What UCSF Students Are Saying

Curious about life at UCSF?

We talked to new learners about why they chose UCSF and asked returning learners to describe UCSF in three words.

See what they had to say:

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Why did you choose UCSF?

@ucsf_official

We kicked off the quarter at our Fall Celebration, where we asked incoming students why they chose UCSF. Now it's your turn to introduce yourself! Whether you're a fresh face at UCSF or a returning student, take a moment to introduce yourself in the comments below and connect with your fellow classmates.

♬ Make It Better (Instrumental) - Anderson .Paak

How do you describe UCSF in 3 words?

@ucsf_official

Curious about life at UCSF? Here is what our learners had to say in three words. Drop an emoji that best describes your UCSF experience 💬👇

♬ Good Life (Instrumental Beats) - Hip Hop Hitmakers

 

What UCSF Students Are Saying

Curious about life at UCSF? We talked to new learners about why they chose UCSF and asked returning learners to describe UCSF in three words.

See what they had to say.

Why did you choose UCSF?

@ucsf_official

We kicked off the quarter at our Fall Celebration, where we asked incoming students why they chose UCSF. Now it's your turn to introduce yourself! Whether you're a fresh face at UCSF or a returning student, take a moment to introduce yourself in the comments below and connect with your fellow classmates.

♬ Make It Better (Instrumental) - Anderson .Paak

How do you describe UCSF in 3 words?

@ucsf_official

Curious about life at UCSF? Here is what our learners had to say in three words. Drop an emoji that best describes your UCSF experience 💬👇

♬ Good Life (Instrumental Beats) - Hip Hop Hitmakers

About the New Class

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Number of New Students

939

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California Residents

50%

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Countries Represented

57

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First Generation College Students

30.4%

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First Generation Graduate Students

52.7%

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Top Alma Maters

UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis

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“I’m thrilled to welcome our new and returning students back to UCSF. Their enthusiasm and passion invigorate me as well as our campus community. I wish them a fantastic year as they continue their educational journey.”

Catherine R. Lucey, MD, MACP
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost