The Undergraduate College System

If you are a prospective student who plans to apply to UCSD, review the colleges carefully.

The colleges are the foundation of the student experience at UC San Diego. Every undergraduate at UCSD belongs to one of its six colleges. You will be asked on your application to rank the colleges in order of preference. Each college has something unique to offer. Most applicants are given their first or second choice, so choose wisely.

Read about the six colleges: Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth. You’ll learn more about each college’s academic program, student life, and residential life so that you can rank your college choices in a way that’s right for you.

Explore the Undergraduate College System:

• How does the college system work?
  
• How do the colleges differ?
  
• What students have to say
• Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a college?

1. Research and compare the colleges (PDF).
2. Rank the 6 colleges in order of preference.
   • See your enrollment application for instructions.