USD is dedicated to supporting students holistically. Our goal is to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and equip students with essential skills to succeed during their program and beyond.
As a USD student, you have access to resources to support your academic success and personal development.
TimelyCare is a provider of 24/7, no-cost telehealth services for USD students to address common conditions that can be safely diagnosed and treated remotely. TimelyCare services are available at no cost to the student. Services include:
Live and on-demand self-care sessions (yoga, breathing, stretching)
Access to on-demand counselors for emotional health support
Access to schedule a session with a licensed counselor (up to 12 times per year)
disability and Learning Difference Resource Center
Students may request formal accommodations from the Disability and Learning Difference Resources Center and may also use the following accessibility tools:
The Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center (DLDRC) is committed to helping students with disabilities obtain meaningful academic accommodations and support and to help improve access to the many excellent programs and activities offered by the University. This includes both temporary and chronic disability accommodations.
Their services include evaluating disability documentation, arranging academic accommodations, and providing disability management/counseling to students with disabilities.
If you are a student who would like to be considered for academic accommodations, please follow the instructions under Requesting Services.
USD provides student-focused services to all USD military-connected students, including student veterans, active-duty, dependent children, and spouses.
Review the Higher Ed Immigation Portal website which includes some useful information and connections to the undocumented student community, state and national policies, information on graduate and professional school access, retention and success. It is a living document that will be updated regularly and include any new resources that campuses and organizations develop.
wellness trainings
At USD, we care about your well-being and the strength of our community. That’s why the university requires all students to participate in a two-part annual course series focused on building a thriving, supportive campus. These courses are here to help you navigate college life safely and support your peers. All students, staff and faculty need to complete the Title IX online trainings each academic year. See the “All Graduate Student Education” page for details. If the training is not completed, there is a $250 non-compliance fee.
Login problems: Contact the USD Help Desk at [email protected] or at (619) 260-7900.
Any technical problems within the Vector Solutions course platform: Technical support is available 24/7 and can be accessed from the “Help” link within the course.
To avoid technical issues, please use any major web browser (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) released within the previous two years.
You may take the course in multiple sittings. Please save/bookmark the link as you may take the course in multiple sittings. In order to save your progress, be sure to finish each module, quiz, or video before logging out.
If you have questions regarding course deadlines and the required courses assigned to you, please email [email protected] and the Student Training support team will respond to you as soon as possible.
Health insurance
All USD, full-time undergraduate, graduate and law students are required to have health insurance. Full-time graduate students are those enrolled in 9 units or more throughout their program.
At the beginning of every academic year, full-time students need to decide to enroll in or waive out of the USD Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP, Provided by Aetna). This requirement ensures that students in need of health and/or mental health care beyond the scope of services provided by USD Student Wellness can access the appropriate care and resources in the community.
Part-time students are not required to take any action as it relates to health insurance. For part-time students, there is no need to waive or provide proof.
Less than Part-Time (No FAFSA or VA Benefits Available)
0.00 - 4.49
Part-Time (Required for FAFSA or VA)
4.50 - 8.99
Full-Time
9.00 +
undergraduate
Enrollment Status
Number of Units (#)
Less than Part-Time (No FAFSA or VA Benefits Available)
0.00 - 5.99
Part-Time (Required for FAFSA or VA)
6.00 - 11.99
Full-Time
12.00 +
ECONOMIC RESOURCES
USD's Case Management team has compiled a list of on-campus (local to San Diego) and national economic resources to help students find assistance with a variety of life aspects such as housing, food, mental health, parenting, etc. If you have a need or concern that isn’t addressed by the resources included in this list, please reach out to your Program Coordinator for further assistance. Based on the support, we may refer you to schedule an appointment with a case manager.
If you live locally to San Diego, the USD Campus is available to all of our students and includes these additional resources. Even if you are far away from campus, many offices offer remote options.
College life moves fast with assignments, group projects, jobs, internships, family responsibilities, and the need for a little downtime all competing for your attention at once. When everything feels urgent, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or feel like you’re constantly playing catch‑up. The good news is that time management isn’t about doing more; it’s about creating clarity, reducing stress, and making space for what matters most. Explore the tools and strategies below to help you stay organized, stay grounded, and thrive in your academic journey.