From Jacobs Engineering to Revelle’s humanities, all 120+ UC San Diego departments — across six academic divisions — have a Watch Altars ambassador who hosts gatherings, connects newcomers, and builds faith-filled community right where you already study.
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“In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” — Colossians 2:3
UC San Diego · Triton communityUC San Diego organizes its academic life into six great divisions. The spotlight auto-rotates every 8 seconds — or tap any division to dive in. Each holds dozens of departments, thousands of students, and a Watch Altars community living out faith in their field.
Arts & Humanities
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Engineering
Health Sciences
Division 01Literature, philosophy, history, music, theatre and the visual arts. Where Tritons wrestle with beauty, meaning and truth — and our ambassadors host poetry-and-psalms nights, studio worship and reading rooms.
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Division 02Molecular biology, ecology, neuroscience and beyond. The pre-med study labs, MCAT circles and “wonder of life” devotionals run by our biology ambassadors meet weekly across the Division.
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Division 03Physics, chemistry, mathematics and astrophysics. From observatory nights pondering the cosmos and its Creator to proof-and-prayer math circles, the laws of nature point Tritons upward.
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Division 04Economics, psychology, political science, sociology and anthropology. The largest division at UC San Diego — where justice-and-faith forums, mental-health circles and stewardship seminars thrive.
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Division 05Bioengineering, computer science, electrical, mechanical, structural and nano. Late-night labs meet weekly prayer — with pre-midterm study halls and a Friday “Faith & Design” circle.
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Division 06Public health, global health, pharmacology and the School of Medicine. Tritons called to heal gather for hospital-rounds prayer, ethics roundtables and a “medicine & mercy” fellowship.
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Every UC San Diego department, organized by division and moving across campus right now. Search to filter instantly — the directory auto-highlights departments with active gatherings this week.
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Computer ScienceAaron Tran
4th yr · Ambassador
BiologyMaya Reyes
3rd yr · Ambassador
PsychologySophia Park
2nd yr · Ambassador
EconomicsJames Cole
3rd yr · Ambassador
PhysicsElena Novak
4th yr · Ambassador
BioengineeringNina Khan
3rd yr · Ambassador
Clara West
Ambassador · 48+ community
Poetry & psalms · Mon reading room
Ada Okeke
Ambassador · 67+ community
Medicine & mercy · Tue clinic prayer
Grace Adeyemi
Ambassador · 82+ community
Justice & faith forums · Wed debate
Beyond your major, there's a circle for every season of life on campus. Tap any group to see when they meet, who leads, and how to join — or start one of your own.
Freshmen through seniors finding faith, friendship, and rhythm in the chaos of campus life.
Price Center · West Ballroom
Led by Marcus Lee & Priya Nair
Masters & PhD students navigating research, advisors, and faith with people who get the grind.
Geisel Library · Seminar Room 2
Led by Dr. Hannah Oyelaran
Postdocs & early-career researchers bridging the gap between student life and career.
Torrey Pines · Coffee & Co.
Led by Dr. Samuel Ruiz
University staff gathering over lunch to pray, encourage, and serve the campus together.
Student Services · Room 410
Led by Teresa Galvan
Triton graduates staying connected, mentoring students, and carrying faith into the workplace.
Hybrid · San Diego + Online
Led by David & Ruth Mensah
Professors integrating faith and scholarship, mentoring students and shaping the academy.
Faculty Club · Garden Room
Led by Prof. Alan Whitfield
Marketplace leaders in biotech, tech, and finance who sponsor, mentor, and host students.
Sorrento Valley & UTC campuses
Coordinated by Watch Altars LABS
Remote students, exchange friends, and night-owls connecting through digital prayer & study.
Discord + Zoom · 24/7 channels
Led by the Digital Care Team
Don't see your people? Start a new group around your dorm, hobby, language, or calling — we'll help you launch it.
Pick a focus — neighborhood, sport, language, or calling.
Get paired with a mentor & a starter kit.
Launch your first gathering this quarter.
Each department ambassador is a fellow student walking the same halls. Their stories auto-cycle below — tap a dot to meet someone from your major.
Mechanical Engineering“Late-night labs used to feel lonely. Now my whole study hall prays before midterms — and I’ve watched friends meet Jesus over circuit diagrams.”
Daniel Kim
4th yr · Jacobs Engineering · Ambassador since 2023
Biology“The more cells I study, the more I see design. Our pre-med circle keeps me grounded — we chase grades and grace together.”
Maya Reyes
3rd yr · Biological Sciences · Ambassador
Psychology“Mental health and faith aren’t enemies. Wednesday journaling over coffee has become the safest hour of my week — for me and for everyone who shows up.”
Sophia Park
2nd yr · Social Sciences · Ambassador
Physics“Standing under the stars at our Friday observatory nights, you can’t help but worship. The universe is loud about its Maker.”
Elena Novak
4th yr · Physical Sciences · Ambassador
Hannah Lee
Chemistry
Ravi Bhatt
Mathematics
David Osei
Neuroscience
Grace Adeyemi
Political Science
Clara West
Literature
Ada Okeke
Global Health
Department-specific study groups, research connections and ministry gatherings — updating live as new ones open across campus.
Biology · Geisel Library, 2nd floor
Tuesdays · 7:00 PM · weekly
Computer Science · CSE Building 1202
Thursdays · 5:30 PM · open lab
Physics · SERF Rooftop
Fridays · 8:30 PM · monthly
Economics · Sequoyah Hall
Mondays · 12:00 PM · lunch table
Open any division below to explore its complete roster of departments and majors — each card carries undergraduate majors, faculty mentors, signature research areas, career paths and the Watch Altars community living out faith in that field.
Division 01 · 24 departments · 5,200 students · 310 faculty
Where Tritons wrestle with beauty, meaning and truth. From the page to the stage, our ambassadors host poetry-and-psalms nights, studio worship, reading rooms and apologetics salons across Literature, Philosophy, the arts and world languages.
Editing · Law · Teaching · Publishing
Poetry & Psalms reading room · Mondays
Law · Policy · Academia · Ministry
Apologetics & reason salon · Wed
Education · Archives · Law · Research
Church-history salon · monthly
Design · Galleries · Film · UX
Studio worship night · Thursdays
Performance · Scoring · Teaching
Worship collective · Sun + Wed
Stage · Film · Arts education
Stage & story night · biweekly
NLP · Translation · Speech tech
Languages & nations prayer · Tue
Diplomacy · Missions · Translation
Missions language lab · Fridays
Academia · Law · Theology
Ancient-texts & Greek NT study
Ministry · NGOs · Chaplaincy
Interfaith dialogue table · monthly
Journalism · PR · Content · Strategy
Truth-in-media forum · Wed
Film · Streaming · Storytelling
Story & screen night · biweekly
Advocacy · Policy · Nonprofits
Reconciliation & unity circle
Museums · Galleries · Academia
Beauty & truth seminar · monthly
Communication · Law · Editing
Writers' table & testimony craft
Research · NGOs · Education
Cultures & calling circle
more programs & minors — Jewish Studies, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese Studies, Media Industries
See in directoryDivision 02 · 14 departments · 6,100 students · 240 faculty
The more cells our Tritons study, the more they see design. Pre-med study labs, MCAT circles and "wonder of life" devotionals run weekly across molecular biology, ecology, neuroscience and marine science at Scripps.
Medicine · Biotech · Research
Wonder-of-life devotional · Sun
Neuro-med · Research · Pharma
Mind & soul roundtable · Thu
Conservation · Policy · Field sci.
Creation-care hikes · monthly
Research · Policy · Conservation
Tide-pool devotional · Sat AM
Med school · Biotech · Research
Pre-med study lab · Tue
Public health · Pharma · Research
Healing & hope fellowship
Biotech · AI-health · Research
Code & creation lab · Wed
Medicine · PT · Research
MCAT circle & prayer · Mon
Genetic counseling · Biotech
Bioethics & faith roundtable
more tracks — General Biology, Human Biology, Biology w/ Specialization, Environmental Systems, Marine Sciences
See in directoryDivision 03 · 12 departments · 4,400 students · 280 faculty
From observatory nights pondering the cosmos and its Creator to proof-and-prayer math circles, the laws of nature point Tritons upward across physics, chemistry, mathematics and the earth sciences.
Research · Data · Engineering
Cosmos & Creator nights · Fri
Pharma · Materials · Medicine
Lab-bench fellowship · Thu
Data · Finance · Academia · Tech
Proof & prayer circle · Tue
Climate sci. · Energy · Policy
Stewards of the earth circle
Research · Aerospace · Data
"Heavens declare" stargazing
Data science · Finance · Health
Numbers & meaning study hall
more tracks — Applied Math, Math Education, Chemical Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Computational Physics, Math-Econ
See in directoryFinance · Consulting · Gov
Stewardship & markets forum
Therapy · HR · Research
Mind, soul & healing circle
Law · Diplomacy · Policy
Justice & governance roundtable
UX · AI · Research
How we know & believe lab
Nonprofit · Policy · Research
Community & covenant study
Museums · Research · NGO
Peoples & nations devotional
NLP · Translation · Speech
Languages & Pentecost group
Teaching · EdTech · Policy
Disciple-makers teaching lab
more — Ethnic Studies, Urban Studies & Planning
See in directorySoftware · AI · Research
Code & calling dev guild
Medtech · Pharma · Research
Fearfully made design jam
Hardware · Telecom · Robotics
Light & signal makers club
Aerospace · Auto · Robotics
Builders & flight fellowship
Energy · Medtech · Materials
Small things, big God lab
Civil · Aerospace · Research
Firm foundations study
Energy · Pharma · Materials
Transformed substances lab
Data · AI · Research
Patterns & providence circle
more — Materials Science & Engineering
See in directoryPublic health · NGO · Gov
Healing communities mission
Global NGO · Medicine · Gov
Nations & healing track
Pharma · Research · Clinical
Balm of Gilead seminar
Medicine · Research · Health
Great Physician pre-med group
Hospitals · Clinics · Care
Compassion at bedside ministry
CDC · Research · Policy
Plagues & providence study
Health AI · Research · Industry
Wisdom in data devotional
more — Health Policy & Management
See in directoryTracks, signature courses, and the faith community living inside each flagship department.
From algorithms to applied AI, CSE Tritons build the systems shaping tomorrow — anchored by a community asking how code can serve people and glorify God.
"I found a guild of believers who code with conviction — debugging at 2am and praying before demos."
— Marcus T., CS '26 · Code & Calling lead
One of the nation's largest biology programs — molecular, ecological, and computational — where wonder at creation fuels rigorous discovery.
"Studying the cell deepened my awe — every pathway feels like a love letter from the Creator."
— Priya N., Bio '25
Data-driven analysis of markets, policy, and human behavior — paired with conversations about stewardship, justice, and flourishing.
"The Stewardship & Markets forum reframed economics as service, not just self-interest."
— David O., Econ '26
From clinical practice to cognitive neuroscience — understanding the mind and serving mental health with compassion and faith.
"Mind, Soul & Healing circle helped me hold science and prayer together in caring for others."
— Hannah L., Psych '25
Probing the universe from quarks to cosmology, with a community that reads the heavens as both data and declaration.
"The heavens declare the glory of God — and now I have the math to whisper back."
— Eli R., Physics '26
Stories, languages, and the written word across cultures and centuries — read closely, in conversation with the great narrative of Scripture.
"Reading the world's stories made the Story I believe richer and more luminous."
— Grace M., Lit '25
Undergraduate research positions across departments. Apply with a mentor and join the work.
CSE · Prof. A. Mehta · 10 hrs/wk · Paid + credit
Biology · Scripps · Prof. L. Tan · Field + lab
Economics · Prof. R. Cole · Data analysis
Psychology · Prof. S. Ahmed · Clinical study
Physics · Prof. K. Novak · Computational
Bioengineering · Prof. J. Park · Lab
Linguistics · Prof. M. Diaz · Field + archive
From first-year to first calling — common journeys our Tritons walk.
Bio, Chem, intro labs + Great Physician pre-med group.
Lab placement, hospital volunteering, MCAT prep.
Letters, personal statement, advising cohort.
MD/DO programs · 89% acceptance for cohort.
Poli-Sci, Philosophy, writing-intensive courses.
Internships, moot court, Justice & Governance roundtable.
Prep, advising, recommendation strategy.
JD programs, public-interest fellowships.
Core major + portfolio, Code & Calling guild.
Summer roles, hackathons, design jams.
Alumni mentors, career fairs, mock interviews.
Tech, finance, biotech, consulting placements.
Honors track, faculty mentorship.
Thesis, publications, conference posters.
Statement of purpose, advisor matching.
Funded PhD, eventual professorship.
Any major + Scripture study and discipleship.
Watch Altars committees, campus outreach.
Seminary prep, mentorship, internships.
Vocational ministry, marketplace mission, planting.
Tools, communities, and support — whatever your major, start here.
Major maps, four-year plans, and faculty office hours.
Open advising →Find labs, mentors, and funded summer programs.
Browse labs →Department-specific study groups and altars.
Join a circle →Internships, alumni mentors, and interview prep.
Plan your path →Peer tutoring, study halls, and supplemental instruction.
Find help →64 programs across 30 countries with academic credit.
Explore programs →Connect with a student guide in your department.
Meet ambassadors →Seminars, socials, worship nights, and workshops.
See what's on →“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
— Proverbs 8:11
Prayer groups, Bible studies and discipleship circles that meet where you already study — so your lab partners and lecture neighbors become your spiritual family.
A weekly gathering of CSE Tritons who pray before demos, debug together, and ask how the systems they build can serve people made in God's image.
Tue · Prayer
Thu · Bible study
Fri · Discipleship
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23
Biology majors who study the cell as a love letter from the Creator — pairing molecular wonder with worship and a heart for healing.
Mon · Lab & prayer
Wed · Bible study
Sat · Outreach
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” — Psalm 139:14
Engineers who gather monthly for worship and testimony — confessing that the God who designed the cosmos invites them to build for human flourishing.
Mon · Project prayer
1st Fri · Worship
Thu · Mentorship
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1
120+ faith communities meeting across campus
Student leaders shepherding faith communities inside their own majors. Reach out — they'd love to welcome you.
CS · Code & Calling lead
"We pray before every demo. Engineering excellence and humility belong together."
ConnectBiology · Fearfully Made lead
"Every pathway in the cell deepens my awe. We worship through wonder."
ConnectEconomics · Stewardship Circle
"Markets are a place to love your neighbor. We study economics as service."
ConnectPsychology · Mind, Soul & Healing
"We hold science and prayer together in caring for the whole person."
ConnectPhysics · Heavens Declare
"The heavens declare the glory of God — and now I have the math to reply."
ConnectLiterature · Word & words
"The world's stories make the Story I believe richer and more luminous."
ConnectCS · Code & Calling lead
"We pray before every demo. Engineering excellence and humility belong together."
ConnectBiology · Fearfully Made lead
"Every pathway in the cell deepens my awe. We worship through wonder."
ConnectEconomics · Stewardship Circle
"Markets are a place to love your neighbor. We study economics as service."
ConnectA weekly reading written for the questions your major actually asks — auto-rotating, or pick your field.
A living network of believing professors, postdocs, and alumni who mentor students inside their own departments.
Professor · Bioengineering
Mentors 6 students on neural interfaces and the ethics of human enhancement.
Accepting menteesLecturer · Economics
Hosts the Stewardship & Markets forum and mentors pre-MBA students.
Accepting menteesAlumna · Tech (Google)
CS '14. Mentors students on faith, work, and big-tech ethics.
Virtual mentoringPhysician · Alumnus, Health Sci
Coaches pre-med Tritons through the Great Physician fellowship.
Accepting menteesDoctors, engineers, teachers, artists, founders — every vocation is a way to love God and neighbor. Watch a calling unfold, or pick a field.
Gatherings that fuse academic rigor with worship — symposiums that open in song, labs that close in prayer.
A quarterly symposium where CS researchers present their work, then worship together — asking what it means to build wisely.
The Physics community brings telescopes to the cliffs, reads Psalm 19 under the stars, and lets data become doxology.
Before pre-med Tritons enter clinical years, the Great Physician fellowship gathers to pray over their hands and calling.
Master's, PhD and professional programs — with a thriving faith community built for the unique pressures of graduate life.
Graduate programs
Grad & prof students
PhD departments
Grad faith circles
Grad members
Filter by your discipline and find the prayer circle, devotional or worship night meeting closest to your lecture hall.
7:30a · York Hall
Biology Prayer Circle
12p · EBU2 Courtyard
Engineers' Lunch & Word
8a · Rady Atrium
Marketplace Devotional
5p · Medical Education
Pre-Health Healers' Night
12p · Mayer Hall
Physics & Faith Table
4p · Literature Bldg
Writers in the Word
7p · CSE Building
Code & Prayer
6p · Price Center
Founders & Faith
9a · Biomed Library
Nursing Morning Manna
7p · Mandeville
All-Majors Worship Night
Real projects where engineers, artists, scientists and economists build together — faith expressed across the whole university.
Student teams design low-cost filtration and map need data for mission partners in East Africa.
42 students · 5 departments
Artists across mediums produce worship installations for campus and the wider San Diego church.
28 students · 3 departments
Research and policy briefs on poverty, dignity and human flourishing rooted in a biblical ethic.
19 students · 4 departments
No spectators. Four steps from curious to commissioned — wherever you are on the journey, the next move is one click away.
Drop into any department gathering this week. No commitment, just come.
Meet your major's ministry leader and join a small group.
Step into mentorship, lead a devotional, join an initiative.
Carry faith into your career as an ambassador in your field.
By major, by year, by dorm.
40+ weekly groups across every college. Find yours and study Scripture with people who share your schedule and your calling.
Walk with someone ahead of you.
Get matched with a grad student or alum in your field who will pray with you and guide your next steps.
Build something that matters.
Join a cross-departmental project — clean water, the arts, justice — and put your discipline to Kingdom work.
Whether you study cells or circuits, sonnets or statistics — your discipline is a place of worship. Connect with your department’s ministry this week and study, pray and build alongside Tritons who carry faith into every field.
