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How to Get Ready for a New Quarter

If you're new to UC San Diego, use this checklist to make sure you're ready to start your first quarter. After your first quarter, you can use this checklist as a reminder.

Note: This checklist is not all inclusive. You may want to print it out and add items of your own.

  • Fall quarter, use the Bookstore's online tool to find textbooks for your course.
  • You can buy your textbooks at the UC San Diego Bookstore (map) in the Price Center.
  • Bookstore tips:
    • Print a book list for your classes at one of the computer stations on the first floor of the Price Center.
    • If you need to return a textbook, bring a copy of your WebReg schedule to prove you dropped the class.
  • Check courses.ucsd.edu for a list of other class resources. At the first main lecture, your instructor will tell you if you'll need any other materials.

You should receive your campus ID at orientation. If you don't:

  • If you live in a residence hall, you'll receive it on move-in day.
  • If you live off campus, or if you don't receive it on move-in day, pick it up at Student Financial Solutions (see map and business hours) on the third floor of the Student Services Center.
  • Find out more about your campus ID card.

  • Fall quarter, classes begin on Thursday of Week 0.
  • Winter and Spring quarters, classes begin on Monday of Week 1.
  • Check WebReg to find out when your class will meet for the first time. Discussion and lab sections of classes usually meet after the first main lecture.

  • Print your WebReg schedule.
  • Find your classroom buildings using the campus map.
  • Before classes begin, go to your classrooms to plan the fastest route for the 10-minute passing periods.

  • See a list of Academic Calendars, which includes information on holidays, deadlines, exam schedules, enrollment deadlines, and more.
  • Verify department deadlines for specific courses on the Schedule of Classes. Some classes, such as labs, have a separate drop policy.
Questions? Contact the Registrar's Office, email registrar@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-3150.