The program is administered at UCSC by the Office of the Registrar. The program is limited to ten students to UNH and five students to UNM each year. Priority is given to students who plan to participate in the exchange program during their junior year. Both UNH and UNM follow a semester calendar. UCSC students may enroll in the exchange program for a semester or a full year.
Most students choose to participate for the full year or the fall semester only.
During the exchange, students remain registered at Santa Cruz and pay their regular UCSC fees. UNH and UNM guarantee on-campus housing for exchange students. Students contract directly with UNH and UNM for specific room and board plans. UCSC students are eligible for all student services and programs at UNH and UNM except financial aid and competition in intercollegiate athletics. Students receiving UCSC financial aid continue to do so during the exchange.