“I extend a warm welcome to our students who are starting their exciting journey at UCSF to become the next generation of clinicians, educators, and discovery scientists. UCSF students are known for the care they exhibit for patients, the curiosity they bring to questions of scientific rigor, and the many ways they show up to support our communities. We are grateful to you for choosing UCSF. ”

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

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Starting the Year Together

Images from this year’s White Coat ceremonies and celebrations. 

What’s New

New ways for UCSF students to learn, connect and make a difference.


Making an impact while they learn: Nursing students are applying their skills to real-world challenges, working alongside UCSF Health clinicians to improve care for patients.


Learning through service: UCSF dental students are gaining hands-on clinical experience while providing compassionate dental care to patients who might otherwise go without.

The New Class, by the Numbers

Here’s a snapshot of the students joining the UCSF community this year.

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Number of New Students

881

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California Residents

50%

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U.S. States Represented

41

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Number of First Generation College Students

202

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Number of First Generation Graduate Students

381

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Top Alma Maters

UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego