Introducing the Torero Promise
A Clear Path to USD for Diocesan Students in San Diego & San Bernardino
For all that this Torero Promise symbolizes of the linkage — the bond of love and affection, of faith and fidelity — between this university and the Diocese of San Diego.
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
San Diego, California
Aquinas High School
San Bernardino, California
Cathedral Catholic High School
San Diego, California
Cristo Rey High School
San Diego, California
Mater Dei High School
Chula Vista, California
Notre Dame High School
Riverside, California
St. Augustine High School
San Diego, California
St. Jeanne de Lestonnac High School
Temecula, California
Vincent Memorial Catholic High School
Calexico, California
Xavier College Prep High School
Palm Desert, California
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Torero Promise, a student must meet the following requirements by the end of junior year:
- Achieve a weighted, USD recalculated grade point average of 3.80 (USD recalculates a grade point average based on courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language and Religion/Philosophy. Weighted values are given for Honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment college course work).
- Have completed the following:
- 6 semesters of each core areas of English, Math and Science.
- 4 semesters of each core areas of Religion/Philosophy, World Language and Social Studies.
- Have taken and successfully completed at least six semesters of academic classes at the Honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment college level.
- Have repeated all Ds and Fs successfully with a C or better by the summer before senior year.
- Have no disciplinary record during high school.
- Submit the Common Application by our regular decision deadline of January 15.
Financial Aid Fact Sheet
Please click on this link to learn more about the financial aid process for students from Torero Promise schools