You're in! What's next?
Welcome to the next chapter in your journey as a changemaker. Today, your dream of taking action toward peace is becoming reality. Whether you're on campus or in the field, we'll give you the tools, knowledge, and resources to build a career with purpose. Let's get started.
Important Next Steps
Confirm Your Enrollment
Reserve your seat in our incoming class by submitting your enrollment confirmation form and enrollment deposit to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Claim Your USDOne Account and Email
24 hours after making the enrollment deposit, you can register and claim your USDOne account and email. You will need your USD ID number, date of birth, and personal email address that you provided to USD during the application process.
Course Registration for Spring 2024
The Kroc School will share information soon on how to register and what to register for. Registration will open in November; the current schedule may be found here.
Pick Up Your Student ID
Your Torero ID card is very important, as it's used on campus for identification, campus cash, and to check out library materials. To obtain a Torero ID Card, you must be registered for classes and should bring a valid picture ID (such as a driver's license or a passport) for identity verification to Campus Card Services, located in Hahn University Center, Room 127.
Financial Aid -- U.S. Residents Only
We know that financing your graduate education is a priority. Financial Aid applications are processed once a year for Fall matriculation. Be sure to apply when the Fall 2024 window opens. Still have questions about Financial Aid? Visit USD's Financial Aid Resources page for additional information related to loans, scholarships, and USD employment or head to the One Stop Student Center to meet with a financial aid counselor.
Scholarship Opportunities
All admitted students will be emailed the scholarship application. Please email krocadmissions@sandiego.edu if you have not been sent the scholarship application.
We encourage all graduate students to research and secure funding opportunities they qualify for. We have listed some opportunities for your review here.
Graduate Assistantships
Kroc School students also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with Kroc School faculty. Learn more about the Kroc School Graduate Assistantship Program. Available graduate assistantships will be advertised at the beginning of each semester.
Fellowships
The Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) offers sought-after fellowships in which students support the IPJ’s peacebuilding programs. These 15-hours-per-week positions, awarded during the admission process to the Kroc School, are paid and also offer additional tuition support in the amount of $5,000.00. Spring 2024 students will be invited to apply along with the Fall 2024 students. Application details will be shared in the Spring semester.
One Stop Student Center
USD's One Stop Center is the place to get answers to questions related to financial aid, student accounts, academics/registration, and additional campus resources. Students should direct questions to the One Stop Student Center by emailing onestop@sandiego.edu.
New Student Orientation
All orientation courses and events are mandatory. In-person Orientation will be all day on Friday, February 2 followed by a school-wide welcome reception.
Confirmed students will also be enrolled in a self-paced orientation course on Canva that must be completed prior to the in-person orientation.
Please be sure you are regularly checking your official University of San Diego email account for all school-related correspondence.
Welcome International Students!
We are proud that so many international students choose to study at the Kroc School and at the University of San Diego. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) offers a variety of resources to assist you throughout your experience at USD. Please note that all international students are required to check-in with OISS upon arrival in San Diego. For additional information about this very important check-in process and information related to arrival to the United States, please visit the OISS website. International orientation is also mandatory, please check with OISS for details.
After you submit the enrollment deposit, you will receive instructions via email from the Office of Graduate Admissions (grads@sandiego.edu) on the next steps regarding uploading your visa documentation to the university’s iTorero portal. If you plan to study on an F-1 visa, you will be required to submit immigration and financial documentation via iTorero in order to receive your Form I-20. If you plan to attend the university under a different visa type (for example, the J visa, H visa, etc.), you will be required to upload your visa documentation to iTorero before you can register for classes. Once you have completed your iTorero requirements, you can expect to receive additional information by email about your required orientations and the start of classes.
Incoming international students will receive orientation information from the Office of International Students and Scholars. Please contact OISS for more information.
Health Insurance Requirement
All University of San Diego full-time graduate students are required to have health insurance. When you register for classes, your student account will be charged for the USD Student Health Insurance Plan. Students must decide to enroll or waive by answering questions online. A new waiver needs to be submitted at the beginning of each academic year.
Important Links:
- Student Health Center
- Student Health Insurance website
- Student Health Insurance Plan Benefits and Features
- International Student Health Insurance Information
Required Immunization and TB Screenings
As part of the University’s commitment to protecting the health and well-being of all our students, there are matriculation requirements for tuberculosis (TB) screening and certain immunizations. Registration holds are in place until the requirements are met. Please visit the Student Health Center webpage for more information.
Please view the pages below for details on your program's requirements. Please direct your questions to your faculty advisor or the Academic Programs team.
The Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center is committed to helping students with disabilities obtain meaningful academic accommodations and support to help improve access to the many excellent programs and activities offered by the University.
If you have a disability, we encourage you to request accommodations and support through the Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center.
Welcome to San Diego!
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" and is California's second-largest city, boasting gorgeous beaches, a sunny and temperate climate year-round, and a diverse array of landscapes and attractions. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer!
The Kroc Graduate Student Association compiled a list of their favorite local restaurants and coffee shops. Here's the Google Maps link.
Off-Campus Housing Resources
San Diego offers a variety of unique neighborhoods and housing options – from bungalows near the beach to urban living downtown and in the central neighborhoods, family-friendly suburban settings – San Diego has something for everyone!
Graduate students are responsible for finding their own housing. Need help finding a place to live? Visit USD's Off-Campus Housing Resource for Graduate and Law Students to explore neighborhoods, view maps, and helpful renter information, as well as information related to transportation and parking.
Check out the USD Graduate School Housing Guide 2023 for housing data, neighborhoods, explained, apartment ratings, renter resources, and more!
The Kroc School is located on the west side of campus, which overlooks some of the most beautiful communities of San Diego. The Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Building (KIPJ) is home to our Office of the Dean, the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Spark @ USD, the Kroc School Ideation Station, several classrooms, and conference rooms. The KIPJ also has its own theatre, gorgeous gardens, and a reflection room.
Want to take a closer look? To learn more about USD's beautiful campus, visit this interactive campus map.
Getting to campus via car or public transportation is a breeze! Check out these resources to help you get to USD.
Parking Permits
Parking e-permits are required Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Long term permits can be purchased online through the Parking Services website. Please review parking rules and regulations before coming to campus.
Public Transportation Resources
The San Diego region is served by two transit agencies, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit District (NCTD), which includes the North County Coaster. Students who wish to use public transportation are encouraged to purchase a discounted MTS Student Pass on campus at the Hahn University Center Ticket Office.
Visit 511sd.com to find complete information on all of the public transportation options, traffic alerts, and green transportation alternatives in San Diego County.
Alternative Transportation Resources
The iCommuteSD website has helpful information on alternative transportation including bicycling, carpools, and van pools.
USD Tram Service
While you can get most anywhere on campus on foot, USD's Tram Service is free to all students, employees, and visitors to the university and makes regular stops throughout campus. The tram also provides transportation to and from the Old Town Transit Center, which provides convenient access to much of the greater San Diego area.
Graduate Student Life
Graduate Student Life is thriving at USD!
Be sure to check out the Graduate Student Life webpage to learn more about upcoming events, student organizations, the Graduate Student Council, and other graduate student resources. GSL also supports a Graduate Student On-boarding site which will introduce you to the virtual and on-campus resources and services available to graduate students.
Military and Veterans
At the Kroc School, we recognize that our military and veteran students play an important role in peacebuilding efforts all over the world, and are grateful for their service. We encourage these students to investigate resources available to military and veteran students, and to take advantage of the VA Education Benefits Programs, including the Yellow Ribbon Program.
UCSLP
The Hahn University Center and Student Life Pavilion (UCSLP) is the place on campus to dine, shop and meet. These student service hubs house a variety of resources and amenities for USD students.
Kroc Graduate Student Association
The Kroc Graduate Student Association's mission is to enhance and empower post-Graduate students while adding value to their overall academic experience while at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. The Association provides various resources including a place to discuss ideas and concerns alike while bringing higher visibility to the school not only within the USD community but on a local, national, and international level.
The Association supports student-organized events for students and faculty, both on- and off-campus, that raise awareness for important issues that are relevant to the mission of the School and of the Association.
If you would like to get in touch with KGSA, email: krocpjsa@gmail.com.
Follow KGSA on Instagram and visit their web page on the Kroc Student Resources Site.