WHAT
EVERY
SIXER
SHOULD
KNOW
A HANDBOOK ADAPTED FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY’S “WHAT EVERY KNIGHT SHOULD KNOW”
Table of Contents
Sixth Smarts
Course Requirements.....................................................................4
Academic Terms.................................................................................5
Academic Integrity...........................................................................5
Violations of Academic Integrity-Examples.....................6
Classroom Etiquette........................................................................7
Email Etiquette..................................................................................8
Recommended Resources........................................................ .8
Examples of Emails........................................................................ 9
Keep your Body & Mind Strong
Student Health Services...............................................................19
CAPS..........................................................................................................19
The Zone.................................................................................................19
Finance Your Education
Financial Aid..................................................................................... 21
Student Jobs.................................................................................... 21
Billing.................................................................................... ...............21
Use Your Resources
Get Organized....................................................................... ..........11
Get Ahead.......................................................................................... 12
Go Above and Beyond................................................................13
Sixth Compass: Navigate Sixth
& UC San Diego
Sixth Residential Life..................................................................15
Housing & Dining........................................................................ 16
Disability Services....................................................................... .16
Office of the Ombudsperson................................................ 16
Mail Services...................................................................... .............16
ACMS................................................................................................... 17
Commuter Resources............................................................... 17
Transportation & Parking........................................................ 17
Bookstore......................................................................................... 17
Get Involved
Involvement Opportunities at Sixth.................................23
Center for Student Involvement.........................................25
Associated Students....................................................................25
Veterans Services..........................................................................25
Athletics..............................................................................................25
Recreation.........................................................................................25
Be in the Know
#new2sixth..................................................................................... .27
Campus Info (?).............................................................................27
Emergency Services....................................................................27
SNYCU..................................................................................................27
MAPS....................................................................................................27
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SIXTH
SMARTS
SIXTH SMARTS
Course Requirements
ATTENDANCE: Consult each class syllabus and/or instructor to
understand your attendance obligation. Successful students attend
all their classes even if there is no explicit policy.
-If you cannot make a class due to an obligation, speak with the
professor before the absence to explain the situation and get
information about missed assignments.
-If you miss a class because of illness or another unexpected event,
contact the professor immediately to explain the absence; you may
need to provide a doctor’s note to excuse you from class.
-In the case of multiple or long-term absences, also consult your
Dean of Student Affairs for assistance. Email
sixthfrontdesk@ucsd.edu for more information.
CLASS PARTICIPATION: There is no standard class participation
policy for UC San Diego courses, but most instructors will expect you
to come to class prepared to engage in discussions. Many professors
will include participation as a grading component, while others
employ technology-based measures such as clickers. Be sure to
consult the course syllabus for expectations. Read assignments prior
to class and be an active participant.
READINGS: Attend the first day of class and consult the course
syllabus for a list of required texts and readings before purchasing
books. Professors will indicate where books and/or packets of
readings are available.
ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments will vary from course to course.
Some classes will give optional homework, while other will require
all assignments to be turned in. Some professors may accept late
work, while others may not. Some will have make-up policies that
detail what to do if you miss an exam. If you have any questions
about the assignment policies in a course, ask early.
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GRADING: Grading criteria and scale also vary from course to
course. It is important to understand the grading procedures at the
beginning of each course so that you know what will be expected of
you. Policies for extra credit also vary from course to course; many
professors do not offer extra credit or curve grades in their courses.
Academic Terms
SYLLABUS: This is an academic contract of the class, which
includes the professor’s expectations, policies, learning goals,
assignments, and grading policies. Plan to keep all your course
syllabi in a convenient place where you can refer to them often as
the semester progresses.
DISCUSSION: Discussions are smaller sections of a course, often
taught by a graduate student teaching assistants (TAs), in which you
engage in discussion about lecture topics, ask questions, submit
homework, and have quizzes. If a discussion is included in your
course, it is mandatory to attend.
LAB: Labs are typically smaller sections of a course in which
students perform practical applications of course materials. If labs
are included in your course, it is mandatory to attend.
OFFICE HOURS: These are specific times during the week when a
professor or instructor will be available for consultation without an
appointment. These are tremendous opportunities to seek advice,
clarify your understanding of topics from class lecture, and further
your understanding of the subject matter.
CLICKER ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES: “Clickers,” or classroom
response systems, are used to poll students in class. Many professors
use clickers to track attendance and give quizzes and assignments
during class. The clicker provides a real-time snapshot of who is in
class and the level of their comprehension of the material; it helps
demonstrate which material may need more explanation or
discussion. Clickers may be purchased at the University Bookstore.
TED: Many professors use ted.ucsd.edu as an online collaboration
and working environment. They may post assignments, readings,
and topics of discussion on TED. You may be asked to submit your
assignments to TED. Most professors will also include their syllabus
on TED.
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Academic Integrity
Here at UC San Diego, we take Academic Integrity seriously. Taken
directly from the University’s Policy on Integrity of Scholarship,
Academic Integrity can be summed up as “No student shall engage
in any activity that involves attempting a receive a grade by means
other than honest effort.” We can shorten that up and say JUST DON’T
CHEAT. But the truth is, it’s more complicated than that. There can be
unforeseen circumstances that just lead to bad choices with
unintentional consequences, some of which include Policy violations.
There are many ways to avoid violations of Academic Integrity Policy
and here are a few DOs and DON’Ts that could help you do just that.
Sixth Smarts
DOs
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Take advantage of the many resources available
to you as a UC San Diego student
Read your syllabus
Ask your professor
Attend office hours
Use OASIS
Give proper credits
DON’Ts
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Sit next to friends during tests
Look around the room
Use aids during an exam
Self plagiarize: you may not turn in the same essay for two
different classes without the professor’s consent
Copy old assignments or sources verbatim: professors use
websites like turnitin.com to detect any signs of
plagiarism
Copy another student’s assignment, in port or in total, and
submit as your own work
Violations of the Academic
Integrity Policy-Examples
ASSIGNMENT MISCONDUCT: Submitting an assignment that is
not your own work and/or in compliance with Instructor’s standards
(e.g., doing an independent assignment with another student;
copying from another student).
EXAM MISCONDUCT: Getting an unfair advantage during an exam
(e.g., copying from a neighbor; using an unauthorized aid).
FALSIFICATION/FABRICATION: Lying or presenting false
impressions (e.g., altering a graded exam and asking for a re-grade;
fabricating an excuse to get out of or delay the taking of a test or
completion of assignment; fabricating a bibliography or lab data).
FRAUD: Having another person or their work represent you or your
work, or forget documentation (e.g., have a proxy take an exam;
submit a purchased paper).
PLAGIARISM: Using another’s words or ideas without appropriate
attribution.
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SELF-PLAGIARISM: Resubmitting your own work (in part or in
totality) more than once without proper attribution and/or permission
from the instructor.
PARAPHRASING: Paraphrasing without proper citation is plagiarism.
COLLABORATION: This can be a bit tricky, depending on the
assignment or nature of the academic discipline, but basically
collaboration means working together with someone on an academic
assignment. Sometimes, you are permitted (such as conducting an
experiment with your lab partner) and other times you are not (such
as copying a friend’s homework assignment before class). Even when
collaboration is permitted, you may not be able to do so on the actual
writing of the assignment.
VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES: Cheating at UCSD is serious
business. Even the integrity violations students think of as “minor
(e.g., copying homework; submitting another student’s homework;
having someone else “click in” for you in class) result in a disciplinary
record being created. This disciplinary record can be checked by
graduate/professional schools and employers. All students also
receive a grade penalty, which can be an F on the assignment or exam
in question but can also be an F for the entire course. In addition,
most students also have to take an Academic Integrity Seminar (at a
cost of $75) and write several papers/assignments. Some students are
suspended or even dismissed for academic dishonesty, which is
notated on the official transcript.
Visit academicintegrity.ucsd.edu for more information regarding the
Academic Integrity Policies.
Classroom Etiquette
BASIC CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Includes turning off cell phones,
arriving before class begins and not leaving early, and avoiding distracting
behavior, such as seating or any other activity that interferes with the
concentration and learning of other students. Students are expected to
respect the classroom environment by disposing of trash and not defacing
desk surfaces with writing.
ALWAYS GIVE YOUR PROFESSOR YOUR FULL ATTENTION: This means
refraining from text messaging, sleeping, reading non-course related
content, or updating Facebook.
EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS: Classroom etiquette extends to your
outside-the-classroom interactions with your professors. Phoning and
emailing professors are appropriate ways to communicate, but you should
do so in a polite manner. See more about emailing in the next section.
EMAIL DON’Ts for the Successful Sixer
1. Do not use offensive language. Do not use
words that are sexist, discriminatory, obscene,
or defamatory.
2. Do not email a professor after you missed a
class and ask, “Did I miss anything in class
today?” Obviously, you did. This question is
disrespectful to your professor or teaching
assistant (TA), who took the time to prepare for
that class. It is your responsibility to let your
professor know in advance if you will not be in
class. You should also consult your syllabus,
complete assigned readings and projects, and
contact your fellow students for lecture notes.
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3. Do not write a novel. Emails are meant to be
concise and to the point.
“TTYS” or “Hugs.”
4. Do not skip capitalization, punctuation, or
proper grammar. It makes your email hard to
read and is unprofessional.
7. Do not use slang words or abbreviations. Use
phrases such as LOL or OMG with your friends
but not in correspondence with faculty and
staff.
5. Do not use an ambiguous subject line, or
worse, leave the subject blank. These emails
may be deleted or sent to a spam or junk mail
folder.
8. Do not demand. Ask. For example, politely ask
your professor: “Can you help me with this
concept?” Do not demand, ‘i need you to help
me with this right now.”
6. Do not use inappropriate salutations or
closings. Do not start an email with “Yo” or
“What’s up” and don’t close an email with
9. Do not expect instant replies. Be patient; faculty
and staff are busy.
Sixth Smarts
Email Etiquette
The language and tone that you use in emails reflects upon your
abilities as a students and as an individual. When used properly, email
can portray you in a positive light. When used inappropriately, email
can portray you in a very negative fashion, and a faculty or staff member
will remember this experience.
-Be sure to identify yourself in the email including your full name
and PID.
-Use common courtesy and be polite. Do not sound aggressive. Type
using appropriate capitalization. Use correct grammar and punctuation,
and write in complete sentences. Avoid abbreviations and slang words.
-Use appropriate titles. Many staff members and faculty hold
doctoral degrees, and these individuals should be addressed as “Dr.”
Every professor, regardless of whether or not he or she has a Ph.D.,
should be referred to as “Professor.” It is also important to spell your
recipient’s name correctly; if in doubt, check your professor or TA’s name
either on the course syllabus or through a Faculty/Staff search on
blink.ucsd.edu.
-Be aware of first impressions. Is your username or email address
appropriate? Use your official student email account instead of personal
email accounts.
-Only use email when it is appropriate. Email is not a substitute
for consulting your syllabus or the professor’s webpage, or for visiting
your professor during office hours. Email may not always be the most
effective means of corresponding with someone, particularly if you are
asking an in-depth or nuanced question.
-Be aware of your recipient’s email policies. Has this person
given you permission to email him or her?
-Be aware of calendar time. Many faculty and staff do not respond to
email during “off-hours,” like evenings and weekends. If you email a
professor on Friday evening, you should not expect a reply until
Monday.
-Email your TAs in the same fashion that you would email your
professors. They deserve your respect.
Recommended Resources
Writing Center
CAT Writing Studio
OASIS
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EXAMPLES of
Inappropriate Emails
Appropriate Emails
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Hello Professor O’Brien,
Hi Professor O’Brien,
I couldn’t come to class today. Did I miss anything?
Thanks!
Thank you for meeting with me today. Below is a summary of the due
dates we agreed on.
Lab Assignment 6.... 03/02 11:30AM
Lab Assignment 7.... 03/07 11:30AM
Sincerely,
Spectacular Sixer
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Dear Professor __,
Yo prof,
wut r your office hours this wk? i need to talk to u about
my midterm.
My name is Spectacular Sixer and I am currently enrolled in your CAT 125
class. I am emailing you because I wished to speak with you regarding the
contents of last lecture on Tuesday, 4/13. I was hoping you could clarify a few
points for me so I could use the information for the upcoming assignment.
Could I make an appointment to meet with you? I can come to your office
hours, or if you would prefer to set an appointment, I am available any times
listed below:
Tuesday- Early morning until 11AM, after 2PM until late night
Wednesday-Before 12PM, after 4PM until 8PM.
Sincerely,
Spectacular Sixer
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Hello Professor _____,
I need to get a form signed to turn into the registrar’s
office by tomorrow at noon. Can I meet with you
tomorrow morning so you can sign it?
-Student
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How are you? My name is Spectacular Sixer and I was in your CAT 125 class
in the 2012 Fall quarter. My PID is AXXXXXXXX. When I calculated my grade,
it was 86%. I anticipated that the grade would be in the B+ range, but
instead my grade was a B. I have checked the syllabus but I could not find
any information on your grading scale. I apologize if you addressed it in
class and I missed it; if you could please clear that up for me I would greatly
appreciate it. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
USE
YOUR
RESOURCES
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USE YOUR RESOURCES
Get Organized
TRITONLINK
This is your portal for all your academic organization
needs. It includes your Degree Audit, your Academic
History, GPA Calculator, Transcripts, access to the Virtual
Advising Center as well as Personal, Financial and
Enrollment tools. tritonlink.ucsd.edu
COURSE CATALOG
Access the descriptions of classes that are offered each
quarter at courses.ucsd.edu.
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CAPE SURVEYS
CAPE is a student run organization that administers a
standardized evaluation of UCSD’s undergraduate
courses and professors. Student feedback gauges the
caliber of both the University’s curriculum and its
faculty. See CAPE evaluation results at cape.ucsd.edu
Use Your Resources
Get Ahead
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Need academic advising? Each undergraduate school has its own
academic advising office. Advisers can help you choose a major, select
courses, strategize for graduation, and more. Regular appointments and
walk-in hours are available. Visit sixth.ucsd.edu to see if appointments or
walk-in is the option for you.
VAC-Virtual Advising Center
Most general questions for your academic adviser and department
advisers can be addressed through the Virtual Advising Center. Access the
VAC at vac.ucsd.edu.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Sixth College’s Academic Programs consist of the Culture, Art &
Technology (CAT) first-year writing sequence; the Practicum, an upperdivision individual project; and CAT 125, the upper division writing
course. ARTifact, a gallery housed in the public spaces in and around the
offices of Academic Programs at Sixth College transforms the CAT offices
into a hybrid space where contemporary art and the CAT curriculum
convene.
LEARNING CENTERS
CAT WRITING STUDIO: The CAT Writing Studio is specifically designed to
be a resource for CAT 1-2-3 and 125 students, offering in-depth, one-onone writing coaching for assignments in CAT courses and beyond. Visit
sixth.ucsd.edu for information and writing contests!
WRITING CENTER: The Writing Center offers academic support for UC San
Diego undergraduates who are working on papers for any of their classes.
writingcenter.ucsd.edu
OASIS-OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT & INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES:
OASIS provides most of the free tutoring on campus in a collaborative,
supportive environment. All UC San Diego students are eligible to receive
OASIS services. Improve your GPA, learn effective study methods, or just
enjoy learning more with the free Language & Writing Program and Math
& Science Tutorial Programs. Visit oasis.ucsd.edu for more information.
LIBRARIES
The libraries that make up the UC San Diego Libraries system provide
access to more than 7 million digital and print volumes, journals, and
multimedia materials, and a range of services to meet the
knowledge demands of scholars, students, and members of the
public.
In addition to housing interesting collections, the UC San Diego
libraries also provide course reserves and access to the UC San
Diego Library Catalog, Roger.
For library locations, hours, and information on collections and PC
availability, visit libraries.ucsd.edu.
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Use Your Resources
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND
PROGRAMS ABROAD
Whether you want to study or work abroad through the EAP and OAP
programs, the Programs Abroad Office offers both information and resources.
They also offer step-by-step instructions on how to apply for their programs!
Visit Programs Abroad at the International Center, or here.
Don’t forget to check out the SIXTH STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP.
IGNITE
The IGNITE program aims to help students realize their potential for leadership.
Interested students will be joining a community of established and emerging
leaders and scholars. Participants will inspire, teach and empower each other to
develop and practice the skills, attitudes, and actions of citizen leaders. Contact
the Sixth Hub for more information.
FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS
Navigating university life is a little different when you’re the first in your family
to go to college. Get linked up with people who can show you the ropes and
help you make the most of your college experience! Get linked in with a
mentor, meet other first-gen students and attend interactive workshops. Email
Student Life Officer Elaine Scott at aescott@ucsd.edu for an electronic copy of
the member form.
SIXERS HELPING SIXERS
Sixers Helping Sixers mentoring programs pairs first year students with
returning students to assist first year students in their transition to college life.
Apply to be a mentee or a mentor!
WITH A PROF
Sixth College offers both Coffee With A Prof and Dine With A Prof, giving you
the opportunity to increase your out-of-class interaction with faculty members
at Sixth College. Invite a faculty member, set a date, then sign up at the Hub
for a free voucher for your coffee or for your meal!
CAREER SERVICES
UC San Diego Career Services Center provides resources for undergraduates
who are looking to broaden their career opportunities. The Career Services
Center offers undergraduates access to internships, diverse and rewarding
careers, connections, and support to effectively apply for jobs and graduate
school. Get more information at career.ucsd.edu.
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SIXTH
COMPASS:
Navigate Sixth
& UC San Diego
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SIXTH COMPASS:
Navigate Sixth & UC San Diego
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
At Sixth College, we view living on campus as an integral part of ours residents’ education. The Office of Residential Life is here to support residents’
academic pursuits as well as their personal growth outside of the classroom. We encourage residents to become active in our community and to take
advantage of the many opportunities for involvement in its programs, activities, and organizations.
The Resident Dean, Assistant Resident Deans, and 25 undergraduate Resident Assistants all live in the Sixth College Housing Complex. At least one staff
member is available to assist residents 24 hours a day during the academic year.
Email sixthrlstaff@ucsd.edu if you have any questions.
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HOUSING AND DINING
The Housing-Dining-Hospitality is a self-supporting department of UC
San Diego that caters to meet the needs of residents on campus with
available resources. Visit hdh.ucsd.edu for all information regarding
Housing, Dining and Hospitality.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD)
The Office of Students with Disabilities works with students with
documented disabilities to determine reasonable accommodations. The
OSD recognizes the unique challenges that some students with
disabilities face, including student veterans, as disability impacts all areas
of life. Contact the OSD at osd.ucsd.edu.
ADA Transport
ADA Transport offers free year-round campus transportation for students,
staff, or faculty with disabilities via a wheelchair-accessible van or cart. For
more information, visit ADA.
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON
The Office of the Ombuds functions as an alternate channel for
confidential, neutral, and informal dispute resolution services for the UC
San Diego Community. Visit ombuds.ucsd.edu for important information
regarding the Ombuds office and visiting procedures.
MAIL SERVICES
UC San Diego Mail Services processes incoming, outgoing, intra-campus,
and student mail. The UC San Diego Mail Services and Student Mail
Services are located in the Campus Services Complex, Building A. They
also accept passport applications.
UC San Diego Postal Center is located in Price Center East (next to Burger
King) and has everything from stamps to boxes for your mailing needs.
Map of Locations
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Sixth Compass
ACMS
Academic Computing & Media Services (ACMS) supports students with a
wide variety of services, including: Accounts & Passwords, Email, Printing
Accounts, Podcasting for courses, Computer Lab information and
locations, Media Lab resources, facts about P2P file sharing, ResNet for
students living on campus, personal and student organization websites
and FileDrop, free and discounted software for students, and access to
the Virtual Computing Labs. Get more information here.
COMMUTER RESOURCES
Commuters in Action
The Sixth College student organization provides opportunities for sixth
College commuter students to plan and participate in social events and
meet other commuter students. Follow CIA on Facebook to get more
information and updates for their bonfire, annual bobaling, and other
great events!
Sixth College Commuter Center
Sixth College commuter students have unlimited access to the
Commuter Center located in Pepper Canyon Hall, Room 104. Equipped
with computers and a printer, wireless internet access, rental lockers,
kitchen facilities, a flat screen TV, and plenty of comfortable furniture, it’s
a great place to study, hangout out with friends, eat lunch, meet with a
study group, or hold a student organization meeting.
Commuter Student Services
Commuter Student Services can provide information regarding
finding off-campus housing, landlord/tenant/roommate
responsibilities, bus service routes, and more! The Commuter Advisors
also help prepare students through workshops and provide social
events in the Commuter Lounges. For more information, contact
Commuter Student Services.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
From information on buying parking permits, dealing with citations,
commuting alternatives and services, and how to get home for the
holidays, Parking & Transportation provides it all.
BOOKSTORES
UC San Diego has one central bookstore that carries everything from
your course books to gifts and apparel . With its own Computer Store,
cell phone center, and Perks coffee shop, it’s a hub of activity and
awesome events. Follow them through social media channels for 52
weeks of contests and prizes! Make sure to swing by the UC San Diego
Bookstore, attached to Price Center for your UC San Diego gear!
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KEEP
YOUR
BODY
& MIND
STRONG
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KEEP YOUR BODY & MIND STRONG
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Student Health Services on library walk is the central hub
for all Student Health concerns. Visit them for clinic
services, insurance matters, and for their optometry
department. They also provide an After-Hours Nurse Advice
Line to speak with a registered nurse when Student Health
Services is closed.
CAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services has a central office
as well as centers within each college and Price Center. They
offer free counseling sessions to registered sessions as well
as many invaluable resources and workshops.
The Zone
The Zone is a lounge for student well-being that offers free
well-being related programs for students such as Yoga,
Fitness Classes, Meditation, Therapy Dogs, Healthy Cooking
Demonstrations, and much more!
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF GERMS!
PREVENT CONTAGION!
A cold can be very disruptive to someone’s life.
Make sure you’re taking precautions to take care
of yourself and of others by not spreading the
virus.
1. Wash your hands frequently and
thoroughly.
2. Cover your nose and mouth.
3. Disinfect surfaces with spray or wipes.
4. Do not share things if infected!
5. Take care of yourself.
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FINANCE
YOUR
EDUCATION
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FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION
FINANCIAL AID
College is expensive. Visit the Financial Aid Office at the Student
Services Center for information regarding grants, loans,
scholarships, work-study, aid for studying abroad and summer
sessions, military tuition assistance, and more!
In addition to applying for FAFSA, make sure you check out
scholarships available to UC San Diego students!
STUDENT JOBS
PORT TRITON
Port Triton is UC San Diego’s database of on and off-campus jobs.
Log in to upload your resume and submit your information for jobs.
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WORK STUDY
Work study is subsidized employment for eligible undergrads. Since
you earn the amount of work-study you’re allocated, you don’t have
to pay it back; it reduces your need for student loans, leaves you
with less debt, and lets you explore careers while you gain work
experience. Look for jobs that are work-study eligible on Port Triton.
JOB FAIRS
The Career Services Center holds several annual job fairs. Bring your
resumes, dress to impress, and get ready to meet your future.
BILLING
Pay your bills. On time. Or else...
GET
INVOLVED
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GET INVOLVED
INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT
SIXTH
Sixth College Student Council (SCSC)
SCSC is the student governing body for Sixth College, consisting
of both elected and appointed positions. SCSC members
represent all students in Sixth College and SCSC provides
funding for programs for Sixth and the campus-wide
community, and plans activities geared toward building
community at Sixth College. Within SCSC, there are also
Committees for Festivals, Arts, Culture, Technology, Marketing,
Special Events, and Spirit.
Student Organizations
Sixth College has a wide variety of student organizations, from
Co-board wherein you can help plan our annual Chocolate
Festival, to the talented Video Production Club that produces
media content and coordinates the annual Digital Film Festival.
See them all!
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are Sixth College students who strive to
increase Sixth College students’ sense of belonging and
connectedness to the community. They assist with move-in,
orientation, Welcome Week activities and other community
building programs. For more information, contact the
Coordinator of Student Activities at 858-534-9001.
Orientation Leaders (OLs)
OLs are Sixth College students who serve as resources for
first-year and transfer students during new-student
orientation programs. OLs lead and facilitate groups of
students during orientation. For more information, contact
the Sixth College Hub at 858-534-9001.
Resident Advisors (RAs)
Resident Advisors (RAs) are members of the Sixth College
Residential Life staff who live on campus. RAs serve as
resources and mentors for residential students and plan and
implement various programs, events, and activities on
campus for Sixth College students. The application to
become an RA goes live Winter Quarter. See your RA or the
Res Life Office for more information!
Judicial Board (SCJB)
SCJB is an arm of the Sixth College Student Council and is
the body of Sixth College students that conducts hearings to
resolve allegations of student misconduct.
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Get Involved
IGNITE
IGNITE is Sixth College’s Leadership Development
Program that connects students to a community of
established and emerging leaders and scholars.
Participants will inspire, teach and empower each other
to develop and practice the skills, attitudes and actions
of citizen leaders.
FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS
Navigating university life is a little different when you’re
the first in your family to go to college. Get linked up
with people who can show you the ropes and help you
make the most of your college experience! Get linked in
with a mentor, meet other first-gen students, and attend
interactive workshops. To join, email student life officer
Elaine for an electronic copy of the member form.
SIXERS HELPING SIXERS
Are you curious about new classes, professors, or office
hours? Wondering how to get around campus or where
to park? Interested in student organizations activities or
simply learning the best places to eat on campus? We
have mentors for that! Sixers Helping Sixers mentoring
program pairs first year students with returning students
to assist first year students in their transition to college
life.
COFFEE/DINE WITH A PROF
Get to know your faculty members outside of the
classroom with our Coffee With A Prof and Dine With A
Prof programs. Both allow you to invite out a faculty
member and have either coffee or a meal, for FREE. For
more instruction on how to get some brain food, click
here.
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CENTER FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Whether you’re looking for student organizations, communication and
leadership programs, community service opportunities, or Greek life, the Center
for Student Involvement is the place to go!
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
The goal of Associated Students (A.S.) is to promote involvement in student
government as well as leadership and service in all areas of student and
community life. The A.S. is made up of 42 positions and the council and
committees meet weekly.
VETERANS SERVICES
There are a number of resources available to student veterans at UC San Diego.
From the UC San Diego Veterans Association to signing up to connect with
veterans/military service specialists, visit the Veterans Resource page to get
more information and visit Financial Aid for Veterans Benefits.
ATHLETICS
UC San Diego Athletics is committed to the physical, intellectual and personal
development of students, enhancing the overall student life experience and
campus pride. The department sponsors a broad base of men’s and women’s
intercollegiate sports which promote the pursuit of excellence, strength of
character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, as well as other lessons
competitive sport teaches. As such, UC San Diego Athletics is inextricably linked
to the educational mission of the University and the high standards to which it
aspires.
RECREATION
UC San Diego Recreation is dedicated to enhancing wellness, fitness and quality
of life for students, faculty, staff, and the community. By providing facilities,
programs, activities and the opportunity to participate in cooperative and
competitive programs, Recreation provides life-long fitness and wellness
opportunities. Do everything from surfing and camping with Outback
Adventures, to dance classes and rock climbing in our recreation facilities.
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#new2sixth
Follow all the happenings of Sixth College through Facebook,
Twitter & Flickr. Keep tuned for awesome opportunities for prizes
and involvement!
Remember to use #new2sixth on your Guidebook app or through
any social media channel listed above to contribute to the New
Sixer Experience!
CAMPUS INFO
EMERGENCY SERVICES
In the event of a campus emergency, this page will be updated.
Make sure to register to receive emergency notifications by phone
and email.
SNYCU
Stay up to date with Sixth News You Can Use! This weekly
newsletter for all things Sixth will be sent to your UC San Diego
inbox. Make sure to check it out for opportunities for free to cheap
concerts, activities, and going-ons.
MAPS
A Google map of UC San Diego created by Sixth Res Life.
The official UC San Diego map.
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