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Dates and Eligibility

Program requirements are about helping you find your best match in a new academic setting abroad. As a University of California (UC) program, requirements are carefully set to ensure you can access as many programs as possible. At the same time, eligibility will help you narrow the choices and find a program where you can succeed and thrive. Here’s some basic criteria to start.

Are you…

  • a registered, UC student?
  • in good academic standing?

If you answered yes to both of these questions—good news! You meet the qualifications to apply to UCEAP. If you are unsure about some of these questions, check in with your advisor on campus.

Requirements 

The following are 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 class level and language requirements. If you have questions, a study abroad advisor on campus can help.   

Class Level
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
3.00
Prerequisite Courses
None
Eligible Majors
All UC majors welcome
Language Prerequisite
None
Language GPA
None
Other

A UC minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required.

Transfer students with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00 may apply, but must meet the UC minimum cumulative GPA requirement by the UCEAP application deadline.

If you hold dual citizenship with Japan and another country, you must apply for this program as a Japanese citizen. 

Class Level
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
3.00
Prerequisite Courses
None
Eligible Majors
All UC majors welcome
Language Prerequisite
None
Language GPA
None
Other

A UC minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required.

If you hold dual citizenship with Japan and another country, you must apply for this program as a Japanese citizen. 

Class Level
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
3.00
Prerequisite Courses
None
Eligible Majors
All UC majors welcome
Language Prerequisite
None
Language GPA
None
Other

A UC minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required.

Transfer students with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00 may apply, but must meet the UC minimum cumulative GPA requirement by the UCEAP application deadline.

If you hold dual citizenship with Japan and another country, you must apply for this program as a Japanese citizen.