Sixth College Transfer Orientation
Welcome to Sixth College! We are so pleased that you have decided to join the Sixth College community at the University of California San Diego. The faculty, students, and staff are proud to welcome you as a member of the most innovative College at UC San Diego.
Sixth College welcomes our transfer students as they enter a new and exciting portion of their college career! Our Transfer Orientation is designed to give you critical information about getting connected to Sixth and being successful here and at UC San Diego.
This year, we are offering two mandatory in-person sessions on Monday, September 19, 2022. Please note that Orientation dates are tentative and are subject to change. Students are required to attend only one session.
It is critical that you adhere to the timeline below in order to ensure a smooth transition to UC San Diego. This timeline provides information regarding registration for the Sixth College online orientation, and a detailed list of steps you will need to follow to receive academic advising and to successfully enroll in courses for the fall quarter.
Please note: Sixth College reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at Orientation, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Sixth College may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by Sixth College including but not limited to: websites, brochures, invitations, newspapers, magazines, etc.
To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.
Registration
Students will be able to register for the Transfer Student Orientation on the College Orientation Registration site in mid-June. The program is comprised of two mandatory components:
- Mandatory Online Sixth College Orientation Modules from September 7-18, 2022.
- Mandatory In-Person Sixth College Transfer Student Orientation Programming on Monday, September 19, 2022.*
- *Please note that Orientation dates are tentative and are subject to change. Students are required to attend only one session.
- *Please note that Orientation dates are tentative and are subject to change. Students are required to attend only one session.
The Orientation fees will be charged to your student account and should appear sometime during September or October.
Students will be sent instructions to their UC San Diego email address on how to access the online Orientation Modules 1-2 weeks before.
Class registration does NOT take place during Orientation.
What to Expect
Schedule and Content
The Transfer Student Orientation is designed to provide you with critical information about getting connected to Sixth College and being successful here at UC San Diego. Modules cover various topics, including Academic Advising, diversity at Sixth, expectations for student conduct and academic integrity, the transfer student experience (panel), and opportunities for student involvement and leadership.
Move-In
Students who have a housing contract will need to contact Housing, Dining, and Hospitality for more detailed move-in information.
Smoking
Please be advised that as of September 1, 2013, UC San Diego is a smoke-free campus. Visit http://smokefree.ucsd.edu/ for more information.
Transfer Student Timeline
2022 Transfer Student Timeline
From June through September, you will receive emails with important information and approaching deadlines. Be sure to check your UC San Diego email account regularly. Follow the timeline below for important dates and deadlines.
When | What |
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Do it NOW |
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June 15 |
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July 1 |
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July 29 |
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August 1 |
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August 2 |
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August 17-19 & August 22-25 |
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September 7-18 |
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September 19* |
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September 19-23 |
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September 22 |
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