Orientation
- First-Year Orientation
- Transfer Orientation
- Parent and Family Orientation
- Student Job Opportunities
Welcome to the Thurgood Marshall College family and UC San Diego community!
Your journey to Thurgood Marshall College at UC San Diego begins when you accept your offer and receive your Enrollment Checklist. Be sure to activate your UC San Diego student email account early to stay connected and informed.
The NewTriton Advising Portal is housed in the Virtual Advising Center (VAC). New Triton Advising must be completed by Friday, June 28, 2024.
You will be able to complete the following in the VAC:
First-Year College Orientation is a mandatory program that provides incoming students an overview of resources, involvement opportunities, and additional information to support your transition to college life. You must register for your College Orientation sessions by Friday, July 26, 2024.
Registration for Orientation opens mid-May on the Colleges Orientation Registration ("COR") Website. Spaces per session are limited.
Your First-Year Orientation experience is led by an Orientation Leader (OL), who is a current UC San Diego student. During Orientation you will learn about Thurgood Marshall College's rich history, values, and traditions and deepen your understanding of academic support and campus resources, as well as explore co-curricular opportunities.
Participation is required for all parts of orientation. Thurgood Marshall College Orientation has a synchronous in-person Orientation program and asynchronous CANVAS modules.
What to Expect
By participating and completing these synchronous and asynchronous components, you will learn about a variety of topics, including:
Synchronous Thurgood Marshall College Orientation has a 1-day Orientation program, in which you will connect with your Orientation Leader and fellow incoming students.
Session 1: Wednesday, September 18*
Session 2: Thursday, September 19
Session 3: Friday, September 20
*This session is highly encouraged for commuter and local students, but all are welcome.
Asynchronous: In addition to attending the synchronous session, incoming students are required to complete a series of assignments on Canvas. Canvas is UC San Diego's Learning Management System. Canvas will open on August 19, 2024.
From May through September, you will receive emails with important information and approaching deadlines. Be sure to check your UC San Diego email account regularly. Follow the timeline below for important dates and deadlines. *Dates subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.*
When | What |
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Do it NOW |
Accept your Offer of Admission with the UC San Diego Admissions Office. Review the Math Placement and UC Entry Level Writing Requirement information. Depending on your choice of major, you may need to review the Chemistry Placement and the Language Placement websites. You need to complete these requirements as soon as possible and before course enrollment begins. Activate your UC San Diego email account by visiting this website. All official University correspondence, including your course enrollment, will be sent to your UC San Diego email ONLY. UC San Diego email is the University's official method of communication. Review the Hepatitis B Hold and provide UC San Diego with proof of immunization as soon as possible. Submit your application for on-campus housing by using the "Housing Portal". |
May 29 |
Go to the Campus Card Office website for information on how to submit your ID card photo online. The New Triton Advising site opens! Here you will need to input your Academic Information before the June 15 deadline. The College Orientation Registration site opens! Register for Orientation before the July 28 deadline. After this date, a $25 late fee will charged. |
May - Early July |
Request your official high school transcript, any college transcripts, and any AP/IB scores are sent to the UC San Diego Admissions office. Verify that your junior year (or prior) AP/IB scores are sent. |
June 28 | Deadline to complete your Academic Information on the New Triton Advising site. |
July 1 |
Deadline to submit your official transcript to UC San Diego Admissions Note: The Office of Admissions encourages all students to submit transcripts electronically rather than by mail. Students should check the "Enrollment Checklist" under Transcripts and Test Scores for Information. |
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Deadline to submit immunization records to Student Health Services. |
July 15 |
Deadline to submit official test scores to the UC San Diego Office of Admissions (School Code: 004836) Note: Students can view the status of their Test Scores of the "Enrollment Checklist" under Transcripts and Test Scores. Inquiries about your scores can be directed to receiptoftestscore@ucsd.edu. |
August 7 |
Enrollment Guidance available on the Virtual Advising Center Enrollment Appointment Times Available on WebReg. Note: Enrollment start times are final and cannot be changed. Enrollment start times for Fall 2024 have been randomly assigned. |
August 8 | Online Advising available using the 'Ask A Question' feature on the Virtual Advising Center. |
August 14-22 | First-Year Student Enrollment Period |
August 24 | Enrollment open to all Students (New and Continuing) |
September 18-23 |
Marshall College In-Person New Student Orientation Note: Specific dates and times for in-person orientation will be available in College Orientation Registration(COR). |
September 20 |
Deadline to pay Tuition and Registration Fees Note: Late fees will apply after this date. See the Enrollment & Registration Calendar for more details. |
September 25 |
Late Registration Fee Deadline Note: Pay fees by this date to avoid being dropped from enrollment/waitlist courses. See the Enrollment & Registration Calendar for more details. |
September 26 | First Day of Classes! |
If you are a new incoming International Student, some additional programs may be required. Please visit the International Students & Programs Office’s website for more information.
If you choose to decline your acceptance to UC San Diego, you must notify UC San Diego Admissions. Contact them by email at SIRDecline@ad.ucsd.edu or by phone at (858) 534-4831.
If you do not formally decline your acceptance, you will receive a bill for New Student Orientation. If you decline your acceptance after attending Fall Orientation, you will still be billed and are responsible for the fees owed.