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We have received several questions recently regarding COVID-19 and the USP Department. Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions as well as resources for students.
The USP department is prioritizing the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. We are following all guidance coming from the Chancellor’s office. We are moving our operations online as much as possible and all USP department classes will be online in Spring 2020. We will keep our website up to date with any additional information specific to our department.
If you do not have consistent access to the technology needed to fully access remote instruction options, please use the form below to request a loaner laptop for the period during which you will be learning remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://eforms.ucsd.edu/view.php?id=490887
You can email questions about the lending program to vcsa@ucsd.edu.
The university has made it clear that we are not allowed to increase enrollment. Courses are to be offered at the original intended sizes with the same number of faculty, TA’s, and UGIA’s.
Ordinarily, a course must be taken for a letter grade in order to count towards the major or minor in Urban Studies and Planning or in Real Estate and Development. The Department of Urban Studies and Planning is amending that policy for courses taken during the following quarters only:
This means that courses taken during the listed quarters that would count towards either major or minor will also count toward the respective major or minor if they are taken P/NP. This temporary policy is in effect for the academic quarters listed above only.
Important notes:
We will still be offering advising; we are just moving online. You can find all the virtual advising information on the USP Advising Page.
Our leaders are working closely with federal and state officials to ensure your ongoing safety at the university. Stay up to date with the latest developments.