About UC San Diego Extension

Learn how you can explore the hundreds of educational and personal enrichment courses offered by UC San Diego Extension.

If you're interested in advancing your career, working toward a degree, or simply developing an appreciation for the world around you, UCSD Extension offers a rich array of educational opportunities.

UC San Diego Extension offers:

• A rich array of courses and certificate programs
• Online classrooms available 24 hours a day
• Financial aid and veterans' benefits
• Programs for international students and professionals, businesses, organizations, and educational institutions
• Customized, on-site training

Career employees, faculty, and their spouses or domestic partners receive a 10% discount on UC San Diego Extension's educational programs, career training, career counseling, networking forums, and personal enrichment programs.

Get started:

• Browse the Areas of Study.
• Request a course catalog by e-mail.
• Try the online Personal Course Finder.
• Visit UC San Diego Extension on campus (PDF map) (MapLink).

Note: In most cases, interested students don't need to have a previous college degree or provide academic achievement scores.