Transfer Orientation

Welcome to the Thurgood Marshall College family and UC San Diego community!

Your journey to Thurgood Marshall College at UC San Diego begins when you accept your offer and receive your Enrollment Checklist. Be sure to activate your UC San Diego student email account early to stay connected and informed.

Thurgood Marshall College Orientation consists of three components:

Step 1 | COMPLETE: New Triton Advising Portal

The NewTriton Advising Portal is housed in the Virtual Advising Center (VAC). New Triton Advising must be completed by Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

You will be able to complete the following in the VAC:

Submit your academic background, including Advanced Placement (AP) scores, International Baccalaureate (IB) scores, placement test information, and/or transfer coursework.

Step 2 | REGISTER for Marshall College Transfer Orientation

Marshall College Transfer Orientation is a mandatory program that provides incoming students an overview of resources, involvement opportunities, and additional information to support your transition to college life. You must register for your College Orientation sessions by Friday, July 25, 2025.

Registration for Orientation opens mid-June on the Colleges Orientation Registration ("COR") Website. Spaces per session are limited.

Step 3 | PARTICIPATE in Marshall College Transfer Orientation

Your Marshall College Transfer Orientation experience is led by an Orientation Leader (OL), who is a current UC San Diego student. During orientation, you will learn about Thurgood Marshall College's rich history, values, and traditions and deepen your understanding of academic support and campus resources, as well as explore co-curricular opportunities.

Participation is required for all parts of orientation. Thurgood Marshall College Orientation has an in-person Orientation program and asynchronous CANVAS modules.

What to Expect

By participating and completing these in-person and asynchronous components, you will learn about a variety of topics, including:

Academic Advising
Student Affairs & Student Life
Student Conduct & Academic Integrity
Co-Curricular Record & Involvement Opportunities
Residential Life & Commuter Services
Student Health & Well-Being
CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center

Thurgood Marshall College Orientation has a 1-day in-person orientation program, in which you will connect with your Orientation Leader and fellow incoming students.

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Students must select one of the following two sessions. The dates and times (Pacific Standard Time) are listed below.

In-Person Sessions:

Session 101: Friday, September 19, 2025
Session 102: Monday, September 22, 2025

Asynchronous: In addition to attending one of the two synchronous sessions, incoming students are required to complete a series of assignments on Canvas. Canvas is UC San Diego's Learning Management System. Canvas will open on August 18, 2025.

Transfer Orientation Timeline

2025 Incoming Transfer Student Timeline

From May through September, you will receive emails with important information and approaching deadlines. Be sure to check your UC San Diego email account regularly. Follow the timeline below for important dates and deadlines. *Dates subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.*

When	What
June 18	The New Triton Advising site opens! Here you will need to input your Academic Information before the July 2 deadline. The College Orientation Registration site opens! Register for Orientation before the July 25 deadline. After this date, a $25 late fee will charged.
July 1	Deadline to submit transcripts to and certifications to UC San Diego Office of Admissions. Note: The Office of Admissions encourages all students to submit transcripts electronically rather than by mail. Students should check the "Enrollment Checklist" under Transcripts and Test Scores for information.
July 2	Deadline to complete your Academic Information on the New Triton Advising site.
July 15	Deadline to submit official test scores to UC San Diego Office of Admissions. Note: Students can view the status of their Test Scores on the "Enrollment Checklist" under Transcripts and Test Scores. Inquires about your test scores can be directed to receiptoftestscore@ucsd.edu.
July 25	Deadline to Register for New Student Orientation. Note: Students can access the Orientation Registration Site through their Enrollment Checklist.
July 28	Enrollment Appointment Times Available on WebReg. Note: Enrollment start times are final and cannot be change. Enrollment start times for Fall 2025 have been randomly assigned.
August 13	Transfer Student Enrollment Period.
August 23	Enrollment open to all Students (new and continuing).
September 17-23	Marshall College In-Person New Student Orientation. Note: Specific times and dates for in-person orientation will be available in College Orientation Registration (COR).
September 24	Deadline to pay for Tuition and Registration Fees. Note: Late fees will apply after this date. See the Enrollment and Registration Calendar for more details.
September 25	First Day of Classes!
September 29	Late Registration Fee Deadline. Note: Pay fees by this date to avoid being dropped from enrolled/Waitlisted courses. See the Enrollment and Registration Calendar for more details.

International Students

If you are a new incoming International Student, some additional programs may be required. Please visit the International Students & Programs Office’s website for more information.

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Have Your Plans Changed?

If you choose to decline your acceptance to UC San Diego, you must notify UC San Diego Admissions. Contact them by email at SIRDecline@ad.ucsd.edu or by phone at (858) 534-4831.

If you do not formally decline your acceptance, you will receive a bill for New Student Orientation. If you decline your acceptance after attending Fall Orientation, you will still be billed and are responsible for the fees owed.