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To Apply for UC Center Sacramento complete the online application. You will be able to access the application with your UC Merced credentials. If you have any questions about the process please email us at uccs@ucmerced.edu
Overall, your application must include:
- Completed Application
- Resume (No longer than one page)
- Application Essay
- What experiences, skills, and knowledge do you hope to gain from a semester/summer spent interning in Sacramento and why? Please be as specific as possible. Provide examples of activities or experiences that show you are prepared for the professional, academic, and personal challenges of the program. (350 word limit)
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Upload a form signed by you certifying that you understand how courses from UC Center Sacramento tie into your graduation plan.
- You will be able to download this form once you begin the application.
Recommendation letters are NOT necessary to fulfill the application requirement. The references that you choose to include in your application should be (Professors, Supervisors, etc.) who can provide solid feedback regarding your work ethic and academic performance. You will be providing your refferees' contact information and title in the application.
Please reach out to the UC Merced Program Coordinator if you have any questions regarding the application process: uccs@ucmerced.edu
Program Eligibility
- Junior or Senior standing. Sophomores with a B or better in upper division courses may apply.
- Transfer students with 1 completed quarter at their UC campus are eligible to apply.
- International students and DACA/AB540/Undocumented students are eligible to apply.
- 3.0 GPA or above.
For more information: Visit the UC Center Sacramento Website
