Seventh College Welcome Week
Get ready to dive Under the Seventh Seas and enjoy a week of wet and wild events!
As part of the Triton Weeks of Welcome (TWOW), Welcome Week is an annual UC San Diego tradition, fostering the Triton Spirit for both new and returning students. Held during the first week of the Fall Quarter (Week 0), Seventh College and campus-wide departments host exciting and informative events to welcome all Tritons to the new academic year.
Events are open to all currently registered UC San Diego undergraduate students unless otherwise indicated. Events are subject to change. * Indicates UC San Diego Signature Event
Seventh College TWOW Events
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Seventh College First-Year Orientation Program
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent program information.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
1:30-3:00 PM (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Seventh College First-Year Orientation Program
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent program information.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
10:30 AM-Noon (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Seventh College Transfer Orientation Program
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent program information.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
10:30 AM-Noon (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Seventh College First-Year Orientation Program
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent program information.
Day One Fest*
7:00-10:00 PM (PDT) | Warren Mall (map)
It’s almost that time of year, Tritons! Celebrate the new year and join ASCE for a back-to-school festival unlike any other! Grab some food with new and familiar friends, interact with our amazing brand activations, and get yourself merch! The first event Associated Students Concerts and Events of the year; you won’t want to miss it.
This event is hosted by the Associated Students.
Seventh College Welcome Week Events
Monday, September 21, 2026
Seventh College First-Year Orientation Program
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent program information.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
10:30 AM-Noon (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Seventh College Transfer Orientation Program
Registration is required. Registered participants will be sent program information.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
1:30 - 3:00 PM (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Triton UnOlympics*
12:30-2:30 PM (PDT) |LionTree Arena
Since 1979, UnOlympics has been the ultimate tradition at UC San Diego—an epic showdown of friendly competition that’s been rocking our campus for decades! Hosted by Recreation and Athletics, this “games of games” brings together all the UCSD Undergraduate Colleges, each vying for the legendary Golden Shoe trophy.
Teams rack up points for everything from wild field games and trivia to nailing a College chant and crushing a Welcome Week dance routine. Plus, you get to meet our mascot, King Triton, the UC San Diego cheerleaders, dance team, and Triton scholar-athletes. It’s the most fun (and competitive) day of the year!
This event is open to all students and hosted by UC San Diego Recreation. No backpacks are allowed, with the exception of diaper and medical bags per venue policy.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
1:30 - 3:00 PM (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Don't forget Fall Quarter Classes begin today! Be sure to check your class schedule to see if your class is meeting this week.
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
10:30 AM-Noon (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Seventh College Remote Drop-In Advising
10:30 AM-Noon (PDT) | Virtual Advising Center
Level up your academic journey with Seventh Academic Advising! Current students can drop by during our weekly remote office hours no appointment needed! It's your chance to meet Seventh College Academic Advisors and ask any academic questions you may have. Go to vac.ucsd.edu, click on "Meet with Advisor," pick Seventh College, and sign in for Remote Drop-In.
First Friday*
12:00-3:00 PM (PDT) | University Centers (Price Center & Student Center)
Explore your Student Union at this annual open house event. Win prizes, play games, and learn about everything Price Center and Student Center have to offer!
This event is hosted by the University Centers.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Meet The Beach*
10:00 AM-3:00 PM | Scripps Beach
UC San Diego Recreation hosts the 18th Annual Meet the Beach, a giant beach party for first year and transfer undergraduate students and grad students at the end of Welcome Week. Students get a chance to explore Scripps Beach while enjoying free swag and lunch (while supplies last), surf lessons, kayak tours, Scripps pier tours, aerial silks, rent boogie boards, participate in our muscle beach and bust a move at our Beach Dance Party. Students can also lounge on the shore, take photos at our photo booth or snap photos of everyone's favorite, surf dogs.
This event is hosted by UC San Diego Recreation. Advance registration is required and will be verified via wristband. Wristbands are required to ride shuttles to SIO, receive giveaways and lunch, and to partake in sponsored activities. Wristbands are on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
For general information or to request reasonable accommodations for events sponsored by Seventh College, contact Seventh College Student Affairs via email within 72 business hours prior to the date of the event. All events are wheelchair accessible, unless otherwise noted. Events listed as being on a "lawn" may be held on grassy areas with sidewalk access adjacent. Service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. No other animals, including pets, therapy animals, or emotional support animals, are allowed.
We hope that you will join us in upholding and promoting our Principles of Community in all UC San Diego events and keeping our community free from any and all forms of discrimination and harassment.
Photos and videos may be taken at these events event. By attending, you give UC San Diego the right to use photographs, video, and/or audio recordings taken of you. These may be used for any purpose, including education, promotion, or archives.
UC San Diego Events Calendar
In addition to the Seventh College Welcome Week, Tritons are invited to learn about campus activities through the UC San Diego Events Calendar
Seventh College Welcome Week events are supported by Seventh College and Seventh College Student Council (7CSC). For more information about Seventh College Welcome Week activities, contact the Seventh College Student Affairs Office at seventhstudentaffairs@ucsd.edu.