How & When to Apply to a Global Education Program

All UCI students are eligible to participate in global education opportunities including study, research, internship, and more if they meet UCI eligibility requirements for Student International Activities and take the below 2 steps. 

  • Undergraduate students will be full-time, degree-seeking in good academic standing at the time of application and participation.
  • Graduate students will be making satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree as defined by the UCI Graduate Council and the Graduate Division.
  • Students will not be on disciplinary or academic probation nor have any other student conduct sanction unfilled during the intended term abroad.
  • Any student under 18 will need parental/guardian consent.

Request UCI Campus Approval in UCIAbroad. The approval process ensures that the UCI eligibility requirements mentioned above are met. Final acceptance to engage in a global education program is not guaranteed until you have been accepted by your host institution or program provider (see step 2).

Only submit one (1) UCI Campus Approval per same term abroad. See the appropriate table below for the Study Abroad Center open dates and deadline dates based on program option.

UCEAP CAMPUS APPROVAL DATES
Requests are processed on a rolling basis after submitted and can take 3-4 weeks to process.
TERMS ABROADOPEN DATE (at 8:00AM)DEADLINE DATE (by 11:59PM)
Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-202510/15/2023
Before your Program’s Application deadline and no later than 4/15/24
Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Calendar Year 202510/15/2023
Before your Program’s Application deadline and no later than 10/15/24

OTHER UC, INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS CAMPUS APPROVAL DATES
Requests are processed on a rolling basis after submitted and can take 3-4 weeks to process.
TERMS ABROADOPEN DATE (at 8:00AM)DEADLINE DATE (by 11:59PM)
Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Calendar Year 202411/1/2022
Before your Program’s Application deadline and no later than 10/15/23
Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-202510/15/2023
Before your Program’s Application deadline and no later than 4/15/24
Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Calendar Year 202510/15/2023
Before your Program’s Application deadline and no later than 10/15/24

UCI BILATERAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS CAMPUS APPROVAL DATES
Requests are processed after the deadlines listed below and can take 3-4 weeks to process.
TERMS ABROADOPEN DATE (at 8:00AM)DEADLINE DATE (by 11:59PM)
Fall 2024, Academic Year 2024-202511/01/20232/15/2024
Winter and Spring 2025 abroad 11/01/20238/15/2024

UCI FACULY LED AND INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES CAMPUS APPROVAL DATES
Requests can be submitted anytime as they are always open, based on the requests from faculty or independent travelers to perform an international activity. Requests are processed on a rolling basis after submitted and can take 3-4 weeks to process.

You must also submit a Program Application per the instructions provided by your program provider or host institution. This allows your program to ensure you meet their eligibility requirements, get accepted by any host university. You may be asked to submit specific documents, letters of recommendation, etc. See the links below for application details and deadlines per program option.

UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)

UCI Bilateral Exchange Programs

Other UC Programs, Independent Programs, UCI Faculty Led, Independent International Activities = Check with your program provider or the UCI department sponsoring your program for any application details and deadlines.

If you have more questions about the 2 step process, feel free to connect with the UCI Study Abroad Center.

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AND…Don’t forget to apply for or renew your passport! All programs with travel will require that you have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your program end date. If you do not have a passport or it will expire less than 6 months after your program, apply for one now. Visit UCI Passport Services or the embassy of the issuing country for information right away in case there are processing delays. Undocumented students can book an appointment with the University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center for guidance.