About USD
- Mission and Vision
- History
- Catholic Identity
- USD Facts
- Administration
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Founded in 1949 in the heart of San Diego, USD has grown to become a premier institution dedicated to providing academic excellence, Catholic intellectual and social traditions, and a top-notch liberal arts education for scholars of all faiths. USD is committed to the intellectual, spiritual, and overall development of its student body.

USD’s mission captures the values that have made it a prominent Catholic university, a vibrant institution of quality higher education, and an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus.
Academics
A USD education combines the vibrancy of the liberal arts with academic rigor in a supportive learning community. USD offers a wide variety of majors and specializations, allowing students to pursue their passions. Faculty members are distinguished scholars and devoted teachers who promote an interactive learning environment.

Faculty collaborate one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students on research, scholarship and creative activity, allowing students to experience the excitement of original discovery.
Admissions
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- School of Law
- Summer and Intersession
- Financial Aid
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USD’s emphasis on academic excellence, intellectual rigor and global citizenship showcases our commitment to each student. USD offers the intellectual environment that will inspire you to begin shaping your future. By becoming a Torero, you are becoming part of the more than 60-year-long history of dedicated Changemakers.

Our students strive for academic excellence and take great pride in serving their communities. At USD, students learn to think critically, act globally and work collaboratively to achieve their full potential.
Experience
- Torero Life
- Housing and Residential Life
- Dining and Cafés
- Sports & Recreation
- University Ministry
- Diversity
- More Experience…
USD offers students endless opportunities to connect with the campus, the community, and each other. With nearly 200 clubs and organizations, countless sports and residence hall activities, guest lectures, community service opportunities and wellness programs, Toreros have every resource necessary to maximize their USD experience.

USD has an active, thriving campus community. In addition to its sublime setting — enhanced by an average 300 days of sunshine each year — USD offers students an abundance of academic programs, facilities and resources.
Directory
- People
- Offices & Departments
- Site Index
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Even to the casual eye, it's apparent that the campus runs like a well-oiled machine, in large part due to our hard working team members, all dedicated to making sure that the USD student experience is reflective of the distinctive quality that the university is known for.

More than 1500 full-time and 750 part-time employees worked at USD in 2011, in capacities ranging from faculty to food service to administration to groundskeeper.
Gateways
- Prospective Students
- Current Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Parents
- Alumni
- Visitors
- Athletics
The USD community is comprised of many diverse individuals. To assist with the various aspects of personal and professional development, the university provides various offices, programs and services. Gateways provides links to some of the areas that might be of interest to you.

From the moment you step on our beautiful campus you can see that USD is exceptional.

2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2013

August 2013
28	Wed.	Final Registration/Fee Payment without penalty Logic Competency Examination Fees Due
29	Thurs.	Late charges begin
30	Fri.	Foreign Language and Literatures Competency Examination Fees Due
31-3	Sat. - Tues.	New Student Orientation- Torero Days

September 2013
2	Mon.	Labor Day holiday (offices closed, no classes)
3	Tues.	Competency Examinations: Logic; Foreign Languages and Literatures
4	Wed.	Classes Begin
12	Thurs.	Mass of the Holy Spirit
13	Fri.	Last day to enroll in classes and to drop a class without a 'W' Deadline 100 percent tuition refund
20	Fri.	Deadline 90 percent tuition refund
27	Fri.	Deadline 80 percent tuition refund

October 2013
1	Tues.	Financial aid application for January Intersession available
4	Fri.	Deadline 70 percent tuition refund
1-30	Mon. – Fri.	Online class reservation for Intersession 2014 (two weeks only; see Friday, November 1 for walk-in registration for intersession 2014)
15	Tues.	Deadline to petition for May 2014 graduation
18	Fri.	Competency Examination Fees Due Deadline 60 percent tuition refund
25	Fri.	Fall Holiday (no classes)
28	Mon.	Deadline 50 percent tuition refund Mid-term grades due

November 2013
1	Fri.	Walk-in registration begins for Intersession 2014. Class reservation begins for Spring 2014. Priority deadline for Intersession 2014 financial aid applications.
2	Sat.	Competency Examination: Mathematics; Lower-division and Upper-division English
6	Wed.	Deadline to select grade or Pass/Fail option
13	Wed.	Last day to withdraw from classes with a 'W'. Deadline for removal of Incompletes from prior semester/Summer Sessions
15	Fri.	Final fee payment deadline for Intersession 2014 online registration
27-29	Wed. - Fri.	Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes; offices closed Thursday and Friday)

December 2013
13	Fri.	Last Day of classes Deadline to petition for August 2014 graduation
14-15	Sat. - Sun.	Study Days
16-20	Mon. - Fri.	Final Examinations
21	Sat.	NROTC Commissioning Ceremony

January 2014
2	Thurs.	Final grades due

Intersession 2014 (optional)

January 2014
6	Mon.	First day of Intersession classes
20	Mon.	Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (no classes; offices closed)
24	Fri.	Last day of Intersession classes
See the 2014 Intersession Catalog for specific courses, dates and registration procedures

Spring Semester 2014

January 2014
17	Fri.	Logic Competency Examination Fees Dues
20	Mon.	Foreign Languages and Logic Competency Examination Fees Due
21	Tues.	Final registration/fee payment without penalty
22	Wed.	Late charges begin
23-25	Thurs. - Sat.	New Student Orientation
24	Fri.	Competency Examination: Logic; Foreign Languages and Literatures
27	Mon.	Classes begin
30	Thurs.	All Faith Service

February 2014
1	Sat.	Financial aid applications for Summer Sessions 2014 avaliable
5	Wed.	Last day to enroll in classes and to drop a class without a 'W'. Deadline 100 percent tuition refund.
12	Wed.	Deadline 90 percent tuition refund
19	Wed.	Deadline 80 precent tuition refund
26	Wed.	Deadline 70 percent tuition refund

March 2014
2	Sun.	Priority deadline for USD financial aid applications for 2014-2015 fall and/or spring semesters for new (freshmen and transfer) undergraduate students. Priority deadline for USD financial aid applications for 2014-2015 fall and/or spring semesters for continuing and undergraduate students.
3-28	Mon. - Fri.	Online class reservation for Summer Sessions 2014 (two weeks only; see Tuesday, April 1 for walk-in registration for Summer Sessions 2014)
10-14	Mon. - Fri.	Spring break (no classes)
14	Fri.	Priority deadline for Summer Sessions 2014 financial aid applications
19	Wed.	Deadline 60 percent tuition refund Mid-term grades due
21	Fri.	Deadline to pay Competency Examination fee
26	Wed.	Deadline 50 percent tuition refund
31	Mon.	Deadline to select grade or Pass/Fail option

April 2014
1	Tues.	Walk-in registration begins for Summer Sessions 2014. Class reservation begins for Fall 2014.
5	Sat.	Competecy Examination: Mathematics
7	Mon.	Last day to withdraw from classes with a 'W'. Deadline for removal of Incompletes from Fall semster/Intersession
11	Fri.	Final fee payment deadline for Summer Sessions 2014 online registration
12	Sat.	Competency Examinations: Lower-division and Upper-division English
17-21	Thurs. - Mon.	Easter Holiday (no classes; offices closed on Friday, April 18)

May 2014
6	Tues.	Honors Convocation
13	Tues.	Last day of classes.
14-15	Wed. - Thurs.	Study Days
16-22	Fri. - Thurs.	Final Examinations
23	Fri.	NROTC Commissioning Ceremony
24-25	Sat. - Sun.	Commencements
30	Fri.	Final grades due

Summer Sessions 2014 (optional)

June 2014
2	Mon.	First day of first session

July 2014
4	Fri.	Independence Day holiday (no classes, offices closed)

August 2014
22	Fri.	Last day of last session
See the 2014 Summer Sessions Catalog for specific courses, dates and registration procedures