New Students
- First-Year Advising
- First-Year New Student Orientation
- Families and Triton Supporters
- New Student FAQs
Information for Families and Triton Supporters
Parents, families, and all Triton supporters are a valuable part of a new student's transition to UC San Diego. We recognize your desire to want to learn all you can about this new place your student is entering, and how you can support them in their transition.
Welcome to the Eighth College Community!
New Student Orientation is the first step in helping your student successfully join our Triton community. It's important to note, Orientation isn’t just for students — families and supporters play a critical role in their success! That’s where we come in! Eighth College New Student Orientation offers various resources to help you support your student’s transition to UC San Diego and Eighth College.
Whether this is your first college student, or your fifth, we invite you to participate in our Family and Triton Supporter Welcome and become familiar with the Eighth College staff and UC San Diego resources available to both you and your student!
Parent and Family Resources
You’re an important part of your student’s UC San Diego experience, and we’re here to make sure you have all the support you need to effectively support your student. Whether you’re looking to better understand your student’s academic journey, need help connecting and communicating with your student, or are just looking for convenient hotel recommendations, we’ve got you covered.
UC San Diego Parent & Family Programs Office
Parent & Family Programs at UC San Diego provides opportunities to family members to journey through UC San Diego alongside their student.
- Triton Family Connection: This quarterly e-newsletter keeps you informed about a variety of resources and news throughout the year. To receive the e-newsletter, join our General Interest list.
- Triton Family Web Series: UC San Diego Parent & Family Programs offers this year-long series of webinars to support families and share timely topics that support students and families. Live webinars and recorded sessions are available on their website.
Important Dates at a Glance
Undergraduate Housing
In order to receive a housing offer and maintain the two-year housing guarantee, students must meet the admissions and housing deadlines. Visit the Housing • Dining • Hospitality (HDH) website for information on the housing application process and important dates for incoming first-year students.
For additional questions or concerns regarding orientation, please contact Eighth College at eighthorienation@ucsd.edu.
Have Your Student's Plans Changed?
If your student's plans to attend UC San Diego have changed, please encourgae your student to complete and submit the "Decline My Offer of Admission After Acceptance" form at the bottom of their Applicant Portal. If they do not formally decline their acceptance, they will receive a bill for New Student Orientation. If they decline their acceptance after attending Orientation, they will still be billed and are responsible for the fees owed.