2023 USD Fact Book

CAMPUS COMMUNITY When USD students aren’t studying, they’re meeting friends who share their interests and passions, participating in a sports club or taking a moment to relax and enjoy the view. From outdoor adventures to opportunities for inner exploration, students can find the community that’s right for them. On-campus housing is available to students all four years and is a requirement of the first- and second-year experiences — unless commuting from home. Upper-division and transfer students can choose from five uniquely styled apartment complexes. All first-year students participate in Living Learning Communities (LLCs). LLCs bring students with similar interests around changemaking together in the residence hall areas. First year commuter students also participate in an LLC and have intentional programming connected to the Commuter Commons. Second-year students can participate in the Second-Year Torero Experience Program (STEP), a collaborative effort designed specifically to meet the needs of second-year students, including career development, studying abroad and a focus on community building and wellness. Generally more than 2,600 first-year, transfer, returning upper-division, law and graduate students enjoy the academic, programming, safety and convenient benefits associated with being members of the campus residential community. All resident students have immediate access to professional community directors, resident ministers and student resident assistants who are committed to enhancing their academic, social and spiritual growth. Both the LLCs and Transfer Learning Communities (TLCs) for new transfer students help fulfill a core curriculum course and the first-year integration component necessary for graduation. sandiego.edu/llc

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