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While You're Abroad

Greetings from Study Abroad UC San Diego! 

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We haven't forgotten about you, and we're looking forward to hearing from you when you get back. In particular, check the EAP and OAP Notes linked below, and read our newsletters for other important and fun news from home.

Questions while you're abroad?

  • UCEAP Students, your UCEAP support team can assist you with questions about:
    • Course credit
    • Enrollment status while abroad
    • Payment of fees
    • Financial aid
    • Registering for quarter returning
    • On and Off Campus Housing upon your return; contact your College's Residential Life office
  • Global Seminar Students
    • Your first point of contact for housing or health-related issues while you are abroad should be our partner's on-site staff.
    • Contact globalseminar@ucsd.edu if you have any remaining questions about your bill or any other personal emergencies while abroad.
    • Post lots of photos in the Facebook group for your program so that we can see how the program is going!
    • In the last week of the program you will receive a personalized link to a program evaluation form by e-mail. Your honest feedback helps us improve the program for the following year.
    • Don't forget to fill out your CAPE evaluation for the two Global Seminar courses as well.
  • OAP Students, do you have questions about:
    • How to submit your official transcript to UCSD Admissions
    • Enrollment status while abroad, and readmission
    • Financial aid while abroad
    • Health insurance
    • Registering for quarter returning
    • Academic credit
    • On and Off Campus Housing upon your return; contact your College's Residential Life office
    Check out OAP Nuts & Bolts (PDF) for answers to these questions and more.

Share your stories and photos!

We would love to hear about all your amazing adventures! Please share your stories and photos with us on our Instagram and Facebook!

Connect with other abroad students during your travels!

Download the mobile app ubumm to find and connect with other students who are also abroad to do things such as find roommates, find a place to crash, exchange textbooks, and much more!