Find your path
At USD, our nurturing community comes together to create true Changemakers who apply their knowledge to work alongside local and global communities. This is what a 21st century liberal arts education looks like at a Catholic university.
Student organizations, community service opportunities and intimate class sizes produce confident, original thinkers who are ready to take on the world. Get involved and make a difference!
Life at USD
Welcome to USD
Torero culture is vibrant, welcoming and filled with opportunities to find others who share your interests and passions. USD’s proximity to the U.S./Mexico border gives the city an international perspective, and this is one of the few places in the world where residents can experience beautiful beaches, mountains and deserts ... all in one day!
Top 5
Most Beautiful Campus
Top 10 Best College Food in America
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Best Catholic Colleges
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Resources. Support. Connection.
Torero Hub
The Torero Hub is your place to ask non-academic questions related to things like financial aid, paying your bill and registering for classes, as well as get resources and general support for navigating your life at USD.
Mental Health & Wellness
Be Well USD
Dedicated to developing the whole person, Be Well USD seeks to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health, enhance help-seeking behavior, provide students with important life skills, and create an environment that promotes the overall health and well-being of students as they strive to reach their personal and academic goals. You are an important and integral part of this campus and this community.
Resources & Programs
The Commons
The Commons are an interconnected network of spaces, programs and services that create opportunities for dialogue and resource sharing where all are welcome.