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What is parent&family programs at UC San Diego?

Parent & Family Programs at UC San Diego provides opportunities to family members to journey through UC San Diego alongside their student. While your student is on campus, families remain an important ally to the university as we seek to help your student find success academically, socially and personally.

How can the UC San Diego office help you support your student?

Whether you are a family member living locally or abroad and whether your student is in their first or last quarter at UC San Diego, our office helps you navigate campus resources to support your student. Parents and families play an important role in their student’s educational journey.

How is one student’s experience at UC San Diego different from other students?

One student’s experience at UC San Diego will differ from other students, which means the ways in which that student is supported will differ from how other students are supported by their family. Triton Parent & Family Ambassadors share how they support their student’s college experience with other family members and the UC San Diego community.

Does UCSD San Diego issue paper bills?

UC San Diego does not issue paper bills. Instead, SFS sends an E-Bill notice to your UCSD-issued e-mail address when your bill is ready to be viewed and paid. Don't miss a payment!

Checklist

Decide if your student will be covered by the UC SHIP health insurance or stay on the family insurance.

Calendar

While all students take classes during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, some students opt in to take classes in the summer. The Academic Calendar is subject to revision.

Parent and Family Top Questions

Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.

Veteran's Day Holiday

The University will be closed Monday, November 11. Dining Halls: reduced hours and closures at select locations.

Thanksgiving Holiday

The University will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Residence halls and apartments will remain open during that time. Select Dining Restaurant and Market facilities will open during this holiday. Please visit http://hdh.ucsd.edu/DiningHours for date and time details of each restaurant and market.

Shuttle Service

The UCSD Shuttles will operate normal hours on Wednesday, November 24. There will be no shuttle service on Thursday and Friday. Only the campus loop shuttle will be in operation on Saturday and Sunday.

Winter Quarter Billing Statement

The Winter Quarter Billing Statement will be available on December 1 and must be paid no later than December 17, 2021.

Student Wellness

As finals approach, chances are your college student is experiencing stress. The Zone is a student lounge that offers free well-being programs such as yoga, fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, meditation, and much more — all designed to help your student de-stress.

Special Dietary Needs

Dining Services makes every attempt to accommodate students who require specialty diets. Individuals should contact our Registered Dietitian at HDHdietitian@ucsd.edu; they will then assist in coordinating with dining facilities so that your student gets assistance in identifying suitable menu choices. Details can be found here.

Student Jobs

HDH has a wide variety of exciting, engaging on-campus positions that offer experiential learning that is directly transferable to what's next.

Resources or Tips for Your Student

Read about resources for Student-Parents; which include, childcare solutions, basic needs, lactation rooms, child-friendly study areas, financial aid resources, family housing, family activities, pregnancy resources, priority enrollment program for undergrads, and more.

Parent and Family Top Questions

Got questions? Use this resource to find answers to all your frequently asked questions.