# Welcome to UC San Diego

**Source**: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/index.html
**Parent**: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/

## Welcome to UC San Diego

Congratulations on your offer of admission to the University of California San Diego - we are excited to have you join our community of scholars! The checklist below will help guide you through your next steps. Should you have any questions along the way, please contact us.

[contact info](https://grad.ucsd.edu/about/contact/index.html)

## New Student Guides

### What to Do Immediately

What can you do immediately once you are admitted to your grad program?

[Next Steps](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/do-immediately.html)

### Before Arriving on Campus

What can you do before you arrive on campus to make sure your transition is as smooth as possible?

[Plan Ahead](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/before-you-arrive.html)

### After Arriving on Campus

What should you do when you arrive on campus?

[Get Situated](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/when-you-arrive.html)

## International Student Guide

International students may have additional or different requirements to fulfill for enrollment

[International Guide](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/international-students.html)

## Undocumented Students

Undocumented students are welcomed to apply for graduate school admission. Find information pertaining to the admissions process, financial aid, and resources for undocumented students here.

[Undocumented Student Guide](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/undocumented-students.html)

## Employment for Graduate Students

### Instructional Assistant Employment

Browse the Instructional Assistant database to discover and apply for instructional assistant opportunities, such as Teaching Assistants, Readers, and Tutors. \*UCSD SSO log-in required

[Sign-In Now](https://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/Modules/ASES/OpenPositions.aspx)

### Other Employment

Beyond the classroom, there are many other employment opportunities available to graduate students so explore the Handshake System to learn more. \*UCSD SSO log-in required

[Sign-In Now](https://ucsd.joinhandshake.com/login)

## Learn More

### Housing

Graduate and professional student on-campus housing is in very high demand. We recommend recently admitted students apply for housing and get on a waiting list as soon as possible.

[Apply for Housing](https://hdh.ucsd.edu/arch/pages/)

### Grad Life

Grad Life is a new comprehensive resource hub supporting the success of all UC San Diego graduate students. Visit the site to learn more about academic, financial, social, community, and health resources, as well as events.

[Visit Grad Life](https://gradlife.ucsd.edu)

### Fellowships

A variety of fellowships are awarded to incoming students as a means to increasing campus diversity and supporting student success.

[Learn About Fellowships](https://grad.ucsd.edu/_archive/diversity/diversity-resources/index.html)

**Non Discrimination Statement**: In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories. More information about [Proposition 209 can be found here](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CONS&sectionNum=SEC.%2031.&article=I). More information about the [University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.](https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination)

## [Admissions](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/index.html)

- [Prospective Students](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/index.html)
- [Degree Programs](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/programs.html)
- [Requirements](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/index.html)
- Admitted Students
  - [What to Do Immediately](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/do-immediately.html)
  - [Before You Arrive on Campus](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/before-you-arrive.html)
  - [When You Arrive on Campus](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/when-you-arrive.html)
  - [International Students](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/international-students.html)
  - [Undocumented Student Guide](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/undocumented-students.html)
- [Admission FAQ](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admission-faq/index.html)
- [Compliance/Health and Safety Information](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/security-report.html)