Introduction

The University of San Diego (USD) is a private Roman Catholic research university located in San Diego, California. The campus is situated on a hilltop with views of San Diego Bay and the Linda Vista community. USD is dedicated to providing valuable education under Catholic social teachings. The university comprises seven academic divisions: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Law, School of Business, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Science, School of Engineering, and School of Peace Studies. USD offers 42 undergraduate degrees, 25 master's degrees, 6 law degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees (in nursing and leadership studies). Located 22 miles north of the Mexican border, USD is an ideal university for international students. It actively participates in international teaching, research, and service, emphasizing the importance of global awareness within the campus community. USD's campus is consistently recognized as one of the most beautiful in the U.S. At USD, students experience education without borders.

Notable Alumni

Carlos Bustamante, Mayor of Tijuana

Robert D. Bohn, Major General of the United States Marine Corps

Akeel Al Saffar, Deputy Minister of National Security Affairs of Iraq

Bernie Bickerstaff, former General Manager and Head Coach of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats

Mike Brown, Head Coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and former Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, 2009 NBA Coach of the Year

Lowell McAdam, President and CEO of Verizon Communications

Juan Vargas, former San Diego City Council member and former California State Assembly member