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UC San Diego

Contact Information

EAP Reciprocity Information

EAP/Programs Abroad Office, 0018
9500 Gilman Dr
University of California 
La Jolla CA 92093-0018

Phone: (858) 534-1121
Fax: (858) 822-5726
Contact: Molly Ann McCarren
E-mail
Website
Reciprocity Information Form
(Complete and return by fax)
Welcome Letter

Visa & Immigration Information

International Students Office, 0018

9500 Gilman Dr
University of California
La Jolla CA 92093-0018

Phone: (858) 534-3730
Fax: (858) 534-0909
E-mail
Website
Student Resources
Student Handbook

The Six-College System

All EAP Reciprocity students are randomly assigned to one of UCSD’s six colleges.  Since UCSD was founded, six colleges have been established: Revelle College, John Muir College, Thurgood Marshall College, Earl Warren College, Eleanor Roosevelt College, or Sixth College. 

Each college is headed by a provost and has its own deans of academic advising, student affairs, and residential life, who provide a support system for students.  While you won’t be following UCSD college general education requirements, your college academic advisors are available for assistance and can help you in navigating through the university policies and procedures; including deadlines, academic rules, and university regulations.

Read more about the college system

You will also have the opportunity to work with departmental advisors concerning course enrollment, pre-requisites, and discuss possible transferability of courses to your home university.

Housing Information

Housing is not guaranteed. Be aware that the standard rental agreement for some housing accommodations is nine months (or until the end of the academic year for students arriving in January). Students leaving their housing before the end of the agreement may be subject to a cancellation fee.

California Housing Board (Non–UC Housing)

The California Housing Board provides a forum for all Education Abroad Program participants to share information about housing for rent and housing situations wanted in California. Students are encouraged to post messages about housing sublets, shared housing situations, rooms for rent, and rentals.

About the Housing Board
Go to Housing Board

International House (UC Housing)

Graduates/Undergraduates

Address: Office of the Director of International House, 9500 Gilman Drive 0550, University of California, La Jolla CA 92093-0550
Phone: (858) 822-1791
Fax: (858) 534-0550
Contact: Christi Gilhoi, Director of International House
E-mail
Website
Application

Application Available: May 15, 2009; UCSD ID number is required for enrollment.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2009

Application Fee Required: None

Housing Move-In Date: Contact ERC Residence Life ercreslife@ucscd.edu for information about move-in and possible early move-in.

Deposit Required: No deposit necessary, but $500 pre-payment required upon return of contract.

Method of Payment Options: International money order, cashier's check, or traveler's checks in U.S. dollars payable to UC Regents accepted.

Notification of Housing Assignments: July 1, 2009; Selection results e-mailed to applicants. Note that you should receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. If you do not, please e-mail ihouse@ucsd.edu.

The International House is the primary on-campus accommodation for Reciprocity students. Admission to I-House is competitive and primarily based on the willingness of the applicant to be an active member of the I-House community.
Give yourself adequate time to fill out the application completely. It will be read and is an important part of the I-House selection process. Unfortunately, some qualified applicants may not be admitted due to limited space.

Read the "On-Campus Housing Notes and Policies" before applying to the I-House.

On-Campus Housing

Undergraduate students

In case Reciprocity students are not accommodated in I-House (see above), students are also encouraged to apply to live in other on-campus housing by adding their name to the waitlist.

Global Community at Revelle!

Spaces are not automatically assigned. Contracts are sent after applying to the Undergraduate Waitlist or emailing Cathy Incandela of the Housing Administrative Services office directly with your interest. Contracts are for the entire academic year or the end of your UCSD enrollment if it is before the end of the Spring Quarter 2010. Feel free to discuss your housing options and/or housing documents with Cathy at 858.534.7399.

EAP Reciprocity students do not need to have an UCSD Personal Identification Number (PID) to add their names to the waitlist. If you do not yet have a UCSD PID, enter your UC Application ID number in the PID number box on the form. Choose any College of Registration; For the U.S. phone, enter any 10 digits or 10 zeros. Include your international phone number in the Personal Remarks or Special Instructions box.

If you have any questions regarding the waitlist process, please email Cathleen Incandela.

Community Housing (Non-UC Housing)

Graduate/Undergraduate students

Off Campus Housing Office
Address: Commuter Student Services, Commuter Student Services, Price Center East, Level 1, 9500 Gilman Drive, University of California, La Jolla, CA 92093-0309

Phone: (858) 534-3670
Fax: (858) 534-7364
E-mail
Website
Tips on Finding Housing
Guide to Moving Off Campus

If you do not yet have a PID and password, e-mail or call the off-campus office. Write "please provide temporary housing password" in your e-mail, and identify yourself as an EAP Reciprocal Exchange participant. The OCH office will assign you a User ID and Password to use on the temporary login site, accessible from the Search Listings (top item on the menu on the left side of the OCH web site page).

Other Housing Resources (Non-UC Housing)

Students should be aware that this housing is not UC sponsored or endorsed and that it not advisable to rent prior to arrival when you can visit the rental in person.

Newspapers

Arrival Information

Dates

Suggested Arrival Date: September 15, 2009

You may arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start of your academic program. Program dates are printed on your visa certificate of eligibility. Students who do not have pre-arranged housing are advised to arrive as early as possible.

Program Start Date on Certificate of Eligibility: September 16, 2009

Term Begins: September 21, 2009

First Day of Instruction: September 24, 2009

Housing Move-In Date: September 19, 2009 (Contact ERC Residence Life ercreslife@ucscd.edu for information about move-in and possible early move-in.)

International Student Orientation/Check-In (Mandatory):

Date: September 16, 2009; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Center Hall 101
Orientation Registration: Submit the online form.

College Orientation: Check the schedule. These is a small fee for some college orientations.

Temporary Accommodations (Non-UC)

Temporary Housing Options (from the International Students and Scholars Office)

Ground Transport to Campus

Transportation (from the International Students and Scholars Office)

Campus Map

Course Enrollment Information

Department Links
Schedule of Classes
Course Catalog
Enrollment
WebReg Tutorial

Academic Advising
College Academic Advising
Department Advisor Contact Information

Prerequisite Clearance Request Form

Students must have their PID (Personal Identification) number to enroll in courses. To obtain your PID, go to my application and click on First Time User?” to complete the required personal information for your student account.

Your UC application ID number is located in your UC application acknowledgement letter or can be obtained from UOEAP.

 

Graduate students
 Graduate students usually register after arrival and after consultation with the department’s graduate advisor. Check with your host department for registration advising.

English Language Placement Testing and Learning Services

Language Placement Exam: None required

Tutoring: OASIS

Health Insurance

2009-10 costs are listed below.

Requirement: Students are automatically enrolled in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan unless they complete a waiver form that provides proof of equivalent coverage and are approved for waiver.

Cost: Undergraduates $282 per quarter; Graduates $552 per quarter

Billing: Each quarter

Payment Deadline: Students may pay as soon as they arrive on campus. Health fees must be paid by the appropriate deadline as listed on the Enrollment and Registration Calendar.

Effective Dates:

Fall: September 21, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Winter: January 1, 2010 - March 25, 2010
Spring*: March 25, 2010 - June 20, 2010

*Insurance under SHIP for eligible students enrolled for the Spring quarter will extend through the end of summer.

Insurance Information Brochure

Waiver Information (Waiver requests are submitted through TritonLink)

Waiver Deadlines:

Term
Waiver Period Opens
Waiver Deadline (no late fee)
Late Waiver Deadline ($50 late waiver fee)
Fall
06/01/09
09/18/09
09/25/09
Winter
11/02/09
12/28/09
1/04/10
Spring
02/01/10
03/19/10
03/26/10

 

To receive a waiver, your plan must have coverage comparable to the UC plan, and be from a recognized company that is owned, headquartered and operated in the United States. Foreign insurance plans with U.S. affiliates/representatives, travel insurance plans and reimbursement programs do not qualify.

Health Center