EAP Organization

The contributions of UC-wide faculty, staff, administrators, and students, as well as those of EAP Study Centers and university partners abroad, have created one of the world’s leading, largest, and most experienced study abroad programs.

Since its establishment more than 45 years ago, EAP has grown in breadth, depth, complexity, and diversity. Today EAP is administered by three collaborative units:

Campus EAP Offices

Each UC campus has an EAP office that is responsible for EAP outreach, recruitment, advising, selection, and orientation activities for students and faculty, and for efforts to integrate EAP course work into the academic curriculum of each UC campus. UC financial aid and registrar offices assist EAP to ensure a seamless and well-supported transition for students from UC campus to abroad and back.

Universitywide Office of EAP

UOEAP establishes policy; develops and administers EAP program options around the world for all UC campuses; supports reciprocal exchange students and visiting scholars; conducts research and planning; develops and disseminates promotional and orientation materials; maintains broad communication networks; monitors health, safety, and security concerns; and provides human resources, information technology, and financial support to students, Study Centers, and the EAP enterprise.

EAP Study Centers

EAP Study Center faculty and staff serve as UC ambassadors worldwide. They provide on-site support to EAP students abroad. Study Center Directors, Liaison Officers, and staff work with host university officials, embassy or consulate personnel, and other service organizations to monitor local conditions and ensure EAP student safety and security.