UCSD Extension StudiesStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall Quarter 2026

The semester, explained for UCSD Extension Studies

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Quarter 2026
Campus terms
4
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Fall Quarter 2026Relevant now
  2. Winter Quarter 2027
  3. Spring Quarter 2027
  4. Summer Quarter 2027
  5. Fall Quarter 2027
  6. Winter Quarter 2028
  7. Spring Quarter 2028
  8. Summer Quarter 2028

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4 terms

C

Concurrents
Students enrolled in regular UC San Diego campus courses through the Extension 'Concurrent Enrollment' program rather than through standard admission.

I

I-House
International House, where many international Extension students reside and participate in cross-cultural programming.

O

OLLI
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a community for learners aged 50 plus within the Division of Extended Studies.

T

The Bistro
A popular upscale dining location on the main campus often frequented by Extension and international students near the I-House area.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
audrey_s_cafe
Audrey's Cafe
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for accessing course materials and submitting assignments for Extension programs.
come_on_in_caf
Come On In! Café
Concurrent Enrollment
A process allowing Extension students to enroll in main-campus undergraduate and graduate courses on a space-available basis.
Extension ID
The specific identification card issued to Extension students, which differs from the standard undergraduate Triton Card.
LJVS
La Jolla Village Square, a nearby commercial center where some Extension administrative offices and classrooms are located.
MyExtension
The dedicated online student portal used for enrollment, transcripts, and managing Extension-specific records.
Park & Market
The UC San Diego downtown center used for Extension classes, events, and community engagement.
price_center_level_1
Price Center Level 1
the_cove
The Cove
UNEX
The University Extension Complex located on the northwest corner of the main campus.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Quarter 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
4 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in La Jolla for UCSD Extension Studies Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in La Jolla.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$3,200

Cost of Living Index

200

Student Population

40,000

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

San Diego MTS bus routes, UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley (nearby), Coaster commuter rail (regional access)

Nearest Airports

San Diego International Airport, McClellan–Palomar Airport (regional)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (warm-summer coastal)

Avg Annual Temp

62°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Wikipedia

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

8980 Villa La Jolla Drive Garage

garage • Limited during business hours

Located directly under the Extended Studies building; use ParkMobile zone 4752.

Gilman Parking Structure

garage • High capacity

Main visitor parking structure for the La Jolla campus.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at UCSD Extension Studies

Osher's Theater World Presents: Around the World in Song

Park & Market: Guggenheim Theater

An entertaining afternoon performance by the Osher Theater World group, featuring a musical journey around the world.

Daneen Wilburn: Songs of Grace and Resilience

Park & Market - Guggenheim Theatre

Acclaimed San Diego vocalist Daneen Wilburn opens the 2026 Intersections Concert Series with an evening of gospel, jazz, blues, and soul.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Open House

September 26, 2026

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@ucsd.edu

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