Dates and Eligibility
Program requirements are about helping you find your best match in a new academic setting abroad, and eligibility helps you narrow your choices to find the best program where you can succeed and thrive.
To be eligible to apply to UCEAP, you must meet the following basic criteria:
- You are enrolled as a degree-seeking student with a UC campus, are on filing fee status, or are on an approved educational leave or other approved leave status.
- You are in good academic standing as defined by your UC campus.
If you meet the basic criteria—good news! You meet the qualifications to apply to UCEAP. If you are unsure about your eligibility, contact the UCEAP study abroad advisor for the program.
Note for transfer students: Incoming transfer students are eligible to apply for UCEAP programs but must check with their campus study abroad office to determine how soon they can participate in study abroad.
Program Requirements
You must maintain your eligibility for the program, including the required minimum GPA, from the time of application through the end of your program. If you have concerns about your eligibility, contact the UCEAP study abroad advisor for the program.
The following are the minimum requirements to participate in this program. Some requirements are set by the host country, the host university, or third-party providers. Most requirements must be met at the time you apply. However, you have until departure to meet the class level and most language requirements.
Note for transfer students: Unless specifically noted, your transfer GPA can be considered at the time of application if you don’t yet have a UC GPA. If you have less than 3 quarters/2 semesters at UC, your transfer and UC GPAs can be combined.
Be Prepared (applicable to students of Egyptian heritage): If you are of Egyptian heritage, there are important considerations for this program. If you have US citizenship, but your parents were born in Egypt, you will be considered a Egyptian citizen by the Egyptian Consulate. Male students who have Egyptian citizenship either by birth or blood entitled to a six-month stay in Egypt without any military service clarifications or obligations. If they exceed the six-month stay, they will have to process the military service exemption for Egyptian/dual nationals in person, otherwise, they will not be allowed to leave the country until they clarify their military service status and issue the military service exemption. Check with the AUC Military and Credentials Unit for more information.
Be Prepared (applicable to students of Egyptian heritage): If you are of Egyptian heritage, there are important considerations for this program. If you have US citizenship, but your parents were born in Egypt, you will be considered a Egyptian citizen by the Egyptian Consulate. Male students who have Egyptian citizenship either by birth or blood entitled to a six-month stay in Egypt without any military service clarifications or obligations. If they exceed the six-month stay, they will have to process the military service exemption for Egyptian/dual nationals in person, otherwise, they will not be allowed to leave the country until they clarify their military service status and issue the military service exemption. Check with the AUC Military and Credentials Unit for more information.
Be Prepared (applicable to students of Egyptian heritage): If you are of Egyptian heritage, there are important considerations for this program. If you have US citizenship, but your parents were born in Egypt, you will be considered a Egyptian citizen by the Egyptian Consulate. Male students who have Egyptian citizenship either by birth or blood entitled to a six-month stay in Egypt without any military service clarifications or obligations. If they exceed the six-month stay, they will have to process the military service exemption for Egyptian/dual nationals in person, otherwise, they will not be allowed to leave the country until they clarify their military service status and issue the military service exemption. Check with the AUC Military and Credentials Unit for more information.