The Triton Tour

The Triton Tour is for prospective students and parents or family members.

We look forward to showing you our campus from the student perspective.

We have highly ranked programs and resources, a unique six-college system, and of course we have great students — all reflecting UC San Diego's status as one of the top universities in the nation for higher education and research.

Are you visiting with a group of 11 or more? Try our School Group Tour.

On this page:

• Tour details
• Spend the day on campus

News you can use:

• Driving directions and parking: Parking availability changes depending on the date — find yours.

The Triton Tour details

Start at the Triton Center, on the courtyard level of the Student Services Center. You'll find us at the corner of Myers Drive and Rupertus Lane (map). Look for the Campus Tour banners.

Check in with us at the lobby desk or the welcome table in the courtyard.

Your tour will begin with an introduction in the Multipurpose Room, adjacent to our office.

• The walking tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
• Tours are available Monday through Saturday, except for holidays.*
• Start times:
  • 11 a.m., most days, with additional times available during spring break and summer
• We recommend:
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen (for beautiful weather)
  • Umbrella or hat (for rainy days)

Our walking tours include some hills and steps, so plan accordingly.

Are you ready for detailed information about admission requirements for freshmen or transfer students? You'll want to attend the Admissions Information Session after the tour.

• Sessions are conducted by a UC San Diego Admissions Officer
• Start time is at 1:15 p.m., and lasts about 45 minutes

And if you or someone in your family needs special accommodations, please check the box on your reservation form. We'll then invite you to contact the Campus Tour Coordinator directly to discuss how we can help make your visit more enjoyable. Please allow at least two weeks before your visit so we may assist you.

* Note: When the university is closed for holiday observance on a Monday or Friday, tours will not be offered on the holiday, or on the Saturday preceding or following the holiday. These include standard holidays, plus special campus events such as the Sun God Festival in mid-May.

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Spend the day on campus

There's so much to see here at UC San Diego. Download our guide and find out what's going on.

Our campus tours don't include visits to classrooms or residence halls. Take a virtual tour of typical residence hall rooms or on-campus apartments online. Or plan ahead and visit classes in session (PDF). You can visit classes in session during the regular academic year (September to June).

There's always something to do, for everyone in the family — on campus or in the immediate vicinity — take a look.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the UC San Diego campus.

Questions? Contact Campus Tours Office, (858) 822-4750.