INFORMATION FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS
ORIENTATION
Each May information about UCI's orientation programs, sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, is made available to admitted students who plan to enroll in the fall.
Summer Programs—Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP). Freshmen are required to attend an orientation program (except for Summer Bridge and CAMP participants). SPOP provides the opportunity for freshmen and their parents to attend a comprehensive orientation program. Each program includes academic advising, program planning, and registration for fall classes. In addition, information on housing, financial aid, campus resources, student life, and more is included. Transfer Success is a unique one-day program geared to the needs of transfer students. Held in early September, the program provides information on campus resources, student life, and tours.
Winter Quarter Orientation is held each January for new incoming transfer students. This program includes information on campus resources, student life, and "What's Next" for transfer students.
For more information about all of the orientation programs, visit http://www.dos.uci.edu/orientation; telephone (949) 824-5182; or send e-mail to orientation@uci.edu.
Welcome Week is held each fall a few days prior to the beginning of classes. A variety of academic and social activities for new and returning students are held during this time. For more information, visit http://www.dos.uci.edu/welcomeweek.
DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The core mission of the Division of Undergraduate Education is to provide campus leadership, programs, and services which enhance the quality of undergraduate education at UCI. An advocate and steward for educational excellence, the Division works with all academic units, programs, and members of the UCI community to foster a climate of learning, discovery, and engagement for every undergraduate student. Through its diverse and innovative programs and services, the Division provides support for student academic achievement, for a rich and coherent curriculum, and for outstanding teaching through the integration of teaching and research activities and the facilitation of effective pedagogy.
The Division of Undergraduate Education is responsible for the following programs and services: the Campuswide Honors Program, which also administers the Scholarship Opportunities Program; the Center for International Education, which includes the Education Abroad Program and the International Opportunities Program; the Peer Academic Advising Program and academic advising for Undecided/Undeclared students; the First-Year Integrated Program; the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program; the Learning and Academic Resource Center; Student Academic Advancement Services; the Academic Testing Center; the Teaching, Learning & Technology Center; Transfer Student Services; classroom technology support; administration of the UCDC Academic Internship Program and the UC Center Sacramento Scholar Intern Program; and the organization of the campus' student orientation programs in cooperation with the Division of Student Affairs. The Division is also responsible for the Freshman and Transfer Seminar Program where students are introduced to the research university and encouraged to become active participants in intellectual interactions with their peers and professors. The Division's programs and services are described in detail below.
The Division is responsible for the administration of the Academic Honesty Policy (approved by the UCI Academic Senate; see the Appendix) as it relates to undergraduates, and for implementing the Student Recommended Faculty Program, initiated at UCI in 1969. This is the only such program in the U.S. that affords undergraduates the opportunity to identify, select, and propose recruitment of nonrenewable faculty appointments in curricular areas of particular interest not represented at UCI. Call (949) 824-1955 for information.
Additionally, the Division's Assessment and Research Studies supports excellence in undergraduate education through assessment of student learning outcomes and a comprehensive program of research and evaluation studies related to the undergraduate experience and curriculum. The office provides information, data, and analyses to support campus decision-making related to the undergraduate curriculum, programs, and policies. It also provides consultation and technical advice for faculty and staff on assessment of student learning, program evaluation, survey research, and statistical analysis of student data.
Academic Advising
At the time of admission to UCI every undergraduate student is assigned to the school that offers the student's selected major. Students who have indicated "Undecided/Undeclared" as a major on their UC application for admission and scholarships receive assistance from the Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program until they select an academic major.
Jurisdiction over all questions of academic regulations and academic standing rests with the dean of the school to which a student is assigned or, in the case of undecided/undeclared majors, with the Dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education. Each academic unit provides academic advising for its students and processes requests to add or drop courses, waive or change graduation or other requirements, or change majors. Students are responsible for knowing the governing regulations of the school or program to which they are assigned.
While each academic
unit is responsible for maintaining a system which provides academic advising, these
systems differ from unit to unit. In some, all of the faculty serve as advisors;
in others, only certain members of the faculty are designated as advisors. All advising
offices include academic counselors, professionals who assist students in planning
their program, selecting a major, and making progress toward a degree. Peer academic
advisors (trained upper-division students) assist students in many of the same areas
as academic counselors. In addition, they are able to answer questions relating
to student life issues, providing a student perspective. Responsibility for informing
students of the names of their advisors rests with the dean of the appropriate academic
unit. This is done normally by letter; however, students may obtain information
by telephone from the office of the appropriate dean. Telephone numbers for academic
advising offices are listed in the academic unit sections of the Catalogue. New students are encouraged to plan their academic programs with an academic counselor shortly after
being admitted. The optimum time to initiate contact with an academic counselor
is before the student enrolls in classes. The academic counselor can help the student
determine whether the classes the student wishes to take are appropriate to the
student's level of preparation, whether the proposed classes fit within the student's
educational goals, and whether the classes will help meet some of the requirements
for graduation.
In some schools,
consultation between students and their faculty advisors is mandatory. Regardless
of whether or not consultation between student and advisor is required, students
are responsible for initiating and maintaining periodic contact with their assigned
faculty advisor. The actual frequency of these meetings will be determined by the
desires of the student, the advisor, and the unit's governing regulations. Each quarter, new students are required
to go to the appropriate academic dean's office prior to registration for advice
concerning class enrollment.
Finish-in-Four Advising
Many UCI entering freshmen graduate in four years, with appropriate planning. Students who wish to be assured of earning their degree in a timely manner should contact the academic counseling office for their major to receive information about Finish-in-Four Advising and assistance in developing a detailed curricular plan.
Undecided/Undeclared Students
Students who enter the University as freshmen or sophomores may be uncertain about which major they should choose and may not feel ready to declare their major or even to identify their interests with a particular school. Such students participate in the Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program which is administered by the Division of Undergraduate Education. This program is located in 256 Aldrich Hall; telephone (949) 824-6987. The goal of the Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program is to help students make the best informed and most rational choice of a major that is possible. All students at UCI are required to choose their major by the time they reach junior status.
To make a good decision about which major to declare, students should know the range of programs UCI offers and have some experience with them, have a good knowledge of their own abilities and interests, have clear educational goals, and have a sense of their vocational goals and of the academic programs at UCI that will provide appropriate preparation. Students in the Undecided/Undeclared Advising Program meet with faculty and receive quarterly individualized staff counseling that helps them explore the variety of course offerings on campus, become more aware of their own interests and abilities, formulate sound educational goals, and learn how to prepare for graduate education and/or possible careers.
To assist students in choosing a major, the program has created a required course designed to expose undecided/undeclared students to a variety of opportunities and resources available to them, and to introduce students to each of the schools and majors offered. In addition, students learn about research and career opportunities within different disciplines.
University Studies 2 UCI—Majors (2). A systematic exploration of UCI's undergraduate majors. Required of Undecided/Undeclared freshmen, but open to all freshmen as space permits.
University Studies 3 Mini-Seminars (1). Designed primarily for freshmen as an introduction to scholarly inquiry. Each section is taught by a faculty member from one of the academic disciplines and presents interesting and challenging topics representing the instructor's interest. Students participate in discussions, presentations, and projects. Some sections may be graded Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit three times.
University Studies 4 Transfer Student Seminars (1). Designed primarily for transfer students during their first year at UCI. Each section is taught by a faculty member from one of the academic disciplines as an introduction to scholarly inquiry in their discipline. Students participate in discussions, presentations, and projects. Open to new students only; upper-division only until first week of classes. May be taken for credit two times.
University Studies 5 Freshman Seminar (2). Same description as University Studies 3.
University Studies 6 University Studies International Village Seminar (1). Seminars held in International Village that are specifically designed to either (a) introduce visiting international students to the U.S. and/or local area and institutions or (b) engage both international and U.S. students in discussion of topics of international interest.
University Studies 7 UTeach: Student-Taught Seminar (0). Student-taught seminar on selected topics. Topics vary each year according to the interest of the students teaching the classes. One unit of workload credit only. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for credit two times.
University Studies 40 Personal Success and Global Perspective (0). Furthers students' understanding of crucial personal and global issues and develops skills necessary for success in applying for prestigious scholarships and in graduate/professional studies. Seminar course with oral presentations, discussions, and written statements receiving particular emphasis. Two units of workload credit only. Prerequisites: minimum 3.7 GPA, sophomore standing; must submit writing sample and receive consent of instructor. Pass/Not Pass only.
University Studies 50 International Opportunities Program Study Abroad (12). Approved study at a foreign institution through the International Opportunities Program. To enroll, a student must submit a completed and approved International Study Advance Contract to the Center for International Education (CIE). Contact CIE for complete information. May be taken for credit four times.
University Studies 81 University Success (0). Survey of attitudes and skills necessary for University success. Designed primarily for new students who are first generation and/or low income students. Focus on specific tools and proven methods to improve academic performance. Two units of workload credit only. Open only to students in Transfer Summer Bridge Program or Freshmen Summer Bridge Program. Pass/Not Pass only. University Studies 81 and ICS 92 may not both be taken for credit.
University Studies 82 Computer Literacy (0). Survey of computer skills and tools necessary for University success. Designed primarily for new students who are first generation and/or low income students. Focus on specific tools and resources used widely in academic programs. Two units of workload credit only. Open only to students in Transfer Summer Bridge Program or Freshmen Summer Bridge Program. Pass/Not Pass only.
University Studies 108 Introduction to Research (4). Introduces new transfer students to research culture of the University. Students learn about the importance of research and creative activities as they are framed in a broad range of disciplines and are introduced to general research methods and approaches. Open only to students in Transfer Summer Bridge Program.
University Studies 175 Methods and Application in Small Group Instruction (4). Explores various theories and methods of learning and development and their practical application in small group settings. Peer tutors receive instruction in the design, implementation, and evaluation of an effective learning environment for undergraduate students. Prerequisite: employment as a tutor for the Learning and Academic Resource Center. Formerly University Studies 198.
University Studies 184 UC Center Sacramento Research Seminar (4). Develops an understanding of policy analysis and the policy and political process in California. Students write a research-based policy analysis on a topic related to their areas of academic interest and/or issues addressed at their internship sites in Sacramento. Corequisite: University Studies 185. Prerequisite: selected for UC Center Sacramento Program. May be taken for a total of eight units.
University Studies 185 UC Center Sacramento Internship (4 to 8). Supervised internship (24-40 hours per week) in Sacramento government, nonprofit, or private institution consistent with student's interest. Corequisite: University Studies 184. Prerequisite: selected for UC Center Sacramento Program. Pass/Not Pass only. May be taken for a total of 16 units. (IX)
University
Studies 186 Sacramento Elective (4). Elective course offered by the UC Center
Sacramento Program. Topics vary each quarter. Prerequisite: selected for UC Center
Sacramento Program. May be taken for credit twice.
University Studies 190 Teaching Seminar:
Theory and Practice (2). For students selected to be discussion leaders for
University Studies 1 and 2. Models of teaching, developmental theory applied to
college freshmen, curriculum development. Practice of teaching techniques and group
management skills. May be taken for credit twice. University
Studies 192 Group Project for Discussion Leaders (4). For discussion leaders
for University Studies 1 and 2. Weekly discussion group training for leading effective
groups in addition to evaluations of weekly discussion sections and completion of
a special project on issues of freshman development. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
(IX) University
Studies 194 The Washington Seminar (4). Interdisciplinary seminar examines and
explores unique aspects (e.g., governmental, cultural, political, the arts, historical,
media related) of Washington, D.C. Core course mandatory for all participants in
Washington D.C. Center Program. Prerequisite: selected for Washington D.C. Center
Program. Same as Social Science 192. University
Studies 195 Washington D.C. Center Internship (4 to 8). Supervised internship
(20-40 hours per week) in Washington, D.C. government, nonprofit, or private institution
consistent with student's interest. Corequisite: University Studies 194. Prerequisite:
selected for Washington D.C. Center Program. May be taken for a total of 16 units.
(IX) University
Studies 197A UTeach Special Study (2). Students accepted to teach a UTeach course
in spring quarter enroll in Special or Independent Study with their faculty mentor
during the preceding fall quarter to develop their detailed course syllabus. Prerequisites:
consent of instructor; must be accepted to UTeach Program. University
Studies 197B UTeach: Teaching Theory and Practice (2). Students accepted to
teach a UTeach course in spring quarter enroll during the winter to develop their
teaching skills in preparation for teaching the following quarter. Prerequisites:
University Studies 197A or approved 199 class with faculty mentor; consent of instructor;
must be accepted to UTeach Program. Pass/Not Pass only. University
Studies 197C UTeach: Teaching Practicum (2). Students selected to teach in the
UTeach Program teach their courses and meet weekly in a seminar to continue to develop
and enhance their teaching skills. Prerequisites: University Studies 197B; consent
of instructor; must be accepted to UTeach Program. Pass/Not Pass only. University
Studies 197D Study Abroad Experiential Learning (1). Study abroad on an approved
program and complete a critical reflection (written paper, blog, etc.) which must
be submitted no later than the end of the quarter following the completion of the
study abroad program. Enroll while studying abroad or the quarter immediately following
return. Pass/Not Pass only. (IX) First-Year
Integrated Program (FIP) University Studies
11-15 are three-quarter multidisciplinary sequences for freshmen only. These integrated
courses are designed to introduce students to the ways different disciplines approach
similar problems and to provide a freshman learning community experience. Successful
completion of all three quarters will satisfy four courses toward partial fulfillment
of different general education (GE) requirement categories. These courses are designed
to have a capstone research writing component in the third quarter which will satisfy
the second quarter of the lower-division writing requirement—one of the four
courses toward partial fulfillment of GE categories. To satisfy the second quarter
of the lower-division writing requirement with an FIP sequence, students must concurrently
enroll in Writing 39B either the fall or winter quarter and pass it with a grade
of C or better, and also complete the FIP sequence with a grade of C (or Pass) or
better in the third quarter of the sequence. NOTE: Undecided/Undecided
students enrolling in an FIP sequence are not required to take University Studies
2. University
Studies 11A-B-C Persuasion and Social Change I, II, III (5-5-5) F, W, S. Introduces
students to the history, theory, and practice of rhetoric: the art of persuasion.
Rhetoric is the faculty of creating and analyzing effective communication in any
medium, including speech, writing, visual arts, and others. The emphasis of this
course is rhetoric for direct social change. Students read historical and contemporary
texts about rhetoric and read and view noteworthy examples of rhetorical practice
in a variety of forms: confessions, speeches, manifestos, films, and electronic
texts. Students from any discipline will become critical consumers of rhetoric,
learning how to recognize the tools of persuasion in everyday life, and will use
rhetoric themselves for interpretation and research. The issue of effective speech
will be approached from several different disciplines of the Humanities. Prerequisites:
for 11A: satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement; for 11B: 11A and
completion of Writing 39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent
to C) or concurrent enrollment in Writing 39B; for 11C: 11B and completion of Writing
39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent to C). (One
course toward category I-equivalent of Writing 39C, and three courses toward category
IV.) University
Studies 12A-B-C Computer Games as Art, Culture, and Technology I, II, III (5-5-5)
F, W, S. An introduction to the study of computer games as art objects, cultural
artifacts, gateways to alternate realities, and complex software. Students learn
vocabularies, perspectives, tools, and skills from multiple disciplines necessary
to create and critique computer games. Exposure to contemporary art practices utilizing
game metaphors, design principles, and technologies is emphasized. Students design
and create games by programming and utilizing content creation software. Prerequisites:
for 12A: satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement; for 12B: 12A and
completion of Writing 39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent
to C) or concurrent enrollment in Writing 39B; for 12C: 12B and completion of Writing
39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent to C). (One
course toward category I-equivalent of Writing 39C, one course toward category III,
one course toward category IV, and one course toward category V.) University
Studies 13A-B-C Environmental Studies I, II, III (5-5-5) F, W, S. Introduces
students to the Earth as a system, the physical and biological resources on the
planet, and the impact of humanity on those resources. Students become aware of
the unique features of Earth that allowed the origin and evolution of life, the
intrinsic values as well as the resource values of species and ecosystems, the extent
of damage from historical and current overexploitation, efforts to restore endangered
species and ecosystems, and the difficulties of reaching a sustainable relationship
with the resources available in the face of increasing human population numbers
compounded by increasing economic activity. Intended to help students become more
informed citizens and decision makers, and will be ideal preparation for participation
in relevant majors in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Prerequisites:
for 13A: satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing requirement; for 13B: 13A and
completion of Writing 39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent
to C) or concurrent enrollment in Writing 39B; for 13C: 13B and completion of Writing
39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent to C). (One
course toward category I-equivalent of Writing 39C, two courses toward category
II, and one course toward category III.) University
Studies 14A-B-C Natural, Cultural, and Social Conditions of Music I, II, III (5-5-5)
F, W, S. A multidisciplinary approach to the study of the complex phenomena
of music focusing on thought processes, social organization, and understanding.
The disciplines involved take a variety of perspectives including: music conceptualization,
sociohistorical models of music, and empirical physical models and methods used
to produce, propagate, and detect music. Prerequisites: for 14A: satisfaction of
the UC Entry Level Writing requirement; for 14B: 14A and completion of Writing 39B
with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent to C) or concurrent
enrollment in Writing 39B; for 14C: 14B and completion of Writing 39B with a minimum
grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent to C). (One course toward category
I-equivalent of Writing 39C, one course toward category II, one course toward category
III, and one course toward category VII.) University
Studies 15A-B-C Consciousness I, II, III (5-5-5) F, W, S. Introduces students
to the theory of consciousness in the disciplines of cognitive science, philosophy,
literature, psychoanalysis, and fine arts as represented in the genres of poetry,
fiction, and film. Students are introduced to debates about the mind-body relationship
and how it figures in discourse about the nature of consciousness. Students will
become better skilled in analyzing scholarly works in the represented disciplines
and genres, and in writing and revising analytic essays. Additionally, provides
students with new concepts and vocabulary with which to understand their own experience
of consciousness. Prerequisites: for 15A: satisfaction of the UC Entry Level Writing
requirement; for 15B: 15A and completion of Writing 39B with a minimum grade of
C (or a Pass or Credit grade equivalent to C) or concurrent enrollment in Writing
39B; for 15C: 15B and completion of Writing 39B with a minimum grade of C (or a Pass or Credit grade
equivalent to C). (One course toward category I-equivalent of Writing 39C, one
course toward category III, and two courses toward category IV.) Placement
Testing UCI's Academic Testing
Center administers placement tests to new and continuing students to ensure correct
placement in selected introductory courses and to help students assess their readiness
for University-level work. These tests are selected or developed by UCI faculty
who also determine the grading criteria for each test. Results from placement tests
are used by students and their academic counselors to formulate a plan of study
which is best suited to the students' learning needs and career goals and to determine
enrollment in introductory courses. Additional information, such as entrance examination
scores, Advanced Placement (AP) scores, and high school work, also may be used to
determine course placement. Placement tests are
given in the areas of chemistry, physics, calculus, mathematical analysis, Chinese,
French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Academic English/English
as a Second Language. 1. Chemistry
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in an introductory chemistry course
(Chemistry 1A or H2A) are required to take this test unless otherwise exempt. 2. Physics
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in an introductory physics course (Physics
2, 7A, or 7C) are required to take this test unless otherwise exempt. 3. Calculus
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in Mathematics 2A are required to take
this test unless otherwise exempt. 4. Mathematical
Analysis Test. Students who plan to enroll in Mathematics 1A or 1B, or who have
not had a prior course in precalculus and who plan to enroll in mathematics courses
at UCI are strongly encouraged to take this test. 5. Chinese
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in Chinese 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A,
3B, or 3C are required to take this test. The score from this test and completion
of a faculty oral interview will place students in the appropriate course. 6. French
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in French 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, or
3A are recommended but not required to take this test unless otherwise exempt. 7. German
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in German 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, or
the 100 series are recommended but not required to take this test unless otherwise
exempt. 8. Japanese
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in Japanese 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C,
or 3A are required to take this test. The score from this test and completion of
a faculty oral interview will place students in the appropriate course. 9. Korean
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in Korean 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A,
3B, or 3C are required to take this test. The score from this test and completion
of a faculty oral interview will place students in the appropriate course. 10. Spanish
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in Spanish 1A, 1AB, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2AB,
2BZ, 2MD, 2B, 2C, 3A, or 3B must take this test. 11. Vietnamese
Placement Test. Students who plan to enroll in Vietnamese 1A, 1B, or 1C are required
to take this test, unless otherwise exempt, followed by an oral interview. Students
who plan to enroll in 2A, 2B, or 2C are required to take this test, unless otherwise
exempt, followed by an oral interview. 12. Academic
English (AE) Placement Test. This test is required of students (a) whose native
language is not English, (b) whose scores on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning
Test fall below a set level, (c) who have not satisfied the UC Entry Level Writing
requirement, and (d) who have received a letter from the AE/ESL Program requiring
them to take the AE Placement Test. Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Standard Written English (TSWE) are not considered.
The AE Placement Test also is required of students referred to the AE/ESL Program
on the basis of their score on the UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination.
See the section on Admission of International Students for additional information. All newly admitted
freshmen will be directed to information about summer orientation, placement testing,
and registering for courses. Participation in summer orientation and advising is
required of new freshmen. Freshmen will register for their fall quarter courses
at orientation. Students are strongly advised, therefore, to take any required placement
tests before their orientation program. Students may consult the Academic
Testing Center's Web site at http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu
for further information on placement testing and summer testing dates. The Academic Testing
Center also administers other language tests for exemptions from general education
categories VI and VIII, and is responsible for the campus-based administration of
the UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination. Further information
on placement and language testing may be obtained by calling (949) 824-6207 or by
visiting the Center's Web site at http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu/.
The Center is a unit of the Division of Undergraduate Education. UC Analytical
Writing Placement Examination Results from the
UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination, formerly known as the Subject A Examination,
are used to place students in UCI writing courses. There is a nonrefundable administrative
fee associated with the examination. The fee payment process and waiver information
are explained in materials students receive in April from Pearson's Government Solutions.
Students who receive admission application fee waivers will automatically have this
examination fee waived. Refer to the section on Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree
for complete information on the UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination and
the UC Entry Level Writing requirement. Learning
and Academic Resource Center The Learning and
Academic Resource Center (LARC) is a campuswide academic support unit that provides
programs designed to help students acquire the skills needed to develop intellectually,
become successful learners, and achieve their academic and professional goals. LARC staff and programs
provide students with personal contact and support necessary for academic success
on a large and diverse campus where students need to enroll in many large lecture
courses. The Center works closely with faculty to develop programs that meet both
curricular objectives and the changing needs of students. LARC programs stress the
development of academic abilities that all university students need regardless of
major: effective study strategies, critical reading, and analytical writing. Other
programs focus on specific disciplines and offer stu
dents the opportunity to improve their
academic skills in such areas as biology, chemistry, mathematics, humanities, social
sciences, and computer sciences, among others. The Center offers
adjunct classes, workshops, individual counseling, small peer tutoring groups, and
support in all forms of academic writing. Students may enroll in LARC programs by
calling (949) 824-6451 to make appointments. Additional information including schedules
for adjunct classes, workshops, and tutorials may be obtained online at http://www.larc.uci.edu/.
Student
Academic Advancement Services Student Academic
Advancement Services (SAAS) provides individual counseling and academic support
for students who are first-generation college students or low-income students, as
well as disabled students (those with physical and/or learning disabilities). SAAS
sponsors several major projects and a variety of workshops. A primary responsibility
of SAAS is to monitor the academic progress of its students. To best assist students
who are having difficulty with their course work, professional counselors maintain
a close liaison with academic departments. When needed, referrals to other campus
support services are provided. In conjunction with these academic and service units,
a variety of workshops are offered throughout the year by SAAS, as well as a graduate
school preparatory course for those students whose career interests require graduate
study. SAAS also sponsors
and conducts the Summer Bridge at UCI for underprepared students who demonstrate
the potential to succeed at the University. Summer Bridge is designed to provide
and refine basic academic skills necessary for students to successfully complete
their course work during the regular school year. Students are encouraged
to make appointments with Student Academic Advancement Services; telephone (949)
824-6234. Additional information is available online at http://www.saas.uci.edu/.
Transfer
Student Services The primary role
of the Transfer Student Services (TSS) program is to help transfer students quickly
locate appropriate sources of advice and other services relevant to their educational
and student life needs. Within TSS the Transfer Student Center and Lounge provides
a comprehensive resource center for new and continuing transfer students. Transfer
students have a "home away from home" at UC Irvine where they can take advantage
of the assistance provided by the Transfer Services counselors and the transfer
student mentors within the Keys to Transfer Success mentor program. The Transfer
Student Center and Lounge is also the headquarters for the Tau Sigma National Honor
Society for transfer students and the Transfer Student Organization (TSO). TSS counselors
visit eight local community colleges to assist prospective transfer students with
specialized academic and student life advising prior to their transfer to UC Irvine. For more information,
contact TSS, 2200 Student Services II, telephone (949) 824-1142; email: transfer@uci.edu;
World Wide Web: http://www.transfercounseling.uci.edu.
Honors Opportunities UCI offers many challenging
and enriching honors opportunities to its most accomplished and motivated students.
These include a comprehensive Campuswide Honors Program, which enrolls outstanding
students from all majors from the freshman through senior years; a variety of major-specific
honors programs at the upper-division level; the Humanities Honors Program, also
offered at the upper-division level, but open to all majors on campus; and several
Excellence in Research programs. These programs offer
some of the advantages usually associated with selective liberal arts colleges:
rigorous, small, personalized classes and the intellectual exchange that creates
a community of scholars. The difference, however, is that UCI's programs have the
support and benefit of the resources of a major research university, including a
renowned faculty, research opportunities, and the 34-million-volume University of
California Library system (of which UCI Library collections number some 3.2 million
volumes). Honors students are
also encouraged to participate in the UC Education Abroad Program, the International
Opportunities Program, the UCDC Internship Programs, or the UC Center Sacramento
Scholar Intern Program during their junior or senior year. Qualified students are
also encouraged to take advantage of resources available in the Scholarship Opportunities
Program (SOP) and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). These
programs are described in other sections of this Catalogue. Campuswide
Honors Program Founded in 1988,
the Campuswide Honors Program (CHP) is available to selected high-achieving students
in all academic majors from their freshman through senior years. It maintains an
active roster of approximately 650 students. Many CHP students have continued their
studies after graduation from UCI at the most prestigious graduate and professional
schools in the country. The CHP provides
talented and successful UCI students with a special honors curriculum consisting
of small, seminar-style classes, close interaction with peers, mentorship by UCI's
top faculty, and the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research. Enhanced
advising support provides students with assistance in applying for prestigious scholarships,
internships, graduate and professional schools, and education abroad. Completion
of the Campuswide Honors Program is noted on the student's transcript and baccalaureate
diploma. Admission. Admission
to the program as an incoming UCI freshman is by invitation only; all eligible candidates
are reviewed and selected by faculty representatives from each academic unit. Transfer
and other students are eligible to apply for admission to the CHP up until the end
of the first quarter of their junior year, if they have a minimum grade point average
of 3.5. Qualified transfer students may also apply prior to matriculation. The CHP
seeks to admit students who have a demonstrated passion for learning, a willingness
to explore and take risks, and an interest in pursuing academic excellence in a
range of disciplines outside of their major area. Curriculum. CHP
students pursue three, year-long interdisciplinary Honors core courses (one course
per quarter), satisfying various categories of the general education requirement.
Many of these courses provide an interdisciplinary approach to major subjects and
issues. Faculty from a variety of disciplines are chosen especially for their teaching
ability and scholarship. Participants pursue original research under the direct
supervision of faculty members, culminating in the production of an honors thesis,
creative project, or publication-quality paper. Many CHP students also participate
in major-specific honors programs. The senior honors thesis that is developed and
produced through these programs satisfies the CHP research and thesis requirement.
Transfer students who have successfully completed an honors program in community
college are not required to take an Honors Core course, but must complete research
and the senior honors thesis or creative project.
Freshmen CHP students begin their course
of study by taking honors sections of the Humanities Core Course (Humanities H1A-B-C).
Team-taught by professors from various disciplines in the School of Humanities,
the Humanities Core Course is organized around major themes. Faculty from a wide
range of disciplines exemplify the ways in which humanists approach issues from
philosophical, historical, and cultural perspectives. In small discussion sections,
students put those perspectives into practice in their own writing and in classroom
conversations and debates designed to engage each student intellectually. The Critical Issues
in the Social Sciences sequence (Social Sciences H1E-F-G or Social Ecology H20A-B-C),
usually taken in the sophomore year, is team-taught by professors from the Schools
of Social Sciences and Social Ecology. Topics have included human vision; authority
(dis)obedience, and human society; decisions and compromises and their rewards and
penalties; human language and its disablement; and exotic societies (including our
own). The Idiom and Practice
of Science interdisciplinary sequence (Chemistry H90, Earth System Science H90,
Physics H90) explores the role science plays in addressing socially significant
problems. Students develop the ability to understand scientific models and to judge
the content, merit, and limitations of many issues of science in the modern world.
The development of analytical and writing skills is emphasized. Topics have included
earthquakes, chemistry in the environment, radiation/radioactivity, evolution/aging,
the mathematics of power, biodiversity/conservation, genetic plant engineering,
the physics of music, and calculus. CHP students are
eligible to participate in other lower-division Honors courses on the campus, along
with other qualified students. These include the following courses: Honors General Chemistry
covers the same material as Chemistry 1A-B-C, but in greater depth. Honors General
Chemistry Laboratory is also offered. The small class size enhances access to outstanding
faculty and peers. Honors Organic Chemistry,
designed for Chemistry and Biology majors and anyone else interested in a research
career, offers a smaller class size and the opportunity for interactions and experiences
not possible in the larger Chemistry 51 series. It is usually taken in the sophomore
year, after completion of the General Chemistry lecture and laboratory sequence. Honors Calculus,
especially recommended for prospective Mathematics majors and others with a particular
interest in mathematics, covers the same material as Mathematics 2D-E, but with
greater emphasis on the theoretical structure of the subject matter. The Honors Introduction
to Computer Science sequence (ICS H21, H22, H23) is open to CHP students majoring
in Information and Computer Science and other students by consent. The first course
introduces basic concepts, fundamental laws and principles of software and hardware
organization, program construction, applications, and policy and social issues.
The second course covers in-depth concepts of programming and mathematical tools
for analyzing programs. The third builds on this background with respect to mathematical
tools and analysis. Extracurricular
Activities. CHP students are invited to participate in many social and cultural
activities, including weekly special programs and socials, beach bonfires, poetry
readings, faculty lectures, movie nights, trips to museums, concerts and plays,
and a camping retreat. Honors students also produce a quarterly creative writing
and arts journal, and continuing Honors students may volunteer for the Peer Mentor
Program, providing assistance to incoming Honors students. On-Campus Housing.
CHP students are guaranteed on-campus housing, as long as they meet the Housing
procedures and deadlines and remain in good standing with the honors program. Freshmen
may choose to live in Middle Earth in "The Shire," or in Mesa Court in "Loma" or
"Arroyo." Sophomores and upper-division students who wish to live in Honors housing
may also select one of the Honors houses in Arroyo Vista. Other non-honors housing
is available in Greek or other theme houses in Arroya Vista, and in apartment-style
living in Campus Village or Vista del Campo. Honors housing offers a valuable living/learning
experience with other Honors students and the community spirit that is a special
feature of the CHP. Students bring to the living experience their vitality, creativity,
and dynamic dedication to learning. Activities have included get-togethers with
Honors faculty, staff, and students; international potlucks; off-campus retreats;
study breaks; and other events such as workshops and special speakers geared toward
the interests of the residents. Other benefits
include extended library borrowing privileges, honors study rooms in the Langson
and Science Libraries, leadership and service opportunities, honors academic advising
services with faculty, honors advisors and peer counselors, and close interaction
with faculty and peers. Additional information
is available from the Campuswide Honors Program,1200 Student Services II; (949)
824-5461; honors@uci.edu; http://www.honors.uci.edu/.
Major-Specific
and School Honors Programs Honors programs for
qualified junior- and senior-level students also are available to Drama majors and
Music Theatre majors in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts; to all majors in the
School of Biological Sciences; to students from all schools regardless of their
majors, through the School of Humanities; to Asian American Studies majors in the
School of Humanities; to all majors in the School of Physical Sciences; to all majors
in the School of Social Sciences; to all majors in the Donald Bren School of Information
and Computer Sciences; and to all majors in the School of Social Ecology. The focal
point of each of these programs is the development of analytical and research skills
through the pursuit of research under faculty supervision. An honors-level thesis/creative
project is required by most of the programs. CHP students are encouraged to participate
in these programs as well as the Campuswide Honors Program. The honors-level thesis/creative
project that is developed and produced through these programs also satisfies the
CHP research and thesis requirement. Additional information is available in the
specific academic unit sections of this Catalogue. Excellence
in Research Programs The School of Biological
Sciences and the Departments of Cognitive Sciences and of Psychology and Social
Behavior offer students the opportunity to pursue research through their Excellence
in Research Programs. Students work on their research projects under faculty supervision
and have the opportunity to present their results to peers and faculty and, in certain
instances, to have their research papers published. Additional information is available
in the specific academic unit sections of this Catalogue. Honors Recognition Students who graduate
during the academic year with academic honors, and those who receive special school
awards, are honored in school-based ceremonies. Some Honors societies may also hold
special ceremonies for selected students. Of the graduating seniors, no more than
12 percent will receive academic honors: approximately 1 percent summa cum laude,
3 percent magna cum laude, and 8 percent cum laude. The criteria used
in selecting candidates for these honors are available at the counseling office
of each school. One general criterion is that students must have completed at least
72 quarter units in residence at a University of California campus. The student's
cumulative record at the end of the final quarter is the basis for consideration
for awarding Latin Honors. Students who have on file recorded acts of academic dishonesty,
as defined
in University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations,
and Students, may be excluded by the Associate Deans from consideration for
academic honors at graduation. For further information contact the academic counseling
office of each school. Phi Beta
Kappa Phi Beta Kappa founded
in 1776, is the oldest and most respected undergraduate honors organization in the
United States. It supports and recognizes academic excellence and scholarly achievement
in the liberal arts and sciences, and promotes the principles of freedom of inquiry
and liberty of thought and expression. UC Irvine's Phi Beta Kappa Chapter (Mu of
California) was founded in 1974. Phi Beta Kappa is UCI's most selective honorary
society, with only 5 percent of graduating seniors and 1 percent of juniors invited
to become members each year. An annual initiation ceremony for new members is held
in June. For additional information, including selection criteria, visit http://www.phibetakappa.uci.edu/.
Scholarship
Opportunities Program UCI encourages high-achieving
students to learn how they can compete successfully for the most prestigious scholarships,
grants, and graduate fellowships available, and to begin learning about the process
as early as possible. The Scholarship Opportunities Program (SOP) organizes and
disseminates information about these awards. It also facilitates the campus review
process for many of them, provides individual and group counseling, presents workshops,
assists students with curriculum vitae, and provides guidance on statements of purpose
and project proposals. Winner Tips.
SOP staff help connect students with past UCI scholarship winners, who can share
their experiences about the process and insider tips on becoming a successful candidate. Comprehensive
Workshops. SOP's two-day annual Merit Scholarships seminars present practical
information and tips on applying for prestigious scholarships as well as firsthand
experience from past UCI student winners and faculty. Additionally, the staff presents
workshops in response to requests from academic units, clubs, and other campus groups. Individual and
Group Scholarship Counseling is available by appointment. Resource Materials.
The SOP office maintains a library of past scholarship winners' applications; descriptions
and selection process information for merit scholarships; examples of successful
CVs, recommendation letters, Statements of Purpose, and research and project proposals;
books on interview preparation; and videotapes of previous winners. SOP Services.
The names and photos of students who have been awarded the prestigious national
and regional scholarships and fellowships are featured on the SOP Web site at http://www.scholars.uci.edu.
Plaques bearing the names of winners are displayed in the Student Center outside
the entrance to the Crystal Cove Auditorium. Additional information is available
in the SOP office, 1200 Student Services II; (949) 824-5461; rharris@uci.edu or
sklrship@uci.edu. Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program The Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program (UROP), in the Division of Undergraduate Education,
encourages and facilitates research and creative activities by undergraduates. Research
opportunities are available not only from every discipline, interdisciplinary program,
and school, but also from many outside agencies, including national laboratories,
industrial partners, and other universities. UROP offers assistance to students
and faculty through all phases of the research activity: proposal writing, developing
research plans, resource support, conducting the research and analyzing data, and
presenting results of the research at the annual spring UCI Undergraduate Research
Symposium. Calls for proposals are issued in the fall and spring quarters. Projects
supported by UROP may be done at any time during the academic year and/or summer,
and the research performed must meet established academic standards and emphasize
interaction between the student and the faculty supervisor. In addition, all students
participating in faculty-guided research activities are welcome to submit their
research papers for faculty review and possible publication in the annual UCI
Undergraduate Research Journal. UROP also sponsors
the following programs. The Summer Undergraduate
Research Program (SURP) provides funding for UCI undergraduates from all disciplines
who are conducting summer research projects or creative activities under the guidance
of UCI faculty members. The program offers students the opportunity to become immersed
in a research topic for a full-time 10-week period or the equivalent of 400 hours.
SURP is open to all non-graduating UCI undergraduates who are in good academic standing
and who have been involved in a faculty-mentored research project or creative activity
for at least one quarter. The Inter-Disciplinary
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (ID-SURE) provides funding for continuing
UCI undergraduates from all disciplines who are conducting interdisciplinary summer
research projects or creative activities related to health promotion and disease
prevention under the guidance of UCI faculty members. Students work on their projects
full-time for eight weeks. The Integrated
Micro/Nano Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (IM-SURE) provides an opportunity
for non-graduating science and engineering juniors and seniors to become immersed
in biomedical, physical, and engineering micro/nanotechnology research projects
under the guidance of UCI faculty members. Students work on their projects for 10
weeks. The Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship in Information Technology (SURF-IT) provides the
opportunity for non-graduating UCI juniors and seniors to become involved in information
technology-related research under the guidance of UCI faculty members. Students
work on their projects full-time for 10 weeks. The Chemistry
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Chem-SURF) provides an opportunity
for non-graduating science juniors and seniors to become immersed in cutting-edge
research projects in the fields of chemical biology, chemical physics, and analytical
atmospheric, bioinorganic, bioorganic, computational, inorganic, materials, organic,
physical, polymer, surface, and theoretical chemistry under the guidance of UCI
faculty members. Students work on their projects for 10 weeks. For more information
about UROP and complete details about any of the programs it sponsors, contact UROP,
2300 Student Services II; telephone (949) 824-4189; fax (949) 824-1607; urop@uci.edu;
http://www.urop.uci.edu/.
UCDC Academic
Internship Program The UCDC Academic
Internship Program supervises and supports students who pursue internships, elective
courses, research, and creative activities in the nation's capital. This UC systemwide
program, situated in the exciting environment of Washington, D.C., is open to students
in all majors.
Students may enroll for fall, winter, or spring quarter. While living in Washington,
D.C., students are enrolled at UCI and earn 12-16 units of credit. Financial-aid
eligibility is maintained. Students who meet financial need and other eligibility
criteria are also considered for a President's Washington Scholarship to help cover
costs associated with participation in the program. Students live in
the new Washington, D.C. Center building together with students from all of the
participating UC campuses, which provides a social and intellectual community throughout
the quarter. The Program also offers a unique opportunity for UCI faculty members
and graduate students to teach and pursue research in the Washington, D.C. area.
Interested students
with strong academic records are encouraged to apply; visit 1100 Student Services
II; (949) 824-5400; dccenter@uci.edu; http://www.dccenter.uci.edu/.
UC Center
Sacramento Scholar Intern Program The UC Center
Sacramento (UCCS) Scholar Intern Program supervises and supports students who pursue
internships, elective courses, research, and creative activities in the state capital.
This UC systemwide program is open to students in all majors, and is currently
available for the fall, winter, spring, or summer terms. While living in Sacramento,
students are enrolled at UCI and earn 12-16 units of credit. Financial aid
eligibility is maintained. Internship opportunities are available for students in
many different settings including the offices of Assembly Members, Senators, and
the Governor, as well as with State agencies, nonprofit organizations, and lobbying
organizations. Interested students
with strong academic records are encouraged to apply; visit 1100 Student Services
II; telephone (949) 824-5400; dccenter@uci.edu; http://uccs.universityofcalifornia.edu/.
Teaching,
Learning & Technology Center The Teaching, Learning
& Technology Center (TLTC), a unit of the Division of Undergraduate Education,
provides instructional support through a variety of services and programs to the
UCI teaching community. This support includes teaching development, skills training,
and instructional technology assistance. Teaching development
includes consultation with teaching professionals regarding instructional strategies,
methods, and learning theory. Faculty members and Teaching Assistants (TAs) may
request consultations, and all services are free and confidential. Consultation
can be further enhanced by videotaping the teacher in the classroom. Additionally,
instructors can access a midterm feedback form through the Electronic Educational
Environment's "Instructors' Toolbox" (http://www.eee.uci.edu/)
in order to obtain feedback from students before the end of the term. To schedule
an appointment for a consultation or other service, call TLTC at (949) 824-1150.
Other programs and
services include the Pedagogical Fellows Program; a two-day TA Professional Development
Program during Welcome Week; quarterly Teaching Colloquies; workshops specifically
for new faculty, experienced faculty, and graduate students; and workshops and individual
assistance with the compilation of Teaching Portfolios. TLTC also co-hosts the annual
"Celebration of Teaching" which honors teaching excellence and innovations. TLTC provides services
related to computerized presentation technology, video-conferencing, distance learning,
and video and multimedia production. TLTC hosts a video teleconference center for
distance learning and a media center where instructors can produce multimedia resources
for their courses. Technicians and instructional specialists are available to advise
instructors. Additionally, TLTC has an experimental training room called the Learning
Studio (Anteater Instruction and Research Building, room 1030) which is equipped
with both Mac and PC computers, four screens that display four different images,
as well as Wacom Boards. To book the rooms for courses and/or events that require
additional media, call (949) 824-1150. TLTC is located in
the Anteater Instruction and Research Building on the corner of East Peltason and
Anteater Drives, third floor, room 3000. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Staff is available after hours and on weekends by special appointment.
For general information, call (949) 824-1150 or visit http://www.tltc.uci.edu/.
TLTC offers the following
courses: University Studies
390A-B-C Advanced Pedagogy and Academic Job Preparation (variable units).
Service learning course for graduate students who serve as teaching mentors for
other TAs. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: must have a concurrent
appointment as a Pedagogical Fellow with TLTC. 390A (2 to
4). Introduction to principles of good course design and instructional development.
Students design and implement an integrated curriculum in the context of the fall
TA Professional Development Program. 390B (2 to
4). Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning literature within
the students' respective disciplines. Students select or create several teaching
methods stated or implied by the literature and translate these findings into workshops
for other TAs. 390C (2
to 4). Prepares students for their future roles as faculty members and the academic
job search. Covers job search skills; creation of CV, cover letters, statement
of teaching philosophy; job interview and negotiation skills; types of higher educational
institutions and professorial responsibilities. Classroom
Technology Support The Classroom Technology
Support unit supports excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning by providing
instructional equipment and related services for faculty teaching in the General
Assignment Classrooms. For information, call (949) 824-5128; http://www.classrooms.uci.edu.
Center for
International Education The Center for International
Education (CIE) includes the Education Abroad Program (EAP) and the International
Opportunities Program (IOP). CIE is a comprehensive resource and counseling center
which helps students take advantage of the many worldwide opportunities that exist
for study, work, internship, volunteering, research, and non-credentialed teaching
which relates to their degree programs at UCI. Studying abroad is
an important resource for achieving the skills, knowledge, and understanding that
will make today's undergraduates effective citizens and leaders in local, national,
and global affairs once they depart the University. In today's political and business
environment, college graduates must be informed decision-makers with a capacity
to reflect on their own values while understanding the complex identities, histories,
and cultures of others. Studying abroad provides students with the language skills
and cultural competence necessary to meet the current demands of business, government,
and educational institutions. Professional
staff and international peer advisors, who have returned from an IOP or EAP experience,
are available to guide students in making appropriate choices of international programs
for their educational goals. Group and individual advising is available every day
that UCI is in session. All EAP and IOP participants are provided with pre-departure
and reentry orientations. CIE, EAP, and IOP
are located in 1100 Student Services II; (949) 824-6343; cie@uci.edu; http://www.cie.uci.edu/.
EDUCATION
ABROAD PROGRAM The Education Abroad
Program (EAP) of the University of California offers students the opportunity to
experience a different culture while making progress toward degree objectives. EAP
is an overseas study program which operates in cooperation with about 150 host universities
and colleges in 35 countries throughout the world. Programs are available for students
in every major. The wide variety of programs includes those offering general curriculum,
intensive language study, and programs focusing on a specific academic subject area.
Participation in EAP satisfies category VIII and can satisfy category IX of the
UCI general education requirement. A summary of EAP opportunities is shown in the
accompanying chart. Students are advised
to plan early in their academic career in order to best match studying abroad with
their major to graduate on time. Preliminary guidance is available at the EAP Academic
Planning Web site (http://www.cie.uci.edu/academics/academicplanning.html).
The cost of studying
abroad through EAP is often comparable to the cost of studying at UCI. Participants
pay the same education and registration fees normally paid for a similar period
at UCI, plus room, board, books, round-trip transportation, on-site orientation,
intensive language program expenses (when applicable), and any other personal expenses.
All UC financial aid (other than work-study), including grants, scholarships, and
loans, is available to EAP students who qualify. Both need-based and merit-based
scholarships specifically for study abroad are also available. Information is available
at http://www.cie.uci.edu/finaid.html.
On-site abroad, a
UC professor frequently serves as the EAP Study Center Director. The Study Center
Director oversees local operations, including in-country orientation, student academic
advising and grade assessment, and serves as UC's liaison to the host institution.
In some countries, the duties of a Student Center Director are performed by a local
faculty liaison officer or administrative coordinator. Students interested in EAP
should visit the Web site (http://eap.ucop.edu/)
to review program options and visit the CIE Web site (http://www.cie.uci.edu),
or come to the CIE office for advising and to obtain an application. UCI EAP deadlines
are available at http://www.cie.uci.edu/DeadlinesByCountry.html.
2009-10 UC EAP Summary of Opportunities
Country
Terms of Participation
Language of Instruction
Australia*
F, S, Year
English
Barbados
F, Year
English
Brazil*
F, S, Year
Portuguese, English
Canada
F, Year
English
Chile*
F, S, Year
Spanish
China
Summer, F, S, Year
Standard Chinese, English
Costa Rica*
F, S
Spanish, English
Denmark
Summer, F, Year
English, Danish
Egypt
Year
English
France
Summer, F, S, Year
French, English
Germany
F, S, Year
German, English
Ghana
F, S, Year
English
Hong Kong
F, S, Year
English, Cantonese, Putonghua
Hungary
F, S, Year
English
India
F
English
Ireland
Year
English
Italy
Summer, F, S, Year
Italian, English
Japan
F, S, Year
English, Japanese
Republic of Korea
Summer, F, S, Year
English, Korean
Mexico
Summer, F, S, Year
Spanish
Netherlands
F, S, Year
English, Dutch
New Zealand*
S, Year
English
Russia
F
Russian
Singapore
F, S, Year
English
South Africa*
F, S, Year
English
Spain
Summer, F, S, Year
Spanish, Catalan
Sweden
Summer, F, Year
English, Swedish
Taiwan
F, S, Year
Standard Chinese, English
Thailand
Summer, F, S, Year
English
Turkey
F, S, Year
English
United Kingdom
Summer, F, S, Year
English
Vietnam
F
English
*The academic year begins in January or February instead of in the fall.
NOTE: Information may be subject to change. Updates and program details are available at http://eap.ucop.edu. Programs in Israel and the Philippines are currently on hold.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
UCI's International Opportunities Program (IOP) is the link between UCI students and any international educational experience that occurs outside the boundaries of the U.S. and is not a part of the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) nor the UCI Summer Session Travel-Study program. Any UCI student (undergraduate, graduating senior, or graduate) in good academic standing, regardless of major, class level, or foreign language ability, may participate in IOP.
CIE staff provide information and counseling to assist students in finding an appropriate program to meet their needs and interests. Students may choose from academic study (with transferable credit), paid work, paid or unpaid internships, unpaid or compensated volunteer service, field research, and paid teaching opportunities in nearly every country in the world. This includes all academic programs sponsored by U.S. institutions that occur on foreign soil or water (as in the case of the Semester at Sea program), direct enrollment at foreign institutions, summer session abroad programs through other UC campuses, and study abroad programs offered by private providers.
With careful planning IOP students participating in study programs can make progress toward their UCI degree by fulfilling major, minor, or general education requirements. Students may apply for transfer credit and UCI financial aid by completing the IOP Credit Contract. Many scholarships are also available.
To acquaint students with opportunities abroad, IOP sponsors the annual Go Abroad Fair and periodic informational presentations. CIE also maintains a listing of opportunities abroad on its Web site. Interested students should visit http://www.cie.uci.edu/ or come into the CIE office for assistance.