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Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

Studying Abroad provides students with a great opportunity to immerse themselves in different languages and cultures while progressing towards a degree.

Financial aid is available for most study abroad and exchange programs, during both the summer and the regular academic year for those that qualify. The Study Abroad Office at UC San Diego provides a wide variety of programs to choose from. Below you can find more information about each program, how financial aid works, and frequently asked questions.

For a quick guide on how financial aid works for each program, please see our Financial Aid for Study Abroad Handout (PDF)

To compare Study Abroad programs, please see the Detailed Study Abroad Program Comparison Chart .

To speak with a Financial Aid Study Abroad Counselor, please see the Weekly Drop-in Advising Handout .

Financial Aid Study Abroad Contact: [email protected]

Global Seminars (GS)

UC San Diego Global Seminars are summer global experiences led by UC San Diego professors. Students enroll in a package of two courses for a total of 8 UC San Diego quarter units. Because it is a UC San Diego program, you receive UC summer aid and pay UC summer tuition & fees while in the program.

The UC San Diego Study Abroad office determines your cost of attendance while abroad, which will differ from the UC San Diego cost of attendance. UC San Diego’s Financial Aid & Scholarships office will then adjust your financial need and awards based on the cost of your program abroad.

Once packaged, students will receive a notification letting them know that their Summer Financial Aid award is available on their TritonLink account .

The UC San Diego Student Financial Solutions office will disburse your award to cover any outstanding Global Seminar charges. All payments, direct deposit, and disbursements are managed by Student Financial Solutions and are done through your TritonLink account under "Financial Tools."

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than May 2. 

Follow the instructions and note important deadlines for Financial Aid .

• Follow the instructions and note the deadlines for Summer Session Aid .

Make sure you apply for study abroad scholarships .

For more information about Global Seminars, please visit the Study Abroad Website .

For an official list of programs, please visit the Global Seminars Webpage .

To meet with a Study Abroad Advisor, please refer to the UC San Diego Study Abroad Advising Services Page .

To meet with a Financial Aid Study Abroad Counselor, please visit the Study Abroad In-Person or Virtual Front Desk .

Global Seminars Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) .

Global Seminars

Global Exchange (GE)

UC San Diego Global Exchange programs are reciprocal academic year study abroad opportunities between UC San Diego and partner universities. Since Global Exchange is exclusively for UC San Diego students, students receive UC aid and pay UC tuition & fees while in the program.

The UC San Diego Study Abroad office determines your cost of attendance while abroad, which will differ from the UC San Diego cost of attendance. UC San Diego’s Financial Aid & Scholarships office with then adjust your financial need and awards based on the cost of your program abroad.

Once packaged, students will receive a notification letting them know their revised Financial Aid award letter is available on their TritonLink account .

The UC San Diego Student Financial Solutions office will disburse your award to cover any outstanding Global Exchange charges. All payments, direct deposit, and disbursements are managed by Student Financial Solutions and are done through your TritonLink account under "Financial Tools."

For more information about Global Exchange, please visit the Study Abroad Website .

For an official list of programs, please visit the Global Exchange Webpage .

Global Exchange Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) .

Global Exchange

Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)

Opportunities Abroad Programs are non-UC programs. These programs are administered by non-UC study abroad providers that are affiliated with UC San Diego. Students in OAP earn transfer credit and courses may be applied towards UC San Diego major, minor, and/or GE requirements. Because it is a non-UC program, you receive only Federal & State aid (NO UC-AID), and pay tuition & fees set by your host institution or program.

Your host institution will determine your cost of attendance while abroad which will differ from the UC San Diego cost of attendance. You will be required to submit two forms through your Tritons Abroad account before the UC San Diego Financial Aid & Scholarships office can package your program abroad.

• Consortium Agreement: Contract from your host institution that includes your program dates, credit status, and cost of attendance.
• Academic Planning Form: List of courses approved by both your College Advisor and the UC San Diego Admissions office.

Once we receive the forms listed above, the UC San Diego Financial Aid & Scholarships office will then adjust your financial need and award you based on the cost of your program abroad.

Once packaged, students will receive a notification letting them know that their Financial Aid award is available to view on their TritonLink account.

The UC San Diego Student Financial Solutions office will then disburse your FULL award to your account. OAP students do not pay UC tuition & fees; therefore, students will receive their full award and are responsible for paying their host institution or program directly.

All payments are done through your host institution/program portal; however, all direct deposit and disbursements are managed by Student Financial Solutions and are done through your TritonLink account under "Financial Tools."

For more information about OAP, please visit the Study Abroad Website .

For an official list of programs, please visit the Opportunities Abroad Program Webpage .

OAP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) .

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UC San Diego offers several ways for students to study abroad: Education Abroad Program (EAP) , Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP) , and the Global Seminars .  Students may study abroad while earning academic credit.

Be sure to visit the UC San Diego Study Abroad Office for more information! Click here   to see the Study Abroad advising schedule and services. UC San Diego Study Abroad will also be offering short First Steps virtual webinars , which are suggested for all students looking to study abroad.

The following guidelines must be met in order for the International Studies Program to consider granting course credit:

• Students should come into walk-in advising to obtain pre-approval for abroad courses if they have any questions about their study abroad coursework. 
• Completed Academic Planning Forms (APF's) should be sent to [email protected]  for review. 
• Courses must be UC transferable
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• Courses must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better
• Courses must transfer as at least 4 units
• Courses petitioned for the language requirement must be petitioned to the Linguistics Department.
• Language courses are not allowed to be petitioned for disciplinary, interdisciplinary and regional required courses.  This applies to the ISP minor as well - language courses are not allowed to be petitioned for track 1 or track 2 electives

To receive course credit:

After completion of the study abroad courses:

• Petitions will be processed once study abroad coursework is correctly listed on a student's degree audit. 
• Petitions will then be evaluated by the ISP Director.
• IS majors entering UCSD Fall 2013 and later may petition a maximum of 4 courses to count toward the major including Global Seminars
• IS majors entering UCSD prior to Summer 2013 and following the old major requirements may petition a maximum of 6 courses to count toward the major.

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• The Study Abroad office offers scholarship opportunities to students planning on going abroad; please see their website for more information.
• Go Abroad also has an informative webpage with scholarship opportunities.

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What do you have to do before you leave? Learn more about what you need to do before you depart on your study abroad experience.

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Uc education abroad program (uceap).

• Going on a UCEAP Program? Get the Nitty Gritty, Nuts and Bolts, and Important Bureaucratic Information on our special   UCSD UCEAP Notes Document !
• UCEAP Pre-Departure Requirements page.

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• The Global Seminars pre-departure checklist is included in your online application in   TritonsAbroad .

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• Visit the Global Exchange program page for information, resources and links to learn more about your desired destination. 
• Global Exchange PreDeparture Requirements page.

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• Specific program pre-departure checklists can be found on your provider's website and in   TritonsAbroad .
• OAP Pre-Departure Requirements Page

General Online Pre-Departure Orientation

As a requirement of participation in study abroad at UC San Diego students must first complete the Study Abroad UC San Diego General Pre-Departure Orientation prior to departure. The orientation should take about an hour to complete, and participation will be recorded and is a requirement of study abroad. 

How to Access Study Abroad's Pre-Departure Orientation:

• Go to the course:  https://canvas.ucsd.edu/enroll/JJB8DY
• Log in with your UC San Diego Active Directory account.
• Click “Enroll in Course”

Deadline to Complete the Pre-Departure Orientation:

Summer/fall/year departures: june 15, winter/spring departures: december 15, administrative fee, what is this fee.

The Study Abroad Administrative Fee is a $100 charge paid by students to access services for and resources about the UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) and the Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP).

This fee is charged only once in your UCSD career, although you may use our services many times and in different academic years.

The fee helps support advising and assistance with the following services:

• Group and individual advising appointments about the full range of study abroad options, including   UCEAP  and  OAP
• UCEAP/OAP program applications and processing. This includes completion of an academic planning form for study abroad, which is required for students who will use financial aid while abroad
• Coordination with UCSD's Financial Aid Office to ensure that aid is processed appropriately for your program abroad
• Advising about study abroad scholarships and grants
• Assistance with UC system and nationally competitive study abroad scholarship and grant application processes
• General pre-departure and country-specific orientations
• Referral to UC Traveler Insurance coverage
• Verification of participation in an academic UCEAP or OAP program
• For OAP students, access to Handshake student job postings from abroad
• UC credit posting and UCEAP notation on transcript (UCEAP)
• OAP paperwork to facilitate the transfer of academic credit for programs abroad and transcript notation (OAP)
• Re-entry programming and processes
• For OAP students on programs longer than one quarter, waiver of the UCSD readmission fee upon return to campus
• Maintenance of UCEAP and OAP infrastructure and processes across campus that enable UCSD students to participate in these programs
• Vetting OAP affiliation agreements that provide greater program options for students as well as additional scholarship funds

Why must I pay this fee?

In response to the serious state and UC budget situation, the fee was implemented in Fall 2009 to help us keep up with student demand for education abroad opportunities.

To provide quality service and support to the increasing number of UCSD students wanting to go abroad, and to those students returned from abroad, additional professional and student staff were required. Income from the fee allows us to provide more individual attention to students, to process program paperwork, as well as to reach more students through better use of technology, i.e. web-based application tutorials, online pre-departure orientation, etc.

Note for financial aid recipients:

The amount of the administrative fee will be added to your UCEAP or OAP program budget, and may be covered by your financial aid for your time abroad depending on your individual aid eligibility. Paying for the fee, however, and recouping the $100 from financial aid may occur in separate academic terms or years, depending on when you are actually going abroad.

Is the fee refundable?

The Study Abroad administrative fee is not refundable. By the time you submit your UCEAP or OAP forms and are billed for the fee, you will have used many of our services described above.

Please understand that if you choose to withdraw from your program abroad after you have submitted your UCEAP or OAP forms, you will still be billed for the fee and will be responsible for paying it. If you withdraw from your program abroad at any time, either after you have been billed or after you have paid the fee, you will not get a refund.

In rare instances when a study abroad program is canceled by the OAP provider or by UCEAP, and you are not able to find another appropriate program in which to participate, the fee may be refunded. Please discuss this situation with your Study Abroad advisor.

Health Insurance Guidelines

Program-sponsored insurance.

Many study overseas programs, particularly those administered by U.S. institutions, require that you buy special health insurance developed for students participating on their programs. Those of you enrolling directly at foreign institutions, however, may not be provided with such an opportunity. Check to see if your local carrier will cover you while abroad.

University of California Traveler Insurance

Students who have completed the OAP paperwork are eligible to sign up for  University of California Traveler Insurance . This is a comprehensive policy, and it is free! Even if your program already provides insurance, it is a good idea to apply for the UC insurance as well.

Other insurance companies

If you are traveling independently and have not completed the OAP paperwork, there are several policies developed for U.S. students who will be spending time studying, working or traveling abroad. Speak with Study Abroad UC san Diego staff for other insurance options.

Make certain that you have health insurance, including a US funded policy that provides for the following:

• Copy of policy in English
• Policy must be valid during the entire school year or term of study
• Medical benefits of at least $100,000
• Co-payments not to exceed 25%
• Repatriation benefit of $7,500 minimum
• Medical evacuation benefit of $10,000 minimum
• Deductible no more that $100 per injury or illness
• Policy funded in the United States
• Pregnancy covered the same as any other condition
• Be aware of the benefit period, to cover travel or other activities before or after your international program.
• Verify whether the policy will cover you in the US as well as overseas in case you come home for a visit.
• Check the insurance company rating, such as A.M. Best or Standard and Poor rating.
• Find out if it is a reimbursement policy. This means that you are expected to pay for medical services at the time you receive them, and you will be reimbursed for those expenses at a later date, sometimes as many as several months later.
• Be sure to read about the exclusions!! Many insurance policies exclude sports related injuries and other common types of illness/injury.

Pre-Departure Workshops & Travel Resources

How-To Series:

• How to Find Cheap Flights as a Student (blog article)
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Student Universe, the University of California’s partner for student travel booking, offers discounted airfare, and an airfare deposit program to support you with your global learning endeavors! 

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NOTE: Public Health Majors should not plan to study abroad during Winter and Spring of their senior year, as it overlaps with the required FMPH 193 and FMPH 194 capstone sequence.  

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• Attend a Study Abroad first-steps session in person or watch a short video online
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NOTE: It is recommended to submit pre-approval course petitions once accepted into a Study Abroad Program and before you leave. Students are also welcome to petition courses after returning from a Study Abroad opportunity but risk the course(s) not counting towards Public Health Major requirements.

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The following UCSD Global Seminars listed below have been pre-approved for UDE credit.  Any courses not listed must go through the Public Health course petition process.  Instructions to petition courses can be found on the Public Health Website under Course Petitions .  You will need to complete all 4 steps listed under Major Elective Petition in order to petition course(s).

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Health, Healing, and Sustainable Community Development in Bali, Indonesia with Dr. Leslie Lewis

• ANSC 190GS: Medicine and Healing in Southeast Asia – Counts towards 1 UD Public Health Community Health Sciences Concentration Elective
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• PSYC 186GS: Early History of Psychiatry: Neuroscience and Pharmacology of the Renaissance-Enlightenment

Public Health in Amman, Jordan with Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy

• REV 160GS: Public Health and Epidemiology I – Counts towards 1 UD Public Health Epidemiology Concentration Elective
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Social Cognition and Drugs in Sydney, Australia with Dr. Jaime Pineda

• COGS 171GS: Mirror Neurons and Social Cognition
• COGS 174GS: Drugs - Brain, Mind, and Culture – Counts towards 1 UD Public Health Community Health Sciences or Medicine Sciences Concentration Elective
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Study Abroad UC San Diego has been developing more online resources to better assist our students remotely. The Study Abroad Office now offers recorded advising webinars targeting both disciplines and locations and hosts weekly live First Steps info sessions as well. Visit their  Advising Services  page for more information on these resources.

How to request a Study Abroad Course to fulfill a Rady Program Requirement

Prior to meeting with a rady advisor.

• Meet with an advisor at the  Study Abroad Office at UC San Diego
• Research  where  and  when  you will go
• Review the information pertaining to your major and minor programs 
• Review the  UCEAP Course Catalog  and the website of your host university and look at course offerings
• Begin your Academic Planning Form and collect course syllabi for the courses that you are planning to take.
• Meet with your Major advisor — Major advisor signature must be present before a Rady Advisor will review the form. 

Obtain pre-approval

• If you are planning on taking MGT 4 elsewhere, please contact Econ for approval.
• Students may obtain pre-approval for a course that will be taken abroad. When providing the UCEAP Academic Planning Form to a Rady Advisor, the students must also provide the current course description and course syllabus unless the course on the List of Previously Approved Study Abroad Courses (see the tab below). The Rady Advisor will review the course and determine if the course can be pre-approved to fulfill Rady program credit. 
• Pre-approval is preliminary approval and does not guarantee the course will be accepted upon the student's return. Pre-approval allows for expedited review once the student has returned and has formally submitted a student petition for review. 

List of Previously Approved Study Abroad Courses 

Previously approved study abroad equivalencies (click here),  how to use this guide: .

• Before you start searching for classes, we recommend you review your individual program requirements   here .
• This guide is not intended to provide preapproval for coursework taken abroad. Instead, it is a guide during your planning process by listing courses that students have taken in the past. In order to obtain preapproval, you must contact our Rady Academic Advisors. 
• This is not a comprehensive list of all preapproved courses. 
• If you wish to take a class that is not listed, we encourage you to meet with our Rady Advisors during walk-in hours. Please bring the course description and the current syllabus for the course that you are requesting.
• Course descriptions for most classes may be found in the  EAP Course Catalog . Review for individual courses can take between 3 - 5 business days. 
• Upon return, you must submit a   final approval petition , even if the course is listed on the link above. You must provide a syllabus for all coursework being petitioned.  
• Students pursuing the International Studies - International Business and Business Psychology majors may use the link above for prior approval for core MGT courses. Major electives must be approved by the major department.

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• Make sure you take the class for a letter grade.
• Contact us if the class is required as a prerequisite for another class.
• Make sure you request it transferred to your UC San Diego Academic History as soon as you finish your quarter.

Final approval

• Make sure your grades appear on your UC San Diego academic history with a passing letter grade.
• Make sure that you have declared the Rady minor.
• Submit a petition  to the Rady Advising office with the course syllabus attached and which minor requirements you would like fulfilled. If your course obtained pre-approval, please notate this in the student petition. 
• Please allow three to five business days for your audit to be adjusted. Final approval is contingent on the class transfer and the expectations of pre-approval.

Important Reminders

• Students can apply a maximum of two transfer classes toward the minor; this includes community college, external university, and study abroad courses. 
• For the Business Economics major, a maximum of one MGT course and one ECON course can be taken abroad and applied to the degree audit.
• Core minor courses taken abroad must be found directly equivalent to UC San Diego courses. 
• MGT 112, MGT 121A and MGT 121B must be taken at UC San Diego, no exceptions. 
• Elective courses taken abroad do not need to be identical to courses offered at Rady but may not be introductory in nature.
• Courses must transfer to UC San Diego as upper division with a minimum of four quarter units and taken for a letter grade.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Rady students can greatly benefit from study abroad opportunities. There are many options available to UC San Diego students, from summer study to year-long programs.

University of California’s Education Abroad Program (EAP)   — a UC-run study abroad program, with programs in over 40 countries. You remain an active UC San Diego student and earn UC credits. Each course is transferred back to UC San Diego and appears on your academic history, and letter grades are calculated in your UC San Diego GPA. All financial aid and scholarships transfer.

Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)   — this is a partner program within UC Study Abroad office that utilizes an independent study abroad provider. OAP also provides internship, work and teaching opportunities for students. Students are not enrolled at UC San Diego while abroad, however, students may still earn transfer credit for courses taken abroad, but grades are not calculated in the UC San Diego GPA. Not all OAP programs give letter grades, so students pursuing minor credit should research if the institution issuing the transcript will report P/ NP or letter grades. Federal and state financial aid transfer, but campus-based aid does not. Some scholarships are available from study–abroad providers.

Global Seminars (GS)   — five-week summer programs led by UC San Diego faculty in different locations around the world. You register for two, four-unit UC San Diego classes taught in English and receive UC credit.

Find more information and a calendar of upcoming events on the  UC San Diego Study Abroad website.

Can I afford to Study Abroad?

UC San Diego students receive approximately $650,000 annually in study–abroad scholarships. The  Study Abroad UC San Diego  office provides extensive information on funding and can assist you in applying for scholarships.

Learn more about  Financing Your Experience .

How do I get started?

Visit the UC San Diego  Study Abroad website  and follow the  First Steps guide.

Study Abroad Equivalences

How to use this guide:

• Before you start searching for classes, we recommend you review your individual program requirements.
• Course descriptions for most classes may be found in the  EAP Course Catalog . Review for individual courses can take between three to five business days. 
• Upon return, you must submit a  final approval petition , even if the course is listed on the link above. You must provide a syllabus for all coursework being petitioned.  
• Students pursuing the International Studies – International Business and Business Psychology majors may use the link above for prior approval for core MGT courses. Major electives must be approved by the major department.

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Study Abroad is a great opportunity for students to learn and travel while continuing their studies. Below are some Study Abroad opportunities affiliated with our department as well as general study abroad information for UC San Diego. 

Please note: USP & RED majors cannot study abroad in the Fall and Winter quarters of their senior year due to the senior sequence and capstone requirements which must be completed at UC San Diego.

• Semester Exchange

The USP Department has a strategic partnership with Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany, one of the preeminent schools of planning and design in the world. As part of the strategic partnership, we have the opportunity to send several students to study for a semester in Weimar, Germany

• Global Seminar

Sustainable Planning, Development and Design in the Netherlands: UCSD Global Seminars are 5 week long, summer study abroad experiences led by a UCSD professor.

• Other Study Abroad Opportunities

UC San Diego offers a wide variety of study abroad options. More information can be found on the Study Abroad website.

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Global health study abroad requirements.

Global Health students may study abroad while earning academic credit, however it is not required for the major or minor. Students can also participate in Pre-approved Study Abroad Programs to fulfill the Global Health Field Experience Requirement.

All courses applied towards Global Health requirements must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better and be at least 4.0 units. 

• A maximum of six courses may be petitioned for credit toward the  major.
• A maximum of two courses may be petitioned for credit toward the  minor.

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* Note: Study Abroad programs used to fulfill the Field Experience requirement must have a fieldwork component. Not all study abroad opportunities will fulfill the field experience requirement.

Students should request pre-approval for courses not listed below. Upon return and once the grades appear on your academic transcript, please submit a petition request to have the courses fulfill Global Health requirements. 

We recommend viewing our joint webinar with the UC San Diego Study Abroad Office and Public Health from October 13th, 2021 for more info about going abroad as a Global Health Student:

Getting Started

Step 1: Attend a First Steps Info Session (in-person or online).

Step 2: Research Programs - Here are some resources for finding opportunities:

• Review previously accepted coursework and programs below to see where other GH students have gone.
• Visit Study Abroad UC San Diego
• Visit the Global Health Blog
• Follow the Global Health Field Experience page on Facebook
• Peace Corps Prep Guide - UCEAP Study Abroad

Step 3: Meet with a Study Abroad Advisor.

• Email -  [email protected]  
• Call - (858) 534-1123

Step 4: Search for Study Abroad courses that can fulfill Global Health Requirements.

• Request pre-approval for courses using the Study Abroad petition form.

Step 5 : Meet with a Global Health advisor.

Step 6 : Meet with your college advisor.

Step 7: Upon return from study abroad and once courses post on your UCSD academic history, submit a petition to have your pre-approved courses count towards Global Health requirements.

When should I begin planning for going abroad?

If you’re planning to Study Abroad, begin planning far in advance. 

Global Health students should not plan to study abroad during the Winter and Spring quarters of their senior year, as they will need to enroll in the senior capstone courses.

Here is the recommended timeline:

Attend the UC San Diego Study Abroad Expo in the Fall and the Global Health Field Experience Expo in the Spring!

Here are some   very general deadline dates   depending on when you would like to go abroad:

• Summer, Fall, Year:  deadlines in January - February
• Spring:  deadlines in May - June

Again, these are very general and may not accurately describe every program. 

Study Abroad Coursework Pre-Approval

Once you have selected a Study Abroad Program you will want to get pre-approval for coursework you plan to count towards your Global Health requirements.

• Study Abroad Pre-Approval Request Form
• Field Experience Pre-Approval Request Form

*Please note, if a course is listed below as pre-approved a pre-approval form is not required. 

If your courses are pre-approved, a note will be stored in your student file. When you return from Study Abroad you will want to wait until the coursework appears on your transcript. Once it does, you can submit a petition to have the coursework officially count towards your degree requirement. See instructions below on submitting a petition.

You will be notified via the Virtual Advising Center once your request has been reviewed (please allow 2 weeks before contacting advisor).

Petition Study Abroad Courses Upon Return

Wait  until the course and grade have been posted to your academic history.  

Upon completion of the course submit one of the following petitions:

Submit an  Online Petition Request  or

Submit an  Undergraduate Student Petition  (paper form)

Include the course # (as it appears on TritonLink), the course title, # of units, the grade received, the quarter/semester the course was taken, the University in which you were enrolled, and specify the requirement you want to apply the course toward (e.g. Fulfill Global Health Major Elective Requirement). Please also sign and date the petition.

Submit completed petition(s) & syllabus to the Global Health Advisor (The paper form can be scanned and sent via email ( [email protected] ) or dropped off in the GHP Office). 

You will be notified via the Virtual Advising Center once your request has been reviewed (please allow 2 weeks before contacting the advisor).  

Scholarship Information

Study abroad office scholarship finding tool.

The Study Abroad Office has many great resources,  including a database on MyPAO that will help you find relevant scholarships for study abroad, including many that are unique to our campus. You can search the database using several filters to find those awards that best fit your plans. 

Don't forget to also check out other funding options through the Study Abroad Office.

• Global Seminars/Oasis scholarships ($2,000)
• Friends General Scholarship ($1,500)
• Chris Borton Memorial Scholarship ($7,000)
• Study Abroad UC San Diego Scholarship ($1,500)
• Boren Scholarship for International Study
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
• Fund for Education Abroad

UCEAP Promise Awards Scholarship:   Education abroad is an investment in your academic, professional, and personal future, and UCEAP wants to help you afford this tremendous opportunity. They offer dozens of scholarships— over $1.5 million for 2015-16 —for students of all backgrounds and majors, and all kinds of study abroad programs.

IEE Passport Study Abroad Funding: This website features detailed descriptions of hundreds of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, grants, and paid internships for U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students, and professionals.

Global Health Institute Field Experience Grant:  Up to $2,000 for students who are studying abroad and completing their field experience. Up to $2,000. Application period announced in Winter Quarter.

UC San Diego College Scholarships

• Revelle College (typically March Deadline)
• Muir College (typically February Deadline)
• Marshall College (typically March Deadline)
• Eleanor Roosevelt College (Varies - Summer/Fall - April)
• Warren College (typically April Deadline)
• Sixth College (typically March Deadline)

Pre-Approved Coursework Abroad

• Please note, course numberings may vary on students transcript. Please retain syllabus.

UCEAP coursework

View the Pre-Approved UCEAP Coursework below. To request pre-approval to use a course not shown here towards your Global Health major or minor, submit a course pre-approval request.

Lower division: 1-99 courses, Upper division: 100-199

Global Seminars

• Applications accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis from  November 1  through  March 1 .
• Academic credits earned are UC units and will factor in to your UC GPA
• Note : Not all Global Seminars fulfill the Global Health Field Experience Requirement.

Not all Global Seminars are offered every year. Please visit the Global Seminars website to see upcoming programs.

**For programs that fulfill the Global Health Field Experience Requirement:  Upon completion and once your grade has been posted, please send a message in the VAC to request to have the Global Seminar fulfill your Field Experience Requirement. 

OAP coursework

Pre-approved global health field experience through study abroad, uc/uceap programs.

• UC system-wide programs
• Students receive UC credit that factors into your UC GPA.
• UC San Diego students can use all forms of financial aid and/or scholarships.
• UCEAP Deadlines

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UC Education Abroad   

• UC systemwide program; students from all UC campuses attend with you
• See examples of some  Global Health programs here .

Global Health students who study abroad are encouraged to engage in volunteer, internship or research opportunities to fulfill the Global Health Field Experience. Study Abroad does not guarantee you have fulfilled your field experience requirement unless indicated. Some study abroad programs build these experiences into the program and curriculum. 

Programs in English that fulfill the 100-hour field experience requirement:

Programs in a foreign language that fulfill the 100 hour field experience requirement:

To see pre-approved courses, visit the Study Abroad page.

UC San Diego Global Seminars

Global Seminars   are offered in Summer. Each program is five weeks long, and upon completion, students will receive two course credits for a total of eight quarter units.

• The Application deadline for the upcoming summer for most Global Seminars is March.
• Scholarships available.

See additional information on   pre-approved Global Seminar courses here. 

UC Study Abroad Programs

UCLA Summer Travel - Global Health Programs in Peru

Spend your summer in Peru, an incredibly rich country in terms of history, archeology, as well as cultural and ecological diversity. This program helps students reach a better understanding of how diversities and disparities in people and places impact human health, using Peru as a case study.This unique opportunity provides first-hand experience in the global health field with various visits to local hospitals, health NGO's, as well as trips outside of Lima to Iquitos, Peru.  

This program is run through the UCLA International Institute and the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), with support from the UCLA Latin American Institute and the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. 

UC Program Fee $5,500

Coursework:

• GLB HLT 110A. Global Health in Practice (Major: Medical Social Science Elective/ Minor: Elective)
• GLB HLT 110B. Diversities and Disparities: The Case of Peru (Major: Medical Social Science Elective/ Minor: Elective)

UCLA Global Health and Medicine Summer Travel Study Program to  Shanghai

Earn two Upper Division electives for your minor while exploring   Shanghai   this summer! Learn about and experience the Chinese healthcare delivery system through the process of creating an actionable self-care plan with integrative medical approaches.   Activities include Tai Chi, herbal food and tea preparation, demonstration of Chinese medicine modalities and exchanging with local medicine and public health university students. Excursions will be to various museums, research labs, hospitals, clinics and community health centers.

UC Program Fee $5,300 Coursework:

• GLB HLT 110A/MED 180A. Chinese Medicine – Its Cultural Origins and the Impact of Modernization (Major: Medical Social Science Elective/ Minor: Elective)
• GLB HLT 110B/MED 180 B. Integrative Medicine Practices in the Chinese Healthcare System (Major: Medical Social Science Elective/ Minor: Elective)

UC Davis Quarter Abroad  (Fall Quarter) -  Latino/a Health Internship Program in Oaxaca

UC Davis Summer Internships Abroad -  Internships provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in diverse fields at locations around the globe. 

Examples of Global Health opportunities: 

• Bolivia—Pediatric Health in La Paz
• Bolivia—Primary Care & Rural Medicine in Tarija
• India—Public Health & Rural/Urban Medicine
• South Africa—Healthcare Challenges in Cape Town
• South Africa—Hospital Medicine & Infectious Disease In Durban
• Philippines—Remote Island Medicine

OAP Study Abroad Opportunities 

• Study abroad with UCSD affiliated program partners, other US Institutions or universities abroad.
• Eligible for Federal or State Aid Only.
• Academic credits earned will be posted to your UCSD academic history as transfer units and do not factor into your UCSD GPA.
• Programs offered in Fall, Spring, Summer and year-long.

Academic Programs International (API)

Academic Programs International   (API) is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students since 1997.  All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive.  API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during, and after the education abroad experience.

Summer Program Application Deadlines:   March

AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study (Summer, Semester, Academic Year)

AIFS Abroad   offers Global Health sites in:  Barcelona, Spain   (Spring Semester) or   Costa Rica   (Summer)  

No previous knowledge of Spanish language required

Minimum   2.6 GPA

**Program fee includes tuition, housing, meals, excursions and cultural activities, and day trips. See  Scholarships .

Alliance for Global Education (India)

Global and Public Health at Manipal University in India

• As part of their coursework, students have the opportunity to visit local health clinics to understand health promotion, infectious disease treatment and prevention, and traditional contemporary medical practice
• Fieldwork: Opportunity to pursue directed research as an elective; students are paired with a faculty member appropriate to their academic area of interest, such as public health.  Students are expected to produce a formal research paper
• Courses: 1 core course in Contemporary Indian Culture required; 4 Public Health and/or Indian Study electives
• Fall/SpringSemesters OR Academic year
• Price Range: ~$16,800/semester
• UC San Diego students can use state and federal financial aid and scholarships (not UC aid)
• For more information,   visit   Alliance for Global Education  

The Alliance encourages students to enroll for more than one term and to consider studying with more than one Alliance program. Students who continue into a second or third term with the Alliance receive a $500 discount on the program fee for this subsequent term.

Ben-Gurion University (Israel)

The  Global Health Semester   is an inno vative study abroad opportunity that combines classes with onsite learning - including 100 hours of for-credit fieldwork - in a variety of medical settings, including potential options such as a clinic in a Bedouin town, a large Israeli hospital, an STD prevention program, and an open clinic for migrant workers and refugees in Tel Aviv. This course would require students to study abroad during Winter and Spring. Special UCSD discounts apply.

Semester Track   (Only Spring) in Global Health

• Required Course: Health in the Age of Globalization
• Courses offered in previous years: Altruism and Trade: The Globalization of Transplant Medicine, Eco-Health, The Disease that Changed the World: Infectious Diseases from a Global Health Perspective, etc.
• Students are required to enroll in four courses, in addition to a mandatory Hebrew language course at the beginning of the semester  All courses taught in English
• The Global Health track at BGU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that combines classes with guided tours to places that practice or demonstrate aspects of Global Health. Among the planned tours are visits to a variety of medical settings: from a clinic in a Bedouin town to a large Israeli hospital, to an STD prevention program, to an open clinic for migrant workers and refugees in Tel Aviv.
• Price Range: $10,600
• UC San Diego students may take federal and state financial aid and scholarships; scholarships are available through the Ginsberg Ingerman Oversees Student Program
• Deadline to apply: Apply by Fall (~October) for the Spring semester

Global Health International   Summer Program   at Ben-Gurion University in Israel

• 4-week summer program
• The Program Entails 6 credit courses
• Self-study, professional field trips, exercises, and small-group mentoring in the following key areas: public health, globalization, and development
• Students will participate in a one-week on-site Practicum. Students will be divided between a variety of clinics and organizations dealing with Migrant Health, Mental and Psychosocial Health, and Eco-Health
• Price Range: ~$1,585
• Deadline to apply:  February for Summer Programs
• For more information, visit   Ben-Gurion Study Abroad.

Boston University Abroad

Dublin Internship Program - Health Sciences Track:   During the fall semester, students enroll in two required Health Science courses, the elective course Contemporary Irish Society and a 4 credit Internship/Practicum in the Health Sciences. 

• Ethics in Health Care
• Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland

Geneva Internship Program - Public Health Track: During fall and spring semesters, students take 2 required 4 credit Public Health courses, an elective, and participate in a 4 credit internship course in Health and Human Services.

• Principles in International Health
• Controversies in International Health

Ghana Summer Program - Human Infectious Disease: An 8-credit, two-course summer program that begins in late June and runs to mid-August.

• Human Infectious Disease in Ghana
• Health Sciences Practicum

CAPA International Education

Internships in Global Health are available through   CAPA International Education   every fall, spring, and summer in London and Sydney. These programs run for fourteen weeks in the fall and spring and six weeks in the summer.

Because CAPA works on a semester schedule, UC San Diego students can generally only enroll in the   fall session  (early September to mid-December) or the second summer session (early July to mid-August).

Students enrolling in the fall can receive up to six credits from the University of Minnesota for their placement; summer students will receive three credits. In both scenarios, students intern for about twenty hours per week. To receive credits the students will need to take the “London through Internships” or “Sydney through Internships” course. The syllabi for these courses can be found on their website.

The CAPA Programs in London and Sydney include accommodation, meals or meal stipends, public transportation passes, arrival and departure events, in-country orientation, and medical and travel insurance. There is an on-site Resident Director who oversees health and safety, and the RD and his or her team are on-call 24 hours a day.

CIEE Programs

CIEE ' s mission is one shared by many in international education: "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." 

Service Learning Programs (fulfill FE requirement and offer course credit):  Cape Town, South Africa, Dominican Republic, and Dublin, Ireland Students should contact CIEE to ensure the program can provide field work in health for the semester they are applying.  Public Health Programs:   Botswana- Community Public Health Program & Thailand- Public Health Program See scholarship information.

Most CIEE programs have some form of volunteer opportunities available to participants.  If a student is interested in a specific program, they can email CIEE to determine whether or not volunteer opportunities in the health sector exist at that site and if 100 hours could be obtained.  Students would have to self-report and be committed as CIEE would not be able to monitor volunteer projects.

CISabroad   offers more than 120 study and intern opportunities in over 20 different countries. As an organization, we strive to provide students with an experience that best suits their needs. Let us help you find your next adventure! 

Programs include semester, quarter, January, and summer terms with various  application deadlines  for each one. 

The College of Global Studies

IES Abroad   Our study abroad programs allow you to choose courses based on your area of study and where you want to travel. Other details, like your housing, field trips, and on-site support are all built into the program.  Complement your study abroad courses with a for-credit internship and academic seminar as one of your elective courses. With a part-time study abroad internship, you gain hands-on experience and deeper insight into the local professional culture.  

IES Abroad, Santiago

Traditional study abroad program with the option to participate in an add-on field experience (internship or service-learning opportunity)

Offers supervised internships in the Public Health field that earn IES Abroad credit.

Service-learning placement may include organizations focusing on Community Health

Offers a Health Studies Seminar with two tracks: Clinical Observation or Community Health and Spanish for Healthcare Professionals.

Location:   Santiago, Chile

Courses:   5-6 per semester (15-19 credits)

Language of Instruction:   Spanish

Prerequisites:   4 semesters of college-level Spanish

Fall Semester   (July-December)   Spring Semester ( February-July)

Price Range   ~$15,000/Semester

IFSA Butler

IFSA- Butler  offers Global Health themed Study Abroad Programs in multiple countries. Check out   scholarship opportunities. 

Sample Programs:

• Global and Public Health in Manipal, India
• Public Health Policy and Practice Program   ( Shanghai, China - semester)
• Medical Spanish and Public Health in the Yucatan   (Mexico) Mid-June to late July (Taught in English). Students take two classes for a total of 6 credits:  Introduction to Medical Spanish   and   Contemporary Issues in Public Health in the Yucatan . Students live and share meals with a homestay family and visit medical practices as well as learn about traditional healing, such as bone setting and herbal treatments. At the end of Summer students travel to Cuba where they can learn about Cuban public health.

International Studies Abroad (ISA)

International Studies Abroad (ISA)   + Internships and Service-Learning   (credit-bearing and non credit-bearing)

* Note: Must apply for Service-Learning placement and Global Career Building Internships (cover letters, resumes, personal statements, etc. may be taken into consideration)

The internship or service-learning component can also be done as a stand-alone program without being attached to the traditional study abroad program

Global Health students must look for study abroad programs that offer service-learning placements and internships relating to   health professions   on ISA website or Internships & Service Learning brochure from the Study Abroad Office.

Programs in English and other languages.

SIT Study Abroad

SIT Study Abroad   offers programs in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and comparative programs in multiple locations.

• Rigorous academic programs through a  field-based, experiential approach
• Undergraduate  research  through an  Independent Study Project  (40-50 pg. research paper)
• Offers fieldwork, language classes, and urban and rural homestays with local families
• Every program is framed around a critical global issue
• Semester programs last 15–16 weeks and summer programs last 4–9 weeks
• Programs have 20–25 students led by one academic director plus a number of local staff
• Most programs taught in English; some taught in Spanish; students learn local language to conduct research
• Price Range: ~$18,000 (varies on location and duration)
• Can use state and federal financial aid and scholarships (no UC aid) ; UC San Diego Students  can receive up to $5000 in scholarships

See what GHP Students who participated with SIT had to share on the Global Health Blog:

• Samantha Benedicto studies traditional medicine in China with SIT Study Abroad

Studies Abroad (Stockholm, Sweden)

Opportunity to gain   unique pre-medical experience   by learning from Swedish   medical doctors   and getting an insider’s view of the workings of hospitals, clinics, and medical research, as well as insight into clinical practices and healthcare in Europe.

Location:   Stockholm, Sweden

Language of Instruction:   English

Courses:   1 core course in Translational Medicine: From Bench to Bedside (3 credits)

Prerequisites:   1 year of Biology and 1 year of Chemistry at university level

Fall / Spring Semesters

For more information, visit   Studies Abroad-Stockholm, Sweden  

World Endeavors

World Endeavors   provides international internship, study abroad, volunteer abroad, and customized group programs in over 20 countries around the world, with a focus on building meaningful connections between our participants and their host communities.

See what GHP Students who participated with World Endeavors had to share on the Global Health Blog:

Desiree Lee Completes Field Experience at Veterans Hospital in Bangkok

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The world cannot be understood from a single point of view  -Eleanor Roosevelt

Why study abroad?

• Multiply your career options with international experience
• Opportunities exist for students of all language levels
• Go anytime, according to your schedule - not just for a year or semester
• It's affordable! Living costs in some countries are cheaper than in La Jolla
• Graduate on time - talk to your major advisor and ERC academic counselor about how easy it is to fit study abroad into your degree

How can I go abroad?

University of California's Education Abroad Progam (EAP) ,  UC San Diego's Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)  and   Global Seminar s , you may study, work, volunteer and pursue internships throughout the world while earning credit towards your degree and gaining valuable international experience.

What are the first steps?

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Where can I study abroad?

The key to success is planning!  Taking your  ERC general education requirements  is easy anywhere in the world. Learn more about how to choose courses abroad for your ERC general education requirements: Guidelines for Choosing Courses Abroad

For help with your academic planning, visit Academics Planning for your first three steps:

1) Find your major advising page (MAP)

2) Search Programs by Department or College

3) Search U CEAP UC San Diego Campus Credit Database or  UC systemwide UCEAP Courses

What will it cost and are there any scholarships?

Study on EAP/OAP can be comparable to the cost of study at UC. In some cases, it is less. EAP participants pay UC fees and continue to receive UC financial aid while abroad. Furthermore, EAP students are eligible for special grants and scholarships from UC, the host country, and other sources. OAP students may retain all or some of their funding while abroad, including special study abroad scholarships, but because of the variety of the programs found through OAP, costs for individual programs can vary greatly. ERC offers the Jane Hett Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship for students studying in EAP/OAP programs during winter/spring and summer/fall cycles.

Check here for specific information about the scholarship:  Jane Hett Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship

Check here for specific information about other scholarships and financial aid:  Finances

Where can I learn about Global Seminars?

Visit the Study Abroad office Global Seminar page.

Which Global Seminars satisfy the General Education requirements?

Please use the following list to see what courses meet ERC's GE requirements.

Global Seminars: ERC GE Approved LIst

For courses not listed, you can always petition the courses.

ERC GE Petition Request:

If you are requesting a college exception to substitute for a GE course, then   please submit a VAC message --go to the "Ask a Question".

Transfer/Study Abroad course:   Petitioning a   completed   transfer course (course listed in your Academic History), or petitioning   pre-approval   for a course yet not taken ( pending receipt of official transcripts verifying appropriate transfer units and gra de ).

• List the GE Area: Fine Arts, Quant/Formal Skills, Natural Science, Language, Regional Specialization
• Provide a link to course description or course syllabus. If no link is available, then email the course syllabus to  [email protected]  (Subject line: GE Petition, and please include your PID number)
• Name of institution
• Course name and course number (i.e., SPAN 201)

Please allow five business days to process your request.  

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Students in Latin American studies are encouraged to participate in the UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, or Mexico, or in other study abroad programs offered by UC San Diego Global Seminars or the Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP) . Subject to approval by petition after courses have been completed (based on syllabi and course work); courses taken through EAP/OAP will be accepted for credit toward the major or minor and satisfy language requirements.   

Students interested in studying abroad should see the Latin American Studies Student Affairs Coordinator to discuss their plan of study before they leave. Financial aid can be used for EAP/OAP study, and special study-abroad scholarships are also available. For more information on UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) or UCSD's Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP), students should visit the  UCSD Programs Abroad website  or contact the Programs Abroad Office at (858) 534-1123 or via email at  [email protected] .

UCSD offers several ways for students to study abroad:

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How many Study Abroad Courses can I count towards my degree?

A maximum of six UCSD upper-division courses can be petitioned for credit toward the major.

A maximum of two UCSD upper-division courses can be petitioned for credit toward the minor.

How to Petition Study Abroad Courses?

Upon completion of the course:

1. Wait until the course and the grade has posted to your academic history.

2. Complete an  Undergraduate Student Petition . (*Fill out a separate petition for each course that you are petitioning.)

On each petition include the course # (as it appears on TritonLink), course title, # of units, grade received,  quarter/semester the course was taken, the University in which you were enrolled and specify Latin American Studies requirement you want to apply the course toward (e.g. Political Science primary track and Latin America Regional Requirement). Please also sign and date the petition.

Attach all coursework.

• Required: Syllabus
• Optional: The purpose of including the coursework is to supplement the syllabus and demonstrate that the course fits in with and supplements the International Studies curriculum.  If they are available to you, along with the syllabus please submit exams, papers, lecture notes and any other material that will supplement the petition.

3. Submit completed petition(s) to your department advisor.

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Study Abroad in HDS!

Human Developmental Sciences strongly endorses study abroad as an excellent opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for HDS majors. A student whose chosen field of study is Human Development may especially benefit from experiences abroad while fulfilling their major or minor requirements. 

General Considerations

• Human Developmental Sciences allows students to transfer up to (4) upper-division courses from outside of UC San Diego. Careful planning with advisors provides guidelines for choosing acceptable courses.
• Please submit potential coursework via our Abroad Study Preliminary Course Approval Application.
• Please refer to the HDS website page:  Undergraduate Student Petition process
• It is recommended that students take HDS 1 and take at least 2 upper division courses in their major before going abroad. This should give students a better understanding of courses that may fulfill requirements for the major.
• Please refer to the  Study Abroad Office's HDS majors page for a general overview.

Preparing to Study Abroad

• It is never too early to start planning for study abroad; in fact, some application deadlines may be as much as 10 months prior to the start of the program.
• Research the types of programs offered (e.g. EAP, OAP, Global Seminars, etc.).
• Utilize the Programs Abroad Office’s extensive library to learn about further study abroad options.
• Attend general and country-specific information sessions.
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• Virtual Drop-in Advising
• Note:  Courses taken for the HDS major must be preapproved (see step 5).
• OAP students only: Submit the form to Admissions Office for approval before submitting it to HDS.
• If you plan to take HDS classes for HDS, Refer to the below section on  "Tips for Choosing Courses Abroad for the HDS Major"
• Collect a list of as many applicable courses-- WI TH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS -- as possible that are applicable to the HDS major 
• Submit these courses for HDS via our Preliminary Course Approval for Study Abroad Form before bringing your study abroad paperwork for signature. We will not sign off on HDS courses taken abroad without the course being submitted for preliminary approval with--at minimum--complete course descriptions, not just course titles.  If you do not plan to take any classes for HDS while abroad, you can skip this step
• Please refer to the our   Petitioning Courses   page for a detailed guideline on how to receive approval for abroad courses both before you leave and after you return.
• Submit form to college advisors for review.
• Return the completed form to the Study Abroad Office.

While Studying Abroad

• HDS requires a copy of the syllabus (at the very least) to determine if the courses taken will count to fulfill HDS requirements. It is beneficial for students to also retain exams, papers, written projects, reading lists and class notes.
• Students are highly encouraged to keep in contact with the HDS advisors via email ( [email protected] ) or the virtual advising center (VAC) while abroad. Advisors can assist with questions regarding requirements, course transferability, or students can even simply update the advisors with their progress abroad.
• Students can still submit new course options discovered since completing their initial academic planning form--either before they leave, or while abroad-- via the  Preliminary Course Approval for Study Abroad Form

Returning from Abroad

• Schedule an   appointment with an HDS advisor.
• Along with the petition, include supporting documentation of coursework completed for the class. A copy of syllabus is required for each course and other helpful supporting documents to include are exams, papers, written projects, reading lists and class notes.
• Submit petitions and supporting materials to the HDS advisor.
• The petitions will be reviewed by the HDS Executive Committee and students will be notified of the results via e-mail.

Tips for Choosing Courses Abroad for an HDS Major/Minor

Because the HDS majors draw from several disciplines, it is important that the student, who plans to study abroad, have a good understanding of the breadth of the major. The program is divided broadly into three areas of study: Biological Development, Cognitive Development, and Socio-Cultural Development. When considering courses to take abroad, the student should consider classes that may fall into these three individual areas:

• Biological Development : This area emphasizes the sensory and biological bases of development. It focuses on the dynamics of development and change in neurological, sensory, and perceptual processes which are basic to the development of cognitive and social functioning.
• Cognitive Development : This area focuses on intellectual and emotional development across the life span. It examines the development of both linguistic and cognitive processes, and the affective and temperamental factors which shape our interaction with others.
• Socio-Cultural Development : This area focuses on humans as they live as families, attend school, and participate in communities. Each of these institutions contribute to the development of skills in an individual.

Consider the following steps when searching for applicable courses abroad:

• Review the Human Developmental Sciences Degree Requirements to get a good idea of the biological, cognitive, and socio-cultural classes accepted for the major. Read the course descriptions in the UCSD General Catalog for a more detailed description of course content.
• When researching course offerings at the selected host university, look at courses in the following areas of discipline: anthropology, biology, child development, cognitive science, communication, culture studies, development studies, education, ethnic studies, gerontology, health science, history, human development, human services, linguistics, literature, neuroscience, nursing, psychology, sociology, urban studies and woman’s/gender studies.
• Relates to aspects of human development
• Provides letter grade credit that is based on academic work related to the course experience (example: the student has a final paper, project, or presentation addressing what was learned).  Credit simply for volunteering or training only, without an academic component, does not qualify
• should be submitted for  Preliminary Course Approval for Study Abroad
• All course materials should be retained for petition upon return
• Please note that there is a strong possibility that not all selected courses will be offered by the host university during the time that you are there. or that each of them can fit your schedule. Its better to have a variety of options.

Examples of Petitioned and Accepted Courses

• Genetics - University of Alcala de Henares, Spain
• Gender, Sexuality & Family - La Trobe University, Australia
• Sociology of Culture - La Trobe University, Australia
• Initial Development - Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
• Infancy Neuropsychology - Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
• Sociology of Gender - National University of Ireland, Galway
• Aging and Adulthood - University of B.C., Canada
• Developmental Biology - Hebrew University, Israel
• Linguistic Development - Hebrew University, Israel
• Psychology of Adolescence - Hebrew University, Israel

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For more information about preparation for studying abroad please refer to:

• UCSD Study Abroad
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• Study Abroad in Human Development

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Study Abroad Opportunities

TMC strongly encourages and promotes opportunities to engage in learning experience outside of the UCSD campus.

Below are a few of the ways that students can take advantage of opportunities to enhance their college experience.

Education Abroad Program (EAP) & Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)

Students may study abroad through the University of California's Education Abroad Program (EAP)  and UC San Diego's Opportunity Abroad Program (OAP) , earning academic credit toward their degree and gaining valuable international experience.

EAP participates in over 100 institutions in 35 countries, many for a full academic year and others for a shorter term. Language requirements vary by program.

Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP) provides worldwide options sponsored by institutions other than UC. Eligibility requirements are set by the sponsor and therefore vary widely. In addition to academic programs, OAP advisors can assist students in selecting a wide range of volunteer, internship and educational travel programs.

EAP and OAP students may use their financial aid while abroad. In addition, they may access special study abroad scholarships and grants.

Global Seminars

Global Seminars offer students the opportunity to study abroad for five-weeks during the summer.  The seminars are led by UCSD faculty, and incorporate a wide range of topics.  All Global Seminar courses are instructed in English.

Study Abroad Scholarship

TMC is excited to offer Study Abroad Scholarships to TMC students traveling abroad through programs facilitated by the UC San Diego Study Abroad Office. Scholarships in an amount up to $1000 will be awarded. The 2022-2023 application period is now open with a deadline of 11:59 PM, Wednesday, March 15, 2022.

• Access and complete the Study Abroad Scholarship application via the link on the Study Abroad website. 
• Submit your application online by March 15, 2022.
• Monitor your UC San Diego email for confirmation that your application was received.  

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10 UC Irvine Faculty Members Named Hellman Fellows for 2024-25

Program supports research by promising assistant professors

June 5, 2024 - Ten assistant professors at the University of California, Irvine will receive Hellman Fellowships, which are bestowed annually to support research by junior faculty. They join an elite group of 85  UCI Society of Hellman Fellows  since 2013, when the Hellman Fellows Fund was established here.

The program began in 1995 at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego and has since expanded organically to all UC universities and four private institutions. In 2020, after 25 years of funding the fellowships, the Hellman family created an endowment to allow the awards to continue in perpetuity across UC’s 10 campuses.

This year, UC Irvine was able to appoint an additional fellow due to the generosity of an anonymous donor.

The 2024-25 awardees are:

• Fangyuan Ding, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, for a proposal titled “Systematic Characterization of Protein-Nucleic Acid Binding Kinetics in a Universally Applicable Manner”
• Abigail Lapin Dardashti, assistant professor of art history and visual studies, for a proposal titled “Itinerant Modernism: Politics and the Rise of Afro-Brazilian Art”
• Pablo Lara-Gonzalez, assistant professor of developmental & cell biology, for a proposal titled “Elucidating the Importance of Mitotic Duration Control in Embryogenesis and in Cancer”
• Katherine Trieste Rhodes, assistant professor of education, for a proposal titled “African American Children’s RICH Mathematical Word Problems”
• Alejandra Rodriguez Verdugo, assistant professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, for a proposal titled “Principles of Multispecies Interactions for Evolution and Function of Microbial Communities”
• Javier Sanchez-Yamagishi, assistant professor of physics & astronomy, for a proposal titled “Quantum Electronics With Injection-Molded Two-Dimensional Crystals”
• Xian Shi, assistant professor of mechanical & aerospace engineering, for a proposal titled “Synthesis and Assembly of Carbon Battery Electrodes Using Natural Gas”
• Ji Seon Song, assistant professor of law, for a proposal titled “Crisis Policing”
• Irene Vega, assistant professor of sociology, for a proposal titled “Racialized Social Ladders: Navigating Mobility Alongside Persistent Inequality”
• Travis Wiles, assistant professor of molecular biology & biochemistry, for a proposal titled “Life, Death and Symbiosis: Igniting Viral Outbreaks in the Gut Microbiome to Promote Health”

“UC Irvine has named 10 outstanding assistant-rank faculty members representing a broad array of disciplines as the 2024-25 class of Hellman Fellows. These scholars were chosen for their innovative research that positively impacts our local and global community,” said Diane O’Dowd, vice provost for academic personnel. “We are grateful to the  Hellman Fellows Endowed Fund  and a generous anonymous donor that help these early-career scholars advance their research.”

Since 1995, more than 2,000 people from public and private institutions have been Hellman Fellowship recipients. The grants may be used for such research purposes as equipment, travel, photography and graduate assistants. The aim of the program is to support promising assistant professors who show the capacity for great distinction in their research. Funds awarded are intended as a one-time subsidy for activities that will enhance the individual’s progress toward tenure.

- Tom Vasich

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