Finish in Four/Three Academic Plans
Updated 4/23/25
Important Notes
The plans below do not include any college or university requirements. Students should consult with their college advising office to add any missing coursework such as general education and university requirements. Students may be able to overlap gen ed/universitity and major requirements.
All courses taken to satisfy USP major requirements must be taken for a letter grade and a C- or better must be earned for major credit. *Only USP 30, which is a 2-unit lower division course can be completed with Pass/No Pass grading.
USP 186 and USP 187 should be taken the last consecutive fall and winter quarter enrolled. There are five prerequisite courses for the senior sequence (USP 186 & 187): USP 30, USP 60, USP 124, the research methods, and the technical elective. It is recommended that students prioritize these prerequisites.
Lower division courses should generally be taken before upper division courses, but overlapping is allowed. It is also recommended that students complete one foundation course before taking upper division electives. Options for major requirements with options to choose from can be found on the USP Major Requirements pages
Students should review major requirements and academic plans on the DUSP website each quarter for potential changes and updates. Customizable Academic Plans with a major requirement checklist can be found on the DUSP Academic Advising page of the DUSP website under Class Planning Tools.
While Summer Session is not a requirement for UCSD students, major courses may be available during summer terms. Students wishing to graduate early or who have missed a prerequisite course during the academic year are encouraged to consider summer courses.
Academic Plan for Students that Enter UCSD Fall 2024 and Later
The USP Major consists of 18 courses:
- Six (6) lower division courses
- Twelve (12) upper division courses
The following chart is a helpful guide to ensure successful completion of all required courses in time to graduate at the end of one's 4th year. If you are planning to graduate in three years, please start the sophomore planned courses during your first year.
Courses in blue are prerequisities for the USP Senior Capstone (USP 186/187).
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Academic Plan for Students that Entered UCSD Prior to Fall 2024
The USP Major consists of 17 courses plus an additional prereq for any students taking the USP Capstone in Fall 2026 or later (USP 30).
- Four (5) lower division courses
- Twelve (12) upper division courses
The following chart is a helpful guide to ensure successful completion of all required courses in time to graduate at the end of one's 4th year. If you are planning to graduate in three years, please start the sophomore planned courses during your first year.
Courses in blue are prerequisities for the USP Senior Capstone (USP 186/187).
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Winter |
Spring |
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| Senior |
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