Request a Good Conduct Letter

The UC San Diego Police Department issues good conduct letters to assist campus community members with education or work abroad, visa application, and immigration foreign travel requirements. The clearance process may take up to five business days.

You can request a good conduct letter:

• Online – Complete the Good Conduct Letter Request.
• In person – You can get a copy of the request form at the police station, Campus Services Complex – Building B.
• By phone – Call the Records Division, (858) 534-4361.

Note: You'll need to provide a valid, government-issued photo ID when you submit the form and/or pick up the letter.

Background Checks

State law prevents the UC San Diego Police Department from including records information maintained by other law enforcement agencies. You can obtain state and federal background checks.

• California Bureau of Criminal Identification, (916) 227‐3822.
  • Background checks are based on California criminal history information
  • A packet with instructions will be mailed to you.
  • Clearance process takes 4–6 weeks.
  • Fee required.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation, (304) 625‐3878, for instructions
  • Clearance process takes 5–6 weeks.
  • Fee required.