General Category

1. Second-year Undergraduate student/Third-year Undergraduate student. According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection., 選填志願前，請主動確認目前就讀之科系在UCEAP各校區中可以申請，並具課程要求提供已修畢之先修課程.
2. There should be no failed courses listed in your transcripts.
3. GPA should be higher than 3.30, 選填志願前應詳閱「選課限制」區塊，且錄取後須即時備妥高中英文版歷年成績單及高中英文版畢業證書.
4. TOEFL iBT 90 (Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 7.0.
5. Not available to students in the College of Medicine, College of Law, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture.

• A UC full academic year includes 30 weeks of instruction:
  • Three quarters (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego) or
  • Two semesters (UC Berkeley and UC Merced)
• A UC quarter is 10 weeks of instruction (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego):
  • Fall quarter (mid-September - mid-December)
  • Winter quarter (January - mid-March)
  • Spring quarter (April - mid-June)
• A UC semester is 15 weeks of instruction (UC Berkeley and UC Merced):
  • Fall semester (mid-August - mid-December)
  • Spring semester (mid-January - mid-May)
• Before making travel plans, verify the mandatory orientation date at your host UC. We strongly advise that you do not make personal financial commitments, including but not limited to purchasing tickets/insurance or reserving accommodations, until you receive your DS-2019 for the visa application, confirm your consular appointment and are granted a student visa.

• Please refer to UC Academic Calendar for the academic year calendar for each campus. 
  • Selection for the first semester of each year as August/September Arrival
    • Berkeley campus and Merced campus are Fall Semester / Fall Semester and Spring Semester
    • Other campus are Fall Quarter only / Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter

1. The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
2. To comply with the UCEAP application timeline, students who pass the internal selection process and are recommended for exchange to the host institution must promptly prepare all required supporting documents (including, but not limited to: high school English transcripts and/or English diploma, credit transfer proof and original transcripts, original transcripts for summer/short-term courses, a valid passport copy with at least six months of validity remaining; transfer students must also include English transcripts from their previous institution). Students may not delay submission or request extensions due to preparing for final exams or other personal reasons. Any violations will result in immediate revocation of the internal recommendation and the imposition of a fine.
3. For exchange information, please refer to the website and the Fact Sheet. (For reference only)
4. Course information：Applicants should check campus-specific links for the UC Course Catalog (descriptions of courses offered in the past) and the Schedule of Classes (list of courses offered for the given academic term)
5. The campuses open for UCEAP applications are determined by the host university's online application system. Campus selection is not required during the internal selection process.
6. After passing the internal selection process, the exchange admission application documents must still undergo UCEAP review and campus allocation. Only after receiving an official offer of admission from a specific campus will a student be considered an exchange student. It is recommended that students review the information on each campus on the host university's website (please refer to Discover UC) before selecting preferred campuses. Please note that some departments do not accept exchange students; students must check the websites of the campuses they wish to apply to on their own. NTU Study Abroad is unable to provide assistance with department reviews or course selection advice. Frequently asked questions
7. After passing the internal selection, please refer to Apply to Undergraduate Programs for important notes on the University of California online application. For language proficiency proof, UCEAP requires that it be sent directly by the testing agency; submissions provided by students will not be accepted.
8. When completing the UCEAP online exchange program application, students must select up to four preferred campuses. Once the campus allocation results are announced, students may not request changes. Campus preferences are for UCEAP's reference only, and the University of California does not guarantee placement in any of the top four choices. If the assigned campus does not meet expectations, NTU Study Abroad cannot negotiate with the university on the student's behalf. campus allocation rules 
9. Students who wish to forfeit their admission to this exchange program due to the assigned campus not meeting their expectations must proceed in accordance with the penalty provisions stipulated in the International Exchange Student Selection Guidelines
10. Due to personal data protection considerations, NTU Study Abroad is unable to provide sample application documents or advice on document preparation. If students have questions regarding preparation, they are advised to refer to experience-sharing accounts from senior students
11. Students pursuing a double major must choose one department to apply to; it is not possible to participate in an exchange and enroll in two different departments simultaneously.
12. Budgeting Information and Estimated Living Expenses/UC Costs

1. Before applying for this program, please visit the websites of the respective campuses to confirm whether they offer fields of study relevant to your current major at this university, in order to avoid rejection or being assigned to a different field. Please refer to the UCEAP website and proactively verify that your current major is eligible for application at the various UCEAP campuses.
2. Some courses require proof of completion of prerequisite courses (transcripts). Students are advised to strictly comply with these requirements and avoid selecting courses hastily.
3. If you are simultaneously participating in a research program or require a reduced course load, please be sure to inform NTU Study Abroad and UCEAP in advance and obtain their approval.
4. If a student is specializing in two majors at the home university, the student must decide which major will be a priority while at UC. If a student is applying to one of the popular UC majors, a student must be enrolled in a similar field of study at the home university.
5. Academic workload: Minimum of 12 units per academic term; 13 units per academic term required at most UCB colleges. Most UC students enroll in 14-17 units per term. 
6. In the UC system, biology, business administration, economics, engineering, and psychology require intensive preparation for coursework taught at the upper-division level (100-199). To be approved for upper-division courses, you must demonstrate to UC departmental advisors and/or instructors that you are sufficiently prepared.
7. NOT ALL MAJORS ARE OPEN TO RECIPROCITY STUDENTS
   Use the search tool to explore UC majors. Majors are listed under the discipline with which they are most often associated. Some majors that have restricted enrollment are not open to reciprocity students and will not appear in your search and the majors below are not available.
   • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA PROGRAMS)
     Except by special arrangement with selected partner schools, MBA courses are not open to reciprocity students.
   • DESIGN
   • MEDICINE, NURSING, VETERINARY MEDICINE
     Medical education is taught in graduate schools which are not open to reciprocity students. If you are an undergraduate interested in these areas of study, see biology at all campuses and animal science at UC Davis.
   • LAW 
     Law school courses are not open to reciprocity students.  See legal studies course for an introduction to the American legal system.  See also complementary courses in political science, international relations, global studies and sociology. 

• Housing is not guaranteed. Campus-specific informaiton please refer to this website, General informaiton please refer to this website.
• The conditions for applying for accommodation at each campus vary, so please carefully read the relevant information sent by the school and pay attention to the application deadline. NTU Study Abroad will not issue additional notices.
  • Students attending UCI for winter term only are not eligible to apply to on-campus housing, as the housing contracts offered are for the remainder of the academic year only (through June). Students who attend winter term only are encouraged to use Off-campus housing resources to search for housing. (20 Nov 2024 Updated)
• There is a requirement for a deposit guarantee when applying for accommodation. Please note that if the student fails to complete this procedure, their accommodation application may be canceled.

• All students in this program must purchase health insurance, which will be directly insured by the admitted campus at the student's expense. The coverage of insurance claims varies by campus. For more details, please visit the website.（> campus > Health Insurance & Requirements）
  • All students attending UC are required to have health insurance and are automatically enrolled in a UC campus plan. The cost of insurance is applied to students’ individual billing account. UC insurance coverage and costs vary by campus.
  • Reciprocity students, like all new UC students, must submit immunization and tuberculosis screening records and should begin as soon as possible gathering documents for submission to their host UC.

• Students are strictly prohibited from engaging in off-campus part-time work. If you violate this regulation, you may be deported and barred from entering the United States; do not test the law yourself.
• Students may have the opportunity to apply for part-time work on campus, but this income should not be the primary source of funding for the exchange period.