WARREN COLLEGE
TOWARD A LIFE IN BALANCE
NEW TRITON ADVISING
HANDBOOK
Use the blue links in this
handbook to view further
information on the UCSD
website.
Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge,
resources, and guidance you need to maximize your
time at UCSD.
UC SAN DIEGO ADVISING SYSTEM
Keep in mind, it is your responsibility to
reach out to the departments listed below.
Be proactive and you will be successful here
at UC San Diego!
At UC San Diego, you have a variety of advisors to help you navigate
our system.
Warren College Academic Advisors
Available to advise students on quarter planning, scheduling, graduation requirements,
and connect students with resources inside and outside of Warren College. Warren College
academic advisors also conduct workshops/webinars to provide guidance on a variety of
topics, such as long term planning and remote learning resources. They will help you better
understand what is required of you so you are successful at Warren College and at UC San
Diego.
Department Advisors
Located in each academic department and assist in planning major and minor specific
coursework. A large portion of your graduation requirements are in your major. Your major
advisors will help you understand your major requirements and show you how the courses
you have already taken may satisfy major requirements here at UC San Diego.
Career Advisors
Located in the Career Center off of Library Walk. They assist students with career
exploration, graduate and professional school advising, offer career assessments, job fairs,
and many other resources to get students connected and to prepare them for life after UC
San Diego.
Internship Advisors
Located in the Academic Internship Program (AIP) office. AIP provides students with a
variety of internship opportunities across many different career fields. Internships through
AIP are taken for academic credit usually in your 3rd or 4th year.
International Advisors
Available to help international students become familiar with UC San Diego and can
answer any questions about your visa or immigration status.
From the New Triton Advising website
ACADEMIC SUCCESS RESOURCES
UC San Diego offers numerous tutoring and study assistance programs, most of them
free of charge. Use this link to find a tutoring or support program that's right for you.
Tutoring and Study Programs by Department
List of study spaces plus available days and times
Where to Study on Campus
Triton Transfer Hub is ready to support you in your academic,
professional, and career goals.
Triton Transfer Hub
Use these tips and techniques to improve your academic
performance and optimize your learning experience.
Find campus resources for ESL and international students, as well as
for all students who use English as a second language
Tips for Academic Success
English Language and ESL Resources
The Teaching + Learning Commons provides comprehensive academic support for
students. Services provided by the Academic Achievement, Experiential Learning,
and Writing Hubs.
The Teaching + Learning Commons
Empowers students to build culturally engaging communities, grow personally,
develop intellectually, and become enriched professionally.
Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS)
Students are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA to
be in good academic standing. Make sure to
utilize the variety of support services
dedicated to your success!
The Virtual Advising Center (VAC) | vac.ucsd.edu
Sending a message to our team of academic advisors via VAC is the preferred and most
efficient way to contact our office with questions. Click on ‘Ask a Question’ to send us a
message. Questions submitted via VAC typically receive a response within 24-48 hours.
WARREN COLLEGE ADVISING
Warren Advising Email
If you are not able to use the VAC or connect with us via Zoom, you can email us at
In Person Drop-Ins
We will be offering in-person drop-ins when Fall quarter begins. Our In Person Drop-In remote
sign-in is located at the front lobby computer in CSE (EBU3B).
Zoom Drop-Ins
We will be offering virtual ‘drop-in’ one-on-one advising sessions. Please see the schedule for
drop-in advising hours via zoom. You can access our drop-in remote sign-on through the “Meet
with an Advisor” tab in the VAC.
To send us a message, click and direct your question to
Warren College.
For Zoom drop-ins
Look up a sample 4-year plan for your major
List of useful information and resources
Common questions/answers
You have completed a Transfer Program if you fulfilled one of the following:
Please be sure to have your IGETC certificate sent to UCSD Admissions separate
from your official transcripts.
Intersegmental General Educational Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) from a California
community college
Please be sure to have your partial IGETC certificate sent to UCSD Admissions
separate from your official transcripts.
Intersegmental General Educational Transfer Curriculum - Partial (IGETC-P) from a
California community college
UC Reciprocity
Completion of the lower-division general education/breadth requirements from an
accredited four-year institution or other transfer program - you must see a Warren
academic advisor for verification.
If you have completed one of the above transfer programs you must complete:
Warren
Writing
(WCWP)100:
Academic
Writing
Must be taken at UC San Diego for a letter grade.
If you are transferring without two approved writing courses, you may
be required to take an additional writing course. See a Warren
academic advisor for details.
Two 4-unit,
Upper-
Division Non-
Contiguous
Courses
Courses may be chosen from the same discipline and the same
department.
Courses must be taken through UC San Diego, another UC campus, or
the UC Education Abroad Program.
Courses may be taken on a letter grade or Pass/Not Pass basis.
See Choosing Non-Contiguous GE Courses for more information.
If You Completed a Transfer Program
WARREN COLLEGE GE’S
From the New Triton Advising website
Warren Writing
(WCWP) 100:
Academic Writing
Must be taken at UC San Diego for a letter grade.
If you are transferring without two approved writing courses,
you may be required to take an additional writing course. See
a Warren academic advisor for details.
Ethics and
Society - A two-
course sequence:
PHIL or POLI 27
and PHIL or POLI
28
Completion of WCWP 10A and 10B is required to enroll in
PHIL 27 or POLI 27 and PHIL 28 or POLI 28.
If you are unable to enroll please contact Warren Advising
through the "Ask a question" tab in the VAC.
Both courses must be taken at UC San Diego for a letter
grade.
Formal Skills
Two courses in symbolic logic, computer programming,
and/or statistics from the approved list of courses.
These courses may overlap with other applicable lower-
division requirements and may be taken on a Pass/No Pass
basis unless required on a graded basis for the major or other
requirements.
AP/IB credit may apply, as well as completed, transferrable
community college coursework.
Programs of
Concentration
(PofCs)/Area
Studies
All majors except B.S. Engineering majors must complete two
Programs of Concentrations (PofCs); B.S. Engineering majors
must complete two Area Studies.
PofCs/Area Studies must be non-contiguous (unrelated) to
each other and to the major.
AP/IB credit may apply, as well as completed, transferrable
community college coursework. AP/IB and community college
coursework may only satisfy lower division requirements.
A minor may be used in lieu of a PofC/Area Study if the minor
meets the College's rule on non-contiguity and non-overlap.
Watch Selecting PofC/Area Studies for additional
information.
From the New Triton Advising website
If You Did Not Complete a Transfer Program
WARREN COLLEGE GE’S
All UC San Diego students must complete the following University of California
requirements:
UC Entry Level Writing Requirement
(ELWR)
The University of California requires all
undergraduate students to demonstrate a
minimum proficiency in English
composition.
You must complete ELWR prior to attending
UC San Diego.
For additional information and guidelines,
see the Analytical Writing Program website.
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
From the New Triton Advising website
American History and Institutions (AHI)
All UC students must satisfy knowledge of American history and the principles of American
institutions under the federal and state constitutions.
A grade of C or better in an approved high school course in American history and/or
American government
A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. History exam
A passing mark in an approved UC San Diego course or approved transfer course
This requirement is met by:
If you are on an F-1 or J-1 student visa at the time of graduation, you will be able to waive the
AHI requirement
For additional options and guidelines, see theUCSD General Catalog.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
A knowledge of diversity, equity, and
inclusion is required of all UC San Diego
undergraduate students.
This requirement is satisfied with a grade
of at least C- or Pass (P) in one course on
the UC San Diego-approved DEI list.
A DEI course may overlap with any upper division or lower
division major, minor, or general education course.
Area Studies
Specialized and Interdisciplinary Area Studies
Programs of Concentration
Specialized and Interdisciplinary Programs of Concentration (PofCs)
How to: Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate
(IB) Credit
Warren Transfer Student General-Education Requirements
Taking Summer Classes at UC San Diego
Taking Summer Classes at a Community College
WebReg Tutorial (Enrollment Basics)
How to Use the Virtual Advising Center (VAC)
Undeclared Majors: 200 Majors - How Do I Decide?
Walk-In Advising
Waitlist Information
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Advisors have worked hard to ensure you
have access to the information you need
to be successful. Please make sure to
view these videos to inform yourself.
