# Prospective Student Information

**Source**: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/index.html
**Parent**: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/

## Why Choose UC San Diego?

[Because You Belong](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/why-choose-uc-san-diego.html)

## Find a Program For You

### Degree Programs

We offer a variety of graduate degree programs and we welcome all talented prospective students to apply for admission.

[All Programs](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/programs.html)

### Interested?

Thank you for your interest in UC San Diego. Fill out this form to have your information sent to your program(s) of interest.

[Request Info](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/request-information.html)

## Resources for Prospective Graduate Students

Interested in applying to graduate school at UC San Diego? The Office of Outreach, Access, Recruitment and Retention (OAR²) offers resources that support the development, retention, and success of graduate students at UC San Diego. Click below to learn more.

[OAR² Resources](https://grad.ucsd.edu/oar2/oar2office/programs/prosp-students/index.html)

## Graduate Student Life

### Student Spotlights

Get to know the contributions of current UC San Diego graduate and professional students.

[Meet our scholars](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/request-information.html)

### Professional Development

GEPA works in collaboration with campus organizations, faculty, and staff to bring a variety of resources for students.

[Resources](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/professional-development/index.html)

### Research Experiences

Research is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. What better way to experience how graduate life at UC San Diego might be like!

[Learn More](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/research-experiences.html)

## Graduate Education Data & Surveys

View various datasets related to graduate admissions, enrollment, and completion, as well as first-destination and student satisfaction survey results.

[Explore Now](https://grad.ucsd.edu/about/grad-data/index.html)

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

- Prospective Students
  - [Why Choose UC San Diego](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/why-choose-uc-san-diego.html)
  - [Request Information](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/request-information.html)
  - [Research Experiences](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/prospective-student/research-experiences.html)
- [Degree Programs](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/programs.html)
- [Requirements](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/requirements/index.html)
- [Admitted Students](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/index.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)