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What To Send

Fill out the International Programs Application Form. All documents must be in English. 

General International Programs Application Checklist:

1. Application fee (nonrefundable):

  • English Language Programs: $225
  • University Credit Programs: $225
  • Certificate Programs: $225

2. Financial verification WITH SPONSOR'S SIGNATURE (if I-20 is required)

3. Copy of passport name page 

4. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance fee

5. Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment and Immunization Requirements: details and instructions will be sent to each student after the student is accepted into the program.

6. On-campus housing application (if selected; summer only)

  • Include the 4-week On-campus Housing Application.
  • Full payment must be included with the on-campus housing application to reserve space.


Do you need to submit more documents with your application?

Your program may require that you submit additional documents along with the International Programs Application Form. Please see the additional required documents below that must be submitted for your specific program:

Additional Supporting Documents for English Language Programs:

  • Transfer students must submit an Academic Verification Form with their application. Please email the form to ipadmission@ucsd.edu.
  • Legal English Program: Students must have an advanced language proficiency level to take this program. Advanced proficiency levels are determined by ELI tests which are given upon arrival at UC San Diego. Previous Legal experience (work or study) preferred.

Additional Supporting Documents for TEFL Certificate and Programs:

  • Language proficiency verification
  • Respond to the below short answer questions (200 words or less per answer) in the online application:
    • Do you have any work experience (including internships or volunteer work)? If yes, please list company names and positions.
    • Why have you decided to apply for this program?
    • What will be your highest level of education by the time this program starts? Include names and dates attended for all educational institutions.

Additional Supporting Documents for University and Professional Studies (UPS):

  • Language proficiency verification
  • Copy of transcripts in English for the most recent year and a half (3 semesters) of academic studies. These transcripts must clearly indicate excellent academic achievement.
  • UPS Course List Form listing 12 or more courses per quarter, organized by quarter, you would like to take at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (UPS Only). This form is part of the application form for UPS.

Additional Supporting Documents for Business Certificate Programs:

  • Language proficiency verification
  • Respond to the below short answer questions (200 words or less per answer) in the online application:
    • Do you have any work experience (including internships or volunteer work)? If yes, please list company names and positions.
    • Why have you decided to apply for this program?
    • What will be your highest level of education by the time this program starts? Include names and dates attended for all educational institutions.

There are no final application deadlines to apply for these programs, but all programs close when they are full. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis until all seats available are taken by the most qualified applicants.

Additional Supporting Documents for Paralegal Certificate:

  • Language proficiency verification
  • Three dated and signed letters of recommendation on academic or company letterhead
  • Copy of transcripts in English indicating a strong academic record; including a grading key
  • Completion of university degree

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  • English Language Programs
  • University Credit Programs
  • Business Certificates & Programs
  • TEFL Certificate & Programs

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Contact Us

Call
+858-534-6784

Email
ipinfo@ucsd.edu

Regular Mail Address
University of California San Diego
Division of Extended Studies
International Student Services, 0176D
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176
USA

Physical Location & Express Delivery
University of California San Diego
Division of Extended Studies
International Programs
8980 Villa La Jolla Drive - suite 380
La Jolla, CA 92037 USA
USA

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