UC San Diego Extended Studies

We're feeling em-ocean-al. 🌊

Summer quarter starts today, and we are excited to welcome a new wave of learners!

What class are you taking this quarter? Let us know in the comments. 👇🏼

We are grateful to Congressman Juan Vargas and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for their support in providing 60 full scholarships for high school students in California's 52nd Congressional District to participate in Discover UC San Diego's Summer 2027 residential program.

This investment expands access to immersive STEM education and space-focused learning opportunities for students. During the 36-day program, scholarship recipients will complete two university-level courses, earn 6–8 quarter units of UC San Diego.

Through this investment, more students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning, discover pathways in science and engineering, and gain the skills and confidence to pursue their future goals.

Learn more>> discover.ucsd.edu

We had a great time connecting with professionals, partners, and future students at the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders!

Our Healthcare Education team represented UC San Diego Extended Studies' ASCEND and Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) programs, sharing educational opportunities that support the growing behavioral health workforce.

A special thank you to our partners at the CADTP for helping make the conference experience even more memorable. We enjoyed connecting with attendees and having meaningful conversations about education, recovery, and community impact.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. We look forward to staying in touch!

Learn more about the ASCEND program >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4e82iZb

What happens when science meets strategy?

The Rady School of Management, UC San Diego Micro MBA presented with UC San Diego Extended Studies helps graduate students and STEM professionals build business skills that complement their technical expertise. Learn from world-class Rady School of Management faculty from across business and industry--from Qualcomm and Crinetics Pharmaceuticals to San Francisco Giants, The Walt Disney Company and more--while exploring topics like finance, innovation, leadership, analytics and entrepreneurship.

The next online cohort begins July 8. Applications close June 20.

Career transformation is waiting for you>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4atFPo2

🌟 We have some exciting news to share!

Please join us in congratulating Kokoro Igawa — one of our International Programs Cultural Ambassadors — on winning the 2026 Triton Student Employee of the Year Award from the UC San Diego Student Employment Office! 🎉

Kokoro, an international student from Japan, has been part of our Extended Studies family since 2023. She was recognized in the category of Communication & Digital Fluency, and it's easy to see why — her warmth, professionalism, and passion for connecting students to international experiences make her an invaluable part of our team.

This June, she'll walk across the stage with a double major in Sociology and History. We couldn't be prouder. Congratulations, Kokoro! 💙💛

New opportunities often begin with a decision to invest in yourself.

When learners have the tools to make informed financial decisions, they're better positioned to pursue education, navigate career transitions and achieve their goals.

Learn how UC San Diego Extended Studies partner University Credit Union supports financial wellness as part of a lifelong journey of learning and growth.

Learn more>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4dYjEHR

Today’s students are growing up in a world full of new possibilities and rapid change. In a recent episode of the Spotlight On The Community podcast from Cloudcast, Maysoon Lehmeidi from UC San Diego Pre-College Programs at UC San Diego Extended Studies and Alex Phan from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering discussed how K–12 students, families and educators can be prepared for future success through curiosity, skill-building and educational opportunity.

🎙️ Tune in to hear how UC San Diego is helping pre-college learners, families and teachers navigate what's next >> https://bit.ly/4dRs8QT

Happy birthday to Sally Ride (1951-2012) on what would have been her 75th birthday on May 26, 2026.

Sally Ride is remembered as the first American woman in space and as a champion of excellence in science education for girls and boys of all backgrounds. But those were only two aspects of a rich and multi-faceted life.

From co-starring on the Muppets and playing tennis with Billie Jean King to writing children’s books and carrying the Olympic torch, Sally Ride inspired the nation to shoot for the stars. Celebrate her life and birthday during the 25th anniversary year of Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego by viewing a list of 25 things you might not know about the trailblazing astronaut Sally Ride.

25 things you didn’t know about Sally Ride>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4uzygEo

Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4veAKIv

Longer days. New goals. Fresh opportunities.

This summer, take your next step toward personal growth or career advancement. Explore programs and events at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.

Know someone ready for a new direction? Share this post and help them get started.

Explore what's happening at Extended Studies today >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4tLz2gC