course, there are the obvious things like the growth of the campus — the number of students and faculty, and the budget. But it's also how our reputation has changed. We started as a small, very great place that nobody knew about. And now I meet with international students who say everybody knows this is the place to come. We're also always at the top of various rankings. It's clear we're one of the best.

Corlyn: The faculty has always been top-notch, and I think people recognize that. But I think one of the big changes is how our local community has taken us in, accepted us, and realized what a great resource this campus is. Our teaching and research are always ahead of their time, like with the addition of the new Medical Education-Telemedicine building. And I think that adds to our reputation.

John: I think the campus is like a promising young person who has really grown and blossomed, and shown the world his or her full capabilities. Having been on the campus scene for 25-plus years, I have had the opportunity to witness the expansion of the programs, the construction of new buildings, and I've known many of the university's past and present leaders.

Jill: We're also beginning to see distinguished alumni, Craig Venter being one of them, getting recognition. For instance, there was an article in The Wall Street Journal about who's going to be the next Steve Jobs, the next big innovator, and Craig's name was mentioned.

What is the best part of being a tour guide?

Bob: I just can't get away from the campus after spending so much time here as a staff member. I consider giving campus tours a win-win—I love to talk about the campus and I can pass on to others some of why I love it.

John: I am a teacher at heart. I love to share information. I get a lot of pleasure out of how amazed and impressed our visitors are when they discover the treasure trove of intellectual riches right here in our community. It's also fun to take groups of alumni around and see how amazed they are about what's here now that wasn't here when they were here. And what was here that they didn't even know about.

Favorite place on campus:

• John: The Price Center
• Bob: The Faculty Club
• Jill: The northwest neighborhood
• Corlyn: Geisel Library

Favorite new addition to campus:

• Corlyn: The Medical Education-Telemedicine building
• John: Me too, because I am a physician and it's a state-of-the-art teaching facility
• Bob: The Village at Torrey Pines
• Jill: The Rady School of Management and the Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center

Favorite UC San Diego tradition:

• John: The Watermelon Drop at Revelle College
• Corlyn: Me too
• Bob: Same, and the Sun God Festival
• Jill: Sun God

Favorite Stuart Collection piece:

• Bob: Sun God, Snake Path, Bear and Standing
• John: Sun God
• Jill: The Table
• Corlyn: Sun God

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In addition to dining and catering options on campus, you'll find dozens of restaurants in the surrounding area as well as some grocery stores. Follow the links for details.

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Hotels close to campus (partial list); ask if special rates are available for UCSD visitors:

For additional lodging options, search  San Diego area hotels .

• Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 550-1000
• Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines 10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 558-1500
• Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla 8901 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 587-1770
• Sheraton La Jolla 3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla , CA 92037 (858) 453-5500

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Guided Tour and Presentation

Tours are designed for prospective, current UC San Diego Students, Academic Counselors, UC San Diego faculty/ staff/administrators, and general guests.

Admissions Officer presentation is included.

Completely outdoor walking tour led by current UC San Diego Campus Ambassadors.

Space is Limited

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols and staffing, space is limited.

To provide a tour experience to as many students as possible we are only able to allow 4 guests per registrant.

We will be unable to accommodate walk-on guests not included in your registration however, they are able to explore campus on their own with our Self-Guided tour .

Campus Tours

The founders of the university of california, san diego had one criterion for the campus: it must be distinctive ..

UC San Diego's main campus is located near the Pacific Ocean on approximately 1,200 acres of coastal woodland in La Jolla, California. The campus sits on the ancestral homelands of the Kumeyaay Nation and was founded in 1960 after the establishment of the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Today, the layout of the main campus centers on Geisel Library, which is roughly surrounded by the seven residential colleges of Revelle, Muir, Marshall, Warren, Roosevelt, Sixth, Seventh, and the School of Medicine. 

M ost Cognitive Science labs, as well as faculty, grad, and administrative offices are located in the Cognitive Science Building (CSB) and Social Science Research Building (SSRB) .  You can also find our faculty and students at the new Design and Innovation Building (DIB) and at the Applied Physics and Mathematics (APM) building.

UC San Diego Campus Aerial Views

Campus Tour of Price Center, School of Medicine, Original Student Center, and Revelle & Muir College area 

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Intercampus Visitor Program

Learn how UC Students can enroll in classes at another UC campus through the Intercampus Visitor Program.

About the program

The Intercampus Visitor Program enables qualified undergraduates at the University of California to take advantage of educational opportunities at other UC campuses. Students may take courses that are not available at their home campus, participate in special programs or study with a distinguished faculty member at another campus.

As a participant in the Intercampus Visitor Program, you may enroll at another campus, called the host campus, for only  one term.  For extenuating circumstances, an exception to this limitation may be granted. Consult the Office of the Registrar at your home campus. Authorization from both campuses is required for this exception.

Considerations

Consult with your home campus academic advisor about the courses you wish to take at the host campus. Information about these courses can be found in the host campus' General Catalog. You also may want to consult with an advisor at the host campus to find out if there are any special prerequisites or requirements for any of the courses you plan to take.

If you're a senior, it is particularly important that participation in the Intercampus Visitor Program does not prevent you from meeting the academic residency requirement of your home campus.

Applying for the program

To apply, complete an  Intercampus Visitor Program Application form (PDF) .

A $70 nonrefundable fee is required. UC San Diego students will have the application fee assessed directly to their student account, which can be paid for online.

Approval signatures are required from both your home campus and the host campus where you intend to enroll.

Do you qualify?

To qualify as an Intercampus Visitor, you must be an undergraduate who has:

• Completed at least one year of residence at your home campus and is currently a continuing student;
• Maintained a grade point average of at least 2.0 or the equivalent and is currently in good standing;
• Obtained the approval of the Dean or Provost, or a designee, of the college or school in which you are currently enrolled.

Your application is subject to approval by the host campus, and some campuses have additional requirements described on this page.

If you meet the requirements for the Intercampus Visitor Program and wish to participate, consult directly with the Intercampus Visitor Coordinator at your home campus, and then complete the  application form .

If you are interested in the intercampus  Simultaneous Enrollment Program (concurrent enrollment at your home campus and the host campus), then do not use this form. Contact the Office of the Registrar at your home campus for an application.

Tuition and fees

Financial aid.

The host campus will be responsible for any financial aid you receive.

• If you currently receive financial aid:  Have an officer from your home campus Financial Aid Office sign Item 18 on the Intercampus Visitor Program application.
• If you are not a current aid recipient  and wish to apply for aid for the term you plan to be an Intercampus Visitor, you must file a financial aid application at the host campus.
• In either case,  you are responsible for meeting the host campus financial aid application requirements and deadlines.

Some campuses may require you to submit a copy of your home campus financial aid application or file. Other campuses may require that you direct the financial aid application processor to send data directly to the Financial Aid Office. Contact the host campus Financial Aid Office about its requirements as soon as possible.

Upon receipt and analysis of your financial aid application, the Financial Aid Office at the host campus will notify you about the availability of aid. The amount and types of aid for which you are eligible at the host campus may differ from what you receive at your home campus. Intercampus Visitors who are not on-time aid applicants at their host campus will receive aid only if host campus funds permit.

If your Intercampus Visitor Program Application is accepted by the host campus, you must notify the home campus Financial Aid Office immediately.

Home campus approval

Have the Dean or Provost of your college or school, or that person's designee, certify that you are in good standing and eligible for the Intercampus Visitor Program by completing and signing Section B of the application form.

If you plan to take courses to satisfy specific degree requirements, approval of the Dean or Provost, or that person's designee, is required.

Completing the application process

After Sections A and B are completed, take your application to the Cashier's Office at your home campus and pay the processing fee of $70. UC San Diego students will have the application fee assessed directly to their student account, which can be paid for online.

Submit the application to the Office of the Registrar at your home campus. The Registrar will verify your academic standing, complete Section C, and forward your application, a copy of your transcript, and additional paperwork (if any)  to the host campus.

If your application is approved, the Registrar at the host campus will notify you directly about registration procedures. (If you wish to withdraw from this program prior to or during the time of expected enrollment, contact the Office of the Registrar at  both  your home and host campuses to avoid any financial aid or registration delays.)

At the end of the term, the Registrar at the host campus will forward to your home campus a transcript of the coursework you completed as an Intercampus Visitor. The courses and the grades you earned will be recorded on your permanent transcript at your home campus.

Application filing periods

Application filing periods for the Intercampus Visitor Program*

* Exceptions are noted under the Campus Requirements and Restrictions. Applications must be received by the host campus within the stated filing periods. Berkeley and Merced are on the semester system; all other campuses are on the quarter system.

Campus requirements and restrictions

• Applicants should be upper-division students with a declared major.  Students must visit colleges or schools that are the same as, or equivalent to, the ones in which they are enrolled at their home campus.
• The uniqueness of the proposed program and its value to the student's major are the main considerations in evaluating applications.
• Applicants must present a letter of support from their major advisor or department chair endorsing the visit to Berkeley and indicating the worth of the proposed courses to the student's major.
• Intercampus Visitors may not take courses in the College of Engineering or the computer science and economics majors in the College of Letters and Science.  There may be additional impacted areas that are not open to Intercampus Visitors.
• Applicants must present written confirmation of support or approval from the faculty advisor in their major.
• Students must visit colleges or schools that are the same as, or equivalent to, the ones in which they are enrolled at their home campus.
• Intercampus Visitors may not take courses in dance and music in the School of the Arts, as those majors are impacted.
• Applicants must present a letter of support from their major advisor or department chair endorsing the visit to Irvine and indicating the worth of the proposed courses to the student's major.

Los Angeles

• Intercampus Visitors may not take courses in economics, the life sciences (which includes psychology), film and television production, the musical theater or acting tracks, or the physical sciences.  There may be additional impacted areas not open to Intercampus Visitors.
• Applicants must submit a letter from their academic advisor verifying the academic worth of the proposed program at UCLA.

Santa Barbara

• Intercampus Visitors may not take courses in biology (EEMB and MCDB), communications, computer science, economics, law and society, psychology or sociology.  There may be additional impacted areas not open to Intercampus Visitors.
• Applicants must present a letter of support from their major advisor or department chair endorsing the visit to Santa Barbara and indicating the worth of the proposed courses to the student's major.
• All incoming UCSC students, including Intercampus Visitors, receive letter grades.  The Pass/No Pass option is available to students in good standing.  For each course in which credit is earned, whether letter grade or Pass/No Pass, all students will also receive an evaluation.
• Applicants should specify on their applications the college they wish to enroll in and a description of their housing needs.

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• Pay Station Coupon Codes for Patients and Visitors
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• Rider Rewards Program
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Visitors who need hourly or daily parking can purchase hourly parking at parking pay stations or on their mobile device .

• Patient/Visitor parking at medical centers
• Department Pay Station Coupon Codes for Patients and Visitors
• Contractor permit options
• Visiting UC faculty and staff

Visitor (V) Parking Rates (ParkMobile zone 4752)

• 30 minutes or less: no charge
• Each additional hour: $4.20 (daily maximum $33.60)
• After 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends: $2.10/hr. (maximum $8.40)

Other Public Parking Options

• D lots: $4.25/day (ParkMobile zone 4762)
• Super Saver lots: $3.25/day (ParkMobile zone 4767)

Pay Stations

Pay stations sell Visitor (V) permits. Pay stations do not dispense change. Pay with any combination of the following:

• Visa, MasterCard or American Express
• Pay with ParkMobile — Pay for and extend parking sessions

A properly dated V pay station permit provides visitor parking in these spaces:

• V : 24 hours daily
• D : 24 hours daily
• S : 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. daily
• B : 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. daily
• A : 4 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. daily (not valid where posted “A permit required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”)

Note: You need approved access for lots P001–P017 (SIO), P385 (Sanford Consortium) and P706 (Preuss School). See lots that require access permissions .

• Patient/Visitor Parking
• Visiting UC Faculty and Staff

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Sign up for an in-person walking tour of our beautiful campus, or take a Self-Guided Tour! See our Santa Cruz Area page for more information about our area. For a complete visitor guide, including information on accommodations, dining, activities, and more, see the Visit Santa Cruz County homepage. For families who can’t travel to campus, we continue to offer many virtual options to experience our extraordinary campus environment (see below).

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Join us for a student-led, small-group tour of campus! Our S.L.U.G.s (Student Life and University Guides) are excited to take you and your family on a walking tour of campus. Use the links below to see your tour options.

General Walking Tour

Register here for a tour led by one of our Student Life & University Guides (S.L.U.G.s). The tour will take approximately 90 minutes and includes stairs, and some uphill and downhill walking. Appropriate walking shoes for our hills and forest floors and dressing in layers are highly recommended in our variable coastal climate.

Please note that from April 1 through 19, admitted students and their families will be prioritized for tours. If you are unable to make a reservation during that time, please consider a virtual tour or a self-guided tour . Parking is likely to be highly impacted during the spring season. For a smoother arrival, plan to arrive early, and download the ParkMobile app in advance.

See our frequently asked questions for more information.

Self Guided Tour

VisiTOUR is an app that you can download to your phone for either an in-person or virtual UC Santa Cruz experience! Take a general walking tour, or select your interests to have a route customized just for you! Either way, you can check out videos and photos of different spots on campus along the way. Just text UCSC to 58052, or use the link below.

In-person group tours are offered to high schools, community colleges, and other educational partners. Please contact your admission representative or the tours office for more information.

If your group would like to visit before we can accommodate you or you have a group larger than 75, please utilize our VisiTOUR  tour  for your visit.

S.L.U.G. Video Series and 6-minute Tour

For your convenience, we have a playlist of short topic-focused YouTube videos featuring our Student Life and University Guides (S.L.U.G.s) and lots of footage showing campus life. Tune in at your leisure! Just want to get a quick overview of our campus? Try our 6-minute video tour!

Virtual Tour

Take a campus tour from the comfort of your own computer! Our interactive program is narrated by our own student tour guides, is available in five languages, and includes 360-degree photos.

Experience Geisel Library at Triton Days Transfer Celebrations

UC San Diego welcomes all Fall 2024 admitted transfer students to experience campus life at the Transfer Celebration events on Friday, May 3, 2024 and Friday, May 17, 2024 .

The Library will be tabling at the Information Fair from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Sun God Lawn . We also invite you to visit Geisel Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to participate in our self-guided passport tour. Maps can be collected right inside the main entrance at the Meet Spot. We hope to see you there!

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Directions & parking.

UC San Diego’s coastal campus spans 1,976 scenic acres and all tours last up to two hours. Review the instructions below before arrival to ensure you arrive on time and park in the most convenient location.

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Visitors who need hourly or daily parking can purchase hourly parking at parking pay stations or on their mobile device.

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Campus Transformation

With everything from new buildings and bridges to the arrival of the trolley, the shift in the campus’s physical appearance is profound.

Parking for a Triton Tour

Please note that a tour registration is required to participate in our on-campus tours and space is limited. We cannot accommodate walk-ons at this time, however there are other tour options available.

Shuttles Closed

We would like to inform you that shuttles are not running this (March 27-March 31) week due to spring break.

Please park in Gilman Parking Structure for closest access to the Triton Center. Additional parking is available in our South Parking Structure , if needed. Visitor permits are available through the Park Mobile App  or the pay stations near the elevators. Please only park in a V (white) spot. B (green), A (red), and reserved spots are not available to campus guests.

Monday - Friday

Allow at least 45 minutes to:

Find parking at P704 or P705 parking lots

Pay $4.20 for parking via the pay stations or the ParkMobile App (Zone #4762)

Get in line to board the "R" Regents Shuttle and disembark at the Light Rail Loop Stop.

Follow the signage for Triton Tours for a 6-7 minute walk to the Triton Center

IMPORTANT: Tours will begin promptly; please give yourself ample time to find parking, pay for parking, and get shuttled to the Triton Center if you are attending a tour Monday through Friday.

IMPORTANT: If you are attending a tour on Saturday , please park at the Gilman Parking Structure , which is in walking distance of the Triton Center where your tour will start. Additional parking is available in the South Parking Structure .

Construction Fencing

Please note that as part of the campus transformation to enhance the student experience, there is currently construction fencing located outside of the Triton Center. After parking on campus, please walk around the blue construction fencing to the Triton Center, which is on the first floor of the Student Services Center. For more information, view a map of the fencing or learn more about the campus transformation .

Tour guides will be present to start checking in guests no earlier than 15 minutes prior to a tour start time. If you arrive earlier than 15 minutes before your tour start time, we encourage you to grab a snack or drink at Price Center right next to our starting location and return closer to your tour start time.

We may not be able to accommodate guests arriving after the tour has begun.

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Parking with Disabled Person Plates or Placard

Our Triton Tours are accessible for all visitors with disabilities.

Be sure to review the parking information for disabled placards or license plates .

Where to Stay

UC San Diego Parent & Family Programs has partnered with Bartell Hotels to offer families, students, alumni, and friends reduced hotel rates at some of the finest properties in San Diego.

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For more tour information, parking directions or other questions, contact our Campus Tours Office at (858) 822-4750.

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Associate Director of Media Relations - 129358

Job description, #129358 associate director of media relations.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 04/24/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 05/03/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working onsite 2 days per week on UCSD Campus and remote.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health Sciences is a multibillion-dollar organization that comprises three professional schools, two hospitals, 20+ graduate degree programs, and 90+ core facilities and research units all working toward fulfilling its tripartite mission. Led by the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, it accounts for the majority of the University’s research and philanthropic portfolios, in addition to an expanding clinical footprint that spans the San Diego region. With more than 1,700 faculty and 17,000 staff, the Health Sciences is home to nationally recognized academic and clinical programs and has been identified as one of the premier biomedical research institutions in the world. As a top-ranking, future oriented organization, UC San Diego Health Sciences offers challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The Vice Chancellor’s Office follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees.

The Associate Director of Media Relations at UC San Diego Health Sciences will blend their significant writing expertise, media savvy, project management skills, and sound judgment to advance the profile of the health sciences to both internal and external audiences. Day-to-day work involves writing and editing top-notch profiles, feature stories and research-related press releases for web, social media, newsletters and news media outlets, frequently working under tight deadlines. The Associate Director will also partner closely with health sciences and university communications colleagues to ensure content includes visually engaging photography or other graphics and is effectively distributed across content channels.

As a media strategist, the Associate Director will build and maintain strong relationships with key reporters, identify and train spokespeople, coordinate responses to media inquiries and develop and implement measurable and proactive media and amplification strategies that enhance the school’s reputation and thought leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training.

Advanced knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives, programs, policies and infrastructure, and knowledge of issues in higher education as well as current location concerns and issues.

Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Advanced judgment, analytical and decision-making skills and advanced political acumen.

Advanced skill in problem recognition, avoidance and resolution.

Skill to maintain confidentiality.

Experience and proven success in principles, practices, concepts and technical requirements in news, media communications and media relations.

Proven experience designing and executing successful public relations campaigns.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten (10) years of related experience, education/training in writing and/or communicating health sciences or research topics.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $91,300 - $170,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $43.73 - $81.75

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Application Instructions

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Posted : 4/19/2024

Job Reference # : 129358

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