UC San Diego Extended Studies

New opportunities often begin with a decision to invest in yourself.

When learners have the tools to make informed financial decisions, they're better positioned to pursue education, navigate career transitions and achieve their goals.

Learn how UC San Diego Extended Studies partner University Credit Union supports financial wellness as part of a lifelong journey of learning and growth.

Learn more>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4dYjEHR

Today’s students are growing up in a world full of new possibilities and rapid change. In a recent episode of the Spotlight On The Community podcast from Cloudcast, Maysoon Lehmeidi from UC San Diego Pre-College Programs at UC San Diego Extended Studies and Alex Phan from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering discussed how K–12 students, families and educators can be prepared for future success through curiosity, skill-building and educational opportunity.

🎙️ Tune in to hear how UC San Diego is helping pre-college learners, families and teachers navigate what's next >> https://bit.ly/4dRs8QT

Happy birthday to Sally Ride (1951-2012) on what would have been her 75th birthday on May 26, 2026.

Sally Ride is remembered as the first American woman in space and as a champion of excellence in science education for girls and boys of all backgrounds. But those were only two aspects of a rich and multi-faceted life.

From co-starring on the Muppets and playing tennis with Billie Jean King to writing children’s books and carrying the Olympic torch, Sally Ride inspired the nation to shoot for the stars. Celebrate her life and birthday during the 25th anniversary year of Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego by viewing a list of 25 things you might not know about the trailblazing astronaut Sally Ride.

25 things you didn’t know about Sally Ride>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4uzygEo

Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4veAKIv

Longer days. New goals. Fresh opportunities.

This summer, take your next step toward personal growth or career advancement. Explore programs and events at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.

Know someone ready for a new direction? Share this post and help them get started.

Explore what's happening at Extended Studies today >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4tLz2gC

Big news for UC San Diego Extended Studies certificate grads — your Alumni Community page is officially live! 🎉

Connect with fellow alumni, access career resources, attend exclusive events, and stay linked to UC San Diego long after graduation. Your journey doesn't end with a certificate — it's just getting started.

Check it out: extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/student-services/alumni-community

Meet Matteo, a first‑generation math & economics major who turned a passion for radio‑frequency into a hands‑on career thanks to the Motorola Solutions Foundation grant.

The Wireless Communications Technologist Certificate gave Matteo access to courses that aren’t even offered at community colleges, bridging theory and real‑world infrastructure. Now, that knowledge is powering an internship at Day Wireless, where they’re building the networks that keep us all connected.

We’re proud to support trailblazers who break barriers and shape the next‑gen wireless workforce. Learn more >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4d9WcqF

We live in a time that rewards certainty, but many people are exhausted by the pressure to have everything figured out. On May 18, author Simone Stolzoff joins UC San Diego Extended Studies and UC San Diego Bookstore for a First Edition event conversation about his new book, How to Not Know, and why curiosity, humility, and uncertainty may be more valuable than ever.

Come for the conversation. Leave with a different way of thinking about work, life, and what it means to grow.

Learn more>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4cXZRZH

A veteran transitioning out of the military. A finance professional who became a lactation consultant. An undergraduate who earned a GIS certificate before graduation. A biochemist who reinvented herself as a children's book illustrator. These are real UC San Diego Extended Studies students — and their stories are part of the latest Dare. Dream. Do. video and blog.

With hundreds of courses across high-demand fields, flexible online, in-person, and hybrid formats, veterans' benefits accepted, and 91%+ of certificate alumni accomplishing their goals, the path forward looks different for everyone — but it's there.

🎬 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtFjNSorqZs
📖 Read: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/news-events/extended-studies-blog/real-people-real-outcomes-how-certificates-and-courses-make-career-growth-possible-without-putting
🔗 Explore Dare. Dream. Do.: https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/dare-dream-do

Behind every confident parent is access to trusted support and information.

This Mother's Day, discover the University of California Television (UCTV) Motherhood Channel, where experts from UC San Diego Health provide free, science-based guidance on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, infant health and more.

Celebrate one of the most meaningful gifts of all: science-backed support for every stage of the journey.

Start watching now>>https://go.ucsd.edu/48OBBa5