Courses and Enrollment
Important Notice
Continuing student enrollment for Fall Quarter 2026 is being moved to mid-July 2026 to allow for the implementation of the new Triton Student System. For full details about the enrollment timeline adjustment, please refer to the initial campus notice.The Fall Schedule of Classes will be available in July. In the meantime, use the Projected Course Offerings for Fall 2026 [opens in Google Sheet] to help you plan for Summer and Fall.
Preparing to Enroll
- Do you need to submit an EASy Request?
- Do you need to take a Placement Exam?
- Do you need to petition for transfer credit instead?
- Do you know about Two Pass Enrollment?
- Review the Registrar's Office's tips for Preparing to Enroll.
- Learn how to Add a Class, Drop a class, and Change your Grading Option or Units
- Learn How to Wait-list a Class and get Waitlist Tips from Advisors
Understanding UCSD Courses
- What is the Quarter System?
- What is UCSD's Course Format?
- Looking for Language Courses?
- What Course Materials will you need?
Returning to UC San Diego
Follow these steps to enroll again at UC San Diego if you are returning after time away.
Repeating Classes
How to repeat a class
Find out if you're eligible to repeat a class for credit — plus the steps you need to take, and how a repeated course on your transcript.
Enrolling a Third Time
To attempt a class for the third time, you need permission from your College Dean of Academic Advising. Send your College a message via the VAC with the course information, why you need to repeat it, what caused difficulty in earlier attempts, and most importantly — what steps you will take if allowed to repeat the course.
Full-time vs. Part-time Enrollment
Full time enrollment is 12 units per quarter. Find out if you're eligible for part-time status. If you're an undergraduate student approved for part-time status, you may be eligible for reduced fees. Review the information about Part-Time Study.
Enrollment and Registration Calendar
Review the full calendar, managed by the Office of the Registrar.