UCDC Applications

Application Deadlines

• Spring 2027 Extended Priority Deadline: November 8th, 2026

• Summer 2027: New Applications Automatically Waitlisted. Closes on December 11th, 2026 

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 and 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.