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Graduating with Purpose

With stories shaped by ambition, resilience and heart, ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø’s student commencement speakers represent the many paths that lead to Triton success. From overcoming personal obstacles to championing change in their communities, these graduating scholars have forged their own paths—turning possibility into purpose. Discover six voices of the Class of 2025 and the impact they hope to make next.

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Free Speech

We affirm the right to freedom of expression at ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø. Learn more about and .

Behind Every Breakthrough: Protect the Future of Discovery

The future is shaped by those who go beyond the known. At ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø, we don’t just adapt—we create change. Bold ideas need a foundation. Research requires resources, collaboration, and investment to turn possibility into reality. With it, we change the world.

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Attend ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø

Your journey is unique—whether as a first-generation student, a community college transfer, an international scholar or student veteran—and we are dedicated to your success. Dive deep into our vibrant learning community taught by award-winning faculty with an ocean backdrop.

Undergraduate

ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø first-year and transfer students come from all over California and throughout the world—ready for challenge and discovery

Graduate and Professional

Work alongside world-class experts—and become one. Join our thriving community of graduate and professional scholars.

Medical and Pharmacy

Invent the future of care through the education and research opportunities offered through ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹Ù꿉۪s School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Lifelong Learning

Looking to prepare for college, advance your career with certificate and degree-related programs, or just seeking to enrich your personal growth? We offer a range of courses and programs to help you meet your goals.

ACADEMICS

We merge disciplines and surpass expectations, empowering students to think creatively across boundaries, resulting in unimagined discoveries.

Learn More About Degrees and Programs
  • 10

    One of the top 10 public universities in the nation for over a decade.

    Featured in: U.S. News & World Report
  • #3

    Among the top public universities in the nation.

    Featured in: Forbes
  • #7

    In research spending by total R&D expenditures.

    Featured in: National Science Foundation
  • #7

    Among all institutions across the globe of highly cited researchers. We merge disciplines and surpass expectations, empowering students to think creatively across.

    Featured in: Clarivate

Arts at ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø

From Broadway-bound plays and captivating musical performances by Grammy-winning artists to futuristic film screenings and gravity-defying sculptures, UC San Diego’s vibrant art scene has something for everyone. There are hundreds of visual and performing art events happening as well as numerous ways to get creative — from art courses to craft workshops.

Strengthening California’s Leadership in Fusion Energy

Scientists and engineers from ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹ÙÍø and General Atomics have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to establish a Fusion Data Science and Digital Engineering Center in San Diego. The new center sets the stage for even deeper collaborations in advanced digital engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning and high-performance computing as part of a multi-step effort to fast-track fusion energy development and bolster California’s leadership in fusion research and innovation.

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FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or graduate student, the UC system has one of the most generous and progressive financial aid programs in the nation. College is within your reach.

Our Thriving Student Life

There are plenty of ways to find community and have fun on campus. Watch a show at one of ÌìÑÄÉçÇø¹Ù꿉۪s performance venues, participate in fitness classes, join a student organization and more.

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