What To Send
The following items must be enclosed with your application. All documents must be in English.
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- English Language Programs: $150
- Academic Connections International: $200
- University Credit Programs: $200
- Certificate Programs: $200
- On-campus Housing pre-payment (non-refundable; summer only)Not all housing options require pre-payment. Learn about other housing options.
- Copy of passport name-page
- Financial verification (see page A4) of application
- Express mail fee, if selected: $50
- Bank wire fee, if selected: $25
- Copy of medical insurance in English including dates of coverage
- For English language programs:
- Intensive Legal English program: Brief statement to explain previous law-related coursework or work experience and purpose of taking this program
- Business English for Professionals: Professional work resume and brief statement describing your English proficiency
- For TEFL Certificate programs:
- Language proficiency verification
- Copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies
- A one-page statement explaining why you would like to take the TEFL Certificate program or the Special Studies in TEFL program
- For University and Professional Studies (UPS):
- Language proficiency verification
- Copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies, with grading key or criteria
- List of 12 preferred courses and alternate courses that you would like to take at UC San Diego or UC San Diego Extension each quarter
- For Summer Session program:
- For Business Certificate programs only:
- Language proficiency verification
- A recommendation letter on university or company letterhead from a previous employer or professor
- Copy of transcripts in English for all years of university study--bachelor's degree preferred; minimum two years required. Include grading key or criteria.
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- A 200-word essay describing (1) your college coursework, (2) work experience, and (3) why you want to take the program
- All application materials must be received at least three months before the Business program start-date. Please note that the maximum capacity limits for each program are reached many months before the program start-date.
- For Academic Connections International (ACI):
- Supplemental ACI Application
- Statement of maturity from applicant's parents
- School transcripts in English
- Completed Recommendation Form from secondary school English instructor, attesting to proficiency that is equivalent to the paper-based TOEFL 550 or Advanced Cambridge level