2014 USD Fact Book

Student Life Pavilion The 50,000-square-foot Student Life Pavilion (SLP) — the hub of campus life — features an outdoor Plaza Mayor, abundant dining spaces with a wide range of delicious dining options, an award-winning market and numerous spaces for student government, Greek life and student centers and organizations. The SLP has earned gold LEED certification, a designation that reflects the facility’s exemplary environmental practices regarding sustainability. Dining Services Dining Services offers students, faculty, staff and guests high-quality, settings. The university’s self-operat- ed dining and catering team serves more than 8,000 meals daily. Pavilion Dining, located on the first floor of the Student Life Pavilion, offers 12 uniquely delicious dining options, as well as a culinary workshop encom- passing an array of global cuisine. Transportation There are many ways to get around campus and San Diego for those without access to a car. The USD Tram Service is an on-campus shuttle service that moves students, faculty, staff and visitors to various stops on the campus. The USDTram Service also provides morning and evening nutritious food in a variety of convenient and comfortable

service to the OldTownTrolley Station. Zipcar provides students with the freedom to have transporta- tion when they need it, without the expense and trouble of having a personal car on campus. San Diego bus stops and trolley stations are just a short walk from campus. including fraternities and sororities, academic clubs and multicultural associations, are open to students. For more information regarding student organizations, please contact the Student Leadership and Involvement Center (SLIC) at (619) 260-4802, email slic@ sandiego.edu or visit the SLIC in the Student Life Pavilion, Room 316. Campus Recreation More than half of the university community participate in one of the many campus recreation programs offered each year. Intramurals include leagues in flag football, softball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, basketball and innertube water polo. More than 60 recreation and fitness classes are offered each semester. USD club sports host more than 500 students participating in 24 club teams. Aquatic offerings include classes in swim training, water polo, surfing, wakeboarding, scuba, kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, waterskiing and flow boarding. Student Organizations More than 150 organizations,

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