Eleanor Roosevelt College

Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) is a prestigious undergraduate college at the University of California, San Diego, named after the renowned diplomat and human rights advocate Eleanor Roosevelt. It offers a unique interdisciplinary liberal arts education focused on global issues, critical thinking, and experiential learning. Students complete a common first-year sequence called the "UCSD Required Pursuits" and then choose from diverse majors, often emphasizing international relations, social justice, and leadership. ERC aims to prepare students to understand complex global challenges and become engaged, informed citizens who can contribute thoughtfully to society.