Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible and by the deadlines listed below.
UCDC Fall 2024: April 26, 2024
UCDC Winter 2025 Extended Deadline: Sept 30, 2024 (spots will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis)
UCDC Spring 2025 Extended Deadline: Dec 2, 2024 (spots will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis)
UCDC Summer 2025: TBD
Application |
The application includes the documents below.
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Academic Letter of Reference OR Employment Letter of Reference . If your reccomender would like to submit the letter directly to our office please have them submit it at this link.
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Student Agreement Form (must be signed by student)
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Campus Statement of Understanding (must be signed by student)
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Resume (View a sample resume here)
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Unofficial UC Transcript
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Recent transfer students and UCEAP reciprocal exchange students need to also upload their most recent unofficial transcript from their transfer or home institution
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Academic Planning Form If you cannot get your academic advisor’s signature(s) by the time of application, you must: 1) Submit the completed form, without the advisor signature(s) with your application, AND 2) Upload the signed form to your application no later than 1 week after the application deadline.
Housing Deposit |
- Selected students will be required to accept their offer and will be responsible for a $400 non-refundable housing deposit fee should they withdraw from the program.
Selection criteria |
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:
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Seriousness of purpose
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Appropriate academic preparation for the proposed internship and research project
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Ability to work independently and effectively in a highly demanding environment
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Ability to collaborate with others