You may submit only 1 application per UCEAP term at a time (i.e. cannot apply to multiple fall programs). If you do not get into a program, or choose to withdraw your application by contacting us, then you may apply to another open program for the same term.

Gather this information and have it ready when completing your application:

• Passport information: number and expiration date of your valid passport, or indicate that you don’t have a passport. You will be able to update this information after submission. See your application instructions for the deadline to have a valid passport.
• Three (3) emergency contacts: name, address, phone number, email
• Prerequisite courses: if required will be listed under your program's Eligibility Requirements. List the classes you have taken, or will take, to satisfy the prerequisites before the program starts. Include department, course number, course name, and term (eg. MATH 34A Calculus for Social & Life Sciences, spring 2025)
• Total completed units as listed at the bottom of your most recent UC transcript “UC & Transfer Work Undergraduate Total”
• Calculate the projected units you will complete between now and when your UCEAP program starts. If you plan to be a full-time student every term, you can estimate at least 12 units per quarter. Be sure to include this current quarter in your calculations.

Each program requires different documents. View your program’s application instructions and requirements in the UCEAP portal, which is available before applications open so that you can prepare in advance.

Your program’s application may request:

• UC unofficial transcript* - print as PDF from GOLD to download
• UC official transcript* – how to order
• CC/JC transcript(s)
• Language Evaluation Form
• Statement of Purpose – see your program’s instructions
• Campus Statement of Understanding
• Academic Planning Form – instructions & tips
• Other program-specific requirements

Upload required documents to your UCEAP application once it is open. 

* Transfer Students see instructions below

Transfer GPA Policy:

Most programs can accommodate the following exceptions, however, if you are interested in a program on this list, please contact your EAP Regional Advisor to confirm your eligibility.

• New transfer students without a UC GPA may temporarily use their transfer GPA to apply for most programs.
• Transfer students who have completed 1-2 quarters at UC, and whose UC GPA does not meet their program’s eligibility requirement, may temporarily combine their UC and transfer GPAs to apply to most programs. Transfer students’ UC GPAs must meet their program’s GPA requirement after completing 3 quarters at UC.

Application Instructions for New Transfer Students:

• Student ID number:
  If you don’t have a UCSB Perm Number yet, enter 000000 temporarily. Once you receive it, update it in your UCEAP portal’s profile and notify your EAP Regional Advisor.
• UC email:
  If you don’t have a UCSB umail yet, enter your personal email temporarily. Once you receive it, update it in your UCEAP portal’s profile and notify your EAP Regional Advisor.
• UC transcript:

If you don’t have a UC GPA yet:

• If you have access to GOLD and see an in-progress unofficial transcript under the Grades - Transcripts menu, please submit your UC transcript and your transfer transcripts.
• If you don’t have access to GOLD yet, or you don’t see an in-progress unofficial transcript under the Grades - Transcripts menu yet, upload your transfer transcripts in place of the UC transcript. You will need to label the upload as a UC transcript in order for the application portal to accept it.

View the video below for help with filling out your Academic Planning Form, finding current courses offered on your program, and navigating historical records such as the Gaucho Credit Abroad Database, and UCEAP Course Catalog.

Academic Planning Form Tutorial