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When parents are informed, students benefit.

Welcome to an exciting and transformative time in your student’s educational journey. Whether you are a parent or family member of a student in their first or last quarter at UC San Diego, our office can help you navigate campus resources, assist you and your student in a variety of ways, and embrace you into the Triton Family.

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The Office of Parent & Family Programs Offers...

  • Information through the Triton Transitions Calendar, Parent & Family Guide and our website.
  • Communication through the Triton Family Connection e-Newsletter, TritonTalk Newsletter, Email Blasts, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Involvement through the Orientation Program, Family Weekend, Siblings Day, and the Triton Parent & Family Ambassador Program. 

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News

Family Weekend | Oct. 20 - 22

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click here to join us for the Family Weekend 10th Anniversary Celebration. Register by October 15.

Triton Transitions Family Calendar

2017-2018 Triton Transitions Family Calendar, available in July.

Parent & Family Orientation (June & September)

Parents and families of new fall 2017 students are welcome to register for orientation. Each college has specific dates - register for the same dates as your student.

International Parent & Family Orientation | Sept., Sunday 24

Parents and families of new international students beginning fall 2017 are welcome to attend orientation, a day designed to introduce you to resources that will support you and your student.

Join the Triton Parent & Family Ambassador Program

Get involved and become a UC San Diego ambassador! New to UC San Diego? You can ask a Parent/Family Triton Ambassador.

Summer Send Off | August, September

Families of incoming undergraduate students are invited to a welcome reception to prepare to send their student off to college. Under one roof, families from the same region will learn helpful information from alumni and administrators who will work closely with your student.

Let’s Talk

Call the Parent & Family Helpline to answer your questions.

Give Now

Enhance students’ education at UC San Diego by learning how to give to the Parents’ Fund.