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Greetings!
Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope you all had time to relax during break and reset for Winter Quarter. With the start of the new year, it also means new opportunities to grow and learn. Remember, the CASP Office is always here to support you and guide you throughout the quarter. Have a wonderful start to Winter Quarter everyone, you got this!
In this newsletter, you will find information regarding upcoming CASP events, CASP requirements, and deadlines. Please read through to learn more about these opportunities and events around campus!
We are open! Come by and say hello to our office located on the 3rd floor of Center Hall (through Door E & F). We have free printing, a dry kitchen, and a study space open:
Monday - Thursday from 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Fridays from 9 AM - 4 PM.
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Visit the CASP day-to-day calendar of events to keep up to date with CASP events, resources, and other opportunities available to you all!
To schedule a time to meet with one of our professional staff members virtually, please check our availability by clicking here.
Questions? Ask us here!
casp@ucsd.edu
(858) 534 - 8366
Center Hall, 3rd Floor (through Door E & F)
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Meet the 2025 CASP Cohort!
PC: Kehaulani from Wonder Struck Photography
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Meet the CASP Team!
PC: Kehaulani from Wonder Struck Photography
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Campus Community Centers & More
| | Important Dates for Winter Quarter | | | Friday, January 2nd | Winter Quarter Begins | | Monday, January 5th | Instruction Begins | | | | Monday, January 5th | Instruction Begins | | Thursday, January 15th | Automatic Waitlist Officially Ends | | Monday, January 19th | Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday | | Friday, January 30th | Deadline for Students to drop without "W" on Transcript | | Friday, February 13th | Deadline for Students to drop with "W" on Transcript | | | CASP Scholarship Requirements | | Family Food Pantry and Children's Closet | | |
We are excited to announce that the Family Food Pantry & Children's Closet has just launched! We debuted this resource last week at our Community Care Fair! But don't worry, it is here to stay as the locations are housed in the Triton Transfer Hub & Student Veterans Resource Center.
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Welcome Back Muir: Movie and Back to School Kit
Slow down your week with some freebies (pens, planners, stickers, liquid iv, etc) and a movie with friends! Join us as we welcome you back to campus for Winter Quarter 2026.
Wednesday, January 6, 2026 @ Half Dome Lounge from 11:00am to 1:00pm
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Welcome Back Muir: Winter Involvement Fair
It's never too late to get involved at Muir - come meet Muir Student Orgs and start your leadership journey! First come first serve for Crumbl Cookies! Join us as we welcome you back to campus for Winter Quarter 2026. Sponsored by Muir College Council.
Friday, January 9, 2026 @ Muri Quad Lawn from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
| | APIMEDA: Unwind the Grind | | |
Unwind the Grind is a collaboration between APIMEDA Programs and Services and CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). This is a weekly event for folks to connect with campus staff to explore ways to destress and unwind.
Join us Mondays Week 1-10 from 3-4pm at the APIMEDA Programs and Services Office 2nd Floor Price Center West.
| | Women's Center: Gender Bites | | Raza Resource Centro Community Writing Collective | | LGBTRC: Mix and Jingle Series | | | | |
@ LGBTRC
Welcome back! The LGBTRC is kicking off the new quarter with a series of community mixers. Come make friends, get cozy, and explore the LGBTRC. All are welcome. RSVP with the link below or at tinyurl.com/LGBTRCmixers!
For questions or accomodations, email rainbow@ucsd.edu.
| | Triton Transfers: Transfer Involvement Fair | | |
Interested in getting involved at UC San Diego as a transfer student?
Then mark your calendars for the winter quarter and join our Transfer Involvement Fair & Welcome to connect with different programs and opportunities! The first 100 attendees will be receiving a free Triton Transfers tote bag!
Date: Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Price Center - Level 2 - East Ballroom
| | | LGBTRC Queer Book Club: Hijab Butch Blues | | | | |
Odd Weeks (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), Fridays, 12-1:30 pm @ LGBTRC
Come join the LGBTRC Queer Book Club! We will be reading and discussing Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H, a coming-of-age memoir by a queer hijabi Muslim immigrant. A free copy of the book will be available to the first 4 people who attend the first meeting.
RSVP with the link below.
For questions or accomodations, email rainbow@ucsd.edu.
| | LGBTRC: T-Camp Retreat Applications Open! | | | | |
When: April 3rd - 5th, 2026
Interest Form due by January 30th, 2026
T-Camp is an education experience for California college students to explore transgender, nonbinary, and gender-questioning identities and experiences.
Applications are open to all undergraduate students 18-25 years old. Costs are covered for selected students.
For more information, please contact Allison Kendrix at akendrix@ucsd.edu
| | Triton Transfers: Career Launch Info Session | | | | |
In partnership with Career Launch, the Triton Transfer Hub welcomes all transfer students to apply to the Career Launch Program in Winter 2026!
By participating in this program, transfer students will be able to:
- Explore career fields.
- Learn how to create relationships with professionals and network.
- Launch effective job and internship searches.
- Improve self-confidence and career preparation.
- Learn LinkedIn tips
- Cold-call professionals.
Curious about the Career Launch program before applying? Join our Zoom info session & bring your questions! This session will be recorded. Deadline to apply to Career Launch is January 25 @ midnight! The application will be available starting winter break on our website!
| | CARE at SARC: Yoga as Healing Support Group | | | | |
The CARE office is excited to share that we are currently seeking participants for Yoga as Healing, a trauma-informed support group exclusively for survivors of sexual trauma. This eight-week yoga series explores reconnection of the mind and body through guided practice of movement, breath work, and mindful activities.
This is open to all undergraduate and grad students of all identities. No prior Yoga experience is needed. There are no fees, and all supplies will be provided.
To request more information, feel free to email CareAdvocate@ucsd.edu
| | Women's Center: Working Parents | | |
These support groups are in collaboration with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and the Women's Center, facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time remote working parent. These are open to all UC San Diego Students, Faculty, and Staff.
Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu
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Working Moms of 0 - 5 Year Olds Group
Next session: Wednesday, January 28th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. (Sessions are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month)
Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.
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Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group
Next session: Wednesday, January 14th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. (Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month)
Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.
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Working Parents of Teens Support Group
Next session: Wednesday, February 4th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Sessions are held on the first Wednesdays of every month)
Calling all parents of teens! Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.
| | Scholarships & Opportunities | | 2026-2027 Justice Corps San Diego Application Now Open! | | | | |
Applications for the 2026-2027 JusticeCorps San Diego program are NOW OPEN! Scan the QR code for information about JusticeCorps and applications. ⚖️
This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students at UCSD, SDSU, and CSUSM to gain hands-on legal experience through direct assistance to San Diego community members.
If you have any questions, please email JusticeCorps Program Director Amoreena Urbeck (Amoreena.Urbeck@sdcourt.ca.gov).
| | 2025-2026 Transfer Firsts PODS | | | | |
The Professional Opportunities for Development and Success (PODS) fund is a financial support opportunity for first-generation transfer students. It provides students with professional development, career growth opportunities, and financial assistance.
Applications are now open! So if you are interested, check out our website and fill out our interest form.
| | Mosaic Minds: Committee Leads + Members Application! | | |
Want to get involved in research, gain new networking experiences, and get involved in the Black Resource Center?
Look no further than Mosaic Minds, UCSD's student-run research symposium spearheaded by the BRC! We're on the lookout for committee leads for this year's event and would love all of the help we can get. There's a number of benefits that'll not only advance your future, but those around you who you'd serve by helping put on the event! We hope that you are excited to participate in this program and its new launch for the 2025-2026 academic year. Thank you!
Applications EXTENDED to January 9th, 2025!
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Are you an Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics major who is interested in a research career? Then apply for the Goldwater Scholarship! It can provide you $7,500 in scholarship funding!
The deadline for UC San Diego applicants is January 16th, 2026.
| | Cross Cultural Center Undergraduate Intern Hiring Now Open! | | |
Hello campus partners and community!
The Cross-Cultural Center is excited to announce that our 2026–2027 Undergraduate Intern application is now open, and we would appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with students! Our intern team plays a key role in fostering social justice education, community building, and student support across campus. This is a great leadership and professional development opportunity for students passionate about equity-centered work and community engagement.
Application Deadline:
Winter Week 3 – Tuesday, 1/20 at 11:59pm
Additionally, we will have an info session and students for change mixer to promote the internship as well as connect students with community as we enter the winter quarter.
2026–2027 Intern Hiring Info Session + Students for Change Mixer:
Winter Week 1 – Wednesday, 1/7 at 3pm-4:30pm
Students can learn more about these opportunities and apply at: https://ccc.ucsd.edu/get-involved/become-an-intern.html
Attached are the flyers you can share through your newsletters, social media, or directly with students who may be interested.
Thank you for helping us reach students and supporting our work across campus! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at ccc@ucsd.edu.
| | Women's Center Intern Application! | | | | |
2026-2027 Women’s Center Intern Applications have now opened! There's two WC info sessions offered for interested candidates, a recording will be shared after the virtual session. January’s session will be held at the WC. Links to the info sessions can also be accessed via the LinkTree.
This internship is for UC San Diego undergraduate students interested in social justice, making campus-wide impact, contributing to Women's Center growth, making new friends, and personal/professional development.
Applications close Tuesday, January 20th at 11:59pm PST, 2026.
For questions email: haksamit@ucsd.edu
More info here: women.ucsd.edu
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Submit by Tuesday, January 20th, 11:59 PM
Our internship applications are open for the 2026-2027 cohort!
The overall goal of the UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center Internship program is to develop UCSD undergraduate student interns in their leadership practice in order to enhance and increase the broader LGBTQIA+ movement and contribute to a more just, equitable society for the future.
Interested in applying? Use the link below
| | California Latino Capitol Association Foundation: Fellowship Program | | | | |
The California Latino Capitol Association Foundation (CLCAF) is proud to announce its annual Fellowship Program!
Every year, a cohort of students have the opportunity to gain 10 weeks of experience working as a CLCAF fellow for an Assemblymember, State Senator, State Agency, Non-profit, or an Advocacy Organization in Sacramento, CA 🏛️
This year’s program is from June 15 to August 22! Access the application in the Linktree.The deadline to apply is on January 31, 2026!
Contact co-chairs@clcaf.org for any questions !
| | San Diego Foundation Scholarship Application | |
Achieve your Higher Education Dreams
- In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 100 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.
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In 2025, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $5.5 million in scholarships to nearly 1,400 students.
The 2026-2027 Common Scholarship Application will open on January 14, 2026.
| | We are happy to announce that Price Center has expanded its hours to provide students with more options for late-night studying. Price Center East (Levels 1 & 2) and Burger King will now be open 24 hours Monday through Thursday and Open Desk and Sun God Lounge will now be open until 2am Monday through Thursday. | | Tritons Connect is open to all students, alumni, staff/faculty, and the UC San Diego community. Join us to connect 1:1 or in groups, post and apply for job opportunities, get matched with or be a mentor, and so much more. Signing up is easy! | | |
We are so happy to have you all be part of the CASP family and look forward to seeing you all throughout your time here at UC San Diego.
Visit our Flickr account to view more pictures from our Kickoff event.
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