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:
- In person - Print and complete the Request for Letter of Good Conduct Form (PDF) and submit to the police department, Campus Services Complex – Building B. You can also obtain a copy of the request form at the police station.
- By phone - Call the Records Division, (858) 534-4361.
- By mail - Print and complete the Request for Letter of Good Conduct Form (PDF) and mail it to:
UC San Diego Police Records
9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0017
La Jolla, CA 92093-0017
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.