Transfer Orientation

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.

Thurgood Marshall College Orientation consists of three components:

Step 1 | COMPLETE: New Triton Advising Portal

The NewTriton Advising Portal is housed in the Virtual Advising Center (VAC). New Triton Advising must be completed by Sunday, July 26, 2024.

You will be able to complete the following in the VAC:

Submit your academic background, including Advanced Placement (AP) scores, International Baccalaureate (IB) scores, placement test information, and/or transfer coursework
Connect directly with advising staff to ask enrollment-related questions through Online Advising, which opens June 17.

Step 2 | REGISTER for Marshall College Transfer Orientation

Marshall College Transfer 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-June on the Colleges Orientation Registration ("COR") Website. Spaces per session are limited.

Step 3 | PARTICIPATE in Marshall College Transfer Orientation

Your Marshall College Transfer 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:

Academic Advising
Student Affairs & Student Life
Student Conduct & Academic Integrity
Co-Curricular Record & Involvement Opportunities
Residential Life & Commuter Services
Student Health & Well-Being
CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Synchronous Thurgood Marshall College Orientation has a 1-day Orientation program, in which you will connect with your Orientation Leader and fellow incoming students.

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In-Person - Marshall College UCSD

Students must select one of the following two sessions. The dates and times (Pacific Standard Time) are listed below.

In-Person Sessions:

Session 101: Friday, September 20, 2024
Session 102: Monday, September 23, 2024

Asynchronous: In addition to attending the two synchronous sessions, 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.

Transfer Orientation Timeline

2023 Incoming Transfer Student Timeline

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
June 17	'Ask a Question' Feature Available (upon completion of New Triton Advising)
July 1	Deadline to submit transcripts to and certifications to UC San Diego Office of 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.
July 15	Deadline to submit official test scores to UC San Diego Office of Admissions. Note: Students can view the status of their Test Scores on the "Enrollment Checklist" under Transcripts and Test Scores. Inquires about your test scores can be directed to receiptoftestscore@ucsd.edu
July 26	Deadline to submit your Academic Background on New Triton Advising. Deadline to Register for Transfer Student Orientation Note: Students can access the College Orientation Registration Site through their Enrollment Checklist.
July 29	Enrollment Appointment Times Available on WebReg Note: Enrollment start times are final and cannot be change. Enrollment start times for Fall 2023 have been randomly assigned.
August 7	Enrollment Guidance available on the Virtual Advising Center.
August 14-22	Transfer 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 times and dates for in-person orientation will be available in College Orientation Registration (COR).
September 20	Deadline to pay for Tuition and Registration Fees. Note: Late fees will apply after this date. See the Enrollment and Registration Calendar for more details.
September 25	Late Registration Fee Deadline. Note: Pay fees by this date to avoid being dropped from enrolled/Waitlisted courses. See the Enrollment and Registration Calendar for more details.
September 26	First day of classes!

International Students

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.

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Have Your Plans Changed?

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.