Welcome, Students!
Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Watkins welcomes students to the 2020 school year and talks about how UCSF is addressing the COVID-19 pandemic for all of its learners.
Related: Read a message from new UC President Michael V. Drake, welcoming everyone back to the new academic year.
Stats on the New Class
Gender
Female: 65%
Male: 35%
Birthdays
Youngest Students' Birth Year: 1999
Most Common Birth Month: September
LGBTQ+
10%
Top Alma Maters
UCLA, UCB, UCSD
Veteran or Active Duty / Reservist
2%
Source: Preliminary data from the UCSF Office of the Registrar & Office of Institutional Research.
#UCSFBackToSchool
Calling all UCSF learners! What does student life look like this year?
The pandemic has turned back-to-school season on its head, but UCSFers know how to improvise, adapt, and overcome. We’re giving away $500 in gift cards to 20 UCSF students who can help us capture this historic time. Post a glimpse of your day-to-day life on social media with the hashtag #UCSFBackToSchool, and make sure to tag @UCSF for a chance to win. Winners will be chosen at random, multiple posts are encouraged!