Sports Medicine

How to Enroll

STEP ONE: Create a student account

Take a moment to create an account in the student's name. Do not use your student's school email. Proceed to STEP TWO if you have created an account previously.
NOTE: Parents/guardians, if you are enrolling multiple students into the program, please create separate accounts for each student, and ensure you are logged into each student's account when processing enrollment.

Create an account

STEP TWO: Add course offering to shopping cart

Please visit the enrollment page linked here: Sports Medicine Academy Enrollment Website. Scroll to the "Course Sessions" section and click "add to cart" to add course offering to your shopping cart. Additionally, you can click the course dates for the course drop-down menu. This will include information such as the program location, program dates, etc. 

STEP THREE: Select your grading option

At UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, you have the option to choose how you want your course(s) graded. If you don’t choose a grading option, the default grading option of Pass/No Pass will be assigned.

• Letter Grade: A grade between A+ and F reflects your performance in the course and is included in your grade point average (GPA) calculation. A passing grade counts toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
• Pass/No Pass: A grade of P or NP reflects whether you have passed the course, but does not otherwise indicate your performance. These grades are not included in your GPA calculation; however a P (passing) grade counts toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.
• Not for Credit: A grade of “NFC” reflects that you were enrolled in the course but does not indicate your performance. This grade appears on your transcript, but is not included in your GPA calculation and is not counted toward your earned credit hours or the required number of units for your certificate.

You may change your grading option at any time before the final class meeting (by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the published end date for online courses) or before final grades are posted, whichever comes first. To learn how to change your grading option please visit the Student Services website linked here: Changing Grading Option

STEP FOUR: Agree to the terms and conditions and check out

Please be sure to click the bottom acknowledging that you have read and understand the UC San Diego Extended Studies Terms & Conditions and Student Conduct Policies regarding registration, fees, and refunds. This will allow you to check out. 

STEP FIVE: Pay

You will be directed to the checkout website, Transact. Here you will be able to choose your method of payment. 

Complete the authorization form for each enrolled student. Authorization forms are linked here: Research Scholars Authorization Form

• Enrollment Deadline: May 29, 2026* 
  *Enrollment is subject to closing earlier than the date listed above should the program meet enrollment capacity. 

Who can apply? 
Can international students attend? 
Is room and board available? 
Where is the course located? 
How do I request a transcript? 
Is financial aid available? 
Are there payment plans available?
What are 90000 level pre-college units? 

Who can enroll? 
11th and 12th grade students who are interested in sports medicine and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Can international students attend? 
International students are welcome to apply to the Sports Medicine Program; however, all participants are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own room, board, and transportation to and from the program site. Please note that the Sports Medicine Program is not eligible for F-1 student visa sponsorship. Most international students who choose to participate in the commuter-format program typically enter the United States on a B-2 tourist visa or its equivalent, depending on their country of origin. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure compliance with all applicable visa and travel regulations.

Is room and board available? 
The Sports Medicine Program is offered exclusively in a commuter format and does not provide room and board accommodations. Students are responsible for arranging their own daily transportation to and from the program site, as well as providing their own meals. This structure is intended to support local and independently housed participants.

Where is the course located? 
The course location will be given to students once they have been accepted into the program, but does take place at a UC San Diego Extended Studies location.

How do I request a transcript? 

For instructions on how to order a transcript, please click here. If you’ve never ordered transcripts through Parchment before, you will need to register for a Parchment account. Details can be found from the link above.  All transcripts will be printed and delivered by one of the methods listed here. Transcript requests are processed by Student Services. Should you have any questions, please contact them at unex-reg@ucsd.edu.

You can also view/download your grade report by logging in your MyExtension here.

Is financial aid available? 

The UC San Diego Research Scholars – Sports Medicine Program is a self-supported initiative that operates independently of State and Federal funding sources. Consequently, the program is unable to provide financial aid or institutional grants to participants. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their school counselors and explore local, community-based scholarship opportunities to support their participation. For a list of potential external funding sources, please refer to the Scholarship tab on our website.

Are there payment plans available? 

Yes, payment plans can be requested up to two months prior to the course start date. Payment plans will be monthly payments broken down evenly up until the final month prior to the course start date. To request a payment plan, please email precollege@ucsd.edu providing the students name, PID, email address, and course name.

What are 90000 level pre-college units?

Courses numbered 90000-99999 are non-credit-bearing, pre-college-level courses designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore academic interests or prepare for college admission. Research Scholars pre-college units may be transferable for secondary school credit at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students should discuss the transferability of individual courses with the registrar of their secondary school prior to enrolling.