Take Back the Trophy!
Each year during Triton Weeks of Welcome, UC San Diego’s undergraduate colleges compete for the coveted Golden Shoe Trophy. They must excel in games such as sack races and an egg toss, as well as wow the judges in a choreographed dance. Help us to take back the Golden Shoe!
2023 UnOlympics
Welcome Week 2024
Stack up the fun this Welcome Week! Dive into LEGO-themed activities, from building your own minifigure to exploring LEGOLAND! Start your college adventure one brick at a time.
Events
9/18 - 9/20 Sixth Cinemas: Join us for a movie, snacks, and trivia! Prizes will be given to the trivia winners. Don't miss out on the showing of Toy Story, Ponyo, and Lego Movie!
9/21 Sixth City at LegoLand Bus Trip: Hop on an adventure to LegoLand for $85/ticket! RSVP is required. Check your UCSD email for the SNYCU newsletter with the RSVP link!
9/22 Sixth City Carnival: Come join the excitement at the Sixth City Carnival, where games, food, music, and vibrant activities await—don’t miss out on the fun!
9/23 Le-Go Build Ourselves: Master your building skills by in a hands-on crafting event where you can build your own LEGO minifigure, free-build with endless LEGO possibilities, and get creative with colorful fuse beads!
9/24 Sixth City at the Zoo Bus Trip: Explore the San Diego Zoo for $25/ticket! RSVP is required. Check your UCSD email for the SNYCU newsletter with the RSVP link!
9/24 Crafts with SCSC: Come meet your Sixth College Student Council while unleashing your creativity!
9/25 Last Chance to Dance Your Blocks Off: Join the last dance practice before we go off to take back the Golden Shoe! Breakfast and t-shirts will be distributed. See below for more details.
9/25 UnOlympics: Defend the coveted Golden Shoe! See below for more details.
9/25 That's a Wrap - Every Sixer's AWESOME!: Celebrate the end of Welcome Week enjoying delicious tacos and great vibes with your friends!
Check our story on Instagram @sixthcollege for event updates and know when we are giving out freebies!
UnOlympics 2024
It’s time to snap into action and stack up the wins to claim back the Golden Shoe! 🙀 Each year during Triton Weeks of Welcome, UC San Diego’s undergraduate colleges compete for the coveted Golden Shoe Trophy. They must excel in games such as sack races and an egg toss, as well as wow the judges in a choreographed dance.
Build bonds with Sixers by taking back the Golden Shoe together! Dance practices will happen on East Lawn from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Our Last Dance Practice will occur before UnOlympics from 9am-10am where shirts and breakfast are distributed!
👟 NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! All Sixers are welcome!
👟 You are NOT required to come to every practice
👟 Dancers and UnOlympics attendees will receive LIMITED merchandise during the Last Dance
Check out our awesome Sixers swinging into action and taking back the Golden Shoe in the 2023 UnOlympics!
Sixth Traditions
Sixth College has held many traditions since its founding in 2001. Check out the traditions of Sixth — both old and new!
Virtual Resources
COVID-19 Updates
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Academic Resources
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Personal Resources
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Have Some Fun!
Travel & Explore
Explore the your favorite places of San Diego and the rest of world without leaving your room!
Craft & Play
Here is our collection of artsy things you can create and games you can play with friends digitally!
Virtual Community Guidelines
We at Sixth College are devoted to creating safe and inclusive spaces both physically and virtually for all of our students. Please adhere to the following guidelines as you navigate the virtual space.
- Use inclusive language and respect the identities of those you engage with.
- Attack the idea, not the person. Some of our conversations may discuss difficult topics, but are not to be used to hurt others.
- Join the conversation! Ask questions and get engaged with different topics.
- Have fun! We create these spaces for students to learn new things and enjoy themselves.
(Adopted from the Warren College Virtual Community Guidelines)