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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 most language requirements. If you have questions, a study abroad advisor on campus can help.   

Class Level
Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
3.00
Prerequisite Courses

Applicants must be declared majors in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a related major at time of application. You must also complete at least two (2) upper division courses in the major prior to departure. At least two years of university course work required (high school AP credit does not count).

Eligible Majors
Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science
Language Prerequisite

You may take all courses in English. However, if you plan to take any courses in Italian, you must have 2 years of university-level Italian.

Language GPA
None
Class Level
Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
3.00
Prerequisite Courses

Applicants must be declared majors in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a related major at time of application. You must also complete at least two (2) upper division courses in the major prior to departure. At least two years of university course work required (high school AP credit does not count).

Eligible Majors
Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science
Language Prerequisite

You may take all courses in English. However, if you plan to take any courses in Italian, you must have 2 years of university-level Italian.

Language GPA
None