There’s a Reason We’re Ranked In The Top 5 Most Beautiful Campuses in the Nation.
Wake up every morning surrounded by Spanish Renaissance-inspired architecture, bathed in the light of the San Diego sunshine. Here, you’ll learn and grow in an environment of intentional beauty, designed to awaken your senses and feed your spirit. Carry your notebooks from the classroom to one of our many outdoor study spaces, where you’ll share laughter and deep conversations nestled in oversized blue Adirondack chairs, taking in views of the Pacific Ocean.
But don't just take our word for it.
Come and experience our campus. Stroll our walkways. Relax on the grass. Chat with current Toreros. And take a day to explore the great city of San Diego. Give yourself the chance to feel if USD is the right fit. Because, who knows, that gut feeling may be exactly what leads you to become a Torero yourself.
Come See For Yourself
Sign Up For a Campus Tour
Experience campus and Torero life through a student-led or self-guided tour. It's the best way to know if the Torero family is the family for you.
Take a Virtual Tour
We understand that it may be tough to travel to campus. If you’re unable to visit us in-person, join in the experience with a virtual tour or connect with us virtually.
Top 5
Most Beautiful Campus
70.5°
Average Temperature
180
Acre Campus
Take a walk through paradise.
Maps and Directions
USD's campus is just one piece of the vibrant San Diego community. Settled in the eighth largest city in the nation, we're only a few minutes from the delicious restaurants, sandy beaches and international exploration.
15 mins
to Downtown San Diego
10 mins
to Mission Beach
15 mins
to San Diego Airport
25 mins
to San Ysidro Border to Mexico
Parking on Campus
Visitors to our campus must park in the West Parking Structure. While parking is complimentary for campus tour visitors, you’ll still need to register your vehicle using the code provided in your tour confirmation email. Upon arrival, please locate a parking pay station in the West Parking Structure and follow the steps below to enter your license plate number and validation code.
Please follow the steps below to ensure your vehicle is properly registered and avoid receiving a citation:
- Step 1: Please note or take a photo of your vehicle's license plate number and state registration.
- Step 2: At the pay station, if the keypad screen is black, push START. (Please note: The Parkmobile app may NOT be used when entering a validation code.)
- Step 3: Press option “2” on the keypad for Enter Validation Code.
- Step 4: Enter your license plate number, then press the green “Enter” button.
- Step 5: Enter the 4-digit parking code provided to you, then press the green “Enter” button again.
- Step 6: The expiration time will be displayed, and a receipt will print for your reference. There’s no need to place it on your dashboard.
Making a short stay of your trip?
Bartell Hotels, owned and operated by USD alumnus Richard Bartell, offers discounted room rates to friends and visitors of USD and donates 10% of all total room costs back to the university in support of student scholarships. All eight Bartell Hotels are conveniently located near campus as well as other major San Diego attractions, with many being situated on the water's edge.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The University of San Diego campus spans 180 acres, offering plenty of space to learn, grow and explore. Set in a scenic hilltop location, the campus features open walkways, outdoor study areas and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
USD is consistently ranked among the nation’s most beautiful campuses for its Spanish Renaissance-inspired architecture, open-air design and stunning San Diego setting. The campus is bathed in year-round sunshine and built to blend beauty with everyday learning. Students move seamlessly from classrooms to outdoor study spaces, where ocean views, gardens and iconic blue Adirondack chairs create a setting designed to inspire.
Yes, you can tour USD virtually if you're not able to visit the San Diego campus in person. It’s a great way to experience the campus from anywhere and get a feel for the spaces, views and student life that make USD unique. You can also connect with the admission team virtually to learn more and ask questions.
During your visit for a tour of the USD campus, park in the West Parking Structure on campus. Parking is complimentary for tour guests, but you’ll need to register your vehicle using the validation code provided in your tour confirmation email. Once parked, follow the instructions at the pay station to enter your license plate and code to complete registration.
From there, you can either walk or catch the USD Tram to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, located in Manchester Hall. There is a tram stop conveniently located on the ground level of the West Structure.