University of California, San Diego

“The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) offers four degree programs: the BS in computer science, the BS in computer engineering, the BS in artificial intelligence, and the BS in computer science with a specialization in bioinformatics.”

“A detailed description of the BS economics major, as well as two- and four-year plans, are available in the undergraduate program section of the department website”

“A detailed description of the BA economics major, as well as two- and four-year plans, are available in the Undergraduate Program section of the department website”

“The school offers seven different majors, each with a distinct focus. They are (1) biology with a specialization in bioinformatics, (2) ecology, behavior, and evolution, (3) general biology, (4) human biology, (5) microbiology, (6) molecular and cell biology, and (7) neurobiology.”

“The bachelor of science granted in each of these majors will be so designated.”

“GPA 4.12 - 4.28”

“GPA range reflects the middle 50%”

“The Fall 2027 Application opens August 1 and you can submit it October 1-Nov 30.”

“The application fee is $80 for each UC campus ($95 for international and non-immigrant applicants).”

“Demonstration of English proficiency is required if your native language is not English and your secondary/high school education was in a country where English is not the language of instruction.”

“You must answer 4 out of 8 questions. Each answer is limited to 350 words.”

“Deadline to Submit Your Final Transcripts”

“You are required to send your transcripts by July 1 to maintain your admission.”

“The undergraduate incoming Fall and Winter class (first-year and transfer students) are eligible for a two-year housing guarantee.”

“The undergraduate incoming Fall and Winter class (first-year and transfer students) are eligible for a two-year housing guarantee.”

“If your student will stay on campus over Winter or Spring Break, remind them to save some Triton Cash.”

“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”

“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”

“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”

“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”

“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”

“Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”

“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”

“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”

“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”

“The Department of Bioengineering offers an integrated program leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) degree in bioengineering.”

“The purpose of the BS/MS is to allow interested students to obtain the MS degree within one year following completion of the BS degree.”

“27% (2023-24) and 13% (2022-23) are enrolled in a program to continue their education by the time they graduate”