Reasons for Giving

UC San Diego is one of the nation’s most accomplished research universities, widely acknowledged for its local impact, national influence and global reach. With a majestic view of the Pacific Ocean, this distinctively beautiful campus is both a magnet and a catalyst for world-famous institutes and Nobel Laureates. Renowned for its collaborative, diverse, cross-disciplinary ethos that transcends traditional boundaries in science, arts and the humanities, UC San Diego attracts like-minded faculty and stellar students and staff.

With higher education’s share of state revenue declining each year (California provides only 12 percent of UCSD’s total operating budget), the university must increasingly rely on financial support from private sources to fund excellence, achievement—and progress.

Impact of Gifts

With the support of generous alumni, parents, faculty and staff, students and friends, UC San Diego can achieve the extraordinary.

Make a Difference

Private support, no matter how large or small, can have a lasting impact on the lives of students, faculty and staff—and beyond.

Chancellor's Message

In supporting UC San Diego, you are helping to improve the world, with a direct impact on the lives of real people.

2000-2007 Fundraising Campaign

Thanks to more than 100,000 generous donors, The Campaign for UCSD achieved its historic $1 billion goal before it concluded in June 2007.

For information about giving opportunities, click here, or call the UC San Diego Office of Development at (858) 534-1610.