About USD
- Mission and Vision
- History
- Catholic Identity
- USD Facts
- Administration
- Strategic Initiatives
- More About USD…
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
- Tuition and Fees
- More Admissions…
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
- Social Networking
- More Directory…
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.

2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

August 2010
Fall Semester 2010
13	Fri.	Final Registration/Fee Payment without penalty
14	Sat.	Late registration fee begins ($150)
28 - 31	Sat. - Tues.	Orientation: Torero Days
31	Tues.	Competency Examination: Foreign Languages and Logic

September 2010
1	Wed.	Classes begin
6	Mon.	Labor Day holiday (offices closed, no classes)
9	Thurs.	Mass of the Holy Spirit
13	Mon.	Last day to enroll in classes and to drop a class without a 'W'
14	Tues.	Deadline 100 percent tuition refund
21	Tues.	Deadline 90 percent tuition refund
28	Tues.	Deadline 80 percent tuition refund

October 2010
1	Fri.	Financial aid application for Intersession 2011 available
5	Tues.	Deadline 70 percent tuition refund
11–22	Mon.–Fri.	Online class reservation for Intersession 2011
15	Fri.	Fall Holiday (no classes) Deadline to pay Competency Examiniation fee
18	Mon.	Mid-term grades due Last day to Petition for May 2011 graduation
19	Tues.	Deadline 60 percent tuition refund
25	Mon.	Deadline to select grade or Pass/Fail option
26	Tues.	Deadline 50 percent tuition refund Walk-in registration begins for Intersession 2011
30	Sat.	Competency Examination: Mathematics

November 2010
1	Mon.	Class reservation begins for Spring 2011 Priority deadine for January Intersession financial aid applications.
6	Sat.	Competency Examinations: Lower-division and Upper-division English
9	Tues.	Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" Deadline for removal of Incompletes from prior semester/Summer Sessions
19	Fri.	Final fee payment deadline for Intersession 2011 online registration
24–26	Wed.–Fri.	Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes; offices closed Thursday and Friday)

December 2010
13	Mon.	Last Day of classes Last day to petition for August 2011 graduation
14	Tues.	Study Day
15–21	Wed.–Tues.	Final Examinations
29	Wed.	Final Grades due

Intersession 2011 (optional)
January 2011
3	Mon	First day of Intersession classes
17	Mon.	Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (no classes; offices closed)
21	Fri	Last day of Intersession classes See the 2011 Intersession Catalog for specific courses, dates, and registration procedures

Spring Semester 2011
January 2011
17	Mon.	Final registration/fee payment without penalty
18	Tues.	Late charges begin Logic Competency Exam Fee due
19	Wed.	Foreign Language Competency Exam Fees due
20 - 22	Thur.-Sat.	New Student Orientation
20	Thurs.	Competency Examination: Logic
21	Fri.	Competency Examination: Foreign Languages
24	Mon.	Classes begin
27	Thurs.	All Faith Service

February 2011
1	Tues.	Financial aid applications for Summer Sessions 2011 available
2	Wed.	Last day to enroll in classes and to drop a class without a 'W'
4	Fri.	Deadline 100 percent tuition refund
11	Fri.	Deadline 90 percent tuition refund
18	Fri.	Deadline 80 percent tuition refund
25	Fri.	Deadline 70 percent tuition refund
Feb. 28–Mar. 11	Mon.–Fri.	Online class reservation for Summer Sessions 2011

March 2011
2	Wed.	Priority deadine for Fall/Spring financial aid applications for 2011-2012 fall and/or spring semesters for new (fresshmen and transfer) undergraduate students and continuing undergraduate students.
11	Fri.	Deadline 60 percent tuition refund
14–18	Mon.–Fri.	Spring Break (no classes)
17	Wed.	Priority deadine for Summer Sessions 2011 financial aid applications
21	Mon.	Mid-term grades due Walk-in registration begins for Summer Sessions 2011
25	Fri.	Deadline 50 percent tuition refund Deadline to pay Competency Examination fee
28	Mon.	Deadline to select grade or Pass/Fail option

April 2011
1	Fri.	Last day to withdraw from a class with a 'W' Deadline for removal of Incompletes from Fall semester/Intersession
2	Sat.	Competency Examination: Mathematics
4	Mon..	Class reservation begins for Fall 2011
8	Fri.	Final fee payment deadline for Summer Sessions 2011 online registration
16	Sat.	Competency Examinations: Lower-division and Upper-division English
21-25	Thurs.–Mon.	Easter break (no classes; offices closed on Friday, April 22)

May 2011
3	Tues.	Honors Convocation
10	Tues.	Last day of classes - Classes meet according to Thursday schedule
11-12	Wed.- Thurs.	Study period
13–19	Fri.–Thurs.	Final Examinations
18	Wed.	Deadline to petition for January 2012 graduation
20	Fri.	NROTC Commissioning Ceremony
21–22	Sat.–Sun.	Commencements
25	Wed.	Final grades due

Summer Sessions 2011 (optional)
May 2011
31	Tues.	First day of first session

August 2011
19	Fri.	Last day of last session

2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2010

Intersession 2011 (optional)

Spring Semester 2011

Summer Sessions 2011 (optional)