University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has a Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in December 2023 an investigation into UCSD for potential Title VI violations.

In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights entered into a resolution agreement with UCSD, outlining a series of actions that the university must take to address antisemitism on campus.

In March 2025, UC San Diego was one of the 60 schools that received a letter from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In March 2024, the ASC passed a resolution calling for divestment from Israel. Also in March, the University issued an advisory to all staff and students asking the community to “consider avoiding the area” on the day of a protest organized by SJP.

In May 2024, protestors from the encampment, including members of JVP, organized an anti-Zionist Shabbat on campus. In June 2024, UCSD academic workers joined other UC campuses in striking following the dismantling of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus.

In October 2024, an individual made several threatening antisemitic posts on Instagram directed at a Jewish student and the Hillel at UCSD. The posts referred to the student as a "Zionist" in a disparaging way and referred to Hillel as "criminals, baby killers, and a cancerous organization." That same month, swastikas were etched into a blackboard in a classroom.

After a short-term Jewish Wellness Group in 2024–2025 ended with the loss of grant funding, the University has not re-established a Jewish support group despite sustained advocacy from campus staff and faculty and identity-based services continuing for other communities. Staff and faculty have therefore called on the administration to re-establish a Jewish Community of Focus Support Group and ensure equitable access to identity-informed care.

In May 2025, dozens of UC San Diego students and employees gathered to protest a lecture by former Israeli Ambassador, Ido Aharoni. The protestors reportedly obstructed the entrance to the event and chanted "baby killer" at the UC San Diego professor moderating the lecture. In October 2025, a Palestinian flag, a Star of David and "UCSD Funds Genocide" were painted at the UCSD graffiti art park.

The UC San Diego student newspapers have also reportedly shared problematic content, including articles seemingly glorifying the 2024 anti-Israel encampments, falsely alleging that Israel is committing genocide, and denouncing study abroad programs in Israel. Likewise, concerns have been raised that campus accounts officially representing the University - including a number of its centers - continue to follow SJP San Diego on social media, despite the group having received a cease and desist notice following conduct violations on campus.

University Policies and Responsive Action

The University, along with other UC schools, has made several statements condemning antisemitism in the wake of October 7.

Following the establishment of a ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ University administration arrested 60 protesters, including 40 students and faculty, in May 2024.

In August 2024, University of California President Drake launched a UC-wide Campus Climate Initiative to help all UC locations develop campus climate action plans for Fall 2024 and beyond. President Drake also issued a directive to all UC campuses to make clear to their campus communities that certain activities – including encampments, masking to conceal identities, and restricting free movement – are prohibited.

In May 2025, following the disruption of former Israeli Ambassador Ido Aharoni's lecture, Chancellor Khosla and Academic Senate Chair Olivia Graeve released a joint statement noting that the conduct of the protesters was "an affront to the mission of our university. It violates campus policies and our Principles of Community, and is antithetical to our values and the educational mission of UC San Diego."

In June 2025, UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health announced that they were withdrawing their sponsorship, financial support, and participation in the San Diego Pride festival due to concerns about the antisemitic views of the headlining performer.

UCSD has an advisory council that advises the Chancellor on a variety of issues, including those pertaining to the experiences of Jewish members of the campus community. Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, members of the council are conducting focus groups and individual listening sessions to better understand lived experiences of the Jewish campus community; reviewing current policies and practices; and examining national best practices to inform their recommendations which will focus on climate and belonging, education and curriculum, and accountability.

UCSD has established the “Tritons Belong” initiative to support the campus community and encourage conversation, dialogue, and connections. As part of this initiative, the campus has also partnered with ADL San Diego to present educational training for the campus community regarding antisemitism. Also as part of Tritons Belong, UC San Diego has launched Dialogue For Peace: Building Compassion and Understanding Across Difference, which encompasses several events and programs including a professional development training fellowship to empower student employees, faculty, and professional staff to become compassionate listeners and conflict resolution facilitators.

The University has also established the Tritons Together initiative to provide opportunities for students to learn about themselves, the perspectives of others, and to gain the skills needed to put UC San Diego’s Principles of Community into action. Furthermore, principal members of all student organizations at UC San Diego are required to complete "The Art of Inclusive Communication” workshop developed by the National Conflict Resolution Center. In addition, UC San Diego’s Applied Research Center for Civility held a national conference titled “Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” that focused on discussion of best practices for addressing religious intolerance, specifically antisemitism and Islamophobia.

In March 2026, following a series of swastika-related incidents on campus, Chancellor Khosla released a letter stating "we are angered and saddened to see our campus defaced by this symbol of hate and Antisemitism, and as always, we stand with our Jewish community...Let me be clear: any acts of discrimination, including Antisemitism, will not be tolerated at UC San Diego."

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has a Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in December 2023 an investigation into UCSD for potential Title VI violations.

In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights entered into a resolution agreement with UCSD, outlining a series of actions that the university must take to address antisemitism on campus.

In March 2025, UC San Diego was one of the 60 schools that received a letter from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In March 2024, the ASC passed a resolution calling for divestment from Israel. Also in March, the University issued an advisory to all staff and students asking the community to “consider avoiding the area” on the day of a protest organized by SJP.

In May 2024, protestors from the encampment, including members of JVP, organized an anti-Zionist Shabbat on campus. In June 2024, UCSD academic workers joined other UC campuses in striking following the dismantling of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus.

In October 2024, an individual made several threatening antisemitic posts on Instagram directed at a Jewish student and the Hillel at UCSD. The posts referred to the student as a "Zionist" in a disparaging way and referred to Hillel as "criminals, baby killers, and a cancerous organization." That same month, swastikas were etched into a blackboard in a classroom.

After a short-term Jewish Wellness Group in 2024–2025 ended with the loss of grant funding, the University has not re-established a Jewish support group despite sustained advocacy from campus staff and faculty and identity-based services continuing for other communities. Staff and faculty have therefore called on the administration to re-establish a Jewish Community of Focus Support Group and ensure equitable access to identity-informed care.

In May 2025, dozens of UC San Diego students and employees gathered to protest a lecture by former Israeli Ambassador, Ido Aharoni. The protestors reportedly obstructed the entrance to the event and chanted "baby killer" at the UC San Diego professor moderating the lecture. In October 2025, a Palestinian flag, a Star of David and "UCSD Funds Genocide" were painted at the UCSD graffiti art park.

The UC San Diego student newspapers have also reportedly shared problematic content, including articles seemingly glorifying the 2024 anti-Israel encampments, falsely alleging that Israel is committing genocide, and denouncing study abroad programs in Israel. Likewise, concerns have been raised that campus accounts officially representing the University - including a number of its centers - continue to follow SJP San Diego on social media, despite the group having received a cease and desist notice following conduct violations on campus.

University Policies and Responsive Action

The University, along with other UC schools, has made several statements condemning antisemitism in the wake of October 7.

Following the establishment of a ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ University administration arrested 60 protesters, including 40 students and faculty, in May 2024.

In August 2024, University of California President Drake launched a UC-wide Campus Climate Initiative to help all UC locations develop campus climate action plans for Fall 2024 and beyond. President Drake also issued a directive to all UC campuses to make clear to their campus communities that certain activities – including encampments, masking to conceal identities, and restricting free movement – are prohibited.

In May 2025, following the disruption of former Israeli Ambassador Ido Aharoni's lecture, Chancellor Khosla and Academic Senate Chair Olivia Graeve released a joint statement noting that the conduct of the protesters was "an affront to the mission of our university. It violates campus policies and our Principles of Community, and is antithetical to our values and the educational mission of UC San Diego."

In June 2025, UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health announced that they were withdrawing their sponsorship, financial support, and participation in the San Diego Pride festival due to concerns about the antisemitic views of the headlining performer.

UCSD has an advisory council that advises the Chancellor on a variety of issues, including those pertaining to the experiences of Jewish members of the campus community. Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, members of the council are conducting focus groups and individual listening sessions to better understand lived experiences of the Jewish campus community; reviewing current policies and practices; and examining national best practices to inform their recommendations which will focus on climate and belonging, education and curriculum, and accountability.

UCSD has established the “Tritons Belong” initiative to support the campus community and encourage conversation, dialogue, and connections. As part of this initiative, the campus has also partnered with ADL San Diego to present educational training for the campus community regarding antisemitism. Also as part of Tritons Belong, UC San Diego has launched Dialogue For Peace: Building Compassion and Understanding Across Difference, which encompasses several events and programs including a professional development training fellowship to empower student employees, faculty, and professional staff to become compassionate listeners and conflict resolution facilitators.

The University has also established the Tritons Together initiative to provide opportunities for students to learn about themselves, the perspectives of others, and to gain the skills needed to put UC San Diego’s Principles of Community into action. Furthermore, principal members of all student organizations at UC San Diego are required to complete "The Art of Inclusive Communication” workshop developed by the National Conflict Resolution Center. In addition, UC San Diego’s Applied Research Center for Civility held a national conference titled “Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” that focused on discussion of best practices for addressing religious intolerance, specifically antisemitism and Islamophobia.

In March 2026, following a series of swastika-related incidents on campus, Chancellor Khosla released a letter stating "we are angered and saddened to see our campus defaced by this symbol of hate and Antisemitism, and as always, we stand with our Jewish community...Let me be clear: any acts of discrimination, including Antisemitism, will not be tolerated at UC San Diego."

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has a Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced in December 2023 an investigation into UCSD for potential Title VI violations.

In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights entered into a resolution agreement with UCSD, outlining a series of actions that the university must take to address antisemitism on campus.

In March 2025, UC San Diego was one of the 60 schools that received a letter from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In March 2024, the ASC passed a resolution calling for divestment from Israel. Also in March, the University issued an advisory to all staff and students asking the community to “consider avoiding the area” on the day of a protest organized by SJP.

In May 2024, protestors from the encampment, including members of JVP, organized an anti-Zionist Shabbat on campus. In June 2024, UCSD academic workers joined other UC campuses in striking following the dismantling of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus.

In October 2024, an individual made several threatening antisemitic posts on Instagram directed at a Jewish student and the Hillel at UCSD. The posts referred to the student as a "Zionist" in a disparaging way and referred to Hillel as "criminals, baby killers, and a cancerous organization." That same month, swastikas were etched into a blackboard in a classroom.

After a short-term Jewish Wellness Group in 2024–2025 ended with the loss of grant funding, the University has not re-established a Jewish support group despite sustained advocacy from campus staff and faculty and identity-based services continuing for other communities. Staff and faculty have therefore called on the administration to re-establish a Jewish Community of Focus Support Group and ensure equitable access to identity-informed care.

In May 2025, dozens of UC San Diego students and employees gathered to protest a lecture by former Israeli Ambassador, Ido Aharoni. The protestors reportedly obstructed the entrance to the event and chanted "baby killer" at the UC San Diego professor moderating the lecture. In October 2025, a Palestinian flag, a Star of David and "UCSD Funds Genocide" were painted at the UCSD graffiti art park.

The UC San Diego student newspapers have also reportedly shared problematic content, including articles seemingly glorifying the 2024 anti-Israel encampments, falsely alleging that Israel is committing genocide, and denouncing study abroad programs in Israel. Likewise, concerns have been raised that campus accounts officially representing the University - including a number of its centers - continue to follow SJP San Diego on social media, despite the group having received a cease and desist notice following conduct violations on campus.

University Policies and Responsive Action

The University, along with other UC schools, has made several statements condemning antisemitism in the wake of October 7.

Following the establishment of a ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ University administration arrested 60 protesters, including 40 students and faculty, in May 2024.

In August 2024, University of California President Drake launched a UC-wide Campus Climate Initiative to help all UC locations develop campus climate action plans for Fall 2024 and beyond. President Drake also issued a directive to all UC campuses to make clear to their campus communities that certain activities – including encampments, masking to conceal identities, and restricting free movement – are prohibited.

In May 2025, following the disruption of former Israeli Ambassador Ido Aharoni's lecture, Chancellor Khosla and Academic Senate Chair Olivia Graeve released a joint statement noting that the conduct of the protesters was "an affront to the mission of our university. It violates campus policies and our Principles of Community, and is antithetical to our values and the educational mission of UC San Diego."

In June 2025, UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health announced that they were withdrawing their sponsorship, financial support, and participation in the San Diego Pride festival due to concerns about the antisemitic views of the headlining performer.

UCSD has an advisory council that advises the Chancellor on a variety of issues, including those pertaining to the experiences of Jewish members of the campus community. Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, members of the council are conducting focus groups and individual listening sessions to better understand lived experiences of the Jewish campus community; reviewing current policies and practices; and examining national best practices to inform their recommendations which will focus on climate and belonging, education and curriculum, and accountability.

UCSD has established the “Tritons Belong” initiative to support the campus community and encourage conversation, dialogue, and connections. As part of this initiative, the campus has also partnered with ADL San Diego to present educational training for the campus community regarding antisemitism. Also as part of Tritons Belong, UC San Diego has launched Dialogue For Peace: Building Compassion and Understanding Across Difference, which encompasses several events and programs including a professional development training fellowship to empower student employees, faculty, and professional staff to become compassionate listeners and conflict resolution facilitators.

The University has also established the Tritons Together initiative to provide opportunities for students to learn about themselves, the perspectives of others, and to gain the skills needed to put UC San Diego’s Principles of Community into action. Furthermore, principal members of all student organizations at UC San Diego are required to complete "The Art of Inclusive Communication” workshop developed by the National Conflict Resolution Center. In addition, UC San Diego’s Applied Research Center for Civility held a national conference titled “Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” that focused on discussion of best practices for addressing religious intolerance, specifically antisemitism and Islamophobia.

In March 2026, following a series of swastika-related incidents on campus, Chancellor Khosla released a letter stating "we are angered and saddened to see our campus defaced by this symbol of hate and Antisemitism, and as always, we stand with our Jewish community...Let me be clear: any acts of discrimination, including Antisemitism, will not be tolerated at UC San Diego."