Community and Resource Centers
Finding a community at UC San Diego is important to your well-being and success. While community can come in many shapes and forms, the following resource centers can be very helpful in starting this process, and supporting you while you're a student.
Community Centers
Campus community centers include the Women's Center, LGBT Resource Center, Raza Resource Centro, Black Resource Center, Cross-Cultural Center, Intertribal Resource Center, and Asian Pacific Islander MIddle Eastern Desi American Programs & Services (APIMEDA).
Student orgs, Greek life, & more
Find a place of belonging and personal growth, and become an experienced citizen and leader through engagement in Student Organizations, Events, Greek Life, Communication and Leadership programs, and Community Service initiatives.
Athletics
UC San Diego is one of the premiere NCAA athletics programs in the nation. Check out the teams, schedules, ticket info, merchandise, and much more.
Transfer Student Services
Find support and meet other transfer students through Triton Transfer Success
Transfer Student Success provides resources, services, and programs to empower Triton Transfers to achieve their goals as they navigate UC San Diego's academic and cultural landscape.
Commuter Student Services
Find useful tips and resources especially for students living off campus: A lounge, lockers, fridge for your packed meals, and community groups and events.
Student Veterans Resource Center
The SVRC provides programmatic support and resources for all of UC San Diego’s military affiliated students, which include current and former U.S. Military service members, their family members, and ROTC cadets.
International Students
UC San Diego ranks among the top 10 leading institutions in the United States for hosting international students. We are proud to have such a diverse and vibrant community. Visit the International Students & Programs Office to learn about all the programs and services in place to support international students at UC San Diego.
First Generation
Are you a first generation student? Connect with Student Retention & Success.
Undocumented Student Services
Undocumented Student Services is committed to serving undocumented students and their families through holistic services, generating a sense of community for all students that are undocumented or come from mixed immigration-status families.
The Center for Ethics and Spirituality
Find an inclusive community that promotes interfaith discussion and relationships on campus. The Center for Ethics and Spirituality provides secular counseling, discussion, and education programs relating to spiritual, moral, and ethical issues and questions.
More tips for getting involved
Other opportunities for finding new friends and making memories your first year on campus:
- Welcome Week
- Triton Fest: Events each weekend the first month of fall quarter
- Subscribe to the Student Events Insider for a weekly list of events and opportunities