Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST)

Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition is assessed in addition to mandatory state tuition and fees. This is applicable to students enrolled in designated graduate professional degree programs. The purpose is to achieve and maintain excellence in the preparation of students for professional careers, effectively advancing the mission and strategic academic plan of the graduate professional degree program that charges a PDST.

Consistent with Regental policy, 33% of new PDST revenue is used to provide student financial aid. The balance of PDST funds are retained by the schools and used to support instruction and specifically to sustain and enhance program quality.

Annual PDST Process Timeline

Month	Process
August	UCOP issues call for multi-year plans
September-October	UCSF Budget and Resource Management coordinates review and process with the department Hosts a kick-off meeting to review the process, internal timelines and address any questions Assists with completing the fee table, including confirming campus-based and other fees; Resolves key issues regarding requirements and institutional comparisons Reviews plans for completion and accuracy
November-December	Draft proposals due to UCOP UCOP financial and academic affairs units provide feedback through an iterative process with questions, suggested responses, and recommended edits
January-February	UC Provost recommends proposals move forward to the Regents Regental subcommittees may review proposals and request further information
March	Proposals submitted to Regents for approval at their regularly scheudled meetings Chancellors, deans, and program representatives may be asked to speak at the Regents meeting

For information on the Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition proposal submission process, please contact [email protected]

Resources

UC Regents PDST Policy 3103

UCSF Office of the Registrar Fees

PDST Programs

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Program

Master in Nursing (MS, nursing) Program

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Master of Translational Med (MTM) Program