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New Admits
Triton Transfer Hub Resources for You
We, the Triton Transfer Hub are here to support our Triton Transfers from the time you accept through the time you graduate! We know the summer of transition can feel daunting so we have prepared this page of resources and a whole program-STEP, to ensure you have a smooth transition. Check these Resources!
STEP
The Transfer Hub hosts Summer Transition Enrichment Program for all incoming transfer students. This program is free and you can opt in for only the events that interest you! STEP allows incoming students to connect with resources, ask questions, and get to know fellow transfers prior to starting at UCSD in the fall!
Want to learn more?
Interested and want to know more? Check out the program elements, dates and more by clicking the button below!
Ready to sign up?
Are you ready to get ahead with the STEP program? Use the button below to register.
Your Events Summer Calendar is Here!
Be sure to keep up with STEP dates, due dates for transcripts, IGETC, class enrollment and more- we collected them together into this summer calendar.
Connect with a Peer Coach
You might have A LOT of questions about UC San Diego, classes, and much more - and who better to ask than a current Triton Transfer? Our coaches are here for you. Learn more about our Triton Transfer Peer Coaches, and make an appointment!
Important Links
Canvas
Make sure to check out Canvas for class pages where you can find course syllabi, modules, files, and more.
Get Connected from the Comfort of Your Couch
Welcome Triton Transfers! We have great information availble to you on our YouTube Channel. Start watching today!
Incoming Student FAQs
As an incoming student, you may have a ton of questions. Have no fear, our FAQs are here!
Who else is here to support?
There are so many fantastic resources and programs around campus as well that are great for transfers- check them out below!
Summer Programs for Transfers
We have a wealth of options for you to get involved before you step foot on campus. Find what interests you! Select "Incoming UCSD Transfer" in Education Level on the left for transfer-specific opportunities.
Office of Students with Disabilities at UCSD
Check out this step-by-step pamphlet made by our 2022-2023 Transfer Peer Coach, Isabella, on best practices for getting connected with and using OSD at UC San Deigo. Also, feel free to follow along with her video!
Research Programs for Summer of Transfer
UC San Diego is known for its wonderful research opportunities. There are few specific program open to students only during the summer when they transfer to UCSD. These have deadlines that come soon after accepting your admission to UCSD. Please see boxes below if any of these are the best fit for you. Interested in research but want to wait until Fall quarter or later? Check out all the opportunities open during the academic year and beyond at UCSD in the button below.
ROOTS Program
The Biology Research Opportunity and Orientation for Transfer Students (ROOTS) is a new NSF-funded program to help transfer students build laboratory skills and find a research position immediately upon starting at UCSD. ROOTS is a four-week workshop prior to the start of fall quarter for incoming transfer students to learn and practice basic molecular biology laboratory skills in a supportive setting while meeting other transfer students and networking with UCSD Biology faculty seeking student researchers.
STARTneuro
STARTneuro is a competitive program that trains, mentors, and funds diverse transfer students as they enter neuroscience research. Our program begins with a summer research training program to ramp students up on key neuroscience techniques and facilitates lab placements with faculty mentors during the school year. STARTneuro also provides ongoing mentorship and workshops to prepare students to apply for Ph.D. programs. Our program funds 10-15 students to work full-time in labs over the summer, as well as part-time during the school year.
T-REx
The Transfer Research Experience (T-REx) for incoming transfer students offers a 4-week (Aug 7 – Sep 1) program in the summer before the first enrolled quarter where you work in a research group in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry side-by-side with other undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs on-campus for 10 hrs per week. Activities include working in a laboratory or computational research environment, performing experiments, participating in instrumentation facility tours and research group meetings, and networking with researchers at all levels of experience. $1,000 stipend for each participant. Housing or transportation are not provided.
International Students
Incoming Student Contacts
Admissions
All questions regarding transferring credits can be directed to https://admissions.ucsd.edu/contact/
Housing
All questions regarding housing options can be directed to housingcontracts@ucsd.edu
Financial Aid
Questions regarding your financial aid package or disbursements can be directed to finaid@ucsd.edu
Get Connected with Military Benefits
The SVRC, Student Veteran Resource Center is here to support all our military connected students as they transition into and during their time at UCSD. During your incoming summer you may need to get connected with UCSD benefits coordinator/ VA certifying official to help with the process.
Not a newly accepted Triton Transfer?
If you plan to apply a later time and have questions, or are a staff who supports incoming students we have a few things for you as well.
PRESENTATION REQUEST FORM
Counselors: Transfer Student Success as an assortment of presentations and workshops focused on UCSD transfer resources, services, and topics. Schedule a presentation with, and we will work together to meet the needs of your students.
