We are financially self-supporting, operating through income derived from course enrollment fees, grants, memberships, and private foundations. Extension's academic departments develop and conduct over 2,000 courses and 100 certificate programs per year for nearly 40,000 working professionals, career-minded individuals, and persons interested in personal enrichment education. The only broadcast television station operated by the University of California, the Emmy Award winning non-commercial station extends the resources of the university to the greater San Diego community.
Programming is centered on public affairs, the humanities, science, health, and the arts.
UCSD-TV broadcasts on UHF Channel 35, Cox Communications, and Time Warner Cable. Funding comes from a variety of state and federal agencies and private foundations. Funding sources include the National Science Foundation, the Office of the President of the University of California, business and industry partnerships, and private foundations.