Special Programs for UC San Diego Students
Last Updated: August 4, 2026 9:24:05 PM PDT
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Learn how UC San Diego undergraduates can take classes at a CCC, CSU or other UC campus:
Participation in this program may be delayed for the Fall 2026 or postponed to Winter 2027 term due to ongoing implementation of a new Student Information System. Please check back on this website for updates as they are available.
| Program Highlights | Cross Campus Enrollment (UC Online) | Simultaneous Enrollment Program | Intercampus Visitor Program | Cross Enrollment Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who will be my host campus? | Another UC Campus | Another UC Campus | Another UC Campus | A California State University (CSU) campus or California Community College (CCC) |
| Limit | 1 course per quarter | 1 course per quarter | 1 quarter only | May vary by CSU or CCC campus |
| Virtual | Yes | No | No | No |
| Required to maintain enrollment at UC San Diego simultaneously? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Program offered during summer? | No | No | No | No |
| Website | Cross-Campus Enrollment (UC Online) | Simultaneous Enrollment Program | Intercampus Visitor Program | Cross Enrollment Program |
Before you decide:
- Talk with your college and department advisors for more information.
- Review How to Transfer Courses to make sure the classes you take will transfer to UC San Diego.
- Use the online student-transfer information resource, ASSIST, when considering approved lower-division courses at California Community Colleges.