Auxiliary Services for Students
Students, parents and families: access helpful resources via the links on this page. New to USD? View the Quick FAQs flyer and Student Services presentation first.
Start of the Semester Checklist
Important information for summer orientation and the start of the semester.
ID
Upload ID Photo
You must upload a photo to have your required Torero ID Card made, and to access your virtual ID within the MyUSD mobile app.
- Fall semester: upload photo by August 1. If you miss the deadline - upload ASAP or you will need to visit the Campus Card office upon arrival to have a photo taken
- Spring semester: upload a minimum of 30 days prior to the 1st day of classes
How to Get Your ID Card
- Residents will receive their ID Card during Housing check-in via Residential Life
- If you did not upload a photo, or it was rejected, you may take a photo at Campus Card in UC 127
- Commuters may pick up their ID at Campus Card in UC 127
Books
Order Textbooks
Start your college experience with the right course materials, tech and accessories from USD Torero Store!
The university's official campus store provides the proper course materials as designated by USD faculty. Take advantage of our education pricing on laptops and other saving options at the Torero Store.
Order your books in August and have them ready for pickup when your arrive for move-in weekend.
Meals
Meal Plans/Campus Dining
Meal Plan Assignments:
All students may choose to have a Meal Plan. Let us do the shopping, cooking and clean up!
- Required Meal Plans are assigned to accounts over the summer (early July).
- Residents with less than 60 credits will be assigned the minimum required plan.
- Required Meal Plans are non-refundable.
- Meals and Equivalencies expire at the end of each semester and all Meal Plan funds (including Dining Dollars) expire annually on the last day of undergraduate finals in May.
- All students (upperclassmen, grad, law and commuters) may choose to have a Meal Plan.
Students may check the status of a Meal Plan via the MySan Diego portal > Torero Hub > My Torero Services > Meal Plans.
Orientation/Move-In Weekend:
During orientation, students will need to have their orientation name badge to access most meals. See your move-in weekend schedule for details. Parents and families are welcome at all dining locations (cash and credit cards accepted).
Meal Plans will begin at dinner the night before the first day of undergraduate classes. Be sure to have your official USD Torero ID with you to access your Meal Plan (your digital ID is accessible via the MyUSD mobile app).
Mail / Packages
USD Address
Student’s mailing address must include: student’s full name, street address, unit number and zip code. The unit number is: the first initial of student's first name, first initial of last name, and the last three numbers of the student’s USD ID number.
Example:
Diego Torero, ID# 001234567. Diego’s Unit number is: DT567
Student's First Name and Last Name
5998 Alcalá Park Unit #__
San Diego, CA 92110
Early Arrivals - Prior to 8/28/26:
- Do not send packages to campus more than two weeks prior to the first day of you living on campus.
- Notify the Mail Center 24 hours in advance of your desired pick up date. Email us with your name and the tracking numbers of the items you are picking up, so we can pull them from storage. Email: mailcenter@sandiego.edu
- If you belong to a Pre-Orientation Team, have Pre-O labeled/written on the package with your arrival date (example: Pre-O 8/24).
- Packages will be available for pick up in the designated areas that each Pre-O Team decides. Contact your Pre-O Coordinator for details.
- Early Arrivals participating in programs should contact their program coordinator for information regarding retrieving packages before Saturday, 8/29.
Tentative Move-in Hours for Fall 2026
Friday 8/28: 8 am - 5 pm (no package pickup available)
Saturday 8/29: 8 am - 2 pm (package pick up available)
Sunday 8/30: closed
Mail Center / Package Pick Up Location (behind Maher Hall)
Quick FAQs
ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A MEAL PLAN?
- Campus residents with less than 60 units are required to have a Meal Plan. All students may choose to have a Meal Plan.
- The minimum required plan is assigned to accounts prior to the start of the semester. Visit the Meal Plan page of the Dining site for important plan details.
HOW MAY I CHANGE MY MEAL PLAN?
- Carefully review the Meal Plans via the Dining website before choosing a plan. To increase a plan (within the 1st 10 class days of the semester), login to the MySanDiego Portal > My Torero Services > Meal Plan channel. Note: Required Plans may not be lowered or cancelled.
WHEN MAY I START USING MY MEAL PLAN?
- Meal Plans begin at dinner the night before the first day of undergraduate classes each semester. The plan a student has for fall will be automatically assigned to their account for spring semester. Dining Dollars roll over from fall to spring semester.
- Plans expire on the last day of undergraduate finals in May.
WHAT IF I RUN OUT OF MEALS / DINING DOLLARS DURING THE SEMESTER?
- You may purchase a new plan, add Dining Dollars or Campus Cash, to your account any time during the semester. You may also pay for meals with cash or credit card. Add funds to your account via the MySanDiego portal Meal Plan channel.
CAN A PARENT OR GUARDIAN ADD FUNDS TO AN ACCOUNT?
- Yes. Students may allow a parent or guardian to add funds to their account (Campus Cash and/or Dining Dollars). The easiest way to do so is via the Campus Card GET website or the free GET app.
HOW DO I ORDER TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS?
USD Torero Store works closely with professors to procure the proper textbooks and materials required for your classes.
Order via our secure website to be sure you get the right editions at a fair price. We also price match new books from Amazon! Visit website > Textbooks for details.
HOW DO I PICK UP MY TEXTBOOK ORDER?
- Skip the lines! Visit the store’s website to order your textbooks and course materials. Once you receive your “Order Ready” email you may pick up your books at the Torero Store.
HOW DO I SAVE MONEY ON TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS?
- Choose used books, and/or rent your books. Visit website > Textbooks for details.
DOES THE TORERO STORE SELL COMPUTERS?
- Yes. Shop online and in store for an array of laptops and tech accessories. For a great deal on a laptop bundle – consider a Torero Ready Package. Visit website > Tech tab > Torero Ready
WHAT IS THE TORERO ID CARD?
- Your Torero ID card will be your official campus identification. This card will also provide access to your residence hall, Meal Plan, library services, U.S. Bank account (if linked), and more.
HOW DO I SUBMIT A PHOTO FOR MY TORERO ID CARD?
- To obtain your USD ID card, upload a photo via the MySanDiego portal or Campus Card website. Photo must meet passport specs, and be less than 1 MB in size, or it will be declined. Or, students may visit Campus Card in UC 127 to have a photo taken.
- Commuters may pick up their card from the office.
- Residents receive their ID Card during move-in to their residence hall. (There is a replacement fee for lost ID cards so consider using a card holder or lanyard.)
WHAT IS CAMPUS CASH AND HOW DO I ADD IT TO MY CARD?
- Campus Cash is similar to cash and may be used as payment via your Torero ID card at most campus locations and select off campus retailers. You may add funds to your card via the Campus Card GET website or the free GET app. Grubhub accepts Campus Cash nationwide!
HOW, AND WHERE, DO I GET MY MAIL AND PACKAGES?
- Students will receive an email when an item is ready for pick up at the Mail Center in the Maher Annex behind Maher Hall. Note: Student must transport their own packages from the Mail Center to their residence hall. Mail Info flyer
MAY I SEND MAIL AND PACKAGES?
- Yes. The Mail and Copy Center is open Monday–Friday 8AM - 5PM; packages and pre-paid packages can be sent, and stamps for letters can be purchased. We have shipping services via UPS and FedEx.
ARE THERE PRINT AND COPY SERVICES?
- Yes. You may order and pay for copies and posters online via the Copy Center website. Notary (by appointment) and additional services are available.
For your convenience, U.S. Bank has an on-site branch and two ATMs on the University of San Diego campus located in the Hahn University Center and the Jenny Craig Pavilion.
- U.S. Bank Branch: Hahn University Center 125, Phone: (619) 881-0510
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Auxiliary Employee Resources
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