# Student Life

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

## Grad Life

Grad Life supports the success of all UC San Diego graduate and professional students by providing academic, financial, social, community, and health resources, as well as promoting events relevant to graduate students.

## Grad Life Events

Grad Life works in collaboration with student leaders, campus organizations, faculty, and staff to bring essential programming, resources, and support to graduate and professional students.

[View Calendar](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/events/calendar/index.html)

## International Opportunities

Graduate students are eligible for international internships, research opportunities, and short-term programs at partner universities around the world.

[Learn More](https://global.ucsd.edu/programs-partnerships/global-exchange-programs/gep-plus.html)

## Student Spotlights

UC San Diego graduate and professional students make important contributions to our research and educational mission and go on to become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, artists, and entrepreneurs.

[MEET OUR SCHOLARS](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/student-spotlights/index.html)

## Triton Concern Form

Worried about a fellow Triton? Submit a Triton Concern Form for NON-URGENT concerns about a student's well-being and we'll check in with them.

[Help a Triton](https://ucsd-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report/index.php/pid951321)

## Sign-up for Both Direct Deposit Options

### Stipends & Financial Aid

Direct deposit is a method of payment that electronically transfers funds to your checking or savings account. It is the fastest, most secure, and environmentally friendly way to receive student account refunds and stipends.

[sign-up now](https://sfs.ucsd.edu/student-accounts/direct-deposit.html)

### Payroll & Disbursements

Direct deposit is a method of payment that electronically transfers funds to your checking or savings account. It is the fastest, most secure, and environmentally friendly way to receive paychecks and employee expense reimbursements.

[Sign-up now](https://blink.ucsd.edu/finance/payroll/processes/enroll.html)

## Get Social

**Follow us on Instagram**\
<https://www.instagram.com/ucsdgepa/> (content for everyone)\
<https://www.instagram.com/ucsdgradlife/> (content for current grad students)

**Follow us on YouTube**\
<https://youtube.com/@UCSDGEPA>

**Tag us with #UCSDGradLife**

## Featured Events

[Fall Quarter

### New Graduate Student Orientation](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/events/orientation/index.html)

[Winter Quarter

### Grad SLAM Competition](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/events/gradslam/index.html)

[Spring Quarter

### GEPA Commencement](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/events/commencement/index.html)

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## [Grad Ed & Postdoc Affairs](https://grad.ucsd.edu/index.html)

- [About](https://grad.ucsd.edu/about/index.html)
- [Admissions](https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/index.html)
- [Financial Support](https://grad.ucsd.edu/financial/index.html)
- [Academics](https://grad.ucsd.edu/academics/index.html)
- Student Life
  - [Events](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/events/index.html)
  - [Health & Wellbeing](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/health-wellbeing/index.html)
  - [Professional Development](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/professional-development/index.html)
  - [Student Spotlights](https://grad.ucsd.edu/student-life/student-spotlights/index.html)
- [OAR²](https://grad.ucsd.edu/oar2/index.html)
- [Postdoctoral Affairs](https://postdoc.ucsd.edu)
- [Apply](https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/)