The Student Survival Guide for Structural Engineering at UC San Diego
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Admitted Student Webpage Orientation
There will be department specific mandatory orientation on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 on campus. More information will be sent to your UCSD email. You will also receive information regarding your faculty mentor/advisor shortly before the Orientation.
Information regarding orientation, registration (enrollment for classes), campus ID, health insurance, planning your classes will be sent to you in an email in mid June.
If you have any VISA related questions, please contact the International Students & Programs Office. You can request appointments here.
If you have any questions regarding Residence for Tuition Purposes, please contact the Residence Deputy.
Directions:
Address: Matthews Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093 (Structural Materials Engineering Building)
For driving directions, please visit UCSD MapLink and search: SME.
2025 Graduate Student Orientation Schedule
Schedule content is subject to change; please check back frequently.
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Time |
Session |
|---|---|
| 10:45 a.m. | Check-in |
| 11:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Department Chairs and Student Affairs. |
| 11:20 a.m. | Q&A with Student Affairs and Chair's Student Council Your chance to ask questions based on Canvas information and Graduate Student Handbook. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Ice Breaker Get to meet other incoming graduate students through an activity. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch with Faculty and UCSD Resources Fair Student Mixer and time to ask any other questions. |