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:
- New Student Orientation, Fall 2024: Presentation Slides
- Continuing Student Orientation, Fall 2024: Presentation Slides