ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Application Requirements: • Completed Common Application • Official transcripts from all secondary schools and colleges/universities attended and/or exam results (transcripts must be translated into English) • One academic letter of recommendation • Essay • Official Midyear Report (for transfer applicants only) • Official TOEFL iBT: 80 minimum score • Official IELTS: 6.5 min (for applicants whose native language is not English) • Official SAT/ACT scores (required only for first-year applicants who would like to be considered for a merit scholarship) • $55 application fee
USD Pathway Program The USD Pathway Program offers academically prepared international students with the opportunity to become full-time, degree-seeking USD students through
MAJORS Accountancy Anthropology Architecture Art History Behavioral Neuroscience Biochemistry Biology Biophysics Business Administration Business Economics Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering English Environmental and Ocean Sciences Ethnic Studies Finance French History General Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Humanities International Business International Relations Italian Studies Liberal Studies Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Real Estate Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Theology and Religious Studies Visual Arts
MINORS Asian Studies Biomedical Ethics Chinese Classical Studies Education Entrepreneurship German Information Technology Management Italian Studies Latin American Studies Law and Ethics Leadership Studies Management Medieval and Renaissance Studies Naval ROTC Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Philanthropy Performing Arts Entrepreneurship Peacebuilding and Social Innovation Supply Chain Management Women’s and Gender Studies PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING PROGRAMS Pre-Health Advising Pre-Allied Health Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Pre-Law Advising
completion of an English language and college readiness
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
#BECOMEATORERO All USD students complete a liberal arts core curriculum in conjunction with their major and/or minor. Comprised of about 14 courses, this curriculum provides a well-rounded understanding of mathematics, science, literature, art, history, language, philosophy, theology and various social awareness issues. When combined with the small classes, personalized advising and undergraduate research opportunities that define a USD education, students are prepared to think innovatively, analyze critically and communicate effectively across academic disciplines and professional fields.
curriculum. If the Office of Undergraduate Admissions determines that you may be in need of strengthening
sandiego.edu/BecomeATorero
select skills prior to beginning your undergraduate studies at USD, you may be admitted conditionally by
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
way of the Pathway Program. sandiego.edu/pathway
Application Deadlines First-Year Applicants: Transfer Applicants: Fall Term: December 15 Spring Term: October 1
Fall Term: March 1 Spring Term: October 1
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Success After USD The personalized advising, abundant internship opportunities and dedicated Career Development 90 percent of USD graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school just six months after
Tuition: $47,100 Average Room and Board: $12,630
graduation, and more than 90 percent of USD graduates receive their first job offer within three
• Who is required to live on campus?
months of graduation. Learn more at sandiego.edu/outcomes/careers.
• All incoming first-year students are required to live on campus for their first and
Center that come with a USD education lead to our graduates finding great success. More than
second years. Living on campus fosters a sense of community and allows for easy access to campus resources. Studies have also shown that students living on campus perform higher academically. Young transfer students and those with
Study Abroad while at USD
fewer transferable academic credits may also be required to fulfill part of the on-
Global perspective and cultural understanding are hallmarks of the USD experience. We encourage you to consider expanding upon your international experiences by taking part in one of USD’s 80 study abroad programs that span more than 30 countries. sandiego.edu/studyabroad
campus housing requirement. sandiego.edu/residentiallife
• Applicants must submit official SAT/ACT scores to be considered
HONOR AND PROF SOCIETIES
SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Accounting Society Beta Alpha Psi Institute of Industrial Engineers Student International Business Council Psychology Club
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CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS Chinese Students and Scholars Association International Student Organization Muslim Student Association Saudi Students Association Taiwan Student Association United Front Multicultural Center
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MEN Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Rowing Soccer Tennis
WOMEN Basketball Cross Country Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming/Diving Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
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Merit Scholarships: $15,000–$25,000 • Available for first-year applicants only
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• Renewable on an annual basis for a total of eight semesters (10 semesters in the case of a student seeking an engineering degree)
Athletic Scholarships: amount varies
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• Scholarships are available for most of USD’s NCAA Division I sports
International Student Resources • Office of International Students and Scholars sandiego.edu/oiss • International Student Organization sites.sandiego.edu/usdintl • Exchange and Study Abroad Programs sandiego.edu/studyabroad
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