Academics

In order to protect the privacy of students, educational records, such as grades and tuition statements, are considered confidential under a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA provides students, including those under 18, with two essential rights. As a result, students have the following important related responsibilities:

Building A Support Network: It takes a village…

Inaugurated at the dawn of a new century, Sixth College prepares its students to become dynamic and engaged citizens of the 21st century-innovative, creative and interconnected.

The core academic programs of Sixth College develop skills in both traditional and emergent media literacy, emphasizing essential writing fundamentals as well as the latest forms of digital communication.

Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) is one of the six colleges located on the campus at the UC San Diego.

Earl Warren College was established in 1974 as the fourth undergraduate college at UC San Diego. Named after the former California Governor and Chief Justice of the United States, the College continues the legacy of Earl Warren by encouraging students to explore the relationship between leadership and social justice.

Thurgood Marshall inspires and dignifies our college in a myriad of ways. A career defender of civil rights and the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall fought to correct the social, educational, and cultural inequities in the U.S., and inspires the UC San Diego College that is named after him (formerly Third College). 

Inspired by the environmentalist, nature writer, Sierra Club founder, and his remarkable life, John Muir College of UC San Diego emphasizes the spirit of individual choice and responsibility within the framework of a welcoming and supportive community.

Revelle College is UC San Diego's first college, named in honor of Roger Revelle, the chief architect of the University in its early years and a recipient of the President's Medal for Science.