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Student Life and Community
Academics aren't the only important part of your student’s UC San Diego journey. Finding and building community is crucial to student success, and getting involved on campus will help your student develop a support network as they navigate campus life.
Campus Community Centers
UC San Diego has a diverse community of students, and we recognize that students will connect with communities close to their identities. Our Community Centers provide dedicated staff and programs to serve each student's unique identities, needs and perspectives.
Recreation
Recreation engages students and the campus community to pursue lifelong well-being, growth and success. Offerings include intramural sports, sports clubs, outdoor adventures, esports, fitness and instructional classes, nutrition and health coaching, special events, personal training, and more. Activities and resources like these enhance students’ college experience and help them embrace fun, manage stress, develop resilience and build community.
Athletics
Triton athletics is home to 23 Division I teams, including basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, swimming and more. Students are given free admission to all games — and members of Triton Tide, our official student fan section, are invited to attend exciting pre-game fan fests and take part in in-game performances and entertainment.
The Arts
UC San Diego is a trailblazer in visual and performing arts. We believe art connects us, allowing us to break down barriers and understand each other by deepening empathy, sparking dialogue and helping build friendships and community. Our campus is home to an incredible array of arts offerings, from professional performances and lectures to spaces that foster and encourage artistic expression and creativity.
Craft Center
UC San Diego's Craft Center is an 11,000-square-foot facility designed for classes, workshops, studio work and other custom craft experiences.
The Stuart Collection
A public art collection that is unique among universities in the United States, the Stuart Collection serves to enrich the cultural, intellectual and scholarly life of the campus and local San Diego community.
The Epstein Family Amphitheater
The Epstein Family Amphitheater is a state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of UC San Diego.
ArtPower
ArtPower at UC San Diego presents professional performing arts that engage, energize, and transform the diverse cultural life of the university and San Diego.
Other Ways to Connect and Get Involved
- Associated Students (Student Government)
- Center for Student Involvement (Student Clubs, Events, Community Service and Greek Life)
- University Centers (Student Union)
- Sun God Festival