Family
Study abroad resources for parents and families.
Attention Parents and Families of UC San Diego Students Planning to Study Abroad!
UC San Diego offers webinars geared for Parents and Families in the Spring. Future Webinars will be recorded and posted on this page after their scheduled date. An email invitation will be mailed to your student with webinar instructions and you can also check back here for more details about signing up for these webinars. Click below to view past webinars.
2018 General Health and Safety Pre-Departure Webinar
2018 UCEAP Family/Parent Orientation Webinar
2018 Global Seminars Parent/Family Webinar
UC San Diego Resources
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UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)
University of California’s system-wide study abroad program that provides academic opportunities for UC students at over 150 institutions in over 40 countries.
- UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) website
- UC Education Abroad Program Parents and Family website
- Is the Education Abroad Program Right for my Daughter/Son? (PDF)
- Country-specific pre-departure information (visas, budgets, calendars, insurance)
UC San Diego Global Seminars
A UCSD-based 5 week summer abroad program taught by UCSD faculty during Summer Session I or II.
Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP)
Study, work, volunteer, and intern anywhere through non-UC based program providers and institutions.
- Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP) information
- API Parent Study Abroad Information
- CEA Parent's Guide (PDF)
- CEA Parent Tips
- CIEE: Information for Parents
Learn more about the differences between the different programs: Comparison Chart (PDF)
Other Resources
- U.S. State Department: International Travel
- What Parents Need to Know Before, During, and After Education Abroad by Janet Hulstrand, NAFSA Association of International Educators
- Confidentiality of student records (FERPA)
