UCSD Deep Dive
How many undergraduate colleges does UCSD have? Name all of them!
7
What's the name of UCSDs main library?
Geisel Library
Where can you go for free tutoring and academic help?
Teaching + Learnkng Commons
OASIS
What's the closest beach to UCSD?
La Jolla Shores
What UCSD portal is used to register for classes?
WebReg
Which UCSD college has the most rigorous writing requirement?
Ravelle
What's the name of UCSDs largest annual frstival?
Sun God Festival
UCSDs counseling center is called...
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
Where can you see seals and sea lions minutes away from campus?
La Jolla Cove
Recommended units to take in your first quarter?
12-16 units
UCSD's Triton Mascot represents a Greek God. Who is it?
Poseidon
UCSDs art collection features a titled house on top of a building. What's it called and where is it located at?
"Fallen Star" on the Jacobs School of Engineering (Warren College)
You want to get paid research experience as a first year. Name one UCSD program that supports this.
TRELS, ERC Glob Seminars , or Faculty Mentor Program
Which state-protected area near UCSD is famous for hiking and ocean views?
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Name two ways to avoid missing out on a class when its full.
Join the waitlist + attend first lecture / email the professor
Which Nobel Prize winning chemist has a building named after them on campus?
Harold C. Grey (Urey Hall)
UCSD has a famous silent tree grove that's part of the Stuart Collection. What's the name of the installation?
"Trees" by Terry Allen
Which UCSD office helps students with accommodations and accessibility needs?
OSD (Office for Students Dissabilities)
San Diego has a unique cliffside spot where hang gliders launch daily. What's it called?
Torrey Pines Gilderport
You're falling behind academically. Name three different UCSD resources that can help.
OASIS, Teaching + Learning Commons, SI Sessions, Office Hours, CAPS
UCSD ranks among the top public research universities in the U.S. - which organization manages UCSD alongside other national labs?
UC Regents (managing Lawrence Berkeley and Los Alamos too)
What's the UCSD tradition involving rubbing a statue for good luck on finals?
Rubbing the nose of the Theodore Geisel Statue
UCSD offers peer mentorship to first-gen students and those seeking extra support. What's the program called?
Triton First / OASIS Peer Mentorship Program
You want to get to downtown San Diego using Public transit from UCSD. Which Specific Trolley line do you take?
Blue Line (UCSD > Old Town > Downtown)
You've been accepted into a competitive internship program but it conflicts with class. What's the best approach?
Talk to your academic advisor + professor to find alternative options or time accommodations