Family Handbook & Calendar
2010-2011
Sixth College
A Message from Your Orientation Coordinators
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Sincerely,
Emily Feinstein
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Christine Fraser
Assistant Dean of Academic Advising
About Sixth College
Sixth College, the newest of UCSD’s six undergraduate colleges,
welcomed its inaugural class in 2002. While students take classes
at a variety of locations around campus, Sixth College’s facilities
are concentrated in the southeast end of campus. The college’s
administrative offices, known as the Hub, are located on the second
floor of Pepper Canyon Hall. These offices house the college’s most
important support units: Academic Affairs, the Provost’s Office, Student
Affairs, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the freshman Core
Sequence. The Hub also contains the Digital Playroom and the Sixth
College Commuter Center.
Sixth College housing is located along scenic Pepper Canyon and in the
vicinity of the Visual Arts Department, the Jacobs School of Engineering,
the Price Center, and the Canyonview Aquatics Center.
Useful Contacts at Sixth College
Phone: (858) 534-1481
Fax: (858) 822-5999
Web: http://sixth.ucsd.edu
Phone
Office of the Provost
Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D.
Lynne Keith-McMullin
Shannon Sloan
Gina Reis
The Sixth College Academic Philosophy
Sixth College prepares students to become effective global citizens
who engage creatively and ethically with the complex issues facing
the world in the 21st century. The college draws its creative inspiration
through the interdisciplinary examination of culture, art, and technology.
The Sixth College curriculum promotes creativity, imagination, and
artistic expression, challenging students to take intellectual risks and
think outside the preset norms. Through hands-on projects and digital
work in the Sixth College’s Digital Playroom and Smart Classroom,
students understand the possibilities and limitations of modern
technology. Seminars, labs, lectures, and the upper-division Practicum
all focus on the ways human beings collectively and individually make
sense of the world around them, and give meaning to their own lives
with the increasingly digital environment of the 21st century.
All Sixth College students must complete the three-quarter core
sequence in Culture, Art, and Technology, which focuses on the
historical, contemporary, and cross-cultural interplay of art, technology,
and society. It combines inquiry with instruction, experimentation, and
practice in writing, research, and the use of digital technologies and
artistic media. It emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, teamwork, and
artistic investigations around questions arising from the active interplay
of art and technology within diverse cultures.
Students also choose from a set of options to fulfill general education
requirements, completing coursework ranging from the sciences to
the social sciences to the arts and humanities. This interdisciplinary
approach allows students to discover the richness of UCSD’s academic
life and see the relationship among these various fields, all of which
provides a broad perspective
from which to understand and
engage with contemporary issues. Through Sixth College’s academic
and co-curricular programs, students learn to become innovative,
interconnected, and aware!
Counseling and Psychologica
l Services
(858) 822-5155 Phone
(858) 534-1481
Provost Rina Schul
College Business Judy Goodma
n
Officer Fermin
Provost’s Assistant Monique Men
doza
HR & Fiscal Assistant
Office of Academic Advising
Phone
Brigitte Benoist
Christine Fraser
Alicia Ingold
Sarah Vatch
Tracy Cruz
B. Peper Anan
Christina Hess
Phone
Darrin McGraw, Ph.D
Lynnette Brossard
Dean James Stascavage
Assistant Dean Emily Feinstein
Senior Academic Elaine Sco
tt
Advisor
Senior Academic Yvette Dura
zo
Advisor
Academic Counselor Kati Dick
son
Academic Counselor
(858) 822-5953
Dean
Assistant Dean
Student Life Officer
Assistant to the Dean
Coordinator of Student Activities
Intake Advisor
(858) 822-2780 Phone
Office of Residential Life
Director Marciano Perez
Associate Writing Tony Jakubisin
Directorr
Undergraduate Pro- Francisc
o Zamudio
gram Coordinator
DeMarcus Sharpe
Nicole Petruska
Psychology Intern
Office of Student Affairs
(858) 822-5955 Phone
Academic Programs (Core)
Elizabeth Losh, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Program Assistant Tarri Vihtelic
(858) 822-5268
Resident Dean
Assistant Resident
Dean
Assistant Resident
Dean
Office Manager
Housing and Office
Coordinator
The Parent’s Perspective:
Letting Go
By Judy Goodman Fermin and Rina Schul, Clinical Psychologists
What an important step your child is taking
— starting college! Congratulations, this
is such an important milestone in both of
your lives. You are probably experiencing
a wide range of emotions including pride,
excitement, anxiety about your child’s
well-being, and maybe even a sense of
loss. All of these feelings are completely
understandable.
How can you assist your child with this
transition? First understand that starting
college comes along with a variety of
rewards and challenges. For most students,
this is the first time that they are living away
from home — and even sharing a room.
They must become self-motivated and
disciplined in managing their time and
money. They must balance academic
demands with social involvement and
adjust to a new environment with new
routines and expectations.
You may notice that your child calls or visits
less often as the school year progresses.
You might interpret this as your child not
needing you anymore. However, one
never grows out of needing supportive
Orientation Leader Tip
“Moving away from home for the first time
is an especially trying time for young adults.
With this in mind, let your children know in a
respectful manner that you are there for them
through the trials and tribulations that may
arise. Remember to be positive! This sense of
confidence will make it easier on everybody!
As a student, it’s comforting to know that you
always have a “rock” to lean on.”
Aarika La Marr, Class of 2013
parents! You might also experience calls
about homesickness, loneliness, anxiety
and/or doubt about their abilities to
succeed. This can be stressful for you to
hear, so remember to take good care
of yourself too. This puts you in a better
position to listen non-judgmentally, provide
support and encouragement and look
at this as an opportunity for growth and
deeper connection with your child.
September 2010
Sunday
Monday
5
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
10
11
6
7
8
9
13
14
15
16
Labor Day
12
17
Fall Quarter Registration Fees
Due
18
Meal Plans Begin with Lunch
Deadline to Waive Fall SHIP
for No Charge
19
26
Fall Quarter Begins
Week 1
20
27
21
22
28
29
2010 Welcome Convocation
and Dinner
Instruction Begins
23
30
24
Deadline to Waive Fall SHIP
with $50 Late Fee
25
A Note from the Academic
Advising Team
By Christine Fraser, Assistant Dean of Academic Advising
College can be an exciting and confusing
time for both students and families. Family
and friends play a large role in students’
lives and may be wondering how they can
help their student succeed academically.
It is normal for students to have questions
or concerns regarding choosing a major;
general education requirements, going
abroad, University deadlines, regulations,
policies and procedures. Students can
also
struggle
academically
during
this transition. We hope that you can
encourage students to visit their academic
advisors to discuss options and assistance
in finding information and support services
in all academic matters.
The University is very limited in what can
be shared with family members. Student’s
privacy is protected by University policy
and the Federal Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (see the month
of December for more information). Sixth
College Academic Advising is always
available to speak with concerned parties
about general University and college
requirements, policies, and campus
resources. We hope that you will share your
questions and findings with your student,
and encourage them to talk to us if they
want to learn more.
Family Weekend 2010
October 22-24, 2010
Join other UCSD parents and family members
from around the country for the university’s
second annual all-campus Family Weekend,
Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24,
2010. This exciting weekend of activities
will include the 50th Anniversary Family
Breakfast, activities for our younger Triton
family members, the Men’s Waterpolo game,
trips to Birch Aquarium, visits to your student’s
College, and so much more. Costs are $25
per non-student and $15 per student.
As college advisors, we are happy to
provide advising to students on any
academic topic. We are available every
weekday (excluding University holidays)
through the online Virtual Advisor, walk-ins
or appointments. Students can also call
(858) 822-5955, or e-mail sixthfrontdesk@
ucsd.edu, to make an appointment or to
ask a quick advising question.
Remember, as your students’ academic
advisors, we are here to help!
October 2010
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
Week 1
3
10
17
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
18
October Monthly Bills Due
Final Day to Add Courses or
Apply for Part-Time Status
Family Weekend Begins
(Oct. 22-24)
Final Day to Drop a Course
without a “W” or Change
Grading Option
25
Week 5
31
25
26
27
28
29
30
How to Achieve a Balanced
Relationship with Your Child
By Judy Goodman Fermin and Rina Schul, Clinical Psychologists
Recently, much attention has been
focused on the increase in frequency
that college students report experiencing
psychological distress. Parents are critical
partners in helping their students not just
to get by, but to thrive in the university
environment. Students greatly benefit
when parents learn to better manage their
relationships with them.
So what can you do to help achieve
a balanced relationship? The answer
is complicated, but here are some
suggestions. First of all, parents should
encourage independence. Easier said
than done, we know. If you let them do
things on their own, they may fall flat on
their faces (e.g., get poor grades, get into
debt, have no clean clothes to wear).
However, in the long run, an excessive
level of interference will stunt their growth.
Let them learn from their mistakes and
learn from the consequence of making a
mistake. Try to be a “consultant” to your
child — help them “strategize” rather than
jumping in to rescue them. Encourage
your child to turn to you in both good times
and bad.
Orientation Leader Tip
“I think it’s important for students not to go
home right away or too often, especially
during the first quarter. That’s the most
important time for meeting new people,
establishing relationships, and getting used to
the big change of college and living on their
own. Of course, it’s always nice to go home
for a weekend to see family and friends, but
I think new students should get fully adjusted
first.”
Rachel Woolslayer, Class of 2012
Second, students benefit from maintaining
adequate and consistent contact with
their parents. The frequency of contact
will vary depending on the student. Both
parents and child will need to determine
what level is “adequate.” Don’t give up on
trying to connect with your son or daughter
just because they “forget” to call you for
three weeks. However, calling your child
three times a day in order to remind him
or her to do something may be too much.
Remember, balanced relationships do not
occur overnight. But gradually, in a context
of a loving, supportive and empowering
relationship with your son or daughter,
they can happen!
November 2010
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Week 6
7
Week 7
Wednesday
Thursday
21
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
19
20
26
27
Veteran’s Day Holiday
Week 8
Week 9
15
16
17
22
23
24
18
Dining Halls Closed Nov.
25-26
Thanksgiving Holiday
28
Saturday
1
Daylight Saving Time Ends
14
Friday
Week 10
29
Final Day to Drop a Course
with a “W”
30
November Monthly Bills Due
25
Thanksgiving Holiday
FERPA – Student Right to Privacy Act
Notice to Students of Their Privacy Rights
In accordance with the Federal Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
1974 and campus procedures implementing
the University of California Policies Applying
to the Disclosure of Information from Student
Records, students at the San Diego campus of
the university have the right to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Orientation Leader Tip
“The thing my parents did that made my first
year better was sending care packages.
The best one was the one the school offers
in preparation for finals. Getting that before
my first finals week was really great because it
was full of snacks and a few nice things like a
blue book (for exams) and pencils.”
William George, Class of 2011
Inspect and review records pertaining to
themselves in their capacity as students;
Have withheld from disclosure, absent
their prior consent for release, personally
identifiable information from their student
records, with exceptions as noted in
Section 10.70 of the university’s policies
(see also Directory or Public Information
below);
Inspect records maintained by the
campus of disclosure of personally
identifiable information from their student
records;
Seek correction of their student records
through a request to amend the records
or a request for a hearing; and
File complaints with the Department of
Education regarding alleged violations
of the rights accorded to them by the
Federal Act.
Directory or Public Information
The Federal Family Educational Rights Act
of 1974 (Revised June 1976) permits the
university to release or publish, without the
student’s consent, items in the category of
“public information” which are name, address
(campus and/or permanent), telephone
number, campus e-mail address, date and
place of birth, major fields of study, dates of
attendance, degrees and honors received, the
most recent previous educational institutions
attended, participation in officially recognized
activities, including intercollegiate athletics and
the name, weight and height of participants
on intercollegiate university athletics teams.
Students may request in writing, by the last
day of registration each quarter, that any or
all personally identifiable information from their
records not be regarded as public information.
Forms for this purpose are available in the
Registrar’s Office.
December 2010
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Week 10
5
Finals Week
6
7
Thursday
Friday
1
2
8
9
Instruction Ends
Saturday
3
10
4
Fall Quarter Ends
11
Meal Plans End with Dinner
12
13
14
19
20
21
Last Day for Students Living
in Res Halls to Vacate for
Winter Break
15
16
17
18
22
23
24
25
Winter Quarter Registration
Fees Due
Christmas Holiday
26
27
28
29
Christmas Holiday
31
30
New Year Holiday
New Year Holiday
Developing the Well-Rounded
Student
By Emily Feinstein, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Your
student’s
academic
success
is important, but his or her out-ofthe-classroom learning can also be
transformative. On a campus like UCSD’s,
your child will have a multitude of ways to
become involved on campus.
At Sixth College specifically, the Student
Affairs unit works to provide social and
educational programs that complement
your child’s academic experience.
Whether it is engaging with one of the
many student organizations within the
college or university, attending one of our
Arts6 programs with renowned international
performing artists, or participating in our
IGNITE personal development program,
your child will gain further insight and
personal growth.
Often, parents encourage their children
to concentrate on their academics during
their first year. While that should be the case,
research has also shown that engagement
in at least one extracurricular activity leads
to stronger positive connections between
the student and their university and builds
their support systems for success.
Orientation Leader Tip
“New students should definitely join clubs,
sports teams, and/or fraternities or sororities.
There are so many different clubs that it’s a
really great way to open their minds to new
ideas and cultures. It’s also a great way to
meet new people and get involved in UCSD
student life!”
Jessica Chow, Class of 2012
Lastly, while UCSD’s academic prestige will
help your child after he or she graduates,
employers are looking for specific skill
sets, including leadership development,
communication and interpersonal skills.
All of these are developed through
engagement both in and out of the
classroom. Encourage your son or
daughter to find that healthy balance
between time with their studies and social
interaction; you’ll find that their experience
here at Sixth College and UCSD will be all
the better for it!
January 2011
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
New Year Holiday
Res Halls Open at 10am
Meal Plans Begin at Noon
2
9
16
Winter Quarter Begins
Week 1
Instruction Begins
Week 2
Week 3
3
4
5
6
10
11
12
13
17
18
19
20
26
27
January Monthly Bills Due
7
8
14
15
21
22
28
29
Final Day to Add Courses or
Apply for Part-Time Status
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
23
30
Week 4
24
31
25
Final Day to Drop a Course
without a “W” or Change
Grading Option
Orientation Leader Tip
“Arriving at UCSD, many students have never
shared personal space in their entire lives.
Therefore, I strongly recommend everyone be
very open and honest with their roommates
right away. Problems could arise later on in
the year if they are not open about sleeping,
personal, and study habits, worries, or other
concerns.”
Katelyn Mitchell, Class of 2012
February 2011
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
13
20
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Friday
Saturday
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
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15
16
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18
19
21
22
23
24
25
26
President’s Day Holiday
27
Thursday
1
Week 5
6
Wednesday
28
February Monthly Bills Due
The Practicum:
What Parents Should Know
At Sixth College, our educational
philosophy supports a multidisciplinary
approach of learning, both in and out
of the classroom. The Sixth College
Practicum is an upper-division educational
requirement rooted in the principles of
service-learning. The program places
students in courses that take a hands-on
approach to education and encourages
them to make valuable contributions to
communities, both locally and abroad.
Students must choose a course, program,
internship, or research opportunity that
develops both their academic and
professional skills. They should be able to
identify the learning goals and potential
community impact of their assignment.
Upon completing the project portion of the
Practicum, students will enroll in CAT 125, a
reflective writing course that teaches them
to extract meaning from their experiences
and communicate these lessons in both
written and verbal form.
Orientation Leader Tip
“We tend to forget that the professors were
once young, curious, and full of energy
just like us students. They are all waiting for
interested students to show them what they
can do. More often than not, those students
willing to go the extra mile end up places they
never even dreamed of.”
TIm Wheeler, Class of 2013
As parents, we encourage you to engage
with your students in conversations about
thinking about the Practicum experience
towards the end of their first year. This
requirement is a wonderful opportunity
for your students to consider their postgraduate plans and use the Practicum
as a means to explore those ideas. They
are not required to choose a major or a
career path in order to test out a project
in a field of interest. We encourage them
to consider how they can connect the
extra-curricular to the academic, thus
infusing their passion with purpose; we
promise to guide them along the way. For
more information, please visit our website,
http://practicum.ucsd.edu.
March 2011
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
13
Week 10
Finals Week
Thursday
Friday
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
14
15
16
17
Week 9
6
Wednesday
Saturday
4
5
11
12
Final Day to Drop a Course
with a “W”
Instruction Ends
Spring Quarter
Registration Fees Due
18
Winter Quarter Ends
19
Meal Plans End with Dinner
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Res Halls Close at Noon
20
21
22
23
Spring Quarter Begins
24
25
Cesar Chavez Holiday
27
Res Halls Open at 10am
Meal Plans Begin with Lunch
Week 1
Instruction Begins
28
29
30
31
26
Orientation Leader Tip
“Maintain the level of trust you have had in
your children before they left home. Coming
to college involves all sorts of experiences, but
if you trust that your child was smart enough
to get accepted to UCSD, trust that they will
be able to grow as young adults and make
the right decisions.”
Christian Meshesha, Class of 2011
April 2011
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
15
16
22
23
29
30
Week 1
3
10
17
24
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
19
20
21
26
27
28
18
25
April Monthly Bills Due
Final Day to Add Courses or
Apply for Part-Time Status
Final Day to Drop a Course
without a “W” or Change
Grading Option
Integrity and Responsibility:
The UCSD Principles of Community &
The Sixth College Promise
The UCSD Principles of Community
provides a framework for diversity and affirms
the unique contribution of each member of
the UCSD community. Above all, it calls upon
members to maintain a climate of fairness,
cooperation and professionalism and to reach
beyond their existing personal experiences and
preconceived ideas in day-to-day campus
interactions.
As members of the UCSD community, faculty,
staff and students are challenged to broaden
and deepen their individual experiences by
studying and understanding the perspective of
others and expected to uphold these Principles
of Community as the guideposts on their
continuing journey of discovery and learning.
For the full text of the UCSD Principles of
Community, visit:
http://www-vcba.ucsd.edu/principles.htm
The Sixth College Promise
(adopted August 2009)
As a student of Sixth College and UCSD, I am
both a Sixer and a Triton. As such,
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•
•
•
Orientation Leader Tip
“In college there will be constant social
opportunities, and no parents to limit you. Be
open and say yes to many of these events
and people, but know your limits--sleep is vital!
If you are well rested you can participate
in class by day and still study, go to a club
meeting, a Loft concert, or a dance at night!”
Rebecca Limerick, Class of 2013
•
•
I will assume responsibility for my education
and work to support the learning and
growth of others.
I will conduct myself with integrity in my
academic and personal endeavors.
I will explore and celebrate the unique
human differences we each possess and
will respect the rights of others.
I will demonstrate a commitment to my
own wellness and to the well being of
others.
I will explore how art and technology, as
elements of the culture we create, reflect
what we believe and value.
I will invest in the success of my community
by thinking critically and creatively about
solutions for the challenges it faces.
By fulfilling The Sixth College Promise, I commit
to creating a community in which all members
can flourish.
May 2011
Sunday
Monday
1
8
15
22
29
Tuesday
Week 10
Friday
Saturday
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
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16
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20
21
23
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25
27
28
30
31
Week 7
Week 9
Thursday
2
Week 6
Week 8
Wednesday
Memorial Day Observance
May Monthly Bills Due
26
Final Day to Drop a Course
with a “W”
Living On and Off Campus:
Resources & Opportunities for Students
By Emily Feinstein, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
With over 1,000 students housed at Sixth
College, our residential community is a
vibrant learning community. Students
living on campus have many resources
at their fingertips, including access to
professional and paraprofessional staff
living and working within their communities,
educational and social programs and
events, and opportunities to connect with
their peers.
Our Sixth College residence halls,
affectionately known as Camp Snoopy,
were renovated in the summer of 2008
and continue to provide our first-year
students a unique living experience with
small groups of roommates in suite-style
living arrangements. The Sixth College
Apartments, located on the edge of
Pepper Canyon, provide first and secondyear
students
with
apartment-style
independent living accommodations
to prepare them for living off campus
in their junior and senior years. Living in
community also provides students the
experience of practical “real life” skills such
as conflict negotiation, interpersonal and
communication skills, and appreciation of
diversity.
Orientation Leader Tip
“Relax! When your son or daughter sees that
you are confident, they will become more
confident as well.”
Jennie Shar, Class of 2012
While our residential students have access
to resources, our commuter students also
have their own “home base” at Sixth.
The Sixth College Commuter Center is
a comfortable space located on the
ground floor of Pepper Canyon Hall which
is available by key code to all commuter
students 24 hours, 7 days a week. Equipped
with a kitchenette, computers and printer,
couches and chairs, and a flat-screen TV,
our commuter students find this space to
be a resting place between classes as well
as a great place to socialize and meet
up with friends. Our active Commuters in
Action student organization often uses the
space for programs and events for the
commuter student community.
June 2011
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Week 10
5
Finals Week
6
7
Thursday
Friday
1
2
8
9
Instruction Ends
Spring Quarter Ends
Saturday
3
10
4
Res Halls Close at 6 PM
11
Meal Plans End with Lunch
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
2010-2011
Academic Calendar
Fall 2010
Fall Quarter Begins
Monday, September 20
Instruction Begins
Thursday, September 23
Veterans Day Holiday*
Thursday, November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday*
Thursday-Friday, November 25-26
Instruction Ends
Friday, December 3
Final Exams
Monday-Saturday, December 6-11
Fall Quarter Ends
Saturday, December 11
Christmas Holiday*
Thursday-Friday, December 23-24
New Year Holiday*
Thursday-Friday, December 30-31
-49 Days of Instruction
-60 Days in Quarter
Winter 2011
Winter Quarter Begins
Monday, January 3
Instruction Begins
Monday, January 3
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday*
Monday, January 17
President’s Day Holiday*
Monday, February 21
Instruction Ends
Friday, March 11
Final Exams
Monday-Saturday, March 14-19
Winter Quarter Ends
Saturday, March 19
-48 Days of Instruction
-55 Days in Quarter
Spring 2011
Spring Quarter Begins
Thursday, March 24
Cesar Chavez Holiday*
Friday, March 25
Instruction Begins
Monday, March 28
Memorial Day Observance*
Monday, May 31
Instruction Ends
Friday, June 3
Final Exams
Monday-Friday, June 6-10
Spring Quarter Ends
Friday, June 10
-49 Days of Instruction
-57 Days in Quarter
*University Offices Closed
Important Billing Information
Electronic Billing and Parent Access
You and your student can receive e-mail notifications when billing statements are ready to be
viewed and paid online. Students must first sign up their parent(s) on TritonLink as Authorized
Parent/Payers. Authorized Parent/Payers receive e-mail notices, are able to view and pay
their student’s bill online, and monitor account activity.
Electronic Payments with E-Check
Authorized Parent/Payers can submit E-Check payments on TritonLink. It is safe, secure, and
posts to the student’s account immediately. The service does not require a personal checking
account and there is a $0.50 service fee for each transaction.
Direct Bank Deposit Service
Access financial aid credits or refunds faster with direct bank deposit. No need to wait for a
check to arrive in the mail. Credit balances are transferred directly to your student’s personal
checking or savings account. The local bank ATMs available on campus are Bank of America,
Chase, USE Credit Union, and Wells Fargo. Students and Authorized Parent/Payers enroll on
TritonLink.
TRIP: Triton Registration Installment Plan
TRIP is an optional service that allows you to pay the mandatory registration fees in up to
three monthly installments. Students and Authorized Parent/Payers sign up on TritonLink. There
is a $30 non-refundable service fee per quarter for residents and a $45 fee for non-residents.
2010-2011 Payment Due Dates
Registration Fees
Monthly Bills
Fall
Winter
Spring
9/17/10
12/15/10
3/18/11
10/19/10
1/19/11
4/19/11
11/19/10
2/18/11
5/19/11
Useful Contacts at UC San Diego
Student Support Services
Academic Computing & Media Services
Student Business Services
Campus Police
Career Services Center
http://acms.ucsd.edu
http://sbs.ucsd.edu
http://police.ucsd.edu
http://career.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-2267
(858) 534-4727
(858) 534-HELP (4357)
(858) 534-3750
Cross-Cultural Center
Education Abroad Program
Housing and Dining Services
International Center
http://ccc.ucsd.edu
http://pao.ucsd.edu
http://hds.ucsd.edu
http://icenter.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-9689
(858) 534-1123
(858) 534-4010
(858) 822-0464
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Resource Center
Off-Campus Housing
Office for Students with Disabilities
http://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu
Office for Sexual Harrasmant
Prevention and Policy
http://lgbtro.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3670
http://oshpp.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4382
(858) 822-3493
Office of Academic Support and
Instructional Services (OASIS)
http://oasis.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-8298
Office of the Registrar
http://registrar.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3150
(858) 534-3760
Recreation
http://osd.ucsd.edu
Counseling and Psychological
Services
http://psychservices.ucsd.edu
Financial Aid Office
http://fao.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4480
(858) 534–3755
Student Health Services
Student Legal Services
http://recreation.ucsd.edu
Sexual Assault and Violence
Prevention Center (SARC)
http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu
http://sls.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4037
http://studentsafety.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3300
(858) 534-4374
(858) 534-5793
Transportation and Parking Services
Women’s Center
http://parking.ucsd.edu
http://women.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-4223
(858) 822-0074
Parent and Family Programs
Emergency Status Information
chancellor@ucsd.edu
Office of the Vice Chancellor of
Student Affairs
http://parents.ucsd.edu
http://emergency.ucsd.edu
(858) 534-3135
vcsa@ucsd.edu
(858) 534-7273
(888) 308-8273
UCSD Administrative Services
Office of the Chancellor
(858) 534-4370
Sixth College UCSD
Pepper Canyon Hall, Second Floor
(858) 534-1481
(858) 822-5999 (fax)
http://sixth.ucsd.edu
sixthfrontdesk@ucsd.edu
Template Design:
Matthew Bachmann
Editing:
Madison Donoghue
Photos:
Sixth College Staff & Students