1998-1999 USD Facts

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T he University of San Di ego is a private Catholic instimtion of higher education located on 180 acres overlooking San Diego 's Mission Bay. USD is lmown for its commitment to teaching, the libera l arts, the formation of values and community involvement. The uni ver- sity takes pride in the personalized approach and holistic view of students it brings to the educationa l process. Chartered in 1949, USD enrolls more than 6,700 smdents who may choose from more than 50 undergrad uate and graduate degree programs. The university's academic divisions include the College ofAns and Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Ed ucation, Law and Nursing. The School of Graduate and Contin uing Education coordinates the grad uate programs of all schools with the except ion of the School of Law. Throughout its history, USD has remained committed to the ideals of liberal education and to recognizing the dignity of men and women as human beings and as creatu res of God. As a Catho li c instimtion, the university is commi tted to examination of the Catho li c tradition as the basis of a continuing search for mean- ing in contemporary life. USD offers a year-round calendar of cu lm ral events open to the public, and its men's and women's sports teams compete against national opponents in 16 sporcs. Key Phone Numbers General USD number ... ..... .... ..... ... .................... (6 19) 260-4600 Admissions Offices Undergraduate ........ .... ..... ... ... ..... .. ..........................260-4506 Graduate .... ........... ................ ..................... .... ...... ... 260-4524 Law School ................................ ........... .. .... ... .... ... .. 260-4528 Alumni Relations ..... .......................... ... ..... ... ... ..... ..... .. 260-48 l 9 Law School Alumni Relations ... ......... ..... ...... ....... ..... ...260-4692 University Ministry .... ...... ........ ..... ...... .. ... ..... ...... .........260-4735 Capital Ptograms .............. ... .. .. .......... .. .... .... ... ............. 260-4569 Development .. .............. ..................... ... ............. ....... ..260-4820 President's Office .. ... ............. .. .............................. .... .. .260-4520 Public Relations .. .... ..... ..... .. ..... ....... ... ....... .... ...............260-468 l For more information, write to the University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492.