Program Eligibility

The Washington Program (UCDC) is available to students in ALL majors.

Congratulations on taking the first steps towards exploring this wonderful opportunity! Before you apply, we encourage you to review the eligibility requirements carefully to ensure you meet the criteria to participate.

Program Eligibility:

  • A 3.0 GPA or above is preferred, but not necessarily required.
  • Full-time, UCD AB or BA/BS-degree-seeking students
  • Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible, but freshmen are not.
  • Full-time, UCD AB or BA/BS-degree-seeking transfer students with 1 completed quarter at UC Davis
  • Full-time UCD AB or BA/BS-degree-seeking DACA/AB540/Undocumented students
  • Full-time UCD AB or BA/BS-degree-seeking international students (See CPT Requirements found on the International Students Information page)
  • Full-time exchange students with one completed quarter at UCD can only apply for the academic quarter programs (fall, winter, and spring), but they are not eligible to participate in the summer program.

Application Review Process

We operate on a year-round application cycle where applications are continuously open for the next four available quarters. As a deadline for one quarter passes, applications for that same quarter in the following academic year are opened.

Applications are reviewed on the first of each month, providing you with a prompt decision and more time to plan.

While acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis, all students must first meet the minimum criteria for acceptance. Applying early gives you a significant advantage in securing your spot. We highly recommend that you do not wait until the final deadline, as the program may be filled by that point, especially for the popular summer quarter. You can find the final application deadlines for all quarters on our website and check which programs have already closed.