Events

Welcome! This is your go-to resource for discovering an array of events that bring our entire university community together. Whether you’re a current student looking to get more involved or a prospective student eager to experience what the University of San Diego has to offer, you’ll find a wide range of opportunities to explore. From academic workshops and cultural celebrations to networking events and campus tours, there’s something here for everyone. Dive in and see how you can connect, learn, and grow with us!

Event Name
Location
Date
Graduate Student Success Program
Virtual
Date: 7/28 - 7/30/2025
Event Details

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday July 28-30th, 2025
4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. PST via Zoom 

The Graduate Student Success Program is an optional opportunity for students to unpack the hidden curriculum of graduate school, connect with other graduate students across the university, and feel empowered to step into the new identity of being a graduate student and scholar. Through workshops and presentations, our virtual program will address questions such as:

What are some strategies to access support?

How do I make the most of my experience as a graduate student?

What if I feel like I don’t belong here?

How do I interact with faculty as a graduate student?

How do I tend to my financial wellness while in graduate school?

This virtual event is open to new students who started their program in 2025 at University of San Diego.

Finance Your Degree at USD Webinar
Virtual
Date: 8/8 - 8/8/2025
Military student walking on campus
Event Details

Friday, August 8, 2025
4:00p.m. PST via Zoom 

During this session, you will learn about the different financial aid resources available to you, including how to navigate military and veteran funding options such as the GI Bill. We will also provide information on payment plans, scholarship opportunities and other strategies to help you finance your degree.

This virtual event is open to current students, alumni, and prospective students who are pursuing a degree online at University of San Diego.

Your First Year on the Job – How to Thrive as a Newly Minted AI Practitioner Webinar
Virtual
Date: 8/14 - 8/14/2025
Event Details

Thursday, August 14, 2025
4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. PST via Zoom 

“Your first year on the job – how to thrive as a newly minted AI practitioner” is a virtual event designed to guide AI professionals who are early in their career. The session will cover essential topics to help AI practitioners navigate their challenges and make a successful transition into the field.
This webinar will be facilitated by Professor Andrew Van Benschoten, MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence instructor and Director of Advanced Analytics at Land O’Lakes. 

This virtual event is open to current MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence or MS in Applied Data Science students, alumni, and prospective students at University of San Diego.

Prepare for the Career Fair: Virtual CAE Career Fair
Virtual
Date: 9/16 - 9/16/2025
CAE in Cybersecurity Community
Event Details

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. PST via Zoom 

Get ready to learn all that you need to know to be successful at a virtual or in person career fair. Career Development Assistant Director Alex Lo will facilitate this session on how to best prepare for any career fair.

This virtual event is open to current students, alumni, and prospective students who are pursuing a degree online at University of San Diego.

Fall Career & Internship Fair
San Diego, California
Date: 9/30 - 9/30/2025
How to Become an Instructional Designer [Career & Salary Guide]
Event Details

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m.

Please join us for this on campus career fair event. All current students and alumni are welcome. No registration is needed.

See additional details on the Career Development website.

Engineering & Computing Career Fair
San Diego, California
Date: 10/28 - 10/28/2025
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Event Details

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

11:30a.m. – 2:00p.m. PST

Please join us for this on campus career fair event. All current students and alumni are welcome. No registration is needed.

See additional details on the Career Development website.

Job Search Overview and T.E.A.M. Platform Workshop
Virtual
Date: 11/13 - 11/13/2025
T.E.A.M. Torero Employer and Alumni Mentors Events
Event Details

Thursday, November 13, 2025 
 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. PST via Zoom

Join us to learn how to approach your job search and how to leverage the University of San Diego T.E.A.M. platform (Toreros, Employers, Alumni and Mentors). This tool is customized to USD and includes features such as a job board, flash mentoring, identity groups and more. This webinar will be facilitated by University of San Diego Career Development Assistant Director Alex Lo. 

This virtual event is open to current students, alumni, and prospective students who are pursuing a degree online at University of San Diego.

The GRAD Student’s Guide to Time Mastery
Virtual
Date: 12/4 - 12/4/2025
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Event Details

Thursday, December 4, 2025
4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. PST via Zoom 

This workshop will include a formal presentation reviewing strategies and sharing resources that you can utilize to enhance your time management skills as an online graduate student. There will also be a discussion section that will allow you to share personal strategies that you have found helpful in balancing your school, work, and family responsibilities.

This virtual event is open to current students and prospective students who are pursuing a degree online at University of San Diego.