Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible and by the deadlines listed below.

UCDC Winter 2024 Extended Program Deadline: September 29, 2023*

*First-come, first-served. Applications must be 100% complete in order to secure a spot. 

UCDC Spring 2024 Program: December 1, 2023*

*First-come, first-served. Applications must be 100% complete in order to secure a spot. 

The application for the 2023-24 is available now. Apply here!

• Statement of Purpose 

• Academic Letter of Reference OR Employment Letter of Reference . If more time is needed for the letter, or your reccomender would like to submit it directly to our office please have them submit it at this link. 

• Student Agreement Form (must be signed by student) 

• Campus Statement of Understanding (must be signed by student)  

• Resume (View a sample resume here)

• Unofficial UC Transcript

  • Recent transfer students and UCEAP reciprocal exchange students need to also upload their most recent unofficial transcript from their transfer or home institution

• Academic Planning Form (To be signed by the student's major department. It is the student's responsibility to check with their department to determine if and how many units the internship and course can count for their major)

• Selected students will be required to accept their offer and will be billed a non-refundable housing deposit (billed to BARC) shortly after acceptance to the program.

If you apply for the UCDC Program, your written application will be evaluated according to your communication skills, academic accomplishments, work experience, extracurricular activities and, most importantly, evidence of the following:

• Seriousness of purpose

• Appropriate academic preparation for the proposed internship and research project

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a highly demanding environment

• Ability to collaborate with others