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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

  • Decide if your student will be covered by the UC SHIP health insurance or stay on the family insurance.

  • Register for Triton Alert to receive emergency notifications from Campus Police.

Financial and Billing

Communication and Involvement

Campus Contacts

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 2023

September 20, Wednesday
Deadline to waive mandatory UC SHIP health insurance.
September 22, Friday
Deadline for tuition and registration fee payment.
September 28, Thursday
First day of classes
October 20–22, Friday–Sunday
Homecoming Family Weekend
November 10, Friday
Veterans Day (No Classes/Offices Closed)
November 23–24, Thursday–Friday
Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed)
December 8, Friday
Last day of classes
December 9–16, Saturday–Saturday
Finals Week
December 22, Friday
Deadline to waive mandatory UC SHIP health insurance.
December 15, Friday
Deadline for tuition and registration fee payment.

Winter Quarter 2024

December 25-26, 2023, Monday and Tuesday
Winter Break Holiday (University Closed)
December 29, 2023, January 1, 2024, Friday and Monday
New Year’s Holiday (University Closed)
January 7, Sunday
Residence halls open for winter quarter.
January 8, Monday
First day of classes
January 15, Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes/Offices Closed)
February 19, Monday
Presidents' Day (No Classes/Offices Closed)
March 15, Friday
Deadline to waive mandatory UC SHIP health insurance.
March 15, Friday
Last day of classes
March 16–23, Saturday–Saturday
Finals Week

Spring Quarter 2024

March 25–29, Monday–Friday
Spring Break (Residence halls and apartments remain open)
March 29, Friday
César E. Chávez Day Observed (No Classes/Offices Closed)
April 1, Monday
First day of classes
May 27, Monday
Memorial Day Observed (No Classes/Offices Closed)
June 7, Friday
Last day of classes
June 8–14, Saturday–Friday
Finals Week
June 15, Saturday
Apartments and residence halls close at 6 p.m. for the summer
June 15–16, Saturday–Sunday
Commencement Ceremonies

Summer Quarter 2024

July 1, Monday
First day of summer session I classes
July 4, Thursday
Independence Day Observed (No classes/Offices Closed)
August 2, Friday
Last day of summer session I classes
August 2-August 3, Friday-Saturday
Finals week
August 5, Monday
First day of summer session II classes
September 2, Monday
Labor Day (Offices Closed)
September 6, Friday
Last day of summer session II classes
September 6-7, Friday-Saturday
Finals week 
Frequently Asked Questions

Parent and Family Top Questions

Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parents' Helpline: (858) 534-7273 | parents@ucsd.edu