International Students
One Stop Student Center
www.sandiego.edu/oiss The presence of international scholars at USD helps to promote global awareness on campus and increase understanding of cultural, political, environmental and social issues among citizens of different nations. The Office of International Students and Scholars provides educational activities and is a resource for international students during their transition in a new culture. The office also serves as a liaison between the university and federal agencies, as well as international organizations and consulates around the world.
www.sandiego.edu/onestop The One Stop Student Center consolidates student business with financial aid, registration and student accounts in one location.
Parking Services www.sandiego.edu/parking Several types of parking permits are available, including commuter, resident and fringe permits. Varying regulations apply to each permit.
Student Life Pavilion
Libraries www.sally.sandiego.edu The Helen K. and James S. Copley Library and the Pardee Legal Research Center together house more than 1 million volumes, periodicals, journals, rare books, collections of reference works and legal materials, such as judicial, statutory and administrative sources. Both facilities belong to the San Diego Circuit library consortium, which links the substantial collections of four university libraries and the San Diego County Library for student and faculty use.
Manchester Family Child Development Center www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers/mfcdc The Manchester Family Child Development Center provides nurturing and enriching care year-round to children between the ages of 2½ and 5. The center offers full-time or half-time enrollment for two, three or five days each week. Each of the four mixed-age classrooms is staffed by two fulltime teachers and is supported by part-time student workers, parents and volunteers. Affiliated with the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the center serves as a practicum and educational research site for members of the USD community.
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U N I V E R S I T Y O F S A N D I E G O / G R A D U AT E P R O S P E C T U S
www.sandiego.edu/admissions/ virtualtour/student_life/slp The hub of student life since its opening in fall 2009, the 50,000-square-foot Student Life Pavilion (SLP) features large, open work spaces and student lounges, a dozen sophisticated dining options, a full-scale natural foods grocery store, and offices for student government, organizations and media. The SLP is the first building on campus awarded the prestigious LEED certification for environmental practices. Technology includes digital signage throughout the building, meeting rooms equipped for videoconferencing and Tidebreak TeamSpot, where students can work together across common screens.