UCDC Applications
Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 Applications: Closed
Spring 2026 Applications: Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Summer 2026 Applications: Accepted to Waitlist Only on a Rolling Basis
Apply at my.ucdc.edu
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
- Please reach out to ucdc@ucsd.edu with questions
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
| Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 | |
| Application Deadlines |
Open Until Filled |
Priority - November 3rd |
| Program Dates |
Jan 7th - March 21st |
Mar 27th - June 6th |
* 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.




