Spring 2025 Applications: Multiple Spots Remaining! Open until Filled

Summer 2025 Applications: *Accepting Applications for Waitlist Only until January 12th

Apply at my.ucdc.edu

*While the Summer 2025 program is currently full, we are happy to accept applications for our waitlist. Historically, a significant number of students move from the waitlist to full acceptance. 

Eligibility

Students from all majors are encouraged to apply and should meet the following eligibility requirements before the program start date:

• 90 units completed
• At least 2 upper-division courses completed
• 2.5 GPA (3.0+ preferred)
• US citizenship is not required for the UCDC application
  • International students and DACA/AB540/Undocumented students are eligible to apply
  • If you are a student without US citizenship status seeking to apply for UCDC, please refer to the FAQs for more information

Application Materials

Complete applications must be submitted by the priority* or final posted deadlines. 

The following documents must be uploaded to the application portal at my.ucdc.edu.  

• Resume (PDF) - Click link for instructions
• Statement of Purpose (PDF) - Click link for instructions
  
• One - Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF)
  • Letters of Recommendation may be submitted online in my.ucdc.edu, in person (AIP Office, Teaching + Learning Commons @ Geisel) or by email: ucdc@ucsd.edu
  • A UC faculty letter is not required, but we suggest one letter of recommendation from a faculty member

Important Dates

UCDC Academic Calendar

* If you apply by the priority deadline, you have a higher chance of getting accepted into the program and notified earlier. If the deadline is marked "open until filled," applications will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the program is full.