Congratulations, you're officially a Torero!

Claim Your USDOne Account and Email Address

Your USDOne account will help you stay connected and informed on the things that matter — your academic progress, our state-of-the-art resources, the happenings of the Torero community and more. If you're not sure how to claim your account, these step-by-step instructions should help you. If you have followed the instructions and are still having trouble claiming your account, give the ITS Help Desk a call.

Once you have claimed your USDOne account, please pause on completing the next steps on this list. It can take up to two days for your account to be fully active in all of our systems, and you won't be able to submit your questionnaire until this has happened.

From now on, you will NOT receive any emails to your personal email accounts (i.e., Outlook, Gmail, etc.). Be sure to check your USD email regularly for important updates and information, including on the academic advising process.

Download the Guidebook App

Please wait 24-48 hours after claiming your USDOne account and email before completing this step!

Download the Guidebook App and the New Toreros Guide starting May 9th! This guide will have all important spring/summer dates and deadlines, plus the orientation schedule. Guidebook will also be used throughout your entire first year for important Learning Communities events. Please make sure you have push notifications turned on, as this is how we will let you know that new information is available.

2 videos explaining how to download and use the guidebook app.

First, watch this video for how to download the Guidebook App, then access the USD Space and USD New Torero Guide once in the app. Please log in and create an account using the Single Sign On (SSO) option with your USDOne account (i.e., your USD email address and password).
Once you have downloaded the Guidebook App and the "USD New Toreros 2026-2027" guide, please watch this video to learn the basics of how to navigate once you are in the app.

Watch the Get Classes Webcast

Our Get Classes Webcast goes over important next steps for course registration and housing selection. You'll also be able to review our guide to help walk you through the process.

The Get Classes Webcast is available here.

Complete Placement Exams

Take your math, writing and language placement exams by May 21st. This will ensure that we place you into the appropriate level for these classes. Watch this video to help you navigate ALEKS, the math placement test.

Submit Advising Questionnaire - How You Get Your Fall Class Schedule

Please see the First-Year Class Registration page for more information. Review the companion guide for the Advising Questionnaire and decide on your LLC course. Each LLC has a unique theme and mission that you can align yourself with. Visit our Living Learning Communities website to read each LLC description and find out which best fits your values.

The Advising Questionnaire will be available beginning May 13th and is due May 21. To access it, log into your MySanDiego portal and navigate to Admissions > New Students Tab and locate the "First-Year Advising Questionnaire" link on the right side of the page.

On the Advising Questionnaire you will indicate your preference for your LLC theme and course, academic interests, AP/IB credit and more. The LLC class/theme preferences you submit on the questionnaire will then determine your housing placement as each of our LLC themes are connected to a particular residence hall. Please note, while we do our best to give you one of your top preferences for your LLC course, it is NOT a guarantee. From there, professional summer schedulers will build your fall class schedule for you which will then be released in mid-July.

Please note, you MUST finish the advising questionnaire before you get access to the housing application.

Submit Housing Application

If you plan to live on campus, the housing application will be available May 14th and is due May 21st. If you plan to commute to campus, skip this step!

On the housing application you will be able to select if you have a preference for room type (i.e., double, triple, etc.), and list your living style. It is important you are as honest as possible on this questionnaire as this is how you will be matched with your first roommate at USD! Please note, you do NOT select your housing assignment via this application. Your housing assignment is determined by which Living Learning Community (LLC) theme you are a part of.

Register for Pre-Orientation Experiences (OPTIONAL)

These opportunities allow you to meet others and begin your Torero experience prior to the start of the semester. Each program has a different registration or application date and often fill up quickly. Please check back in May for 2026 dates and be on the lookout for registration emails over the summer.

Wellness Support (If Applicable)

If you have an ongoing psychological or physical health condition, need regular access to prescription medication, or have a documented disability requesting accommodation, please contact the appropriate Wellness program prior to arriving on campus.

Sign Up for Summer Send-Off Socials (OPTIONAL)

We are so excited to meet you and your family at one of our Summer Send-Off Welcome Events. These events provide an opportunity to gather timely information, connect with USD administrators and connect with local families. These events are hosted throughout the summer at various different locations across the country and virtually. Dates for the 2026 summer are still being decided. Check back soon on the Parent and Family Relations website for exact dates and locations!

Register for 1st@USD Seminar (OPTIONAL)

As you prepare to join us on campus in the fall, we're pleased to offer all incoming first-year students the opportunity to enroll in a summer seminar.

The 1st@USD Summer Seminar brings together a diverse team of faculty from across the university, with expertise spanning the arts and humanities, business, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, nursing and more. It's designed to introduce students to the interdisciplinary nature of USD's liberal arts education. This online, one-unit summer course will be offered free of charge on a "Pass/No Credit" basis.

The Summer 2026 topic is still being determined so check back soon for more information. Registration will go live in early June and the course starts in early July.

Join Torero Tips for Success #1 Webinar: Beginning Your Torero Journey

There are three Torero Tips for Success webinars hosted throughout the summer (once a month). During these webinars you will hear from different faculty, administrators and staff from several USD departments and get your questions answered! Registrations for this year's series of Torero Tips for Success will open in June.

Torero Tips for Success 1: Beginning Your Torero Journey will take place on June 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PT and will cover the following topics:

• USD Mission and Values
• OLÉ! Weekend (i.e., In-person Orientation)
• Learning Community Experience
• Academic Excellence
• Health & Wellness

Weren't able to make it live? Don't worry, recorded sessions will be emailed a few days after the event.

Send Academic Information

USD policy requires that all incoming students provide proof of high school completion. Please request your official final high school transcript or other proof of high school completion (such as GED results), as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in a hold being placed on your account until the transcript comes in, which can cause delays with registration and with financial aid disbursement, if applicable.

• So that you can be awarded credit for any AP or IB scores that qualify, please request that your official scores be sent to USD. USD's school code is 4849. While official scores for AP/IB tests taken your senior year will not be released until July, please do your best to designate USD as a recipient of the scores by June 30. This ensures the scores will be sent to us as soon as they are available.
• If you have taken any college work, please request official transcripts be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
• We cannot accept any screenshots of grades or unofficial transcripts.

Check Your Student Portal

Make sure to check your MySanDiego portal for any outstanding financial aid requirements.

Select Your Meal Plan

Evaluate your meal plan options and pick one by July 1 (or the lowest required plan will be assigned to your account).

Submit Immunization Forms

For step-by-step instructions on submitting your immunization forms, head to the Student Health Center's page on Required Immunizations and TB Screenings. If you have any questions or concerns about your submission, you'll want to send a secure message to the Immunizations Team directly through your MyWellness portal.

The deadline to submit your immunization forms is July 1; however, you can still submit your documents after this date but there may be a delay in processing the removal of the registration hold.

Watch the Navigating Your USD Experience: From Financial Aid to Campus Life Webcast

The Navigating Your USD Experience: From Financial Aid to Campus Life with Your Torero Connect Counselor Webcast goes over important information on financial aid, paying your bill, payment plans, FERPA and much more!

The Navigating Your USD Experience Webcast will go live early July with the recorded session emailed a few days after.

Complete FERPA

Per Federal Law, once school starts, you are now the sole party allowed access to your educational documents, unless you say otherwise. Talk with your parents or supporters about who, if anyone, will be authorized to view your information. Give these people access by the end of the month through your MySanDiego portal.

Get Ready for OLÉ! Weekend & Register for Parent and Family Orientation

OLÉ! Weekend orientation is quickly approaching next month. OLÉ! Weekend is mandatory for students and does not require registration as it is already included! Make sure you have checked the OLÉ! Weekend website and the full schedule on the Guidebook App and USD New Torero Guide once in the app.

If your family and supporters plan to attend Parent and Family Orientation in the fall, registration opens in early July. Check the Parent and Family Relations website for more information.

LLC Theme, Class Schedule and Housing Assignment Release

Your class schedules and housing assignments (if living on campus) are released in mid-July. Once you receive your schedule, you can consult with summer scheduler virtually until mid-August for any critical changes. All other non-critical class schedule changes can be made in consultation with your LLC Faculty Advisor on the Tuesday of OLÉ! Weekend.

Get Connected With Your Scholastic Assistant (SA)

The few days after you receive your class schedule, your Scholastic Assistant (SA) peer mentor will be reaching out to you to offer support and can answer questions about your transition to USD! Learn more about the Scholastic Assistant (SA) role.

Complete the Mandatory Online Pre-Orientation Education Course Series on Canvas

As part of our commitment to the well-being of our students and to creating a diverse and welcoming community, all new undergraduate students are required to complete an online education course series which includes modules on the following topics:

• AlcoholEdu for College
• Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates
• Mental Well-Being for Students (suggested/not required)
• Hazing Awareness and Prevention
• Building a Welcoming Community
• Emergency Preparedness
• Civil Discourse

These mandatory courses will be released on Canvas in mid-July (the same day class schedules and housing assignments) and will be due August 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

All students must complete this year's course series, including deferred students who might have already completed the course from last year. This ensures that all students have the most up-to-date information and that USD is complying with federal requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A $250 non-compliance fee will be assessed directly to students who do not fully comply with completing the New Undergraduate Student Education course requirements by the indicated deadline. This is a non-negotiable non-compliance fee that will be assessed directly to your Student Account. A New Student Programs Hold (NS) will be placed on your student account should you fail to complete the Emergency Preparedness & Civil Discourse modules in Canvas AND attend in-person orientation (OLÉ! Weekend). You will be required to meet with a member of the New Student Programs team if you do not attend in-person orientation to remove this hold.

Join Torero Tips for Success #2 Webinar: Your Support Network & Preparing for Arrival

There are three Torero Tips for Success webinars hosted throughout the summer (once a month). During these webinars you will hear from different faculty, administrators and staff from several USD departments and get your questions answered! Registrations for this year's series of Torero Tips for Success will open in June.

Torero Tips for Success 2: Your Support Network & Preparing for Arrival will take place on July 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PT and cover the following topics:

• Housing Details and Necessities
• Auxiliary Services (i.e., meal plans, dining, books, Campus Cash and more!)
• Support Systems - Who can you turn to?

Weren't able to make it live? Don't worry, recorded sessions will be emailed a few days after the event.

Get Paired Up with your Torero Connect Counselor (TCC)

Every first-year student is assigned a Torero Connect Counselor (TCC). Your TCC will be your main point of contact for all of your non-academic-related questions, providing you with guidance and support throughout your first year at USD.

You'll be notified via email of who your TCC is by mid-August. if you have not received an email by September 1, please use the Torero Hub question form to let us know.

Prepare for Move-In

Each year, in order to ensure a safe and efficient move-in process, we design a move-in schedule and procedure for each residential area. For more information about the move-in process or housing, please visit the Residential Life website. A full move-in memo specific to your move-in times and location will be sent to your USD email with your housing assignment in early August.

If you are mailing packages to USD, please visit the Mail Center website for more detailed instructions for how to address and mail your packages. Do not send packages to campus more than two weeks prior to the first day of you living on campus. If you belong to a Pre-Orientation Group, have the Pre-O information labeled/written on the package with your arrival date (i.e., 8/25).

NOTE: if you are a commuter student, you will receive a separate check-in memo for orientation.

Pay Your Bill

Your first billing statement will be available in early August. You'll receive an email notification as soon as it is ready to view.

To pay your bill or register for a payment plan, you will need to access your Student Account in your MySanDiego portal. To access your Student Account, navigate to Torero Hub > My Student Account. The deadline to pay your tuition or enroll in a payment plan is August 26.

Student Health Insurance Requirement

All full-time USD undergraduate, graduate and law students are required to have health insurance. At the beginning of every academic year, students need to decide to enroll in or waive out of the USD Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP, Provided by Aetna). This requirement ensures that students in need of health and/or mental health care beyond the scope of services provided by USD Student Wellness can access the appropriate care and resources in the community. Learn more about USD's health insurance requirements.

The deadline to enroll in or waive out of the student health insurance plan for the Fall 2026 semester will be in early September. If a waiver form is not submitted by the published deadline, then all eligible students will automatically be enrolled in the "Annual Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan" and are responsible for the premium charged to their student account.

Download the TimelyCare App

We're proud to offer telehealth so you have access to virtual mental and physical health care, self-care and well-being tools — 24/7. Download the TimelyCare app and create your account.

Download TimelyCare

Join Torero Tips for Success #3 Webinar: Cultivating Your Path Beyond the Classroom

There are three Torero Tips for Success webinars hosted throughout the summer (once a month). During these webinars you will hear from different faculty, administrators and staff from several USD departments and get your questions answered! Registrations for this year's series of Torero Tips for Success will open in June.

Torero Tips for Success 3: Cultivating Your Path Beyond the Classroom will take place on August 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PT will cover the following topics:

• Torero Athletics
• Student Leadership and Involvement
• Become a Changemaker
• University Ministry and Spiritual Development
• Safety on Campus

Weren't able to make it live? Don't worry, recorded sessions will be emailed a few days after the event.

Meet Your LLC Faculty Advisor

In mid-August, you'll receive a virtual introduction from your LLC professor who will serve as your academic advisor for your first year. Learn more about your Academic Team at USD.

Submit Your ID Card Photo

Your Torero ID card will give you access to services both on campus and off. All new students are required to submit a photo. Photo submissions must be approved by August 1st using the Campus Card GET website.

• New Resident Students: Upload your photo by August 1st to avoid delays with residence hall access or use of meal plans.

Order Your Course Materials

The USD Torero Store has everything you might need for classes, as well as all of your correct edition books. Visit usdtorerostore.com.