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The opportunity to study abroad is one of the richest educational experiences a student can have. When students return from study abroad in places like Italy or Hong Kong, they describe their time abroad as an experience that changed their lives. Students study abroad to see the world, to study their academic interests in a global context, to learn a language, to prepare for a job in the global economy and to add distinction to an application for graduate or professional school.

The Education Abroad Center (EAC) can help students decide which program is best for them, whether to study abroad for a summer, quarter, semester or full year and when to go abroad (freshman through senior years). The EAC Coordinators also participate in freshman seminars, offer financial aid workshops and can advise on programs that have internship opportunities. The EAC also administers the Global and International Studies (GIS) minor, which is sponsored by the Humanities Program in the College of Letters and Science.

The EAC is home to the University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP), to UC Davis Quarter Abroad and to UC Davis Summer Abroad. The EAC coordinates the Non-UC Study Abroad (NUCSA) leave program for students who are interested in participating on non-UC study abroad programs for transfer credit. Finally, the EAC advises and provides student services for international EAP Reciprocity students.

UC Education Abroad Program (EAP)

Charles Lesher, Ph.D., Faculty Director
Education Abroad Center
207 Third Street, Suite 120
(530) 297-4633; Fax (530) 297-4695;
http://eac.ucdavis.edu

The UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) is one of the premiere study abroad programs in the nation. EAP offers international study programs in association with nearly 140 host universities and institutions in some 32 countries around the world. Participating students remain registered at UC Davis while studying abroad and receive full academic credit for their work. EAP students maintain their financial aid and scholarship eligibility while abroad. EAP has study abroad opportunities for undergraduates at all class levels as well as for qualified graduate students who have completed at least one full year of graduate work and have the support of their graduate program and graduate dean.

EAP offers year, semester, quarter, and summer programs for all majors. Over 50% of the programs are offered in English, while several programs allow students to learn a language while experiencing the culture first hand. Some programs include the possibility of internships or field research. In most cases, students attend courses taught by the faculty of the host institution.

UC faculty members serve as directors at most Study Centers abroad, providing in-country academic advising to students during their program. Full UC credit is granted for courses satisfactorily completed, and courses and grades are recorded on official UC transcripts. With careful planning, most EAP students make normal progress toward their UC degrees, even those students who study abroad for a full year. With approval of their major or college advisers, students may earn credit towards their major, minor and general education requirements.

Graduation Requirements. All prospective applicants, particularly students who intend to study abroad during their senior year, should carefully plan their course programs for Davis and abroad in order to satisfy university, college, and major/minor requirements for their degree.

Although units and grade points earned in the EAP are incorporated into the University transcript and GPA, departments and majors retain the right to determine which EAP courses will be accepted in satisfaction of major and minor requirements.

All degree candidates must meet the University residence requirement. Recognizing the special value of study abroad, the faculty have approved two exceptions to the usual residence requirement for students participating in the Education Abroad Program:

• Students planning to graduate immediately upon completion of participation in the EAP may satisfy the University residence requirement by completing at least 35 of their final 45 units on the Davis campus preceding entry into the EAP,

or

• Students who have not finished all of their degree requirements following completion of their participation in the EAP may satisfy the University residence requirement by completing at least 35 units, including at least 12 units after returning from the EAP, on the Davis campus within the final 90 units earned toward the degree. With this option, as many as 55 units taken abroad may be applied toward the unit requirement for graduation.

Students should consult with their college Dean's office early during the EAP planning process for information on the university residence requirement.

Students may satisfy GE requirements while on EAP, but should consult with the Education Abroad Center and their college Dean's office prior to departure for information on the certification process.

Students may participate in EAP provided that (1) they will not exceed 225 units prior to their departure and (2) that all their degree requirements have been fulfilled either before they leave campus or during their time on EAP. Participants may only return to campus from EAP to complete any outstanding degree requirements provided that they can do so within 225 units.

Participants in programs that conclude in May or June who satisfy all degree requirements while abroad and expect to graduate upon completion of the year abroad should file for candidacy to receive their degree in September; candidacy filing dates are established by the Office of the University Registrar. In most cases, transcripts from abroad may not be received in time to be posted on the student's Davis transcript for EAP returnees to be included on the June degree list. Such returning students may register to participate in the June commencement ceremony; however, their graduation date will be in September. Participants in programs that conclude in November or December should file for candidacy to receive their degree in March. Such returning students may be able register to participate in either the December or subsequent June commencement ceremony. Their graduation date will be in March.

UC Davis Faculty-Led Programs Abroad

UC Davis Quarter Abroad and UC Davis Summer Abroad offer faculty-led study-abroad programs that provide students with unique opportunities to travel and study in over 25 countries. Participants remain registered UC Davis students while abroad and receive UC Davis units for their academic work. Open to students from any major, these programs allow students to choose courses from a wide range of specializations.

Programs range from four-week summer offerings to quarter-long options. All programs allow students to experience the host country's unique culture through co-curricular activities, such as day-trips to surrounding areas, museum tours, and theatre visits.

Financial aid and scholarships apply. Students may participate in Quarter Abroad or Summer Abroad as early as their freshman year, or as late as their senior year. Applicants must have a 2.000 GPA, be in good academic and disciplinary standing, and must fulfill any prerequisites specific to the program courses.

Some courses completed through Quarter Abroad or Summer Abroad can apply specifically towards the Global and International Studies minor. The minor is designed for students who want to create an emphasis on a global topic, including regional, historical, political, ethnic or other issues.

In preparation for Quarter Abroad and/or Summer Abroad, students are urged to take Education Abroad Program 90X or 190X.

UC Davis Quarter Abroad

Yvette Flores, Faculty Director
207 Third Street, Suite 120
(530) 297-4633; Fax (530) 297-4695;
quarterabroad@ucdavis.edu;
http://quarterabroad.ucdavis.edu

Academic Focus. Students can earn 12-22 quarter units through 3-5 courses taken abroad. The UC Davis faculty leader teaches at least one of the courses of the program, while the rest are led by adjunct faculty of the host country. Students may be able to apply earned units towards their major, minor, language, or general education requirements. In addition to language courses or other core courses, select programs also allow students the opportunity to earn units through an internship component.

UC Davis Summer Abroad

Eric Schroeder, Faculty Director
207 Third Street, Suite 220
(530) 757-8308; Fax (530) 297-7142;
summer-abroad@ucdavis.edu;
http://summer-abroad.ucdavis.edu

Academic Focus. Students earn 8 quarter units through two courses taken abroad. All courses are taught by UC Davis faculty with select supplemental lectures provided by local experts. Planned group activities and field trips enhance classroom instruction. Students may be able to apply earned units towards their major, minor, or general education requirements. Programs allow students to complete coursework in English in a wide variety of non-English-speaking locations.