FAQs

Located in Hahn University Center Room 126, the One Stop Student Center welcomes all students who need assistance with their registration, student account, or financial aid. One Stop provides outstanding customer service to students in one location.

The Center for Student Success offers Student Success Coaching which provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a peer coach or professional staff member in a confidential setting. Peer coaches and professional staff assist students in assessing and identifying their challenges, generating a Student Success Plan that includes academic and personal goals, developing academic skills, and connecting students with relevant resources on campus. Students are also encouraged to meet with their professors during office hours or by appointment, utilize tutoring offered by academic departments, and form study groups with peers. First-year students can connect with their Preceptorial Assistant and transfer students with their Transfer Transition Team member for additional peer-to-peer support related to their academic transition.

See more information regarding the language placement exam and the math placement exam.

There are various ways students without cars can travel around San Diego:

• Zipcar is a car rental program available on campus for students to reserve and use. Students can reserve online for up to several hours at a time and for a low annual fee and hourly rate.
• Public transportation is accessible near the main entrance of USD. From the bus, students can access the trolley, the Amtrack and connect to other buses.
• USD trams transport students to and from the Old Town Transit Center:
  • Morning tram to and from Old Town Transit Center: 6:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (approximately every half-hour)
  • Afternoon tram to and from Old Town Transit Center: 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (approximately every half-hour)

Permits are required for anyone to park their car on campus and the permit can be purchased online through the Parking Services Office.

Students can address conflicts with their Resident Assistant (RA) who can recommend strategies to resolve the situation at hand. It's helpful to review the information on Housing/Community Living Standards which can be found on the Residential Life website.

There are several ways for students to become involved at USD. Students can become involved through student organizations, working on campus and community service learning to name a few. Visit our student involvement site for a list of activities and clubs.

Students living on campus are assigned a mail box that they can keep for as long as they reside in on-campus housing. In order to ensure prompt delivery of student mail and packages, be sure that mail is addressed in the following way:

Student's Name
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park, Unit (student box number here)
San Diego, CA 92110 - (include the designated four-digit number for your box number)

Visit the the Mail Center for more information and policies.

Students can go the following locations, depending on the type of health issue or question:

• Center for Health and Wellness
• Student Health Center
• Disability Services
• Counseling Center

The USD Torero Store offers an easy way to send your student a surprise package along with your warmest wishes. A gift package, filled with delicious treats, can be sent any time during the school year for a birthday, get well, or just because. There are a variety of tempting options that feature cakes, treats, fun accessories and balloons. Peruse through the options on the Torero Store website.

Flowers, balloons and plants can be ordered for delivery from Wholesale Flowers at (619) 295-3444 or Flowers by Annette Gomez at (760) 632-1330.

Flowers should be addressed to your student's campus mailing address and the Mail Center will inform your student a delivery has arrived for pick up. Visit the Mail Center for more information.