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STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AND COURSE CREDIT

This is information for School of Social Sciences majors and minors who plan to study abroad. There are various study abroad program options, like UCEAP, programs offered through other UC campuses, and independent programs (formally IOP).
For most Social Sciences' students, it is best to take upper division major requirements and electives while abroad. GE requirements may be more difficult to find abroad, since these courses must be lower division, introductory courses. GE Category IB: Upper division writing must be completed here at UCI.

 

UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)

1. Visit the Study Abroad Center and explore their website.
2. Consult EAP course catalog.
3. Collect course descriptions and syllabi of courses you are hoping to take.
4. TO PETITION COURSEWORK: Fill out the online Social Sciences EAP Academic Planning Tool for your major(s)/minors(s). You should complete this once you're accepted for EAP and a course list is available for when you will be going on your program. ** FILL OUT THE EAP PLANNING TOOL EARLY as it could take up to 7 business days for our office to complete a review.** If you have questions about how to search for classes, please visit our study abroad peer mentors during their walk-in office hours.
    

PLEASE NOTE: For courses to be approved for your major requirements, they must transfer for at least 4 quarter units and be completed for a letter grade only.
 
The Study Abroad Advisors in the School of Social Sciences are listed below. Find your major(s)/minor(s) below to fill out our EAP Academic Planning Tool.

For those pursuing more than one major and/or minor in the School of Social Sciences, please submit the EAP Academic Planning Tool for the major that you plan on taking most of your coursework in while abroad.  
 

Other UC Programs 

1. Visit the Study Abroad Center and explore their website.
2. Consult the website for the UC Program you are considering and collect course descriptions and syllabi of the courses you would like to take.
3. RECOMMENDED: Fill out the online Social Sciences EAP Academic Planning Tool for your major(s)/minors(s). Although it is not EAP, we will still want this information to assist you with your academic planning for studying abroad.

PLEASE NOTE: For courses to be approved for your major requirements, they must transfer for at least 4 quarter units and be completed for a letter grade only.

 

Independent Programs

1. Contact the Study Abroad Center for information regarding the Academic Planning Tool online for Independent Programs.
2. Complete the online Academic Planning Tool with all courses you may take while abroad.
3. This will be reviewed by the Study Abroad Center, as well as our office online for a preliminary evaluation. The Office of Admissions determines if courses are UC-transferable for units.

Make sure to bring back the course syllabi for all courses taken abroad. Once the transcripts have been processed, please call (949) 824-6803 to schedule an appointment for the final evaluation with the Social Sciences Undergraduate Student Affairs.

PLEASE NOTE: For courses to be approved for your major requirements, they must transfer for at least 4 quarter units and be completed for a letter grade only. 

 

Upon Return

Once your grades have posted on your UCI transcript or the credit has posted on your UCI transcript, you can contact the academic counselor listed for your major(s)/minor(s), so they can update your Degreeworks.
 
Optional: Call our office at 949-824-6803 for a study abroad return appointment. This can be done once your courses have posted on your official transcript.
 
Make sure to keep all syllabi, since course petitions may be required.

NOTE: If you are studying abroad in your last quarter, it is best to apply to graduate for the quarter following your program. For instance, if you will be studying abroad in Fall Quarter, apply to graduate in Winter Quarter. We may need the additional time to wait for your courses to post on your UCI transcript.

 

Study Abroad Center

The mission of the Study Abroad Center is to foster a culture at UCI in which study abroad is expected and achievable for all students. The Study Abroad Center assists students in participating in programs abroad that offer unique academic opportunities, international learning, and personal development while making progress towards their UCI degree. Professional staff and international peer advisors, who have returned from studying abroad, are available to guide students in making appropriate choices of international programs for their educational goals. 

1100 Student Services II (across Ring Road from the UCI Bookstore)

Hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm
Phone: (949) 824-6343
Fax: (949) 824-9133
E-mail: studyabroad@uci.edu
www.studyabroad.uci.edu