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May 2026
May 2026
Purchase Your Regalia at Grad Fair:
May 5-7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Town Square, outside the Bookstore
Starting May 5, you can purchase regalia for your 2026 commencement ceremony. Bundle and save up to $60 with a Triton Grad Pack or buy items individually. Regalia will not be available for purchase in store or online until after Grad Fair, so we encourage you to purchase at the Grad Fair event.
Visit our vendors for: diploma frames, class rings, portrait sittings, announcements, custom stoles and visit with Alumni to sign the senior class plaque!
Learn more about commencement and regalia.
May 5-7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Town Square, outside the Bookstore
Starting May 5, you can purchase regalia for your 2026 commencement ceremony. Bundle and save up to $60 with a Triton Grad Pack or buy items individually. Regalia will not be available for purchase in store or online until after Grad Fair, so we encourage you to purchase at the Grad Fair event.
Visit our vendors for: diploma frames, class rings, portrait sittings, announcements, custom stoles and visit with Alumni to sign the senior class plaque!
Learn more about commencement and regalia.
Class of 2026 Gear is Here!
Celebrate your Triton pride—shop UC San Diego Class of 2026 gear now and rep your milestone in style before it’s gone! Shop 2026 gear.
Celebrate your Triton pride—shop UC San Diego Class of 2026 gear now and rep your milestone in style before it’s gone! Shop 2026 gear.
Apple Sale for Grads | May 4–9
Get ready to upgrade your Apple devices with amazing discounts during our limited-time Apple Sale! Whether you’re looking for a powerhouse laptop or the latest tablet, now’s the perfect time to save.
$100 off 14" & 16" Macbook Pro.
$50 off, iPad Pro and iPad Air. Macbook Air, iPad Air and iPad Pro
Get ready to upgrade your Apple devices with amazing discounts during our limited-time Apple Sale! Whether you’re looking for a powerhouse laptop or the latest tablet, now’s the perfect time to save.
$100 off 14" & 16" Macbook Pro.
$50 off, iPad Pro and iPad Air. Macbook Air, iPad Air and iPad Pro
20% Off UC San Diego Padfolio
Reg. $21.99 | Now $17.59 Discount at register . While supplies last.
Reg. $21.99 | Now $17.59 Discount at register . While supplies last.
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10
Celebrate mom with Triton spirited gifts. From Sweatshirts to plush and all in between, shop our UC San Diego branded gifts collection. Shop mom collection.
Celebrate mom with Triton spirited gifts. From Sweatshirts to plush and all in between, shop our UC San Diego branded gifts collection. Shop mom collection.
Transfer Triton Day Celebration Offer | May 8
On May 8, bring in one old apparel item from your former school trade and get a coupon towards a new apparel item. Digital coupon for 25% off one full priced clothing item. All are welcome to take advantage of this great offer.
On May 8, bring in one old apparel item from your former school trade and get a coupon towards a new apparel item. Digital coupon for 25% off one full priced clothing item. All are welcome to take advantage of this great offer.
Save 25% on Hydro Flask Bottles and Accessories | May 15–25
Stay hydrated in style—enjoy 25% off all Hydro Flask bottles and accessories for a limited time. Grab yours now before this refreshing deal is gone! Shop Hydro Flask.
Stay hydrated in style—enjoy 25% off all Hydro Flask bottles and accessories for a limited time. Grab yours now before this refreshing deal is gone! Shop Hydro Flask.
Stay Cool This Summer - Save 20% on All Fans
Stay cool for less—grab a fan now and take 20% off while the heat is on! .Shop fans.
Stay cool for less—grab a fan now and take 20% off while the heat is on! .Shop fans.
Get to Know Cephalopods (It's a Cephalopod Celebration!)
Get to know cephalopods this May—dive into journals, books, totes, and more inspired by these fascinating ocean creatures. Shop now and bring a little deep-sea curiosity into your everyday. Explore Cognitive Science products, as well as book titles Oceanopedia,Coastal Life of the Pacific Coast and Amphibious Soul.
May Bookstore Staff Picks
Looking for your next great read? Our book-loving staff has hand-picked their favorite titles to guide you on your next literary adventure! Stop by our in-store display to discover their recommendations and grab an exclusive bookmark highlighting each staff pick. Your perfect page-turner awaits!
May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration (APIAHC)
In honor of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, we’ve selected a range of powerful and engaging titles by APIA authors. These books celebrate identity, culture, and the diverse experiences of the APIA community. Explore these, as well as our collection. Also check out the list of events celebrating on campus!
Triton One: New Equitable Access Textbook Program Launching Fall 2026
We are excited to announce Triton One, a new equitable access textbook program for UC San Diego students, which will launch Fall Quarter 2026. The program will provide access to required textbooks for students at a flat rate of $199 per quarter. Materials in this program will be provided in a digital-first format on Canvas and will be available to students no later than the first day of classes.
For more details, visit: tritonone.ucsd.edu
We are excited to announce Triton One, a new equitable access textbook program for UC San Diego students, which will launch Fall Quarter 2026. The program will provide access to required textbooks for students at a flat rate of $199 per quarter. Materials in this program will be provided in a digital-first format on Canvas and will be available to students no later than the first day of classes.
For more details, visit: tritonone.ucsd.edu
Level Up the Comic-Con Experience!
Skip the stress of the downtown hotel lottery and stay close to the action at UC San Diego. Hospitality and Conference Services are once again offering exclusive Comic-Con accommodations at Eighth College with flexible booking windows from July 22-27, 2026.
Guests stay in single-occupancy bedrooms within a shared suite, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet is included every day. Accommodations are open to anyone in the California College system (UCs, CSUs, and Community Colleges), UC alumni, UC San Diego affiliates, and members of accredited private/non-profit universities.
Space is limited, and on-campus accommodations fill up quickly. Don't leave your lodging to chance! Learn more and register today.
Skip the stress of the downtown hotel lottery and stay close to the action at UC San Diego. Hospitality and Conference Services are once again offering exclusive Comic-Con accommodations at Eighth College with flexible booking windows from July 22-27, 2026.
Guests stay in single-occupancy bedrooms within a shared suite, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet is included every day. Accommodations are open to anyone in the California College system (UCs, CSUs, and Community Colleges), UC alumni, UC San Diego affiliates, and members of accredited private/non-profit universities.
Space is limited, and on-campus accommodations fill up quickly. Don't leave your lodging to chance! Learn more and register today.
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