How To Apply

• Applying to UCEAP requires TWO applications: Tritons Abroad and UCEAP
• For a step-by-step guide on how to apply to UCEAP: https://studyabroad.ucsd.edu/students/how-to-apply/uceap-how-to-apply.html

• For a step-by-step guide on how to apply to Global Seminars: http://studyabroad.ucsd.edu/students/programs/global-seminars/apply-checklist.html
• Global Seminar applications all open on November 1st, and close either when the program fills, or March 1 at 11:50 pm (whichever happens sooner).

1. For more information about UC San Diego Global Exchange programs, visit the Global Exchange program page. 
2. For a step-by-step guide on how to apply, use the 10 Steps to Apply to Global Exchange instructional document
3. For questions, please visit our Advising Services page to meet with the Global Exchange Coordinator.

If you would like to apply to an OAP program, it is important that you meet with a Study Abroad advisor. 

To complete an OAP application, please follow the below instructions:

1. Complete an application with the OAP program provider (or host university for direct enrollment) by their application deadline. 
2. Find your program and start an application in TritonsAbroad.
3. From the “Required Documents” section of your Tritons Abroad application, download the Academic Planning Form and fill out the top section and courses. 
4. Submit your Academic Planning Form (APF) petition to UCSD Admissions FIRST.   Be sure to attach course descriptions or syllabi for courses listed on your APF.  
5. After UCSD Admissions has reviewed your APF, have it reviewed and signed by your Major, Minor and College Academic Advising Departments in that order.
6. When the form is complete and has all approval signatures, upload it to the “Required Documents” section of your application in the indicated parts. 
7. If you receive financial aid (loans and/or grants), complete the student sections of the Consortium Agreement and submit it to the study abroad provider. The provider will complete the budget sheet, return it to Study Abroad UC San Diego and we will upload it to TritonsAbroad. 
8. Review the OAP Pre-Departure Requirements.

Deadlines for submission of your OAP application in Tritons Abroad:

Summer: Submit your Academic Planning Form to Admissions by March 15^th. Complete application by May 1^st.

Fall/Academic Year: Submit your Academic Planning Form to Admissions by April 15^th. Complete application by June 1^st.

Winter/Spring: Submit your Academic Planning Form to Admissions by October 15^th. Complete application by December 1^st.

1. Submit an application with the UC program provider (ex: UC Davis, UCLA etc.) by their application deadline.  Please note that many other UC programs have rolling admissions and process applications on a first come, first serve basis.
2. Find your program and start an application in Tritons Abroad. 
3. From the “Required Documents” section of your Tritons Abroad application, download the Academic Planning Form and fill out the top section and courses. 
4. Submit your Academic Planning Form (APF) petition to be reviewed and signed by your Major, Minor and College advisors in that order.  Be sure to submit course descriptions or syllabi with your APF.
5. Once completed, upload the APF to “Required Documents” in your Tritons Abroad application.
6. Review the OAP Pre-Departure Requirements.

Deadlines for submission of your OAP application in Tritons Abroad:

Summer: Complete application by May 1^st.

Fall/Academic Year: Complete application by June 1^st.

Winter/Spring: Complete application by December 1^st.