Skip to main content
Astronomy & Astrophysics Astronomy
  1. HOME
  2. Undergraduate Program
  3. Incoming Students

Incoming Students 

Welcome to A&A!

Welcome to the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of California, San Diego! The major and minor programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A) are open to all students interested in pursuing a STEM degree with a focus on astrophysical sciences, and the majors are not capped. Sample course plans for both freshmen and transfer students are available on our website.

Orientations & Campus Events

The A&A department hosts remote and in-person orientation and informational sessions throughout the year. Please click here to join the A&A mailing list for future updates and announcements. 

Looking for more information now? If you are interested in learning more about the program now, you can view a video recording of our Spring 2024 continuing students information session by clicking here, and the Powerpoint slides from this presentation here.

Upcoming Events:

  • Triton Day, Spring 2025: Triton Day is an opportunity to learn more about being a student in our department and you will get the chance to meet our A&A Undergraduate Advising team. This year, Triton Days Open House will be on April 15, 2025 for our first-year and transfer applicants. For more information, please visit the event's website.

Past Events: