Undergraduate Students
- Step 1 - Request Immigration Documents
- Step 2 - Prepare for Arrival
- Step 3 - Upon Arrival
Learn how to get to UC San Diego after your arrival at Los Angeles or San Diego airport.
Review Transportation Upon Arriving in the USA: U.S. Airline and Airport Guidelines (U.S. Transportation Security Administration)
We recommend students schedule 2-3 hours between connecting flights, or when crossing a land border, for SEVIS status verification processing at U.S. Ports of Entry.
San Diego is located 112 miles (180 kilometers) south of Los Angeles.
If you are arriving at The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you will need to take a commuter flight, bus, train, or shuttle to San Diego.
Bus service
Commuter flights
Shuttle & Ride Share Services
Shuttle service from LAX to UCSD costs may vary. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.
Train
Also known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport is located 11 miles (18 kilometers) south and slightly east of UCSD.
A taxi or rideshare to the UCSD area costs will vary.
Shuttle & Ride Share Services
Within 10 days after arrival into the USA, take the following steps:
Once you arrive to campus, familiarize yourself with your new home! Visit Maps.ucsd.edu to search for campus locations, classrooms, college and department advising, dining, and more!
TOPIC/RESOURCE
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CAMPUS OFFICE
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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General Campus Resources
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Transcripts & Admissions Letters (Undergraduate Students)
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Office of Admissions
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https://admissions.ucsd.edu/contact/contact-us.html |
Transcripts & Admissions Letters (Graduate Students)
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Graduate Admissions
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https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/admitted-students/index.html |
Immunization and Health Requirements
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Student Health Services
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https://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/resources/health-requirements/index.html |
Health Insurance
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UCSD Student Health Insurance (SHIP)
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https://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/resources/health-requirements/index.html |
Paying Tuition & Fees
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Student Financial Solutions (Student Billing Office)
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Student ID Card
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Student Financial Solutions (Campus Card Office)
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Orientation
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International Students & Programs Office (ISPO)
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https://iorientation.ucsd.edu |
Move-In/On Campus Housing
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Housing, Dining & Hospitality
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Academic Advising & Classes | ||
Enrolling in Classes/Using WebReg |
Undergraduate College (Undergraduate Students) Graduate Coordinators & Departments (Graduate Students) |
https://students.ucsd.edu/aca |
Academic Advising (Undergraduate Students) | Undergraduate College (Undergraduate Students) | https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/ |
Academic Advising for Graduate Students (Graduate Students) | Graduate Coordinators & Departments (Graduate Students) | Contact home department |
Books & School Supplies | UC San Diego Bookstore | https://ucsandiegobookstore.com/ |
Taking Classes in the Summer | Summer Session | https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/ |
Immigration Resources | ||
F-1/J-1 Status and My Immigration Documents |
International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) | https://students.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/ |
Traveling to Mexico/ General Travel Guidelines | International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) | https://iTravel.ucsd.edu |
Working On/Off-Campus | International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) | https://iTravel.ucsd.edu |
Not sure where to start? Check out Getting Started in San Diego to learn about necessary and recommended steps to a smooth start in your life at UC San Diego.