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A secure and monitored refrigerator, where students can stash lunches brought from home. Located in the gameroom. (Price Center, Level 2)
Kitchen area with microwaves, sinks, and hot water dispensers. (Price Center East, Level 1)
Study tables and comfy couches. (Price Center East, Level 1)
Commuter students can rent lockers at Price Center or Student Center. Locker rentals open the beginning of each quarter and you can elect to rent for the entire year, or by the quarter. Price Center lockers usually sell out quickly.
Locker Rental Fee
$15/quarter
$45/academic year
$15/summer session
Locker Locations
Price Center East, Level 1 (near the Commuter Lounge)
Price Center West, Level 1 (Food Court, near Panda Express)
Student Center, Level 1 (near Taco Villa)
SLS provides services to undergraduate and graduate student clubs, Greeks, honor societies, and other organizations. Having trouble with your landlord or roomates or rental agreement? Contact Student Legal Services.
All initial sessions are scheduled by appointment only, as we must verify at least one member of your organization is a registered student by checking a valid student ID card. Call (858) 534-4374 to schedule your appointment.
Learn MoreThere are LOTS of study and lounge spaces in and outside of Price Center that do not require a reservation. If you are looking for an individual or group study room, several are available by reservation only. The Student Center also has several non-reservable study space options. See below for details.
Take a break in the festive colors and hanging plants of this Mexican-market inspired location. A nice place to meet up with friends and study groups. Located next to Burger King in Price Center East, level 1.
Sun God Lounge & Computer Lab (SGL) [NOW OPEN to 2am Mon-Thurs]
General seating and lounge areas
Study & Lounge Space
Price Center East Patio (outside of Tap-X)
PC Plaza & East Lawn
Lots of hammocks to choose from! Study, rest, nap, and enjoy the fresh air and green grass!
The Park
In need of some fresh air and green grass? Take a break from studying or get outside to study at The Park. There are three locations available around campus. The Park @ Matthews Quad, Sally T. Wong Avery Library (formerly known as BioMedical Library) Plaza and Revelle Plaza.
Treehouse Computer Lounge - level 2, above Campus Bike & Skate
Blue Pepper Lounge
Student Center Courtyard (outdoors)
Check out this article in UC San Diego Today - Best 10 Study Spots on Campus
Other amenities in general area include:
Open Late!
A secure and monitored refrigerator, where students can stash lunches brought from home. Located in The Exchange/gameroom.
Learn MoreCommuter Kitchen (Price Center East, Level 1)
Hot water tap
Microwaves
Vending Machines
Subway Vending Machine (located outside commuter lounge near ATMs)
Lost and found items in Price Center or Student Center can be turned in and claimed at either the Event Services & Reservations Desk or Open Desk, both located in Price Center.
The Event Services & Reservations Desk is located on Level 3 of Price Center. Open Desk is located just off Library Walk on Level 2 of the Price Center. A Price Center map is available here.
All lost and found items turned into University Centers are logged into the campus-wide system. Through the system, if your item has been found, the University Centers staff will be able to help you locate where the item is held currently.
Submitting a claim is the fastest and easiest way to find out if your item has been found, or create a ticket in case the item is found at a later date. Claims submitted through the online portal will search both University Centers and Gilman Service Center Lost & Found databases.
All found items held by University Centers are turned over to UC San Diego’s primary Lost & Found location, Gilman Service Center, every Thursday.
University Centers can help student organizations and campus departments looking to promote upcoming events. On average, more than 33,000 people come through Price Center daily. Take advantage of our free marketing services around the student union to help boost your program or event.
Services are offered at no charge; promoted events must be open to ALL UC San Diego students.
Colorful, eye-catching banners can help boost awareness of campus events!
Campus organizations are permitted to create and hang banners at Price Center if they:
If your banner does NOT meet the criteria listed above but you would still like us to consider, please complete the form below. Otherwise, banners can be hung without approval if they adhere to the polices listed above.
Campus departments and organizations are encouraged to use Digital Announcements to help promote their events and activities. Digital Announcements are displayed throughout Price Center on the Price Center Plaza Marquee and 20+ TV Monitors throughout level 1 of Price Center.
Price Center Plaza Marquee is a 40' state of the art video billboard that lights up the plaza. For best readability, use 7 words or less in your messaging. This service is a great way to supplement your other marketing and outreach efforts.
Price Center TV Monitors are screens strategically placed throughout Price Center, broadcasting each announcement for 10-20 seconds, multiple times throughout the day. Create your own video ad and submit. Email videonet@ucsd.edu with any questions.
Display cases throughout Price Center are available for student organizations and departments to promote their special events and programs.
Displays must promote an event or program that is open to all students.
Submit your registered student organization event or campus-wide department event today! Once approved, ads automatically appear on our Events Calendar page, as well as the UC San Diego mobile app. In addition, the weekly Student Events Insider newsletter highlights events and directs to the Events Calendar ads, driving even more traffic to student events happening on campus.
Posters around the student union are a great way for everyone to see what's happening!
Campus organizations are welcome to post flyers around Price Center and Student Center, provided they meet the following criteria:
Posters on display around the student union must be associated with a campus event, open to all students, contain at least one upcoming date, and identify the name of the sponsoring campus organization.
Only use blue painter's tape
Post only on unpainted cement pillars or designated posting boards
Don’t post over another poster or move any to make room for yours
Maximum of 11-inches by 17-inches in size
Bookstore: within 12’ of the UC San Diego Bookstore or Sunshine Store exterior walls
Landscaping: Ground, trees, grass (no staked flyers or banners), or planters
Building Surfaces: Marble (beige) walls, glass, stucco, or painted surfaces
Fixtures: Lights, drinking fountains, surfaces adjacent to water fountains, Plaza concrete circle-stage, awnings, or stairway railings
Furniture: Tables, chairs, trash cans, ash cans, or recycling bins
All flyers/posters inside or around the Price Center are removed every Sunday by 3:00pm by the University Centers Custodial Services staff, (with the exception of Associated Students Programming and University Events Office cloth banners, which are excluded from this weekly removal procedure.)
Anything posted in unauthorized areas or causing a potential safety hazard will be removed.
Organizations should remove all posters within 48 hours after the associated event, in accordance with UC San Diego Posting Policies.
University Centers is not responsible for maintaining or securing flyers or banners.
University Centers offers a hoteling-style study and work spaces where UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty can reserve individual workstations or a private office. Open Desk is the newest, most convenient place for the UC San Diego community to work or study.
Amenities include access to high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, sit/stand desk options, ergonomic office furniture and a docking station and monitor in the private office.
Also located in Open Desk is the Nap Nook where UC San Diego students can reserve a quiet spot to relax, recharge, and nap in between studying!
*Hours may vary depending on Price Center building hours or holiday closures.
Once your account is active, submit your request online. You can reserve up to four (4) dates for up to four (4) hours at any given time.
The Park is an outdoor place where students, staff, and faculty can relax, study, build community, and engage with one another in a relaxing outdoor environment.
There are three locations, Matthews Quad, Sally T. Wong Avery Library (formerly known as BioMedical Library) lawn, and Revelle Plaza. All locations are available daily, weather permitting. Lawn chairs in bright, school colors and a variety of outdoor games are set up on the lawns for your use. Activating these outdoor locations encourages respite, wellness and connection while taking in the beautiful San Diego weather and getting some fresh air.