Fall 2008 Entering Freshmen

Welcome to Earl Warren College at the University of California, San Diego. Learn about your new College, Orientation and suggestions for getting a head start on your educational program plan prior to enrolling at UCSD in Fall Quarter 2008.

Orientation Timeline

Important Information

Orientation Timeline

The Warren College Freshman Orientation consists of two components, an On-Campus Program and an Online Enrollment Process from a remote location. The following timeline provides you with information on the Orientation Process.

The Warren Freshman Orientation website will open on mid-May. You will login using your PID (student ID) and Password included in your letter from the Admissions Office.

The deadline to sign-up for an on-campus orientation and submit your academic information is June 30 .

Proceed to the Orientation web site (http://newstudent.ucsd.edu/)

May 10	State-wide Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)
Mid-May - June 30	Fall 2008 Freshman Orientation web site opens
May 17 - June 7	Early Math Placement Exams at selected UC and CSU campuses
May - Mid-July	Request your Official High School transcript, any college transcripts, and any AP/IB scores to be sent to the UCSD Admissions Office. Be sure to separately request your Junior ( and previous) AP/IB scores. It is your responsibility to have the information submitted to guarantee posting prior to enrollment.
June 30	Deadline for receipt of signed housing contracts and $650 prepayment to UCSD Housing Office
July 15	Deadline for students to submit transcripts /AP scores to UC San Diego Admissions
June - August	Prepare for August course enrollment. See Academic Life tab for details
August 4	View your assigned Class Enrollment Start Time on TritonLink
August 14	Review Course Recommendations from your WC Academic Counselor
August 18 -22	Freshmen E-Advising
August 25 -29	New Freshman Student Enrollment Live Chat Advising
September 18	New student move-in
September 19 - 21	Mandatory On-Campus Orientation Program
September 23 - 29	Welcome Week
September 25	Fall Quarter 2008 classes begin

Important Information

Warren College General Education (GE) requirements and University graduation requirements

Understanding GEs explains the purpose of the unique College requirements. You may view the Warren GE requirements and the University requirements online.

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)

UC grants credit for all AP tests on which a student scores a 3 or higher. Subject credit may be applied toward a minor, prerequisite to a major, college general education requirements or elective units toward graduation.

UC grants eight units of credit for each higher level IB exam. Departments and colleges determine whether IB elective credit will apply toward majors, minors, or general education. The IB credit limit at UCSD is 30 units.

Using the AP and IB grids you can determine which UCSD courses are exempted based on your test scores, as well as, which Warren College General Education requirements are fulfilled. Students cannot receive credit for a UCSD course which duplicates AP or IB credit.

Transferable College-level Coursework

UC gives unit (coursework) credit for classes taken at other accredited colleges and universities. Courses must be approximated with those offered at UCSD as determined by the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools. You can see how college-level coursework are approximated via www.assist.org.

Placement Exams

Placement exams are very important for successful enrollment in classes. Some exams are required for course enrollment. Placement exams ensure that you enroll in the appropriate level course. If you have not already done so, plan to take the Math Placement Exam and the Analytical Writing Placement Exam in September. Take the appropriate chemistry and language web-based exams, if you plan to take chemistry or language courses at UCSD.

Transfer Course-work this Summer and next Fall

If you plan to take courses at the community colleges this summer and next fall, review Selecting UCSD Transferable Courses to ensure that the courses you take are transferable. Remember to send your transcripts to the UCSD Admissions Office.

Course Enrollment Fall Quarter

You will receive individual counselor course recommendations via the orientation web site and at the on-campus program in August. You should also refer to the Four-year Educational Plan for your major. You will receive a copy of the Warren College Advising Handbook at the On-Campus Program in September. You may also view the Handbook online.

Freshmen Admit Day PowerPoint

You may view a PDF of the Winter Freshman PowerPoint presented at Freshman Admit Day in April.

Housing Options

Off-Campus Housing Office can assist in finding off-campus housing. Commuter Student Services provides valuable resources including transportation information, how to get involved, and places to relax, eat and study on campus.