Parent & Family Guide Parent & Family Programs
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Whether your student is a first-year or in their last year, a transfer student or an international student, a student-parent, or first-generation, your support will be important in their success at UC San Diego. You, too, will benefit from being informed as a family member of an incoming or continuing student. The Parent & Family Guide is a way to learn or get reacquainted with the university's resources. Start here to get ready for the academic year and to connect to the resource that will answer your questions. Contact Parent & Family Programs to help find what you are looking for.
Checklist
Health and Safety
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Decide if your student will be covered by the UC SHIP health insurance or stay on the family insurance.
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Register for Triton Alert to receive emergency notifications from Campus Police.
Financial and Billing
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Reapply for financial aid through FAFSA or CA DREAM Act.
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Save the dates for tuition and fees payment.
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Have your student sign up for direct deposit for any potential refunds from the university.
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Talk to your student about becoming an authorized payer for billing and payment.
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Decide if you want to sign up for the monthly tuition payment plan called TRIP.
Communication and Involvement
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Opt-in to the Parent Portal to receive communication from Housing Dining Hospitality.
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Have your student list your email on TritonLink to receive university communications.
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Subscribe to receive the Triton Family Connection e-Newsletter.
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Be a Triton Parent and Family Ambassador and/or join the Parent Leadership Council.
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Register for parent and family events; International Parent & Family Orientation, College Parent & Family Orientation, Homecoming Weekend, and Siblings Day.
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Save the date for UC San Diego Commencement Ceremonies.
Campus Contacts
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Bookstore
ucsandiegobookstore.com
(858) 534-7323 -
CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center
care.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-5793 -
Career Center
career.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3751 -
Cashier’s Office (Payment Office)
cashiers.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3725 -
Counseling & Psychological Services
caps.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3755 -
Commuter Student Services
students.ucsd.edu/go/commuters
campushousing@ucsd.edu -
Financial Aid and Scholarships
fas.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4480 -
Housing Dining Hospitality
hdh.ucsd.edu
(858) 822-6274 -
International Students & Programs Office
ispo.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3730
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Parent & Family Programs
parents.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-7273 -
Parking & Transportation
transportation.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4223 -
Police (Campus Safety)
police.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-HELP (4357) -
Student Financial Solutions (Billing)
sfs.ucsd.edu
(858) 822-4727 -
Student Health Services
wellness.ucsd.edu/studenthealth
(858) 534-3300 -
Student Legal Services
sls.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4374 -
Students with Disabilities
osd.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4382 -
Triton Transfer Hub
transferstudents.ucsd.edu
(858) 246-4997 -
Triton Cash Account
hdh.ucsd.edu/tritoncash
(858) 534-7587
Calendar
While all students take classes during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, some students opt in to take classes in the summer. The Academic Calendar is subject to revision.
Visit the Triton Transitions Calendar for more information on campus events, deadlines, and traditions. Calendar is subject to revision.
Fall Quarter 2022
Winter Quarter 2023
Spring Quarter 2023
Summer Quarter 2023
Parent and Family Top Questions
Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.