Every day is a good day to learn more about UC San Diego, but we've chosen a particular one to spread knowledge with our new feature called "Triton Tuesday." Each Tuesday, get the inside scoop with fun facts about Triton athletics, the UC San Diego campus and community, and our beautiful home of San Diego, California, in a Did You Know? format.

It's no wonder UC San Diego is such a big place. With its internationally-renowned academics and position as a top research university, award-winning faculty, ideal beachside location, and now, Division I athletic program, it makes sense that discerning students have UC San Diego at the top of their list. With more than 39,000 students enrolled at UC San Diego and more than 8,500 freshmen matriculating each year, the University still maintains a small college feel.

How? The answer lies in the unique college system.UC San Diego is composed of seven different colleges, each with its own general education requirements and focus. The college system allows students to be a part of a smaller community, while enjoying access to resources and facilities of a large, world-class research institution. 

Each college at UC San Diego features its own residential neighborhood, general education curriculum, support services and distinctive traditions. No matter which college a student attends, they may pursue their chosen major.

Regardless of which college a student attends, we are all Tritons!

UC SAN DIEGO'S COLLEGES

College	Founded	About	Website
Revelle	1964	Where the arts, sciences and humanities join to inspire and educate Renaissance men and women.	https://revelle.ucsd.edu/
John Muir	1967	John Muir College is known for its welcoming, supportive community. They also host many organizations and activities. Muir students are recognized for their individuality and independent spirit.	https://muir.ucsd.edu/
Thurgood Marshall	1970	Thurgood Marshall College guides students of all majors and all interests to become highly engaged citizens committed to a better society.	https://marshall.ucsd.edu/
Earl Warren	1974	Acquire the intellectual, social, and decision-making skills needed to assume responsible citizenship in a global society.	https://warren.ucsd.edu/
Eleanor Roosevelt	1988	Developing world citizens through scholarship, leadership, and service.	https://roosevelt.ucsd.edu/
Sixth	2001	Preparing students to become dynamic and engaged citizens of the 21st century.	https://sixth.ucsd.edu/
Seventh	2020	Seventh College strives to transform society by equipping the next generation of scholars, leaders and innovators with the tools to confront our changing planet.	https://seventh.ucsd.edu/

PRIOR TRITON TUESDAYS
• 1992 Dream Team Finds a Home at Main Gym (Sept. 1)
• UC San Diego Home to Award-Winning Faculty (Sept. 8)
• UC San Diego Athletics Hall of Fame (Sept. 15)
• Exploring Dr. Seuss in San Diego (Sept. 22)
• La Jolla's Wonderful Weather (Sept. 29)
• Academic Excellence on Display by the Tritons (Oct. 6)

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program begins a new era in 2020 as a member of the Big West Conference in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide more than 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. In addition, 83 Tritons have been named Academic All-Americans, while 37 have earned prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 91 percent, one of the highest rates among institutions at all divisions. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.