The College system is one of the things that makes UC San Diego special. Our University is just one of the few in the United States that organizes the undergraduate experience in this way. So why is UC San Diego organized this way? To give you the chance to thrive in a smaller neighborhood and more easily connect to people, resources, and opportunities. It’s almost like being able to customize your college experience. The most important thing to remember about the college system is that your choice of college will determine your general education requirements, even if you enter as a transfer student. Although you will take roughly the same number of courses regardless of your college, the general education requirements differ a great deal from one college to another. Every college provides access to personalized academic advising, support services, and opportunities to get involved. Throughout the month of January, we will cover each of the 7 colleges in-depth! Visit mycompass.ucsd...