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Accreditation

The University of California, San Diego has been reviewed and accredited by the Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. UC San Diego Extension is a State Bar of California MCLE-approved provider.

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Address Change

To correct or update your mailing address, email address or phone number, you may:

  • Log onto extensionlink.ucsd.edu
  • Submit an online Change of Address form
  • Cut the mailing label from the back cover of your catalog, mark corrections clearly, and send to:
    University of California, San Diego
    UCSD Extension, Dept 0170-M
    9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0170.

Please note that we need to receive a change of address from you directly in order for us to continue sending you the catalog without interruption.

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Canceled, Discontinued, Filled Classes

Since UCSD Extension receives no state funds to support its programs, courses that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be canceled either before the course begins or discontinued after the first class meeting. Please call (858) 534-3400 or (858) 451-7474 to verify the status of the course in which you are enrolling.

Sometimes courses fill before your enrollment is received, in which case we will contact you. Be sure to register early to ensure that the class you want is not canceled as a result of low enrollment. UCSD Extension also reserves the right to reschedule or combine courses, to change instructors, or to deny admission to any student.

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Certificate Programs

To register in a certificate program, select the appropriate certificate and pay your fees online. For questions, please refer to our Certificate FAQ, or call (858) 534-3400 for additional assistance. If you prefer to mail your certificate enrollment, complete the Certificate Registration Form and submit the specified nonrefundable application fee to:

University of California, San Diego
Cashier's Office, UCSD Extension Dept. 0176-H
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176

Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits.

Certificate registration fees are nonrefundable and may not be transferred. Unless otherwise stated, you have five years to complete your certificate program requirements.

To check your status in your certificate program or to ask questions about remaining coursework, phone the Student Service office at (858) 534-3444 or email unex-certificate@ucsd.edu.

When you have paid your fee and completed all your certificate requirements, you will need to notify us by:

There is a $25 duplication fee for certificates.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)

The CEU is a uniform measure of non-credit continuing education learning experience (no academic units are involved). One CEU is defined as ten contact hours of participation in a continuing education course. Employers, professional groups, licensing agencies, and others who routinely examine and evaluate individual accomplishments generally accept this unit of measure.

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Course Levels and Numbers

1-99 Lower-division courses structured and approved in accordance with the requirements for campus lower-division courses. These may be taken by University of California students for lower-division elective credit. They may be used for general-education requirements only with the permission of the student's college.

100-199 Upper-division courses structured and approved in accordance with the requirements for campus upper-division courses. These may be taken by University of California students for upper-division elective credit. They may be used for general-education requirements only with the permission of the student's college and for major requirements only with the permission of the major department.

200-299 Graduate-level UCSD courses taken through the concurrent registration program.

30000-39990 Courses for teachers, usually in education, designed to serve needs for professional upgrading, in-service education requirements, and basic and specialized credentials.

40000-49990 Credit courses that meet requirements for professional-level certificate programs or provide opportunities for professional or career advancement. These courses also provide opportunities for the general public to enhance their knowledge in various academic fields.

80000-89990 Non-credit programs designed to provide opportunities for adults to develop cultural, intellectual, and civic interests.

90000 Courses that offer junior and senior high school credit.

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Credit

UCSD operates on the quarter system, and all credit is given in quarter units. Each unit signifies approximately ten hours of classroom time. Course units are indicated following each course description. If units are listed for a course, you may take it for a letter grade, pass/no-pass, or non-credit. Check the box on the enrollment application to indicate your preference. If you do not mark this box, you will automatically be enrolled for a letter grade. Students may change their credit status any time up to and including the final course meeting by sending their request in writing to the Extension registration office.

UCSD Extension is not a degree-granting institution. The school or college in which students are registered determines the applicability of UCSD Extension courses to their degree programs. For purposes of admission to the University of California, credits earned in Extension's 1-299 level courses are accepted toward degree requirements on the same basis as credit transferred from another institution. Grade points earned are counted only for purposes of admission. Students should consult with the institution to verify acceptability of credit prior to enrolling in Extension courses.

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Semester Equivalents

5 qtr. units = 3-1/3 semester units
4 qtr. units = 2-2/3 semester units
3 qtr. units = 2 semester units
2 qtr. units = 1-1/3 semester units
1 qtr. units = 2/3 semester unit

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Course Description Request

You may order a free copy of a course description online at extensionlink.ucsd.edu or visit the Student Services office in La Jolla at 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd.

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Disabilities, Students with

UC San Diego Extension provides academic support services to students with qualifying and documented disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Accommodations vary and are specifically designed to meet the disability-related needs of each student based on current, verifiable medical documentation.

If you have special needs, please let us know at least 15 business days before your course study begins by submitting this online request form.

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Discount Policy

UCSD Extension offers a 10 percent discount of up to $50 per quarter (no discounts for all travel/study programs, food and wine courses, executive programs, concurrent enrollment, or courses with fees $75 or under). The following UCSD-affiliated persons are eligible to receive the discount:

  • UCSD full-time matriculated students
  • UCSD career status staff and their spouse or domestic partner, (casual or contract employees are not eligible)
  • UCSD faculty and their spouse or domestic partner. This includes post doctoral appointments
  • UCSD Alumni Association members
  • UC Alumni
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members
  • Chancellor's Associate members

To receive the discount, proper identification must be presented in person at the time of enrollment. Refunds will not be given for the 10 percent discount if identification is presented after initial enrollment. For information on the discounts available to UCSD-affiliated persons for Extension's daytime English language programs, please call (858) 534-6784.

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Education Tax Credits

The Internal Revenue Code, as amended in 1997, provides for tax credits for certain educational expenses. IRS Form 1040 Instructions includes complete information/ filing instructions. For more information please call toll free UC Education Tax Credit Reporting Service at (877) 467-3821 or visit www.1098T.com.

Hope Scholarship Credit is intended for students in their first two years of college studying at least half time. The student or his or her parent if he/she is claimed as a dependent, may be eligible depending on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Charges and portion of fees for books, meals, insurance, lodging, and travel are not allowed.

Lifetime Learning Credit is intended for students enrolled in an eligible institution of higher education for courses leading to a degree, certificate, or improved job skills. Fees paid on or after July 1, 1998 for UCSD Extension courses may qualify. Charges and portions of fees covering books, meals, insurance, lodging, and travel are not allowed. For additional information please call the IRS helpline at 800-TAX-FORM or visit the following Web sites: www.1098t.com and www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/forms_ pubs/index.html.

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English-Language Proficiency

English-language proficiency is essential to success in UCSD Extension courses. Many Extension courses require an advanced level of English-language proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 550
  • A minimum computer-based TOEFL score of 213
  • A minimum TOEIC score of 760
  • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5
  • A "Pass" on the Cambridge Proficiency Exam

If you are not eligible to take regular UCSD Extension courses because you do not satisfy the English language proficiency requirement, you may enroll as a full-time student in one of UCSD Extension's English Language Programs (ELP). For more information about UCSD Extension's English Language Programs call (858) 534-6784.

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Enrollment Confirmation

You are considered officially enrolled after all course fees have been paid in full and your registration has been confirmed. Enrollment verification forms reflecting fees paid are available on extensionlink. Please allow two business days for enrollment confirmation to be processed.

When logging in to extensionlink, you will need to provide the email address you used to sign-up with UCSD Extension. If you do not have this information or need further assistance, you may contact Student Services at (858) 534-3400.

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Fee Changes

Course and other fees are subject to change without notice.

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Reimbursement

Course fees may be eligible for reimbursement by your company. Check with your training director or human resources manager. Retain your verification receipt to submit to your company.

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Returned Checks

There is a $25 service charge for checks returned for insufficient funds, stop payments, and closed accounts. If your check is returned by the bank and you have stopped attending the course, you are still responsible for full payment unless you officially withdraw prior to the refund deadline. A stop payment does not constitute official withdrawal. A hold will be placed on your student record and any further enrollment or request for transcripts will not be granted until your account has been paid. UCSD Extension permanently revokes check writing privileges for all two-time offenders.

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Grades

All grades except "I" (incomplete) are final when filed by UCSD Extension instructors. If you have enrolled in a course for credit, you have the choice of receiving a letter grade or a pass/no pass evaluation. You will not receive a grade or units of credit if you have enrolled in the course for non-credit. You may change from letter grade to pass/no pass at any time before the final class meeting (please note that Concurrent Enrollment courses have separate deadlines). All grading option changes must be made in writing with your signature, by fax (858) 534-8527 or mail. To review and print your grades, please login to Extensionlink. For assistance, please call (858) 534-3400.

The grade "I" Incomplete may be assigned when a student's work is of non-failing quality but is incomplete due to circumstances beyond the student's control. Legitimate reasons considered include a documented medical illness or compulsory military service. The Incomplete may not be used to retake the course or allow additional time for a student who has fallen behind without a legitimate cause. An "I" Incomplete grade may be replaced upon completion of the work agreed upon with the instructor but no later than the last day of class in the following quarter. If not replaced by this date, the "I" grade will lapse to a permanent "F" grade.

A+, A, A- 4.0, 4.0, 3.7
B+, B, B- 3.3, 3.0, 2.7
C+, C, C- 2.3, 2.0, 1.7
D+, D, D- 1.0 (will not be applied toward a certificate)
F 0.0
P Pass (C- or better)
NP No Pass (Below C-)
I Incomplete (may be revised only by completing necessary work through arrangement with the instructor)
NFC Not for credit
NR No record
W Withdraw

To request a duplicate grade report, please login to Extensionlink. If you need assistance, call (858) 534-3400.

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Transcripts

You may order official transcripts of your student academic records in the following ways:

  • In person from UCSD Extension Student Services
    9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., Bldg C
  • By fax at (858) 534-8527 with a Visa, MC or Discover (including the expiration data and signature)
  • By mail, addressed to:

    UCSD Extension, Dept. 0176-H 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0176

Please download the form or use the one provided on the inside back cover of the catalog. The fee is $6 per copy. Make checks payable to UC Regents. We do not offer unofficial transcripts. Transcripts are processed within seven working days. Transcripts requested on a rush basis will be processed within one business day and incur an additional $5 fee. Faxed copies are available for an additional $5 fee (for international faxes please add $10 additional fee). Federal Express service is available by request for an additional $15. To protect the privacy of the student, UCSD Extension does not release grades over the phone.

Note: For courses taken prior to September 15, 1967, records are maintained on the UCLA campus. To reach student services, call (858) 534-3400.

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Identification Card, Affiliate

ELI, Concurrent, and Certificate students are eligible to obtain a UCSD Affiliate ID card from the La Jolla Student Services office for a fee of $15. Please contact Student Services during regular business hours for additional information at (858) 534-3400.

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International Students

The form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for a Student Visa) is available only for full-time study in the following: Business Management certificate program, Digital Imaging certificate program, English Language programs, New Business Development program, the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate program, the 10-week Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality program, Understanding the U.S. Legal System program, and the Web Publishing certificate program. For information on these programs, call the English Language Programs office at (858) 534-6784, or e-mail at elp@ucsd.edu to learn about the minimum English language and course requirements, and the services available for international students.

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Late Enrollments

Courses with 1-4 meetings: Individuals who choose not to enroll before the first class meeting will be assessed a $25 late fee, due at the time of enrollment. Late enrollment fees are not refundable. Courses with 5 or more meetings: Individuals must enroll before the second class meeting in order to avoid a late fee. If enrollment is received after the second class begins, a $25 late fee is due at the time of enrollment.

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Library

You may purchase a library card ($15 for three months) at the circulation desk of the Geisel Library to use the UCSD libraries. You must have an I.D. card and be registered for the current quarter to be eligible. For current information on library hours and circulation policies please call (858) 534-3336 or visit ucsd.edu/library.

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Name Change

Acceptable evidence of your new name may be provided by showing:

  • An original or certified copy of a marriage license or divorce decree
  • Government issued photo ID
  • Social Security card plus other photo ID

Come in person to any of our four Student Services locations or fax to 858-534-8527.

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Non-discrimination

The University of California, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the university discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, university programs and activities, including but not limited to, academic admission, financial aid, educational services, and student employment. Inquiries regarding the university's equal opportunity policies may be directed to office of the dean, UCSD Extension, (858) 534-3412.

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Parking

UC San Diego campus - You must have a permit to park on campus Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. A permit is not required on the weekends in unrestricted yellow, green, red, and visitor spaces. A parking permit or fee is required at the medical centers, seven days a week, 24 hours a day and at Scripps Institution of Oceanography on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. UCSD Extension students enrolled in evening classes on the La Jolla campus may purchase a night quarterly parking permit for $43, which offers parking privileges in unrestricted yellow, green, red, and visitor spaces after 4:30 p.m. These permits may be purchased on-site at the Student Services office in La Jolla. View our Campus Map

If you would like to receive the parking permit by mail, a $2 processing fee will be added to your order. Please order at the time you enroll. Requests must be received at least three weeks before the quarter begins to allow ample time for the permits to be mailed before the quarter begins. Parking permits are mailed under separate cover. Parking permits are nonrefundable, unless course is canceled or relocated. Returned permits must be received within two weeks of canceled/relocated class. Quarterly and other parking permits may be purchased at the Gilman parking structure (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) and at the Gilman and North Point visitor information booths (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.). Two pay station machines are located on the main UCSD Extension parking lot. These machines are faster to use and offer the option of paying with cash (bills only), credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover), or with your debit card that is backed by MasterCard or Visa. The rate structure for the pay station is $1.00 per hour, up to a maximum of $7.00. The night parking permit is no longer available. Note: Parking rates subject to change.

Transportation Services has initiated equipment upgrades to our permit dispensing machines. These new machines (pay stations) are more dependable, quicker to use, and offer the option of paying with a debit card (Visa MasterCard accepted only). These machines are being installed in phases. In response to complaints and equipment failures related to the permit dispensers in parking lot 303 (La Jolla campus only) Transportation Services will include replacing permit dispensing machines on campus.

Motorist Assistance Program - For assistance with battery jumps, lockouts, and flat tires, call the UCSD Police Dispatch at (858) 534-8108. A compliance supervisor will be dispatched to any UCSD parking lot.

Escort Service - UC San Diego's Community Service Program will send someone to accompany you from your car to your evening class or campus activity. The service is free and available from 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. daily. Escorts are equipped with two-way radios linking them directly to the campus police. Phone (858) 534-HELP (534-4357) for further information.

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Shuttle Service

Two shuttle systems operate on the UCSD campus to assist UCSD Extension students. The campus loop system connects 20 locations on campus and operates from 7:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m. The North parking shuttle connects the northern parking lots with the middle of campus at the Mandeville Center/Faculty Club area; it also operates from 7:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m. Both shuttle systems are free. Phone the Transportation Alternatives Office at (858) 534-RIDE for information or see the posted schedules at the shuttle stop locations.

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Proctor Services

UCSD Extension Off-site locations are available to provide Proctor Services to you. For more information about scheduling times, fees and availability of this service contact, Butch Parreno at (619) 260-3069 or email bparreno@ucsd.edu.

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Purchase Order Enrollments

All purchase orders must be provided on company letterhead and sent to the following address:

UC San Diego Extension
Attn: UNEX Cashier
9500 Gilman Drive/Dept. 0176-H
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176

Faxed POs will be accepted; however, the original PO must be received in our office at the address above within five business days from the date the fax was received. Individuals with questions regarding purchase orders should telephone (858) 534-3117. UCSD Extension requires the following information on all purchase orders submitted:

  • Company's complete name and address
  • Purchase order number
  • Invoicing address and telephone number
  • Point of contact (name, email and telephone number)
  • Student's name, social security number, telephone number, mailing address and email
  • Section ID number, course title, course dates, and course fee
  • Authorizing signature(s)
  • Payment terms are net 30 days

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Refunds/Dropping a Class

You may officially drop a course at any time before the beginning of the final class meeting (please note that Concurrent Enrollment courses have separate deadlines). Your request must be submitted in writing or can be faxed to (858) 534-8527 to the Extension registration office during business hours. If you drop a course you may be eligible for a full refund excluding any late fee charges and course materials costs. Late fees are not refundable. Please refer to the course description for the "no refund after" date. If no date is noted, please call (858) 534-3400 to obtain the refund deadline date.

Petitions for refunds filed beyond the appropriate refund deadline are approved only when the applicant is unable to continue enrollment for one of the following reasons:

  • compulsory military service (proof required)
  • administrative error
  • physical disability or medical illness

If you become seriously ill, injured, or hospitalized, you may be permitted a late withdrawal. Your doctor must provide a timely letter on business letterhead specifying the type and extent of illness and days required to be absent. UCSD Extension has the right to approve or disallow a request for medical withdrawal. All petitions must be sent to the following address before the end of the quarter in which you are enrolled:

UC San Diego Extension, Dept. 0176H
Attn: Refund Petitions
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176

Please note: you should allow three to four weeks to receive a refund if approved.

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Sample a Class

For courses with five or more meetings, while you may attend the first class meeting free (unless the course has been filled or includes a "no visitors" or "pre-enrollment required" statement in the description), this does not guarantee an available place in the class should you decide to enroll before the second meeting. Many courses do fill early and early enrollment is the only way to secure your place in class. Enrollment fees must be paid before the second class begins to avoid a late fee.

Note: All Digital Arts Center courses require advanced registration and Information Technology & Software Engineering courses allow no visitors.

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Visitor Policy

The "no visitors permitted" or "pre-enrollment required" statements, which may be included in certain course descriptions, indicate that students must be officially enrolled prior to attending the class. Enrollments received after the first meeting will be considered late and will be assessed a $25 late fee. Late fees are not refundable.

Note: In addition, all courses in Information Technologies allow no visitors.

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Sexual Harassment

Members of the UCSD Extension community should be aware that the university is strongly opposed to sexual harassment and that such behavior is prohibited by law and by university policy.

Definition: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

  • Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other university activities.
  • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for evaluation in making academic or personnel decisions affecting an individual, or
  • Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive university environment

In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, consideration will be given to the record as a whole and to the totality of the circumstances, including the nature of the sexual advances and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred.

Complaint Resolution Experience has demonstrated that many complaints of sexual harassment can be effectively resolved through informal intervention. Any individual who believes that she or he has been sexually harassed may contact the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy (OSHPP) which provides assistance in investigating and resolving complaints and provides education to the entire UCSD community. OSHPP is located on the main campus at University Center 201, on the corner of Gilman and Myers.

Telephone (858) 534-8298, email oshpp@ucsd.edu, or visit oshpp.ucsd.edu for information on complaint resolution or grievance procedures.

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Student Conduct
Students are subject to disciplinary action for several types of misconduct or attempted misconduct, including but not limited to:
  • Dishonesty, such as cheating, multiple submission, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the university
  • Forgery, alteration, or misuse of university documents, keys, or identification
  • Theft of, damage to, or destruction of any property of the university or property of others while on university premises
  • Unauthorized entry to or use of university properties, equipment, or resources
  • Disruption of teaching, research, administration, or other university activities
  • Physical abuse, threats of violence, rape or other forms of sexual assault, or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person on university property or in connection with official university functions
  • Disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, or failure to comply with the direction of a university employee acting in his/her official capacity
  • Sexual Harassment
  • The use of "fighting words" when they constitute harassment
  • The use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of alcohol on university property or at official university functions that is unlawful or otherwise prohibited by, or not in compliance with, university policy or campus regulations and
  • The unlawful use, possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances, identified in federal and state laws or regulations, on university property, or at official university functions.

Students are subject to the UCSD student regulations as published in the UCSD Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to section 22.00 et seq. relating to student conduct and discipline. For further information on the procedures concerning student discipline, write to, Edward Abeyta, M.Ed., Student Affairs Officer, UCSD Extension, Dept. 0176-H, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0176.

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Textbooks

Course books can be purchased quickly and easily in one of two ways: online or at the UCSD Bookstore. Important note: Materials are no longer available at individual Extension sites.

To obtain information about books that have been ordered for your course, visit the UCSD Bookstore website or phone the textbook department at (858) 534-4557. Provide the section ID number of the course in which you are enrolled and specify where the course is taught. The required and suggested textbooks for each course are displayed in the individual course listings but the textbook department staff will also be able to tell you which, if any, books have been designated by the instructor. Be sure to ask whether the books are actually in stock before you make a trip to the bookstore.

You can order online at the UCSD Bookstore or place an order by calling (858) 534-7323 or (800) 520-7323 and tell the operator that you would like to place an order for an Extension textbook. Advance payment by major credit card is required for the amount of the sale, plus tax and shipping.

Delivery Options - Once you order your books online or by phone, you have three delivery options:

  • Pick up your materials at the UC San Diego Bookstore
  • Have them shipped to your home or workplace. The shipping charge is $6.50 for the first book and $0.50 for each additional book
  • You can have the book delivered to the North County, Mission Valley or Sorrento Mesa center.

There is no charge for regularly scheduled twice-weekly deliveries. On Mondays, orders placed on the previous Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be delivered. On Thursdays, orders placed on the previous Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be delivered. If you need rush delivery, The UC San Diego Bookstore offers same day delivery services for orders that are placed by 11 a.m. The books will be delivered to the centers by 5 p.m. that day. There is a $10 charge for this rush service.

Bookstore Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sa 12:00 n.-5:00 p.m.
Additional Hours (i.e. during Fall-Spring quarters)
Su 12:00 n.-5:00 p.m.

The UCSD Bookstore is located in the Price Center Complex at 9500 Gilman Drive in La Jolla. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. UCSD campus map.

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Tuition Receipt

To request a copy of your tuition payment, please submit the Duplicate Tuition Receipt form.

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University Policy

UC San Diego Extension reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses, or to change instructors. Because Extension receives no state revenue support, classes may be canceled at or prior to the first scheduled meeting if fewer than the required minimum number of students enroll. Refer to complete details in this section regarding transfers or refunds of enrollment fees. The State of California Information Practices Act of 1977 (effective July 1, 1978) requires that the university provide the following information to individuals who are asked to supply information about themselves.

The principal purpose for requesting information on the enrollment form is for processing your enrollment in UCSD Extension courses. University policy authorizes maintenance of this information. Furnishing all of the information requested on the enrollment form is mandatory if you are enrolling for credit or contact hours. Failure to provide this information will delay or may even prevent completion of the action for which the form is being filled out.

Furnishing the information requested on this form is voluntary if you are enrolling for non-credit. The information furnished may be used by various university departments for verifying enrollment status and will be transmitted to the state and federal governments if required by law. Individuals have the right of access to this record as it pertains to themselves. Maintenance of the records mentioned above is the responsibility of the chief operating officer, UCSD Extension, University of California, San Diego.

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Veterans Benefits

UC San Diego Extension's professional certificate programs are approved for Veterans Education Benefits. Veterans, veteran dependents, and others eligible for veterans' education programs should determine their benefits and obtain authorization from the appropriate veterans' office prior to enrollment at Extension. VA Vocational Rehabilitation Students: A copy of the student's authorization form must be received by our office prior to student's enrollment. No enrollments will be processed without proper authorization. VA-funded students are responsible for notifying the Extension VA representatives immediately of any action affecting their enrollment status. Failure to do so may result in termination of benefits.

Satisfactory progress toward the stated student objective must be maintained. A veteran student on academic or lack of progress probation status will be disqualified when his/her grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 for two consecutive quarters. Students eligible to utilize (TA) tuition assistance may enroll by providing a copy of their authorization form in person at the time of enrollment. Effective Fall 2000 (Cal-Vet) College Fee Waiver benefits are not eligible at UC San Diego Extension. Before contacting our Student Services office you may want to review and print out our VA Benefits Checklist and VA Application form. For more information on VA benefits, contact the VA Representative, Susan Kelly at (858) 822-1366.

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