1997-1998 USD Facts

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T he University of San Diego is a private Catholic institution of higher education located on 180 acres overlooking San Diego's M ission Bay. USO is known for its commitment co reaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and community involvement. The univer- sity takes pride in the personalized approach and holistic view of students it brings to the educational process. Chartered in 1949, USO enrolls more than 6,600 students who may choose from more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university's academic divisions include the College ofArts and Sciences, and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Law and Nursing. The School of Graduate and Continuing Education coordinates the graduate programs of all schools with the exception of che School of Law. Throughout its history, USO has remained committed to the ideals of liberal education and to recognizing the dignity of men and women as human beings and as creatures of God. As a Catholic institution, the university is committed to examination of the Catholic tradition as the basis of a continuing search for mean- ing in contemporary life. USO offers a year-round calendar of cultural events open co the public, and its men's and women's sports teams compete against national opponents in 16 sports. Key Phone Numbers General USO number. ................. ... ...... .......... ... (6 19) 260-4600 Admissions Offices Undergraduace .. .. ... ..... ......... ......................... ... ....... 260-4506 Graduate ..... ..... ..... .. ... ................ ......... ............. .......260-4524 Law School ... ......... ........ ......... ...... .............. ... .........260-4528 Alumni Relations ........ ................. ... ................. ... ...... ...260-48 19 Law Schoo l Al umni Rel ations ...... .... .. ... .... ....... ... .........260-4692 University Ministry .... ..................... ................. ... .........260-4735 Capi tal Programs ........................ ..................... ............260-4569 D evelopment .. .... .. ............. ... .. .......... .. .. ... ...................260-4820 President 's O ffi ce ........ .... .. ... ... .... .... ... ...... ........ ............260-4520 Public Relati ons ... ...... .... ....... .. .... ........ ........... ........ ......260-468 1 For more info rmati on, write to the University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92 110-2492.