Graduate Student Life Services
USD and Graduate Student Life acknowledge the unique needs of our graduate student population. This page includes a list of campus resources and services that are available to graduate students. You are also encouraged to look at our Virtual Resources page for compiled virtual webinars, workshops, resources, and services.
The Graduate and Law Student Commons is a space for graduate and law students to gather on campus at USD. In support of the Mission and Goals of the University of San Diego, the Graduate and Law Student Commons fosters community among all graduate and law students.
The Commons is the place to relax, hangout or study before and after class. We offer several free amenities to all graduate and law students. Not to mention the Student Life Pavilion is packed with great services.
Learn more about the Graduate and Law Student Commons.
You can find a copy of the Graduate and Law Student Handbook HERE. The Student Handbook is a guide to all the resources on campus.
Graduate Student Life is happy to offer a variety of programs for the USD graduate and law student community. Our programs include affinity group and allies discussions, career workshops, wellness workshops, yoga, bagel breakfasts, and more.
See our Communications page to learn about upcoming events and stay updated on all things Grad Life.
Graduate Student Life advises and supports the Graduate Student Government (GSG) and graduate student associations and organizations underneath the GSG umbrella.
The GSG serves the needs of the graduate and law students, building a strong and successful graduate community. The purpose of the Graduate Student Government (GSG) is to represent all USD graduate and law students to the university administration with the mission to:
- build and maintain a strong USD graduate student community;
- advocate for graduate student issues;
- ensure adequate graduate student representation on university committees;
- work collaboratively with, and advise, university administration to improve the level of graduate studies.
Learn more about the Graduate Student Government and USD Graduate Student Organizations.
Graduate Student Life is happy to provide resources to students moving to San Diego or looking for off-campus housing. Two of our most popular resources are the Off-campus Housing Facebook page where we list housing options, and our Roommate Finder List. You can find additional information on the Off-campus Housing page.
Please note that the University of San Diego does not research, vet or endorse any of the off-campus apartments listed on our website or the off-campus housing Facebook page. The listings provided are posted by third parties who are not affiliated in any way with the University of San Diego. Students must contact the manager of each apartment building directly regarding questions, current pricing and availability.
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