Table of Contents
Warren College Advising Services
University Requirements
Warren College General-Education Requirements
Choosing Programs of Concentration
Interdisciplinary PofCs
Specialized PofCs - Humanities & Fine Arts
Specialized PofCs - Natural Sciences, Math & Engineering
Specialized PofCs - Social Sciences
Choosing Area Studies
Interdisciplinary Area Studies
Specialized Area Studies
Transfer General-Education Requirements
Transfer GEs with Completed Transfer Program
Advanced Placement Credit
International Baccalaureate Credit
Course Placement Information
Links to Academic and Campus Resources
Links to Educational Opportunities
Campus-Wide Advising Services
Policy on Confidentiality
College and University Honors
Enrollment and Registration
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Warren College Academic Advising
Academic Advising
The Warren College academic advising staff assists students with clarifying University and College academic
requirements, policies and procedures, and planning educational, personal, and future career goals.
Academic Advising Services
Degree Audit
• Walk-in Advising
The Degree Audit on TritonLink is used as
an unofficial planning tool to view progress
toward graduation.
Students maintain contact with the Warren College
Advising Office in a variety of ways:
Students with general questions or concerns may
meet with an academic counselor or peer advisor for
10-15 minute sessions.
• Individual Appointment
Appointments may be scheduled one week in
advance, based on availability, Week 3 through Finals
Week of each academic quarter.
• Virtual Advising Center (VAC)
VAC offers students the opportunity to communicate
electronically with academic advisors in both the
College and departments. Information is transmitted
securely and is kept confidential.
Earl’s Place Patio
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To view an official list of courses, go to the
Academic History page of TritonLink.
The audit displays requirements in a threecolumn format: Major, College general
education, and University.
The audit is updated when changes are made,
upon request, and as students enroll in and
complete courses.
It is the student’s responsibility to monitor
progress toward completion of degree
requirements.
University Requirements
UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) and Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)
The University of California requires that all undergraduate students demonstrate a minimum proficiency in English
composition within three quarters of entering the University.
American History and Institutions (AHI)
Knowledge of American history and of the principles of American institutions under the federal and state constitutions is
required of all candidates for a bachelor’s degree.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
A knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required of all candidates for a bachelor’s degree. This requirement
shall be satisfied by passing, with a grade not lower than a C- or P, a four-unit course expressly approved by the
Committee on Educational Policy for that purpose. A list of approved courses is provided in the UC San Diego General
Catalog.
•This requirement may be satisfied by presenting proof of having passed a one-quarter, four-unit transfer course,
or its equivalent, at a recognized institution of higher education, community colleges included, that has been
articulated to one of the courses approved by the Committee on Educational Policy.
•This course may overlap with the major, minor, or general-education requirements
•See the website for approved courses
Major
Twelve or more four-unit, upper-division courses in addition to lower-division major prerequisites. Consult department
website for specifics.
Senior Residency
Thirty-five of a student’s last forty-five units must be taken at UC San Diego.
Units for Graduation
A minimum of 180 units are required for a B.A. and B.S. degree, including not less than 60 units at the upper-division
level.
Pass/Not Pass
•A maximum 25% of the total course units taken at UC San Diego may be taken Pass/Not Pass
•A Pass requires a grade of C– or higher
•The GPA is not affected by a Pass/Not Pass grade, but students do receive units and course credit
•Most majors, and some minors, do not allow the Pass/Not Pass grading option
Grade Point Average
Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 term and cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing and must have a
minimum 2.0 cumulative and major GPA to graduate from UC San Diego.
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Warren College General-Education Requirements
These general-education requirements are for students entering as freshmen and transfer students without
completion of a verified transfer program. Transfer students with a completed transfer program should refer to
Transfer General-Education Requirements.
Writing
Two writing courses: Warren College Writing Program (WCWP) 10A and 10B. Both courses must be taken at UC San
Diego for a letter grade and may not overlap with any other requirement.
Ethics & Society
Two courses: PHIL 27 or POLI 27 and PHIL 28 or POLI 28. Both courses must be taken at UC San Diego for a letter grade
and may not overlap with any other requirement. These courses must be taken after completing WCWP 10A and 10B.
View when these courses will be offered as they may not be available every quarter.
Formal Skills
Two courses in calculus, symbolic logic, computer programming and/or statistics from the following list. These courses
may overlap with lower-division major, minor, or applicable PofC courses.
MATH 3C, 4C
MATH 10A or 20A
MATH 10B or 20B
MATH 11
PHIL 10, 12
POLI 30
PSYC 60, 70
SOCI 60
LIGN 17
COGS 3, 8, 14A, 14B
COGS 18/CSE 7
CSE 3, 5A, 8A, 8B, 11
ECE 15, 25, 85
MAE 5
NANO/CENG 15
Two Programs of Concentration (PofCs) or Area Studies (AS)
- PofCs or AS must be non-contiguous (unrelated) to the major and to each other
- Courses may be taken for a letter grade or Pass/Not Pass
- No more than three language courses may be applied to a PofC; no more than two language courses to an AS
- Upper-division courses may NOT overlap with major, minor, PofC, AS, or other general-education requirements
Programs of Concentration (PofCs) - For all majors except B.S. Engineering majors
• Each must contain six, four-unit courses, three of which must be upper-division (numbered 100+), except for
Science and Technology and Fundamentals of Biology, which may consist of six lower-division courses
• At least two courses from each PofC must be taken at UC San Diego
• Special Studies course 195 may NOT be used for any PofC
— OR —
Area Studies (AS) - For B.S. Engineering majors ONLY
• Each must contain three, four-unit courses, two of which must be upper-division (numbered 100+)
• One course in each AS must be taken at UC San Diego
• Special Studies course 195 may NOT be used for any AS
Minor
A minor may be used in lieu of a PofC or AS if the minor meets the College’s rule on non-contiguity and non-overlap.
An interdisciplinary minor may count in lieu of a PofC or Area Study if at least four of the minor courses are from the
discipline in which the PofC or AS will be replaced.
A business minor may be used in lieu of a Social Science PofC or AS only when specific, allowable courses are chosen.
See a Warren academic counselor for more information.
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Choosing Programs of Concentration
The major, combined with two PofCs, must represent ALL THREE disciplines: Humanities & Fine Arts; Natural
Sciences, Math & Engineering; and Social Sciences. Notify Warren Advising via the Virtual Advising Center to have
your choices added to your degree audit. We recommend declaring by the end of your second year.
All Major Departments Except B.S. Engineering Majors
Step 1 - Find the discipline representing your major
Humanities & Fine Arts
Natural Sciences, Math & Engineering
Social Sciences
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Critical Gender Studies
German Studies
History
International Studies (Hist, Lit)
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Religion, Study of
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Theatre and Dance
Third World Studies
Visual Arts
Biology
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Computer Science (B.A. only)
Electrical & Computer Engineering (B.A. only)
Environmental Systems
Mathematics
Physics
Public Health (see counselor)
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)
Anthropology
Cognitive Science
Communication
Critical Gender Studies
Economics
Ethnic Studies
Global Health
Human Development Program
International Studies
(Anth, Bus, Econ, Ling, Poli Sci, Soc)
Linguistics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health (see counselor)
Sociology
Urban Studies and Planning
Programs of Concentration (PofC)
Step 2 - Choose two PofCs, one from each of the two columns not represented by your major discipline
Humanities & Fine Arts
Natural Sciences, Math & Engineering
Social Sciences
Classical Studies
Foreign Language and Culture*
Health Care—Social Issues*
History
Humanities*♦
Italian Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Theatre and Dance
Visual Arts
Biology
Biology (Fundamentals of)*
Chemistry
Cognitive Science+
Environmental Studies*
Marine Science
Mathematics
Physics
Science and Technology*♦
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)
Anthropology
Business*
Cognitive Science+
Communication
Economics
Education Studies*
Environmental Studies*
Ethnic Studies
Health Care—Social Issues*
Human Development Program*
Law and Society*
Linguistics/General
Linguistics and Language*
Perspectives of Social Science*♦
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Urban Studies and Planning
For Interdisciplinary PofCs, see next page.
+ Cognitive Science may be chosen as a PofC in only one discipline.
* Specialized PofCs - specific courses required - see following pages for requirements.
♦ Students may choose only one of the following PofCs: Humanities, Science and Technology, or Perspectives of Social Science.
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Interdisciplinary PofCs
Interdisciplinary PofCs
Interdisciplinary PofCs require six courses, three of which must be upper division. In order to categorize the PofC,
four of the six courses must be chosen from the discipline in which the PofC will be used. See the department/
program website for approved courses.
PofCs must be chosen from a department/program different from your major, minor, or other PofC.
Language courses, if allowed for the PofC, count as humanities/fine arts courses. A maximum of three language
courses can be used for a Humanities and Fine Arts interdisciplinary PofC; a maximum of two language courses can be
used for a Social Science interdisciplinary PofC.
Students should meet with an academic counselor during walk-in hours to discuss applicable coursework.
Chinese Studies
Critical Gender Studies
European Studies
Film Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Middle East Studies
Religion, Study of
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Bear
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Specialized PofCs - Humanities & Fine Arts
Foreign Language and Culture
Three foreign language courses (a minimum of 12 units) in one language and three upper-division Humanities & Fine
Arts courses in the study of that culture.
Students may have difficulty finding upper-division courses in the study of the culture of some languages. See an
academic counselor with questions.
Health Care—Social Issues
Required courses:
SOCI 40
PHIL 163
and one course from:
USP 143, 144, 145, or 147
Three courses (at least one must be upper-division) from:
HILD 30
HISC 115
PHIL 147, 148, 151, 162, 164
Humanities
Any combination of six courses, three of which must be upper-division, from History, Literature, Music, Philosophy,
Theatre and Dance, or Visual Arts. Each course must be at least four units. Other courses, if applicable, may
be petitioned prior to taking the course(s). Linguistics/Language courses are not allowed. May not be used if
Perspectives of Social Science or Science and Technology is the other PofC.
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Specialized PofCs - Natural Sciences, Math & Engineering
Environmental Studies
Required courses:
ENVR 30, 110
Four courses from (at least two must be upper division):
BIEB 121, 131, 132, 134, 140, 165, 166, 176
BILD 3
CHEM 15, 149A, 149B, 173
ENVR 102, 120
ESYS 101, 102, 103, 120, 150
MAE 118A
PHYS 12
SIO 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 30, 35, 110, 150
May not be used if Environmental Studies-Social Science is the other PofC.
Fundamentals of Biology
Any six, four-unit Biology courses.
Recommended courses for non-science majors:
BILD 7, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 26, 36, 38
More advanced courses are allowed.
Science and Technology
Six, four-unit, lower-division courses, with a maximum of three from a single department.
Recommended Courses:
Biology: BILD 7, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 26, 36, 38
Chemistry: CHEM 4 or 11, 12, 13
Cognitive Science: COGS 1, 3, 11, 17
Computer Science and Engineering: CSE 3, 5A, 7, 8A, 8B, 11
Electrical and Computer Engineering: ECE 15, 25, 30, 80, 85
Environmental Studies: ENVR 30
Environmental Systems: ESYS 10
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: MAE 5, 8
Music: MUS 7
Physics: PHYS 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Scripps Institution of Oceanography: SIO 1, 3, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50
Many advanced lower and upper-division courses may apply (see an academic counselor).
May not be used if Humanities or Perspectives of Social Science is the other PofC.
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Specialized PofCs - Social Sciences
Business
Health Care—Social Issues
If pursuing a business minor in lieu of a PofC, see an
academic counselor regarding allowable courses.
Three courses from:
MGT 16, 45, 103, 112, 181
Three courses approved for the minor from:
Communication
Psychology
Sociology
Education Studies
At least six courses, with a minimum of 12 units ( three,
four-unit) EDS courses, for a total of 24 units, chosen from
the following:
ANSC 122, 162, 163
COGS 154
COMM 102, 110I, 168
ECON 147
EDS 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 125, 126
128A/139, 129A/139, 129B/139, 129C/139, 130/139, 131/139, 134/139, 136/139, 137/139
138/139, 140/139, 141/139
EDS/LIGN 119
ETHN 140, 141, 144
HDP 1, 135
PSYC 101
SOCI 117, 126
Education Studies Restrictions: Units for EDS 139 may
not be applied to the PofC.
Environmental Studies
Required courses:
ENVR 30, 110
Four courses from:
ANAR 182
ANSC 160
COMM 171
ECON 131, 132, 145
ENVR 102, 140
ETHN 103
POLI 104E, 125A, 162
SOCI 149
USP 2, 124, 144, 171
May not be used if Environmental Studies-Natural
Science is the other PofC
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Required courses:
SOCI 40
PHIL 163
and one course from: USP 143, 144, 145, or 147
Three courses from (at least one must be upper division):
ANTH 2
ANBI 100, 141
ANSC 100, 146, 164
COGS 174
ECON 140, 141
ETHN 102, 142, 157
PSYC 2, 60, 104, 124, 132, 134, 154, 155,
163, 168, 169, 172, 179, 181, 188
SOCI 60, 107, 113, 120T, 134E, 135, 136E-F, 138,
143, 159
USP 143, 144, 145, 147
ANBI 100, ANSC 100, SOCI 120T and SOCI 159 must be
health related. Approved topics will be listed on the
program website.
Human Development
Required course:
HDP 1
Five upper-division Human Development Program
courses from:
Anthropology
Communication
Human Development Program
Linguistics (LIGN)
Psychology
Sociology
Specialized PofCs - Social Sciences
Law and Society
Perspectives of Social Science
Required courses:
POLI 40 or SOCI 50
LAWS 101
Four courses from:
ANSC 100, 140
CGS 106, 107
COMM 114F, 114M, 114N
ECON 118, 119
ENVR 110
ETHN 152
LAWS 102S
LIGN 105, 176
POLI 13, 104A-B-C-D-F-I-L-M-N, 140A, 145A, 150A
PSYC 162
SOCI 120T, 140, 140F, 141, 142, 144, 145, 146,
152, 159, 160E, 163
USP 121, 122, 124
ANSC 100, SOCI 120T and SOCI 159 must be law
related. Approved topics will be on the program
website.
Any combination of six courses, three of which must be
upper-division, from: Anthropology, Communication,
Economics, Education Studies, Ethnic Studies, Human
Development Program, Linguistics/General (LIGN), Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Urban Studies and
Planning. Each course must be at least four units. This PofC
does not meet minor requirements.
May not be used if Humanities or Science and Technology
is the other PofC.
Linguistics and Language
Two courses in one language, level 1B/1BX and 1C/1CX
or higher.
LIGN 101, and three Linguistics/General (LIGN) courses,
at least two of which must be upper-division.
For American Sign Language: ASL 1C/CX or ASL 1D/
DX; LIGN 7, 101; and three Linguistics/General (LIGN)
courses, at least two of which must be upper-division.
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Choosing Area Studies
The major, combined with two AS, must represent ALL THREE disciplines: Humanities & Fine Arts; Natural Sciences,
Math & Engineering; and Social Sciences. Notify Warren Advising via the Virtual Advising Center to have your choices
added to your degree audit.
B. S. Engineering Majors ONLY
Bioengineering:
Bioengineering
Bioengineering: Biotechnology
Bioengineering: Bioinformatics
Bioengineering: BioSystems
CSE (B.S. only):
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science: Bioinformatics
MAE:
Aerospace Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
NanoEngineering:
Chemical Engineering
NanoEngineering
ECE (B.S. only):
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
SE:
Structural Engineering
Area Studies (AS)
Choose one Area Study from each of the two disciplines listed below
Humanities & Fine Arts
Classical Studies
Foreign Language and Culture*
History
Humanities*
Italian Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Theatre and Dance
Visual Arts
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Cognitive Science
Communication
Economics
Education Studies
Environmental Studies*
Ethnic Studies
Global Health*
Health Care—Social Issues*
Human Development*
Law and Society*
Linguistics/General
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Urban Studies and Planning
* Specialized AS - specific courses are required - see following pages for requirements
The following may NOT be used toward an Area Study
Rady School of Management (MGT) - see academic counselor if pursuing a business minor in lieu of AS
Special Studies courses 195
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Interdisciplinary Area Studies
Interdisciplinary Area Studies (AS)
Interdisciplinary AS require three courses, two of which must be upper-division. All three courses may be from
different departments within the same general category, either Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Sciences. See the
department/program website for approved courses. Students should meet with an academic counselor during walkin hours to discuss applicable coursework. Language courses may not be used for a Social Sciences Area Study.
Chinese Studies
Critical Gender Studies
European Studies
Film Studies
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Jacobs School of Engineering
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Middle East Studies
Religion, Study of
Specialized Area Studies
Specialized Humanities & Fine Arts AS
Foreign Language and Culture
One foreign language course (a minimum of four units) and two upper-division Humanities & Fine Arts courses in the
study of that culture.
Students may have difficulty finding upper-division courses in the study of the culture of some languages. See an
academic counselor with questions.
Humanities
Any combination of three courses, two of which must be upper-division, from History, Literature, Music, Philosophy,
Theatre and Dance, or Visual Arts. Each course must be at least four units. Linguistics/Language courses are not
allowed.
Specialized Social Sciences AS
Environmental Studies
Health Care—Social Issues
Required courses:
ENVR 30, 110
One course from:
ANAR 182
ANSC 160
COMM 171
ECON 131, 132, 145
ENVR 102, 140
ETHN 103
POLI 104E, 125A, 162
SOCI 149
USP 124, 144, 171
Required Courses:
SOCI 40
One course from:
USP 143, 144, 145, 147
One course from:
ANBI 100, 141
ANSC 100, 146, 164
COGS 174
ECON 140, 141
ETHN 102, 142, 157
PSYC 104, 124, 132, 134, 154, 155, 163, 168, 169, 172, 179, 181, 188
SOCI 107, 113, 120T, 134, 135, 136E-F, 138, 143, 159
USP 143, 144, 145, 147
Global Health
Required courses:
ANSC 148
HILD 30
One course from:
ANSC 129, 143, 144, 149, 164
COMM 108G, 167, 179
ETHN 142
POLI 127, 140A
USP 147
ANBI 100, ANSC 100, SOCI 120T and SOCI 159 topics
must be health related. Approved topics will be listed
on the program website.
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Specialized Area Studies
Human Development
Required course:
HDP 1
Two upper-division Human Development Program courses from:
Anthropology
Communication
Human Development Program
Linguistics (LIGN)
Psychology
Sociology
Law and Society
Required Courses:
POLI 40 or SOCI 50
LAWS 101
One course from:
ANSC 100, 140
CGS 106, 107
COMM 114F, 114M, 114N
ENVR 110
ETHN 152
LIGN 105, 176
POLI 104A-B-C-D-F-I-L-M-N, 140A, 145A, 150A
PSYC 162
SOCI 120T, 140, 140F, 141, 142, 144, 145, 146, 152, 159, 160E, 163, 173
USP 121, 122, 124
ANSC 100, SOCI 120T and SOCI 159 topics must relate to law. Approved topics will be listed on the program website.
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Transfer Student GE Requirements
Students with a Completed IGETC/UC or 4-Year Reciprocity/Verified Transfer Program
¾¾ WCWP 100: Academic Writing
¾¾ Breadth Requirement: Two four-unit, upper-division courses, non-contiguous (unrelated) to the major discipline. See chart on the following page.
• The courses must be taken through UC San Diego, Education Abroad Program, or another UC campus
• All courses may be from the same discipline or same department
• With the exception of non-contiguous double majors, the courses may not overlap with major courses
• Appropriate upper-division minor courses may be used in lieu of upper-division non-contiguous courses
• Upper-division courses are numbered 100-199
• The courses may be taken on a letter graded or Pass/Not Pass basis
• One Special Studies course chosen from 197, 198, or 199, can be used if non-contiguous to the major
• Special Studies 195 cannot be used
• Rady School of Management courses cannot be used - see an academic counselor if pursuing a Business minor
• Choose courses that have no prerequisites or courses for which you have completed the prerequisites
Students with IGETC - have official IGETC certification sent to UCSD Admissions Office
Students with IGETCP - have IGETCP certification sent to UCSD Admissions and consult with a
Warren College academic counselor regarding which courses can be used to fulfill remaining requirements
Students with UC or 4-Year Reciprocity - submit official letter to Warren College academic advising
Students without Completion of a Verified Transfer Program
¾¾ Must complete: standard Warren College general-education requirements
¾¾ Exception: WCWP 100, Academic Writing
• WCWP 10A/10B will be waived for students who have already completed two lower-division writing courses prior
to matriculation
• Some transfer coursework may be applicable
• Consult with a Warren College academic counselor regarding your options if you completed the general-education
requirements at an out-of-state community college
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Community College Transfer Limit
The University will award graduation credit for a maximum of 105 converted quarter units of transferable coursework
from a two-year institution.
To calculate: 1 semester unit = 1.5 quarter units
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Transfer GEs With Completed Transfer Program
Complete two upper-division, non-contiguous courses
CChth
Step 1 - Find the discipline representing your major
Humanities & Fine Arts
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Critical Gender Studies
German Studies
History
International Studies (Hist, Lit)
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies
Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Religion, Study of
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Theatre and Dance
Third World Studies
Visual Arts
Natural Sciences, Math & Engineering
Bioengineering
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Environmental Systems
Mathematics
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
NanoEngineering
Physics
Public Health (see counselor)
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)
Structural Engineering
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Cognitive Science
Communication
Critical Gender Studies
Economics
Ethnic Studies
Global Health
Human Development Program
International Studies
(Anth, Econ, Ling, Poli Sci, Soc)
Linguistics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health (see counselor)
Sociology
Urban Studies and Planning
Step 2 - Choose two courses from any department outside of
your major discipline
Humanities & Fine Arts
Chinese Studies
Classical Studies
Critical Gender Studies
History
Japanese Studies
Judaic Studies
Linguistics (Heritage Language Only)
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Religion, Study of
Theatre and Dance
Third World Studies
Visual Arts
Natural Sciences, Math & Engineering
Biology
Chemistry
Cognitive Science
Computer Science
Environmental Systems
Mathematics
Physics
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Cognitive Science
Communication
Critical Gender Studies
Economics
Education Studies
Ethnic Studies
Linguistics/General
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Urban Studies and Planning
For Environmental Studies and Public Health (FPMU) courses, see an academic counselor
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Advanced Placement Credit
A score of 3, 4, or 5 on Advanced Placement Examinations may apply toward graduation, your major, or Warren College
general-education requirements. Students will not receive additional credit if taking courses for which they are exempt.
A maximum of 12 units can be applied for credit to each PofC; 4 units to each AS; 16 units for Science and Technology PofC.
Course placements and exemptions are for the 2015-2016 Academic Year. Exemptions may differ based on the year the exam
was taken.
AP Exam
Art (Studio):
Drawing
Portfolio/
2D or 3D
Portfolio
Scores
Units
Earl Warren College General-Educational Requirements
3, 4, 5
8
2 courses toward Visual Arts or Humanities PofC or
1 course toward Visual Arts or Humanities AS
Art: History
3, 4, 5
8
2 courses toward Visual Arts or Humanities PofC or
1 course toward Visual Arts or Humanities AS
Biology
3 = exempt BILD 10
8
4, 5 = exempt BILD 1, 2, 3
8
2 courses toward Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, or
Science and Technology PofC
2 courses toward Biology, Fundamentals of Biology, or
Science and Technology PofC
3 = exempt CHEM 4
4 = exempt CHEM 4, 11
8
8
5 = exempt CHEM 6A, B, C
8
3
4, 5 = exempt CSE 8A
2
2
Elective credit only
Elective credit only - Students should enroll in CSE 11
3, 4
5 = exempt from ECON 1
4
4
1 course toward Perspectives of Social Science PofC
1 course toward Economics or Perspectives of Social
Science PofC or Economics AS
3, 4
5 = exempt from ECON 3
4
4
1 course toward Perspectives of Social Science PofC
1 course toward Economics or Perspectives of Social
Science PofC or Economics AS
(8 unit max for all
tests)
Chemistry
Computer Science:
A Exam
Economics:
Micro
Macro
English:
Composition &
Literature
Language &
Composition
2 courses toward Science & Technology PofC
2 courses toward Science & Technology PofC - Chem 6AH,
BH, CH recommended; may take Chem 6A, B, C for credit
2 courses toward Chemistry or Science & Technology PofC
Chem 6AH, 6BH, 6CH encouraged for those continuing in
chemistry
3, 4, 5
8
2 courses toward Humanities or Literature PofC or 1 course
toward Humanities or Literature Area Study. Satisfies
University ELWR requirement.
3, 4, 5
8
Elective credit - satisfies University ELWR requirement
(8 unit max for both
tests)
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Advanced Placement Credit
AP Exam
Scores
Units
Earl Warren College General-Educational Requirements
Environmental
Science
3
4, 5 = exempt ESYS 10
4
4
1 course toward Science & Technology PofC
1 course toward Environmental Studies - Natural
Science, SIO, or Science & Technology PofC
Government/
Politics:
United States
3, 4
5 = exempt from POLI 10
4
1 course toward Perspectives of Social Science or
Political Science PofC or 1 course toward Political
Science AS - satisfies AHI requirement
Comparative
3, 4
5 = exempt from POLI 11
4
1 course toward Perspectives of Social Science or
Political Science PofC or 1 course toward Political
Science AS
3, 4, 5 = exempt 2 quarters of US
History
8
3, 4, 5
8
3, 4, 5
8
2 courses toward History or Humanities PofC or 1
course toward History or Humanities AS - may take
one course from HILD 2A, 2B, or 2C - satisfies AHI
Requirement
2 courses toward History or Humanities PofC or 1
course toward History or Humanities AS
2 courses toward History or Humanities PofC or 1
course toward History or Humanities AS
3, 4, 5
4
History:
United States
European
World
Human Geography
Language Other
than English
Chinese/
Japanese
Language Other
than English
French/
German/
Italian/
Spanish
Elective credit only
2 courses toward Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies,
or Foreign Language and Culture PofC or
1 course toward a Chinese Studies, Japanese
Studies, or Foreign Language and Culture AS - See
department for placement
3, 4, 5
8
3 = exempt LING 1C/1C
8
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture PofC
or 1 course toward Foreign Language and Culture AS
4 = exempt LING 1D/1DX or Lit 2A
8
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture PofC
or 1 course toward Foreign Language and Culture AS
or 1 course toward Humanities or Literature PofC or
AS
5 = exempt Lit 2B/LTIT 50
8
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture,
Humanities, or Literature PofC or 1 course toward
Foreign Language and Culture, Humanities, or
Literature AS
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Advanced Placement Credit
AP Exam
Latin:
Virgil
Literature
Literature:
Spanish
Scores
Units
3, 4, 5 = exempt LTLA 1, 2, 3
4
3, 4, 5 = exempt LTLA 1, 2, 3
4
3 = exempt Ling 1D/1DX or LTSP
2A
8
8
4 = exempt LTSP 2B
Earl Warren College General-Educational Requirements
1 course toward Classical Studies, Humanities, or
Literature PofC or AS
1 course toward Classical Studies, Humanities, or
Literature PofC or AS
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture or
1 course toward Humanities or Literature PofC or AS
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture,
Literature, or Humanities PofC or 1 course toward
Foreign Language and Culture, Literature, or
Humanities AS
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture,
Literature, or Humanities PofC or 1 course toward
Foreign Language and Culture, Literature, or
Humanities AS
5 = exempt LTSP 2C
8
3 = exempt MATH 10A
4, 5 = exempt MATH 20A or 10A
4
4
1 course toward Formal Skills requirement
1 course toward Formal Skills requirement and/or
Math PofC
3 = exempt MATH 20A or 10A-B
4, 5 =exempt MATH 20A-B or
10A-B
8
8
2 courses - completes Formal Skills requirement and/
or 2 courses toward Math PofC
3, 4, 5
8
2 courses toward Music or Humanities PofC or 1
course toward Music or Humanities AS
3, 4, 5 = exempt PHYS 10
3 = exempt PHYS 1A
4 = exempt PHYS 1A or 2A
5 = exempt PHYS 2A or 4A
8
4
4
4
3 = exempt PHYS 1B
4 = exempt PHYS 1B or 2B
5 = exempt PHYS 2B or 4C
4
4
4
2 courses toward Science & Technology PofC
1 course toward Science & Technology PofC
1 course toward Physics or Science & Technology
PofC
1 course toward Physics or Science & Technology
PofC
1 course toward Science & Technology PofC
1 course toward Physics or Science & Technology
PofC
1 course toward Physics or Science & Technology
PofC
Psychology
3
4, 5 = exempt PSYC 1
4
1 course toward Perspectives of Social Science or
Psychology PofC or Psychology AS
Statistics
3, 4, 5
4
1 course toward Formal Skills requirement
Math:
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
(8 units max for
both tests)
Music Theory
Physics:
1 or 2 Exam
C Exam (Mech)
C Exam (E&M)
(8 units max for
three tests)
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International Baccalaureate Credit
The University of California grants eight units of credit for each Higher-Level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam. The
IB credit limit at UC San Diego is 30 units. Students will not receive credit if taking courses for which they are exempt.
A maximum of 12 units can be applied to each PofC; 4 units to each AS; 16 units for Science and Technology PofC.
Course placements and exemptions are for the 2015-2016 Academic Year. Exemptions may differ based on the year the
exam was taken.
IB Exam
Scores
Units
Earl Warren College General-Education Requirements
Anthropology
5, 6, 7 = exempt ANTH 1
8
2 courses toward Anthropology or Perspectives of
Social Science PofC or 1 course toward Anthropology
AS
Biology
5 = exempt BILD 10
8
6 or 7 = exempt BILD 1, 2, 3
8
2 courses toward Biology, Fundamentals of Biology,
or Science & Technology PofC
2 courses toward Biology, Fundamentals of Biology,
or Science & Technology PofC
5 = exempt CHEM 4, 11, 6A
8
2 courses toward Science & Technology or 1 course
toward Chemistry PofC
6 = exempt CHEM 4, 11, 6A,
6C
8
2 courses toward Chemistry or Science & Technology
PofC
8
2 courses toward Chemistry or Science & Technology
PofC
Chemistry
7 = exempt CHEM 4, 11,
6A-B-C
Computer Science
5, 6, 7
8
2 courses toward Formal Skills and/or 2 courses
toward Science & Technology PofC
Dance
5, 6, 7
8
2 courses toward Humanities or Theatre and Dance
PofC or 1 course toward Humanities or Theatre and
Dance AS
Economics
5, 6
8
2 courses toward Perspectives of Social Science PofC
7= exempt ECON 1, 3
8
2 courses toward Economics or Perspectives of Social
Science PofC or 1 course toward Economics AS
English (English A)
5, 6, 7
8
Film
5, 6, 7
8
Elective credit. Satisfies University ELWR
requirement.
2 courses toward Humanities or Visual Arts PofC or 1
course toward Humanities or Visual Arts AS
Geography
5, 6, 7
8
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Elective Credit Only
International Baccalaureate Credit
IB Exam
Scores
History of:
Africa
The Americas
Asia and Oceania
5, 6, 7
Europe and the Middle
East
Europe and the Islamic
World
20th Century World
Language
5, 6, 7
(Language B Exams)
Units
Earl Warren College General-Education Requirements
8
2 courses toward History or Humanities PofC or 1
course toward History or Humanities AS
8
Elective Credit
Latin
5, 6, 7 = exempt LTLA 1, 2, 3
8
2 courses toward Classical Studies, Literature, or
Humanities PofC or 1 course toward Classical
Studies, Literature, or Humanities AS
Linguistics
(Language A Exams)
5, 6, 7 See department for
placement
8
2 courses toward Foreign Language and Culture PofC
or 1 course toward Foreign Language and Culture AS
Mathematics
5, 6, 7 = exempt Math 20A
and 4 elective units
8
Math 20A and 4 units of elective credit. Completes
Formal Skills requirement and/or 1 course toward
Math PofC.
Music
5, 6, 7
8
2 courses toward Humanities or Music PofC or 1
course toward Humanities or Music AS
Philosophy
5, 6, 7
8
2 courses toward Humanities or Philosophy PofC or 1
course toward Humanities or Philosophy AS
Physics
5 = exempt PHYS 10 or 11
6 = exempt PHYS 1A-B
7 = exempt PHYS 2A-B or 4A,
4C
8
8
8
2 courses toward Science & Technology PofC
2 courses toward Science & Technology PofC
2 courses toward Physics or Science & Technology
PofC
Psychology
5, 6, 7 = exempt PSYC 1
8
2 courses toward Perspectives of Social Science or
Psychology PofC or 1 course toward Psychology AS
Theatre Arts
5, 6, 7
8
2 courses toward Humanities or Theatre and Dance
PofC or 1 course toward Humanities or Theatre and
Dance AS
Visual Arts
5, 6, 7
8
2 courses toward Humanities or Visual Arts PofC or 1
course toward Humanities or Visual Arts AS
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Course Placement Information
Chemistry Placement Exam
The Chemistry Placement Exam is highly recommended for those students planning to take general chemistry.
Computer Science and Engineering Course Placement Advice
Language Placement Exam
Students who have a language background in French, German, Italian, or Spanish and wish to continue taking courses in
the same language must take the Language Placement Exam unless placement is based on AP/IB or transfer coursework.
Math Placement
All students who plan to take math at UC San Diego must have one of the following:
• Results from the UC San Diego Math Placement Exam
• A score of 600 or higher (650 for Math 20A) on the SAT Math Level II Subject Test
• An official score of 2 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus Exam (AB or BC)
• An official score of 5 or higher on the International Baccalaureate (IB) (Higher Level) Mathematics Exam
• Credit for one term of an approved college-credit calculus with a grade of “C-” or better (NOT a high school AP
calculus course)
Official transcript for exam scores and college courses must be on file with the UC San Diego Office of Admissions.
Advanced Placement Exam Scores for Math Placement
Exam Type
1
Advanced Placement (AP) Score
2
3
4 or 5
AB Exam
You must take the Math
Placement Exam
(including
AB subscore No college unit credit
on the BC
Exam)
Enroll in MATH 10A or
20A
No college unit credit
Enroll in MATH 10B or 20A
(only 2 units of credit given
for 20A)
Credit for Math 10A
Cannot receive additional
credit for Math 10A
Enroll in MATH 10B or 20B
Credit for MATH 10A or 20A
Cannot receive additional
credit for MATH 10A/20A
BC Exam
See your AB subscore
for credit and courses in
which you may enroll
Enroll in MATH 10C or 20B
(only 2 units of credit given
for 20B)
Credit for MATH 10A/20A
and 10B
Cannot receive additional
credit for Math 10A/B, 20A
Enroll in MATH 10C or 20C
Credit for MATH 10A/20A or
10B/20B
Cannot receive credit for
MATH 10A/20A or 10B/20B
See your AB subscore
for credit and courses in
which you may enroll
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Links to Academic and Campus Resources
Academic Computing Services
Academic Regulations and Policies
Admissions office
ASSIST website
Campus Recreation
Campus Community Centers
Career Services Center
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Cross Cultural Center
Financial Aid
GPA Calculator
Individual Studies Major
International Center
OASIS - Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services
Office for Students with Disabilities
Registrar’s Office
Student Legal Services
Student Veterans Resource Center
Undeclared Majors
UC San Diego Summer Session
UC San Diego Writing Center
Goldberg Hall, Warren College
Links to Educational Opportunities
Academic Internship Program (AIP)
Dartmouth Exchange
Programs Abroad Office
Special Studies Courses
UCCS: University of California Center in Sacramento
UCDC: University of California Campus in Washington, D.C.
UC San Diego Extension
Undergraduate Research Portal
Undergraduate Seminars
Warren College Undergraduate Research Scholarships
Education Abroad (EAP)
Global Seminars
Opportunities Abroad (OAP) Programs
Health Care—Social Issues Program
Law and Society Program
Morehouse/Spelman Exchange
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Campus-Wide Advising Services
Department Advising
Confidentiality of Student Records
Department advisors provide general information about
major and minor requirements and coordinate petitions
relating to the major and minor.
FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (Buckley Amendment) guarantees the privacy
of student records.
Career Services and
Professional School Advising
Career Services counselors provide services related to
employment, professional school, and graduate education.
International Center
Facilitates interaction among all internationally-minded UC
San Diego students, faculty, and staff. Assists UCSD students
studying abroad and international students attending UC San
Diego.
Programs Abroad Advising
The Programs Abroad office provides advising to students
going abroad, including advising on a wide range of study,
work, and travel possibilities through the UC Education
Abroad Program (EAP), the Opportunities Abroad Office
(OAP), and UCSD Global Seminars.
Without your written permission, we cannot
discuss your academic record with parents,
friends, employers, or other persons. When
appropriate, student information may be shared
among University officials.
To release your personal academic information,
you must submit an Authorization and Release
of Information form to the Warren Academic
Advising office. The form must be re-submitted
each academic year.
Geisel Library Entrance
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College and University Honors
Honors programs are offered at the College and campus levels as well as through a number of academic
departments. Students’ academic achievements are acknowledged throughout their undergraduate years at UC San
Diego by participation in the honors programs described below.
Department Honors at Graduation
UC San Diego Latin Honors at Graduation
Some academic departments and programs award
honors to graduating seniors who have completed
a special course of study within that department
or program. Department honors are recorded on
the student’s diploma and transcript. Contact the
department for further information.
University honors are awarded with the bachelor’s degree
to students who have an exceptional overall GPA and
have completed at least 80 graded units at the University
of California. The honors designations are: summa cum
laude, top 2%; magna cum laude, the next 4%; and cum
laude, the next 8% of the graduating class. Appropriate
GPAs are calculated annually to reflect the top 14% of the
previous year’s graduating seniors. University honors are
recorded on the student’s diploma and transcript.
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is a national honor society that
encourages and recognizes academic excellence in the
liberal arts and sciences. Students are invited to join
based on courses taken and cumulative GPA.
Warren Honors Society
Provost’s Honors
Provost’s Honors are awarded quarterly to students who
complete at least 12 graded units and earn a minimum
3.5 GPA. Provost’s Honors are indicated on student
transcripts.
The Warren Honors Society offers a variety of activities
that promote academic excellence and personal
development.
Special Awards for Graduating Seniors
• The Provost’s Achievement Award recognizes seniors
with the most exceptional academic record.
• The David K. Jordan Award recognizes academic
excellence and outstanding service to Warren
College.
• The Oceanids Service and Leadership Award is
presented in recognition of outstanding service to
the UC San Diego campus community.
• The Alumni Association Outstanding Senior
Award is in recognition of academic excellence
and outstanding contribution to the UC San Diego
Community.
Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat, Geisel Library
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Enrollment and Registration
Enrollment and Registration
•UCSD Enrollment and Registration Calendar
•Students are assigned an enrollment appointment time, found on TritonLink
•Students enroll in courses using the WebReg tool on TritonLink
•The schedule of classes is available on TritonLink beginning Friday, Week 5 of each quarter
• Online enrollment begins Week 6 of each quarter
•Continuing students enroll using a two-pass enrollment process:
• First Pass: Students may enroll in up to 11.5 units and may not waitlist courses
First pass appointment times will have a start and a stop date/time
Students who do not enroll during their first pass appointment must wait until their second pass appointment to enroll
• Second Pass: Students may enroll up to 19.5 units during their second pass appointment, including waitlisted courses. On the first day of instruction, students may enroll in up to 22 units
Enrolling in more than 22 units requires department and College approval
•Students are considered enrolled when they have signed up for at least one course via WebReg. Waitlisting a class does not constitute enrollment
•Students are responsible for all courses in which they are enrolled. Students should check TritonLink/WebReg to
confirm class enrollments. Students can make changes to their schedule on WebReg using the Add/Change/Drop
process
•Start times are based on the number of units completed. Students who have completed more units will receive
earlier start times than students with fewer units
•Class level by units completed
Freshman:
0 - 44 Junior: 90 - 134
Sophomore: 45 - 89
Senior: 135 - 180
•Students are not considered registered until they have both enrolled in courses and paid registration fees
Waitlist
If the class or section you want is full:
•WebReg will offer you the option of enrolling in another open section of that class or waitlisting the section
•You can only waitlist one section of a course
•If you are enrolled in a waitlisted class, it will be included on your Class List and you will be notified by email
•If the class appears on your Class List, go to WebReg and confirm your grading option
•If you no longer want a waitlisted course, you must drop the course on WebReg
General Catalog
• Utilize the UCSD General Catalog for information on UCSD academic regulations, policies, degree requirements,
student services, courses, and information about each department/program, including requirements for majors and
minors.
Quarterly Deadlines
Friday of Week 2
Deadline to add a class or apply for Part-Time Status
Friday of Week 4
Deadline to drop a class without a W (Withdrawal) or to change a grading option
Friday of Week 9
Deadline to drop a class with a W (withdrawal) on the transcript
Week 10-11
Incompletes must be filed with professors by the end of Finals Week
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