It is supported by student fees and receives no state funds. The Summer Sessions Catalog, published each spring, contains a full list of courses and information regarding Summer Sessions fees, rules, and regulations. The University of California offers international study programs in cooperation with over 120 host universities and colleges in 34 countries throughout the world. More than 2,000 UC students, primarily undergraduates, are expected to take part in this program in 2000-2001. Participating students remain registered on their home campuses while studying abroad and receive full academic credit for their work.
Many programs require two years of university-level training in the language of the host country.
EAP opportunities are also open to qualified graduate students who have completed at least one full year of graduate work and have support of their academic department and graduate dean. A detailed statement of the projected program of study is required. University of California faculty, who serve as directors at many Study Centers, provide academic counsel to students while abroad. Full credit is granted for courses satisfactorily completed, and approved courses are recorded on official UC transcripts. With careful planning, study abroad should not delay progress toward graduation.