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Parent and Family Resources

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You’re an important part of your student’s UC San Diego experience, and we’re here to make sure you have all the support you need to effectively support your student. Whether you’re looking to better understand your student’s academic journey, need help connecting and communicating with your student, or are just looking for convenient hotel recommendations, we’ve got you covered.

New Family Checklist

Stay on track of important to-do's as your student prepares for their first year at UC San Diego.

See the Checklist

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Understanding Your Student’s Academic Journey

Make sense of your student’s UC San Diego experience with a helpful guide to each week of the quarter and stage of their academic journey.

LEARN MORE

Family Calendar

Keep track of important dates and deadlines and find meaningful ways to connect with and support your student.

CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR

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Staying Informed

Stay up to date on all the latest news from campus, including important updates and reminders, groundbreaking research and insightful community stories.

GET CONNECTED

Campus Contacts

Looking for a specific department or office? Check out our handy list of contacts, organized by topic.

LEARN MORE

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Visiting San Diego

Make the most of your visit with hotel discounts and fun activity recommendations for the whole family.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Webinar Library

Looking for answers? We’ve collected some of our most helpful webinars right here. You can check out our YouTube channel for a full list of webinars and recordings.

EXPLORE THE LIBRARY

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Parent and Family FAQ

Got questions? We’ve got you covered! Read on for answers to our most common questions.

GET ANSWERS

Contact Us

Parents' Helpline: (858) 534-7273

parents@ucsd.edu