Congratulations on your admission to UC Santa Cruz! As a Banana Slug, you have access to hundreds of global programs in over 40 countries, including domestic opportunities in the U.S.
“When I started thinking about studying abroad, I spent time with my SOCY and FMST advisors, developing an academic plan that would ensure I stay on track to graduate in four years. They helped me learn about double-counting classes and participating in external internships to satisfy GE’s. These little things added up, making it possible to spend six months abroad as a double major.”
– Marie DeShelter
Frosh Students
Start Planning
As a first-year student, you have ample time to fit global learning into your academic career. With careful planning, it is possible to study abroad or away 2 or even 3 times.
We recommend that you start planning one year in advance of when you would like to go. That means if you want to study abroad or away next Summer, you should start planning the Fall prior. Once you reach sophomore standing (45 units earned), you become eligible to study abroad or away.* Applications for Summer, Fall, and Academic Year programs open up in early November.
Note: some programs require junior standing.
First Steps
- Complete your Profile in the Global Learning Portal
- Browse Programs
- Learn more about Academic Planning for study abroad/away
- Understand how to Afford Global Learning
Questions?
See Advising.
Transfer Students
Start Planning
Create a plan now to fit global learning into your academic experience at UC Santa Cruz.
You can go abroad or away after you’ve completed at least 1 term at UCSC*, but you will need to plan ahead because deadlines are 4-8 months before departure. Deadlines vary by program. For Winter or Spring programs, deadlines occur between April and August the year prior. For Summer or Fall programs, deadlines occur between November and March.
Note: some programs require that at the time of applying you must already have a UC GPA or a minimum of 2 quarters completed at a UC. Check eligibility criteria carefully.
First Steps
- Complete your Profile in the Global Learning Portal
- Browse Programs
- Learn more about Academic Planning for study abroad/away
- Contact your proposed major advisor to discuss the best time to study abroad for your major. We recommend you use the UCSC Academic Planning Form as a guide.
- Understand how to Afford Global Learning
Questions?
See Advising.
Accessing The Global Learning Portal
The Global Learning Portal is the Global Learning database where you can:
- Set up your Profile
- Search Programs
- Apply to programs
To access the Global Learning Portal, you need UCSC credentials. Please try to “go to portal” and if that does not work yet, please follow the instructions below:
- Sign up using your personal email.
- Submit this form to let us know you’ve set up your account, so that we can ensure it is properly synced up with your UCSC credentials.
If you have any questions, please email us at globallearning@ucsc.edu for further assistance.