Important Advising Dates

Start in April

Deadline: June 1

Math Placement is required for students whose major, College, and/or pre-health path require calculus, and have not met a math prerequisite (see Math Placement Criteria).

You must take the MPE by June 1. Tip: It’s free during these dates:

-for incoming first-year students: April 15-June 1
-for incoming transfer students: July 1-July 31

Visit mathtesting.ucsd.edu for details.

Start in May

The Writing Placement Process (WPP) for incoming first-year students. Take the ELWR survey!

The Writing Placement Progress is required for students who have not met the Entry Level Writing Requirement. Watch your email for options and visit the Analytical Writing Program website.

Start in May 

Send Transcripts and Test Scores - Missing documents prevent enrollment in certain courses.

Send all final high school transcripts, final college transcripts from every institution attended, and AP/IB scores to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts must be sent by July 1. Test scores must be sent by July 15.

June 22

New Triton Advising (NTA) Opens

Submit your academic background information on New Triton Advising (NTA) on the Virtual Advising Center (VAC). Please submit this by July 1 and be sure to tell us if you have a proposed major different from your incoming major.

Advisors Available in VAC

Once you complete NTA, you can contact academic advisors directly via the VAC. 

June 22

College Orientation Registration Opens - Fall Admits

For students starting in Fall 2026, register for your mandatory College orientation at cor.ucsd.edu. Due July 24. Those who do not register may receive a hold on their account which will prevent them from registering for classes in the future.

For students starting in Winter 2027, you will receive information in upcoming months about your College orientation which will occur in January 2027. 

July 15

Deadline to Submit Health Documents - Missing documents will prevent all enrollment for Fall! Submit the TB Risk Screening Questionnaire and your immunization records.

July 27 

View Your Enrollment/Booking Times

For students starting in Fall 2026 - View your assigned course enrollment/booking times in the Triton Student System (TSS).

For students starting in Winter 2027, you will receive information in October about enrolling in courses which starts in November.  

August (ongoing)

Confirm Your Transfer 

Check your Academic History in the Triton Student System (TSS) to verify that your college transcripts and AP/IB scores are listed, as long as your transcripts were submitted by the July deadline.

August 19-21

1st Pass Fall Quarter Enrollment/Booking Opens - 

For students starting in Fall 2026 - Enroll/book up to 11.5 units at your assigned time. 

For students starting in Winter 2027, you will receive information in October about enrolling in courses which starts in November.  

August 24-27 

2nd Pass Fall Quarter Enrollment/Booking Opens - 

For students starting in Fall 2026 - Enroll/book up to 19.5 units at your assigned time. 

For students starting in Winter 2027, you will receive information in October about enrolling in courses which starts in November. 

September - to be determined

Fall Quarter Registration Fee Payment Deadline 

Registration fees due. Late fees will apply after this date. See the Enrollment and Registration Calendar.

September 24

Fall Quarter - 1st Day of Instruction/Classes Begin

September - to be determined

Classes will be dropped if registration fees weren't paid