Resources for Students With Dependents

Last Updated: September 7, 2023 4:37:46 PM PDT

Welcome UC San Diego Students with Dependents.

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) Students With Dependents website is here to assist students, who may identify as a student parent, caregiver, and guardian, in navigating the resources available to them on and off campus.

Students with dependents have many responsibilities. The University of California San Diego supports your academic achievement amidst the unique challenges and additional responsibilities you face as a Student with Dependent(s).

Browse through the web pages in this section to become familiar with the services and resources that are available to you as a Student with Dependent(s).

Connect with other Students with Dependents

Follow us on our official UCSD Students with Dependents Instagram Page. We will use this page to post events and also connect followers.

If you are looking for a student-run group to connect with other Students with Dependents, then you can visit the Students Parents At UCSD Facebook group (student-run).

In addition, if you would like to join the Parents and Caregivers (PAC) student organization, then please click here. PAC also create blogposts that relevant to the the Students with Dependents experience. You can check out their blog here.

If you play the dual role of being a faculty or staff member, or you would like to connect with just other parents, guardians, and caregivers, then please check out the Parents, Guardians & Caregivers Association - UC San Diego Facebook page to connect with other students who have families for advice, support, friends, and much more.

If you are interested being informed of community events and resources or staying connected, then please take a moment to fill out this UC San Diego: Students with Dependents Engagement Form and subscribe to our listserv.

Check out this Students with Dependents Resource Guide, provided by Triton Transfers

In addition, please check our calendar below for any upcoming events!

New Announcements

September is National Student Parent Month!

Here at UC San Diego we are striving to continuously build our support for the resilient population of student parents, while continuing to learn from each lived experience. Student parents make up a large portion of our students with dependents, and we are just so proud of the endurance, passion, and educational goals that they continue to meet. If you are a student parent, please know that you are appreciated and celebrated this month and every month.

Please see our events calendar above for available events this month!

- Bianca Barreto, Students with Dependents Coordinator

Listen to a podcast that we had participated in Spring 2021!

TRITON TOOLS & TIDBITS: Students with Dependents

Do you care for a child or loved one and are working on your degree. This episode shares resources to support you and an opportunity to connect with other students with dependents at UC San Diego.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to provide updated information, please feel free to contact the Students with Dependents Coordinator via email at swdc@ucsd.edu.