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Are there any study abroad programs at UCSD San Diego?

Work, Intern, Volunteer Abroad. Explore Alternative Breaks, UCSD Extension, and other academic department programs. These programs may be for academic credit or experience and are not administered by Study Abroad UC San Diego. Visit WIV Programs.

Do I have to take all my writing courses at UCSD?

Research study abroad programs: Find the right study abroad opportunity for you by researching the many different options available to UCSD students and thinking about how they would work with your major and general education requirements. If you would like to complete your Practicum while you are abroad, you will need to look for classes that have a hands-on, experiential …

Can I substitute a transfer course for a course at UCSD?

Take Your First Steps! Before meeting with an advisor, it is important that you learn the basics to studying abroad at UC San Diego. Watch our First Steps' Quick Videos below outlining how to study abroad at UC San Diego. When offered, you can also attend an in-person information session offered at the Study Abroad Office. Remember!

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Your Journey Begins Here. Are you ready to add an exciting adventure to your UC San Diego academic journey? Whether it is researching available programs and locations, making sure credits you take abroad will fit into your UC San Diego academic requirements, exploring financial aid and scholarship opportunities, or preparing for the challenges ...

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Global Seminars

UC San Diego faculty-led programs. Take two UC San Diego Summer Session courses taught by UCSD faculty.

UCEAP: UC Education Abroad Program

Earn UC units that will factor into your UC GPA. UC-based financial aid may apply. Open to all UC students systemwide.

OAP: Opportunities Abroad Program

Non-UC based programs. Earn Transfer units to apply toward your academic requirements. Wide choice of options and price points.

Global Exchange

UC San Diego's bilateral partnership programs. Pay UC San Diego fees while studying abroad at a foreign institution.

UC Quarter and Summer Programs

Academic programs administered by other UC campuses. Earn UC credit. Various program options across the UCs.

Virtual Study Abroad

Online opportunities to engage with the world through virtual internships and other global experiences.

Work, Intern, Volunteer Abroad

Explore Alternative Breaks, UCSD Extension, and other academic department programs. These programs may be for academic credit or experience and are not administered by Study Abroad UC San Diego.

Examples

Jazz and the Music of the African Diaspora, MUS 150GS: Producing a musical event while participating in the Jazz in Paris Global Seminar.

Resources

Utilize these resources to find the study abroad program that best fits your needs, learn how to take part in it, and get help paying for it.

Steps

Follow these steps to see if your chosen study abroad program is Practicum-eligible, and to make sure you receive Practicum credit for it! Remember that in addition to these steps, you will need to complete any application or verification process required by the program you select.

Take Your First Steps!

Before meeting with an advisor, it is important that you learn the basics to studying abroad at UC San Diego.

After watching, log into TritonsAbroad to enter your study abroad goals

TritonsAbroad is our online study abroad portal, which you can access using your UCSD Personal ID number (PID) and Personal Access Code (PAC).

Take Your First Steps!

Before meeting with an advisor, it is important that you learn the basics to studying abroad at UC San Diego.

Get Advised

After you have learned the basics through watching/attending First Steps, come to us for advising!

Research Our Program Options

Study Abroad UC San Diego offers many choices in study abroad options. Visit our Find A Program page for a list of all of our available study abroad providers. Here are some different ways you can study abroad:

Create Your TritonsAbroad account

TritonsAbroad is UC San Diego's Study Abroad application management system.

How to apply for work study?

To Apply for Work-Study 1 File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or if eligible under DACA and file your CA Dream Act Application) each year by March 2 to be considered for work-study and the best types of other financial aid awards. You may still apply after March 2 for loans, the renewal Cal Grant, and for FAFSA filers the Federal Pell Grant.#N#For interested DACA eligible students please contact the FAS directly. 2 Submit documents requested by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office before May 1 for Continuing Students and June 15 for New First-year and Transfer Students. 3 For FAFSA filers check for work-study awards in your award letter and online using the Financial Aid tool. For eligible DACA students work-study awards once posted are also available through the Financial Aid tool.

How much do work study awards cost?

Work-study awards range from $600 to $2,800 depending on your job title and number of work hours. You can earn up to the amount in your award letter. After that, ask your employer to consider using non-work-study funds so you can keep your job.

General Guidelines

Use the following general guidelines to make sure that your course units will transfer to UC San Diego:

Types of Institutions

Consider how the type of institution you attend impacts if the class is transferable.

Identify courses that you can transfer

A grade of C- or better may be required by certain departments. Please check with your department for clarification.

Transfer the course work

Send transcripts by mail: You must order an official transcript from your academic institution which must be sent to us directly in a sealed envelope addressed as follows: