Rockin' Resources!

UCSD is an institution of learning, however, in a ten-week quarter the classroom environment is not designed to meet your every academic need. An integral part of intellectual wellness involves utilizing the variety of resources on campus. Here are a few highlights:

Tutoring

The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services, known as OASIS, is truly a haven. There is no reason to struggle through an essay in a foreign language or chapter of organic chemistry by yourself; a tutor will sit down with you and provide one-on-one support…for free. It is truly a beautiful thing. Besides assistance in science, math, language, and writing, Oasis provides transition programs for first-year and transfer students.

Libraries

The UCSD Libraries consist of: the Arts Library, the Mandeville Special Collections Library, the Science & Engineering Library, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Library (all housed in the Geisel Library building); the Biomedical Library; CLICS: The Center for Library and Instructional Computing Services; the Medical Center Library; the International Relations and Pacific Studies Library; and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library. What this means to you? A vast array of books, articles, journals, research, and references at your fingertips.

Advising

Take advantage of free advising throughout your academic career! Connect online with your college’s academic Virtual Advisor, or sit down in person with your college advisor to help optimize your quarterly course schedule, select or change your major, and make sure you complete all college GE requirements and advance toward graduation. In addition, your department advisor will help you with major or minor requirements, selecting courses, petitions, degree checks, and can refer you to faculty members for research and career advice. It’s incredible to have a team of people working to help you make the most of your time!

The most successful people in the world aren’t necessarily rich, good-looking, or even intelligent—they are resourceful. For anything you want to accomplish, someone or something can lend a hand, provide a stepping stone, or contribute information. Develop a healthy habit of utilizing resources to ensure a lifetime of abundance!