Frequently asked questions: General visitors
Who can create a calendar account?
Anyone can create an account.
- UC San Diego affiliates (students, staff, faculty): Use your Active Directory credentials.
- Public visitors: Sign up with any email address.
Who can post events to the UC San Diego events calendar?
Only UC San Diego staff, faculty and student organization members can post events. The process differs depending on your role. Visit our Add Events page for details.
Do I need a calendar account to register for events?
No. You can register for events without creating an account.
How do I display events on my website?
You can embed events using a customizable widget that pulls live data based on your preferences. Learn about widgets
How can I get notified about upcoming events?
Create a calendar account, then go to your user dashboard and use the Email Digest Builder to customize notifications based on your interests. Learn about email digests.
Have additional questions?
Staff and Faculty FAQs
Explore answers to common staff and faculty questions about event creation, event management, and best practices.
Student Organization FAQs
Find answers to common Student Org questions about adding events to the calendar website.