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Explanation of Registration Fees

Read about mandatory registration fees, which are subject to change.

UC System Fees:

Tuition (formerly Education Fee)

Covers part of the cost of the student education at the University of California.

Student Services Fee

Covers services that benefit the student and are complementary to, but not part of, the instructional program.

Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition

Applies to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who are not classified as California residents according to UC residency requirements. Supplemental tuition is in addition to UC and campus fees.


UC San Diego Campus Fees:

Campus Activity Fee

Voted by a student referendum to support student activities on campus.

CAPS/Student Mental Health Fee

Voted by a student referendum to expand and increase mental health services to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Graduate Association Fee (graduate students only)

Supports social, cultural, and education events for graduate students.

Graduate Doctoral Advancement Fee (graduate students only)

Covers costs and services related to the eventual processing and submission of the Doctoral Dissertation. Only applicable to doctoral students and assessed upon advancing to candidacy.

Graduate Filing Fee in Lieu of Registration (graduate students only)

For the use of unregistered graduate students who have completed all degree requirements, in order to establish a fee relationship with the University if the degree conferral will be in a quarter in which the student is not registered.

Graduate Readmission Fee (graduate students only)

With approval for readmission, this fee is assessed for a student not on an approved leave of absence whose status has lapsed due to an interruption in registration.

Graduate Thesis Submission Fee (graduate students only)

Covers costs and services related to submission of the Master's Thesis. Only applicable to Plan I master's students upon degree completion.

Health Insurance

Provides health insurance for all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

ICA Student Activity Fee (undergraduates only)

Supports UC San Diego intercollegiate athletic teams.

One-Time International Student Visa Administration Fee

One-time fee provides a range of services to international students and compliance with federal reporting and regulations.

One-Time Document Fee

One-time fee allows for standard processing of transcripts, verifications, co-curricular records and first replacement diploma.

Recreation Facility Fee

Voted by a student referendum to support student recreation on campus.

Student Transportation Fee

Voted by a student referendum to support mass-transit services to students.

UCSA Fee (Undergraduate Students)

Supports the UC Student Association. This fee is a non-mandatory opt out fee, and students may opt out of being charged via TritonLink. Learn more about the UCSA fee (PDF).

UCGPC Fee (Graduate Students)

Supports the UC Graduate and Professional Council (inclusive of students in self-supporting graduate degree programs). This fee is a non-mandatory opt out fee, and students may opt out of being charged via TritonLink. Learn more about the UCGPC fee (PDF).

University Center Fee

Covers construction and operation of the Student Centers.

Cost of Attendance

To see estimated cost of attendance information that includes tuition and fees, living expenses (i.e. food and housing), books, course materials, and more, please see the Financial Aid and Scholarships Cost of Attendance page.

Note: For additional explanations of registration fees, please visit the Descriptions of Charges section on the UCOP Student Tuition, Fees and Deposits page.