NEW TRITON ADVISING

HANDBOOK

Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge,

resources, and guidance you need to maximize your
time at UCSD.

Use the blue links in this

handbook to view further
information on the UCSD
website.

WARREN COLLEGE
TOWARD A LIFE IN BALANCE
 UC SAN DIEGO ADVISING SYSTEM

Keep in mind, it is your responsibility to

reach out to the departments listed below.
Be proactive and you will be successful here
at UC San Diego!

At UC San Diego, you have a variety of advisors to help you navigate

our system.

Warren College Academic Advisors

Available to advise students on quarter planning, scheduling, graduation requirements,
and connect students with resources inside and outside of Warren College. Warren College
academic advisors also conduct workshops/webinars to provide guidance on a variety of
topics, such as long term planning and remote learning resources. They will help you better
understand what is required of you so you are successful at Warren College and at UC San
Diego.

Department Advisors
Located in each academic department and assist in planning major and minor specific
coursework. A large portion of your graduation requirements are in your major. Your major
advisors will help you understand your major requirements and show you how the courses
you have already taken may satisfy major requirements here at UC San Diego.

Career Advisors
Located in the Career Center off of Library Walk. They assist students with career
exploration, graduate and professional school advising, offer career assessments, job fairs,
and many other resources to get students connected and to prepare them for life after UC
San Diego.

Internship Advisors
Located in the Academic Internship Program (AIP) office. AIP provides students with a
variety of internship opportunities across many different career fields. Internships through
AIP are taken for academic credit usually in your 3rd or 4th year.

International Advisors
Available to help international students become familiar with UC San Diego and can
answer any questions about your visa or immigration status.
 ACADEMIC SUCCESS RESOURCES

Students are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA to

be in good academic standing. Make sure to
utilize the variety of support services
dedicated to your success!

Tutoring and Study Programs by Department

UC San Diego offers numerous tutoring and study assistance programs, most of them free of
charge. Use this link to find a tutoring or support program that's right for you.

The Teaching + Learning Commons

The Teaching + Learning Commons provides comprehensive academic support for
students. Services provided by the Academic Achievement, Experiential Learning,
and Writing Hubs.

Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS)

Empowers students to build culturally engaging communities, grow personally,
develop intellectually, and become enriched professionally.

Where to Study on Campus

List of study spaces plus available days and times

Tips for Academic Success

Use these tips and techniques to improve your academic
performance and optimize your learning experience.

English Language and ESL Resources

Find campus resources for ESL and international students, as well as
for all students who use English as a second language
 WARREN COLLEGE ADVISING

The Virtual Advising Center (VAC) | vac.ucsd.edu

Sending a message to our team of academic advisors via VAC is the preferred and most
efficient way to contact our office with questions. Click on ‘Ask a Question’ to send us a
message. Questions submitted via VAC typically receive a response within 24-48 hours.

To send us a message, click and direct your question to

Warren College.

For Zoom drop-ins

Common questions/answers
List of useful information and resources

Look up a sample 4-year plan for your major

Zoom Drop-Ins
We will be offering virtual ‘drop-in’ one-on-one advising sessions. Please see the schedule for
drop-in advising hours via zoom. You can access our drop-in remote sign-on through the “Meet
with an Advisor” tab in the VAC. *** Incoming students gain access to Zoom drop-ins once they
enroll in their first class***

In Person Drop-Ins
We will be offering in-person drop-ins when Fall quarter begins. Our In Person Drop-In remote
sign-in is located at the front lobby computer in CSE (EBU3B). *** Incoming students gain
access to in-person drop-ins once they enroll in their first class***

Warren Advising Email

If you are not able to use the VAC or connect with us via Zoom, you can email us at
[email protected]
 WARREN COLLEGE GE’S

Warren College Requirements

Every Warren College student must fulfill four sets of GE course requirements that the
college motto, Toward a Life in Balance, is integrated to encourage exposure to fields outside
of your major discipline and to ensure depth and breadth of study.

Warren Writing Ethics and Society

A two-course sequence: Warren College Completion of WCWP 10A and 10B is required
Writing Program (WCWP) 10A and 10B to enroll in PHIL 27 or POLI 27 and PHIL 28 or
POLI 28.

Completion of ELWR is required to enroll in Both courses must be taken at UC San Diego
WCWP 10A. for a letter grade. Please note that students
are expected to complete these courses within
Both courses must be taken at UC San Diego their first two years.
for a letter grade. Please note that students
are expected to complete these courses
within their first two years.

Formal Skills

These courses may overlap with other applicable lower-division requirements and may be taken
on a Pass/No Pass basis unless required on a graded basis for the major or other requirements.

AP/IB credit may apply, as well as completed, transferrable community college coursework.

The Warren general education

requirements must be completed by all
Earl Warren College students in addition to
the University requirements.
 WARREN COLLEGE GE’S
All majors except B.S. Engineering majors must complete two Programs of
Concentrations (PofCs); B.S. Engineering majors must complete two Area Studies.

Programs of Concentration (PofCs)/Area Studies

PofCs/Area Studies must be non-contiguous (unrelated) to each other and to the major.

AP/IB credit may apply, as well as completed, transferrable community college

coursework. AP/IB and community college coursework may only satisfy lower division
requirements.

Watch Selecting PofC/Area Studies for additional information.

PofCs Required for Non-B.S.

Area Studies Required for B.S.
Engineering Majors
Engineering Majors Only

Each PofC consists of six 4-unit courses,

Each Area Study consists of three 4-unit
at least three of which must be upper-
courses, two of which must be upper-division
division (numbered 100-199) unless
(numbered 100-199).
otherwise specified.

One course from each Area Study must be

Two courses for each PofC must be taken
taken at UCSD.
at UCSD.

See Choosing Area Studies for more

See Choosing Programs of Concentration
information.
for more information.

The major, combined with your two Area Studies, must represent all three disciplines:
Humanities and Fine Arts
Math, Natural Sciences, and Engineering
Social Sciences

Contact Warren Advising during walk-in advising

or online at http://vac.ucsd.edu to have your
choices added to your degree audit. We
recommend declaring by the end of your second
year.
 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

All UC San Diego students must complete the following University of California
requirements:

UC Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR)

The University of California requires all undergraduate students to demonstrate a minimum

proficiency in English composition.

This requirement is fulfilled with an appropriate score on one of the following:

Score of 680 or higher on the SAT, Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing
Score 3 or higher on AP Exam in English Language or English Literature
Score of 5 or highter on ACT Combined English/Writing test (Language A only)
Score of or higher on IB Standard or Higher Level Exam in English (Language A only)
Approved community college course
Writing Placement Process (WPP)

An official transcript of exam scores and/or college courses must be on file with the UC San
Diego Office of Admissions. You must complete ELWR prior to enrolling in the Warren College
Writing Program (WCWP 10A)

If you have not satisfied ELWR and your WPP score places you into:
AWP 3 (Analytical Writing): you must enroll in Fall Quarter
AWP 4A (Analytical Writing and Academic English): you must enroll in either Fall or Winter
Quarter

You must complete ELWR within your first year at UC San Diego.

For additional information and

guidelines, see the Analytical Writing
Program website.
 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
University Requirements
All UC San Diego students must complete the following UC requirements:

American History and Institutions (AHI)

All UC students must satisfy knowledge of American history and the principles of American
institutions under the federal and state constitutions.

This requirement is met by:

A grade of C or better in an approved high school course in American history and/or
American government
A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History exam
A passing mark in an approved UC San Diego course or approved transfer course

If you are on an F-1 or J-1 student visa at the time of graduation, you will be able to waive the
AHI requirement

For additional options and guidelines, see the UCSD General Catalog.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

A knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required of all UC San Diego undergraduate
students.

This requirement is satisfied with a grade of at least C- or Pass (P) in one course on the UC San
Diego-approved DEI list.

Climate Change Education Requirement (CCER)

The establishment of this new graduation requirement for incoming first-year students,
beginning Fall 2024, is designed to empower our students with the knowledge and skills needed
to confront the urgent global challenge of climate change. A list of approved coursework is
forthcoming.

The DEI/CCER course may overlap with any upper division or

lower division major, minor, or general education course.
 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

Advisors have worked hard to ensure you

have access to the information you need
to be successful. Please make sure to
view these videos to inform yourself.

Area Studies

Specialized and Interdisciplinary Area Studies

Programs of Concentration

Specialized and Interdisciplinary Programs of Concentration (PofCs)

How to: Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate

(IB) Credit

Taking Summer Classes at UC San Diego

Taking Summer Classes at a Community College

WebReg Tutorial (Enrollment Basics)

How to Use the Virtual Advising Center (VAC)

Undeclared Majors: 200 Majors - How Do I Decide?

Walk-In Advising

Waitlist Information