Advising Services
Study Abroad Advising Schedule
- Virtual Drop-In Advising Services (Green)
- Get Started & Other Info Sessions (Blue)
- VAC: Open 24 hours. Questions answered within 72 business hours. Closed on university holidays
Advising Resources: Program Selection & Application
Access Advising via VAC
You can submit questions and sign in to Drop-ins through the Virtual Advising Center using the "Ask a Question" or "Meet with an Advisor" tab. Questions submitted to Study Abroad are answered by an advisor within 48-72 business hours. Students are notified via UCSD email and/or text when their questions have been answered in their Contact Record.
Program Application Deadlines
How to Get Started
Get Started!
Before meeting with an advisor, it is important that you first learn the basics to studying abroad at UC San Diego. Visit our Get Started page to discover the questions that you need to be asking yourself as you begin the process.
How to Schedule An Advising Appointment
Have you completed the Get Started course? Great!
Now that you have a general idea about when you'd like to go, where you'd like to go, and what you'd like to take academically, it's time to talk to our advisors!
Appointments are reserved for those who cannot join us at Drop-ins. If that's the case, contact us through the VAC with your program(s) and/or country(ies) of interest to request to schedule a virtual advising appointment via Zoom.
How to Use VAC for Drop-In Advising
How to Create Your TritonsAbroad Account
TritonsAbroad is UC San Diego's Study Abroad application management system.
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Set up your account on TritonsAbroad.
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You will need to have a TritonsAbroad account in order to apply to a Study Abroad program.
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Complete your interest profile, search for programs and locations, and apply for scholarships.
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Once you select a program that you like, you can upload the program’s application and other important documents into your TritonsAbroad account.
How to Find Your Major Advising Page (MAP)
Major Advising Pages (MAPs) are available for most majors at UC San Diego. Find your MAP and use it as a guide in researching programs, selecting courses, and navigating the application process.
How to Search for Programs by UC San Diego Major and College
Search the Database: Study Abroad Programs by UC San Diego Department & College
Search for previously taken programs by each UCSD department and college.
How to Find a Program
You learned from Get Started that there are many program options to choose from at Study Abroad UC San Diego.
You can learn about all of the various study abroad programs at our Find A Program page.
How to Apply to a Program
Once you have identified a program and are ready to apply, you can find detailed application information on our How To Apply page.
How to Request a Transcript
Link on how to obtain official transcripts of your academic records from the UC San Diego Registrar's Office.
How to Pay for a Program
What a student ends up paying for study abroad can depend on the length of the program, the location of study, the program provider, the students' financial aid, scholarships received, etc.
Learn more about Financial Aid and Scholarships - how they work and how they can help finance your journey abroad.
How to Stay on Top of Pre-Departure Requirements
You have applied and been accepted to a program - congratulations! Don't forget about all of your Pre-Departure Requirements.
Advising Resources: Student Specific Populations
How to Study Abroad as an International Student
Are you an international student who is considering study abroad? Be sure to check out the International Students and Study Abroad information page:
International Students and Study Abroad
*Important: International students in F and J visa status are encouraged to start preparing early if they are interested in studying abroad while at UC San Diego. It is recommended that you begin researching and applying for study abroad opportunities at least one year prior to your expected study abroad start date. Click on the link above to review all steps to understanding how studying abroad may affect your status.
How to Study Abroad as an Undocumented Student
Are you an undocument student with DACA who is considering studying abroad? Currently, only undocumented students with DACA may apply for Advance Parole to study abroad. Be sure to book an appointment with the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center attorney, Andrés Lemons to discuss if traveling is safe for you.
Important:
Students with DACA who would like to study abroad are highly encouraged to prepare a minimum of 10-12 months before their trip abroad as applying for Advance Parole takes a minimum of six months.
How to Study Abroad as an Engineering Student
A Guide to Study Abroad for Engineering Students.
How to Study Abroad as a Transfer Student
A Guide to Study Abroad for Transfer Students.
Access, Diversity & Identity Resources
Visit Study Abroad's Diversity & Identity Page, which includes links to student's stories, our BlackAbroad page, resources, and more!
Engineering Students
An advising resource guide to help engineering students study abroad.
Transfer Students
Transfer and Reentry students CAN study abroad! Be well organized. Plan early. Make it happen!
Advising Resources: UCEAP Specific Information
UCEAP Advising Drop-In Hours
Connect with a UCEAP Advisor! UCEAP offers drop-in hours for UCEAP applicants. (Note: UCEAP's advisors work only with UCEAP programs and are different from UCSD's Study Abroad advising.)
How to Look Up UCEAP Application Deadlines
Visit the UCEAP Application Deadlines Page for up to date deadlines for UCEAP programs.
How to Get Answers: UCEAP Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility Questions. Application Questions. Program Questions. Academic Questions. Financial Questions. It's all at UCEAP's Frequently Asked Questions Page.
Searching for Courses To Take on UCEAP
You can search for UCEAP courses by using the Academics Tab on the left side of every UCEAP program page. Within the Academics tab, you can find links to the program's courses.
There are two course databases that you can use to help you find courses. The UCEAP-UCSD Campus Credit Database below lets you look up courses that UC San Diego students have already taken abroad through UCEAP. The UCEAP Course Catalog below lets you search for UCEAP courses that ALL UC students have already taken abroad.
UCEAP-UCSD Campus Credit Database
Database of UCEAP courses that UC San Diego students have already taken abroad. Search by UCSD College, Major/Minor, Type of Credit, Country, and Host Institution.
UCEAP Course Catalog
Database of UCEAP courses that ALL UC students have already taken abroad. Search by country, program, subject area, etc.
Tips for finding courses
- When you create your list of potential UCEAP courses, consider selecting a few backup courses to be used in case you need them.
- Be sure to discuss your selected courses with your advisors - major/minor courses with your departmental advisor/s, and general education courses with your college advisor/s.
- Be sure to include a detailed description (such as a syllabus) for each course. Don't just give your advisors course titles.
