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International Programs 2015

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                           English Language Programs
                           University Credit Programs
                           Certificate Programs
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welcome   UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION                                                  WHY CHOOSE UC SAN DIEGO?
          ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS                                               A Great University
          UNIVERSITY CREDIT PROGRAMS                                              • Part of the ten-campus University of California system: UC Berkeley,
          CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS                                                      UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced, UC Riverside,
                                                                                    UC San Diego, UC San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz
                                                                                  • Ranked as the “hottest” university for science by Newsweek,
                                                                                    sixth in the U.S. in federal research dollars
                                     Welcome to UC San Diego                      • Ranked 14th internationally in the 2013 Academic Rankings of World
                                    Over the years, UC San Diego has                Universities conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China.
                                    enthusiastically welcomed international       • 1st in Nation based on Positive Impact on the country.
                                    students. No matter how diverse their         • Six Nobel Prize winners on the faculty
                                    backgrounds, our students share one           • A huge campus (over 5 square kilometers) overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
                                    thing in common: an adventurous spirit          with a community of over 29,000 students
                                    of learning. They choose UC San Diego         • UC San Diego ranked top surfing school in the U.S. by Surfline.com
            because of its worldwide research reputation, its prize-winning                                  www.ucsd.edu
            faculty, and the innovative character of the San Diego region.
            In return, they enjoy one of the most valuable educational            WHY CHOOSE SAN DIEGO?
            experiences of their lives.                                           A Great Location
            Taught by talented instructors, UC San Diego Extension                • “America’s Finest City” with a great quality of life
            programs offer the most advanced knowledge and education              • 100 kilometers of beaches, mountains up to 2,000 meters,
            formats available. Students quickly benefit from immediately            and the best climate in the United States
            applicable information, a wider network of peers, and a more          • Population: 1.3 million in the city and 3 million in the county
            insightful understanding of American culture. In combination          • Center for biomedical research, electronics, and telecommunications
            with UC San Diego’s striking coastal location, our programs are       • The perfect base for exploring California, the Southwest, and
            unlike any others in the United States.                                 nearby Mexico
            Welcome . . . we look forward to meeting you.                         • Voted one of the “Best Rides in America” by Bicycling Magazine
                                                                                                      www.ucsd.edu/sandiego.html
            Mary Walshok
            Associate Vice-Chancellor, Public Programs and                        WHY CHOOSE UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION?
            Dean, UC San Diego Extension                                          A Great Selection of Language, Academic,
                                                                                  and Professional Programs
                                                                                  • English language programs for personal or professional development
                                                                                  • English language programs to prepare for university studies in the U.S.
                                                                                  • Certificate programs to prepare for work experience or university
                                     Welcome to UC San                              studies in the U.S.
                                     Diego Extension                              • Credit-bearing University and University Extension courses at
                                     International Programs                         UC San Diego
                                    The benefits of an international experience   • Highly experienced International Student Services staff
                                    motivate thousands of people every year
                                                                                  • Excellent campus location
                                    to study in the United States. As they                             www.ip.extension.ucsd.edu
                                    seek academic advancement, they also
            improve their English language skills and cultural understanding.
                                                                                  20 DEGREES AND SUNNY!
            UC San Diego’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected
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            in the high quality of instruction and curriculum in the programs
            which are described in this brochure. This, plus our excellent                  		        Average        Average
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            campus facilities, student support services, and idyllic natural
            surroundings, guarantees the best possible opportunities for your            January         8.9           18.9           UC San Diego is a
            academic success and satisfaction. The information provided here           February        10.0            18.9
                                                                                                                                      smoke-free campus.
            shows, in pictures and in words, why UC San Diego Extension                  March         11.1            18.9           UC San Diego complies with
            International Programs is the perfect choice for English language              April       12.8            20.0           California state laws which
            studies, university credit, and certificate programs.                                                                     regulate cigarette smoking
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            We are ready to welcome you to UC San Diego Extension                                                                     in public areas. Students
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                                                                                                                                      attending UC San Diego
            International Programs and to help you get started on the                       July       18.3            24.4           Extension International
            experience of a lifetime!                                                                                                 Programs must follow all
                                                                                         August        19.4            25.6
                                                                                                                                      non-smoking rules on campus
            Roxanne Nuhaily                                                          September         16.6            25.0
                                                                                                                                      at all times. UC San Diego is
                                                                                        October        16.0            24.0           a 100% no-smoking campus.
            Executive Director of International Programs,
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            UC San Diego Extension
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                                                                                                                                                The University of California, San Diego is 20km
                                                                                                                                                from downtown San Diego and the San Diego
                                                                                                                                                International Airport

     UC San Diego Campus and Surrounding Area
     1 UC San Diego Extension                  7 Scripps Institution of                 15 Recreation and Sports Center
         International Student                   Oceanography                              recreation.ucsd.edu
         Services, English                       scripps.ucsd.edu                       • Campus Sports facilities
         Language Institute (ELI)                                                          (facilities include three
                                               8 La Jolla Playhouse                        swimming pools,
         & International Programs                theatre.ucsd.edu                          over 20 tennis courts,
         ip.extension.ucsd.edu                                                             two running tracks,
                                               9 Rady School of Management
     2 On-campus apartments                      management.ucsd.edu                       weight and fitness rooms,
       ip.extension.ucsd.edu                                                               basketball, racquetball,
                                              10 Graduate School of                        sand volleyball courts,
     3 Near-campus apartments                    International Relations and               baseball, soccer fields,
       by Anatolia (three km from                Pacific Studies                           rock-climbing wall,
       main campus)                              irps.ucsd.edu                             equipment rental)
       ac-housing.com                                                                    • Water sports (including

     4 Off-campus hotel
                                              11 School of Medicine
                                                 som.ucsd.edu
                                                                                           surfing) at Mission Bay
                                                                                           Aquatic Center
                                                                                                                                           CONTENTS
       accommodations by Marriott                                                        • Camping and other 		                            Program Dates and Tuition               2-3
       Residence Inn                          12 Thornton Hospital
                                                 health.ucsd.edu/locations                 outings arranged by                             English Language Programs               6-11
       marriott.com/lajca                                                                  Outback Adventures
                                              13 UC San Diego Medical Center                                                               Work Experience and
     5 Price Center bookstore, movie
                                                 health.ucsd.edu/locations              16 Jacob’s School of Engineering                     University Study                      12
       theatre, restaurants, and more                                                      jacobsschool.ucsd.edu
       UCSandiegobookstore.com                                                                                                             University Credit Programs              13-16
                                              14 La Jolla Veterans
                                                 Medical Center                                                                            Certificate Programs                    17-23
     6 Geisel Library
       libraries.ucsd.edu                        www.sandiego.va.gov                                                                       Custom Programs                         24
                                                                                                                                           Attractions and Activities              25
     Participating in any of these educational programs does not provide preference in admission to the University of California           General Info                            26
     (UC) degree programs. Students interested in applying to UC degree programs should refer to the UC Admissions website or              Additional Costs                        27
     the websites of other UC campuses they wish to attend for details about their admissions process.                                     Housing                                 28-29
                                                                                                                                           Application Forms                       Center Insert

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English Language Programs 2015                                   Application Fee: $150          See pages 6-11

                                                     Communication and Culture $3,250

                                         Intensive Communication and Culture $3,750
                                                                                                                   January 5–March 20                             March 30–June 12
                                                         Intensive Academic English $3,750
                                                                                                                                                            Take the 4-week program
10-Week

                                                         Intensive Business English $3,750
                                                                                                                                                                beginning March 2,
                                                                                                                                                            followed by this 10-week
                                                            Intensive Legal English $3,950                                                                   program with no loss of
                                                                                                                                                                instructional time.
                                                     Intensive TOEFL Preparation $3,750

                                                University Preparation Academy $3,950

                                                           Intensive Pre-University $4,450                         January 5–March 21                         March 30–June 12

                                                                      Conversation $1,400
                                                                                                          Jan              Feb               Mar          April              May
                                                                                                         5–30             2–27               2–26         6–30               4–29
Short Programs

                                                           Conversation and Fluency $1,900

                                                                  Academic English $1,900              Jan 5–30         Feb 2–27           Mar 2–26                                       June 1–26

                                                                   Business English $2,200

                                                                    Medical English $2,500             Jan 5–30

                                        University Credit Programs                            Application Fee: $200      See pages 13-16

                                         University and Professional Studies (UPS) $7,800                         January 2–March 21                         March 23–June 12
University Credit

                                                                  UPS application deadlines                • Winter 2015: Oct 31, 2014                       • Spring 2015: Feb 6, 2015

                                           Academic Connections International $5,300

                                                                    Summer Session $ TBD

                                       Certificate Programs                      Application Fee: $200      See pages 17-23

                                                                   TEFL Proficiency $4,750                         January 6–March 20                         March 31–June 12

                               Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) $8,300                                January 6–June 12                        March 31–September 4
TEFL

                                                             Summer Intensive TEFL $8,300

                                                             Special Studies in TEFL $4,750                        January 6–March 20                         March 31–June 12

                                                                 TEFL application deadlines                 • Winter 2015: Dec. 5, 2014                  • Spring 2015: March 20, 2015

                                                  Business Essentials (1 quarter) $6,500                          January 8–March 20                          April 2–June 12

                                               Business Essentials (2 quarters) $10,500                           January 8–June 12                           April 2–September 4

                                               Business Essentials (3 quarters) $14,500                           January 8–September 4                       April 2–December 11

                                               Business Essentials (4 quarters) $18,500                           January 8–December 11                       April 2–March 18, 2016
Business

                                 Intermediate Business Essentials (1 quarter) $6,500                              January 5–March 20                       March 25–June 12

                              Intermediate Business Essentials (2 quarters) $10,500                               January 5–June 12                        March 25–September 4

                              Intermediate Business Essentials (3 quarters) $14,500                               January 5–September 4                    March 25–December 11

                                            Business Management (2 quarters) $10,500                              January 5–June 12                        March 25–September 4

                                            Business Management (3 quarters) $14,500                              January 5–September 4                    March 25–December 11

                                              Project Management (2 quarters) $12,000                                                                      March 25–September 4

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Additional Costs: See page 27

                                                                                                      PROGRAM DURATION
                                                                                                      3 Months = 10 – 12 weeks = 1 quarter
   June 22–September 4                               September 21–December 4
                                                                                                      6 Months = 23 – 24 weeks = 2 quarters
                                                                                                      9 Months = 36 – 39 weeks = 3 quarters
Take the 4-week program                              Take the 4-week program                           			                       (Academic Year)

                                                                                              2016
    beginning June 1,                                  beginning August 31,
followed by this 10-week                             followed by this 10-week                         Program dates include academic breaks between
 program with no loss of                              program with no loss of                         quarters and holidays as listed below.
    instructional time.                                  instructional time.
                                                                                                      *NOTE: End dates for UPS, Intensive Pre-University, and
                                                                                                      Special Studies TEFL vary, depending on course selections.
                                                                                                      For dates in 2016, please refer to our website
                                                                                                      in July 2015.
 June 22–September 5                                 September 21–December 12                         HOLIDAYS (NO CLASS) IN 2015
                                                                                                            Jan 1 New Year’s Holiday
   July             Aug          Aug 31–          Sept 28–         Oct 26–          Nov 23–                Jan 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
   6–31             3–28         Sept 25           Oct 23          Nov 20           Dec 18                 Feb 16 President’s Day
                                                                                                          Mar 27 Cesar Chavez Day
                                 Aug 31–
                                                                                                           May 1 In-Service Day (English language programs only)
                                 Sept 25                                              Dates and
                                                                                                          May 25 Memorial Day
   July             Aug                                                             prices for all
   6–31             3–28                                                                                    July 3 Independence Day
                                                                                 2016 international
                                                                                                           Sept 7 Labor Day
                                                                                  programs will be
                                                                                   on our website         Nov 11 Veteran’s Day
                                           Additional Costs: See page 27            in July 2015.         Nov 25 In-Service Day (English language programs only)
                                                                                                       Nov 26-27 Thanksgiving Holiday
  June 24–September 5                               September 17–December 12                          Dec 21–31 Winter Holiday Break
                                                                                                            Jan 1 New Year’s Holiday (2016)
• Summer 2015: Apr 17, 2015                                    • Fall 2015: May 1, 2015

  July 12–
  Aug 1
June 29–           Aug 3–
Aug 1              September 5

                                           Additional Costs: See page 27

  June 23–September 4                                September 22–December 4

  June 23–December 4                                September 22–March 11, 2016

  June 23–September 4

  June 23–September 4                               September 22–December 4

• Summer 2015: June 12, 2015                                 • Fall 2015: Sept. 11, 2015

   June 25–September 4                                September 24–December 11

   June 25–December 11                                September 24–March 18, 2016

   June 25–March 18, 2016                             September 24–June 10, 2016                      Ana Paula da Silva
                                                                                                      BRAZIL
   June 25–June 10, 2016                              September 24–September 2, 2016
                                                                                                      I am so glad that I studied at UC San Diego’s
June 17–September 4                               September 16–December 11                            English Language Institute (ELI). The Intensive
                                                                                                      Academic English program has a variety of
June 17–December 11                               September 16–March 18, 2016
                                                                                                      courses that have been a great support for the
June 17–March 18, 2016                            September 16–June 10, 2016                          improvement of my English proficiency. Studying
                                                                                                      at ELI has given me the opportunity to come into
June 17–December 11                               September 16–March 18, 2016
                                                                                                      direct contact and create friendships with other
June 17–March 18, 2016                            September 16–June 10, 2016
                                                                                                      students from different cultures.

                                                  September 16–March 18, 2016

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CONVERSATION LEADERS                                                           This chart shows the twelve core proficiency levels, from
Conversation Leaders are an integral part of our Conversation classes.         beginning to very advanced, in ELI’s 10–week programs.
Conversation Leaders are American UC San Diego students and members            Placement in ELI’s core levels can only be determined by ELI’s
of the community who actively participate in class with our students several
                                                                               placement tests upon the student’s arrival.
hours during the program.
Conversation Leaders provide students in these programs with the chance                              APPROXIMATE TEST SCORE RANGES
to meet and have meaningful interaction with native speakers of English.            ELI core
ELI’s expert conversation instructors design and supervise the lessons and             levels     Internet-
                                                                                                            Paper-based
conversation activities so that the students’ time with the Conversation                        based TOEFL                         TOEIC           IELTS
                                                                                                               TOEFL
Leaders will have maximum benefit.                                                                  (iBT)

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES                                                         ADVANCED
Registered international students at UC San Diego Extension have access                  110     up to 109       up to 630       up to 990           7.5
to UC San Diego’s Student Health Services. The campus Student Health                     109
Services center provides quality primary medical care, including urgent care             108
                                                                                                  up to 79       up to 550       up to 760           6.0
and support services such as laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray.                            107
The Student Health Services center is located on campus and is open                      106
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Service hours may vary.) For                     105
emergencies, students must go to Thornton Hospital, which is also located                         up to 61       up to 500       up to 625           5.0
                                                                                         104
on campus.
                                                                                         103
                                                                                         102
UC SAN DIEGO AND                                                                         101
                                                                                                  up to 38       up to 425       up to 450           3.5
UC SAN DIEGO EXTENSION RESOURCES                                                         100
Students have access to many University and University Extension resources:               99
• Highly experienced International Student Services staff                       BEGINNING
• State-of-the-art language lab                                                On average, students move up one core level per session.
• Two daytime computer labs, one for personal use and one for class work       Exceptional students may sometimes advance two levels.
• Academic advising
• Athletic facilities, recreational classes, and two Olympic-size 			          ACADEMIC ADVISING
  swimming pools
                                                                               Our Academic Advisor guides students who are interested in applying to a
• Wide variety of on-campus dining facilities                                  college or university in the United States. Every quarter students can attend an
• Campus social and cultural activities                                        information session to assist them in understanding the American university
• Campus lectures and performances                                             system. Additionally, a College Fair is held twice a year so students can
• Organized activities and field trips                                         obtain information and application materials from representatives of the many
• Thornton Hospital                                                            colleges and universities in San Diego.

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Why Choose UC San Diego English Language Institute?

                                UC San Diego English Language Institute teachers                                                                   UC San Diego Extension language lab

                Japan                                                                      Accredited by

              Best School                                                                  CEA ACCREDITED
                Award                                                                      The UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI) is officially accredited

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                     2014                                                                  by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).
                                                                                           CEA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national

                 U                             AL                                          accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions.
                     GAKU JOURN                                                            This recognition gives CEA the distinction of being the only specialized
                                                                                           accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in
                                                      #1 English                           the U.S. CEA’s mission is to promote excellence in the field of English
                                                       Language                            language teaching and administration through accreditation of English
                                                                                           language programs and institutions worldwide.
                                                      Institute in
                                                       the USA

                                                                      required class               elective class   SAMPLE ONLY
 SAMPLE INTENSIVE 25-HOUR SCHEDULE                                                                                  actual schedules will vary depending on program and level

 TIME                MONDAY                           TUESDAY                           WEDNESDAY                         THURSDAY                        FRIDAY

 8:30-9:20         Idioms/Slang                                                         Idioms/Slang                                                  Idioms/Slang

9:30-10:20         Writing Skills                                                       Writing Skills                                                Writing Skills

10:40-12:20          Core 107                   Academic Listening                        Core 107                   Academic Listening                  Core 107

12:30-1:20
                                                      Grammar                                                              Grammar
 1:30-2:20    Pronunciation & Fluency                                              Pronunciation & Fluency

 2:30-4:20                                       American Culture                                                     American Culture

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  COMMUNICATION                                                          INTENSIVE COMMUNICATION                                       INTENSIVE ACADEMIC
  AND CULTURE PROGRAM                                                    AND CULTURE PROGRAM                                           ENGLISH PROGRAM
  • 20 hours per week                                                    • 25 hours per week                                           • 25 hours per week
  • All levels (ELI core levels 99-110)                                  • All levels (ELI core levels 99-110)                         • All levels (ELI core levels 99-110)
  • Core classes for fluency and comprehension                           • 6-hour core class                                           • 6-hour core class
  • Everyday speaking and understanding                                     - focused on grammar (ELI core levels 99-104)                - focused on grammar (ELI core levels 99-104)
  • American society and culture                                            - focused on fluency (ELI core levels 105-110)               - focused on writing (ELI core levels 105-107)
                                                                         • 4-hour required class                                         - focused on reading and writing (ELI core levels
  • Wide variety of elective courses                                                                                                       108-110)
  Electives available depending                                             - focused on listening (ELI core levels 99-104)
                                                                            - focused on grammar (ELI core levels 105-110)             •	4-hour required class
  on student’s English level                                                                                                              - focused on listening (ELI core levels 99-104)
  Listening through Music                                                • 15 hours of elective classes chosen by 		                      - focused on grammar (ELI core levels 105-110)
                                                                           students including:
  American Music                                                                                                                       • 15 hours of academic skills classes chosen by
                                                                            - Conversation                                               students including:
  American Film                                                             - Discussion through film
                                                                            - Everyday English                                           - Academic Listening and Note-taking
  TOEFL/TOEIC Preparation
                                                                            - Fluency and Pronunciation                                  - Academic Vocabulary Development
  Idioms and Slang                                                                                                                       - Fluency and Presentation Skills
                                                                            - Idioms and Slang
  Everyday English                                                          - Phrasal Verbs                                              - Grammar and Editing
                                                                            - Practical Communication Skills                             - IELTS Preparation
  American Culture
                                                                            - Public Speaking and Presentations                          - Oral Presentations
  American Short Story                                                                                                                   - Pronunciation and Fluency
                                                                            - Test Preparation: TOEFL/IELTS
  Vocabulary Development                                                    - University Study Skills                                    - TOEFL Preparation
                                                                            - Vocabulary Development                                     - University Study Skills and Academic Preparation
  Conversation
                                                                         Class and elective choice are dependent on                    Note: Classes for Intensive Academic level
  Reading and Writing
                                                                         the student’s English proficiency level.                      99 and 100 will run depending on a sufficient
  Current Events                                                                                                                       number of students enrolled at these levels.
  Oral Presentations                                                     Tuition: $3,750                                               If there is an insufficient number of students
                                                                                                                                       at these levels, students will be transferred
  Tuition: $3,250                                                                                                                      to the Communication and Culture program.
                                                                                                                                       Tuition: $3,750

   IMPORTANT NOTES: Not all elective courses are offered in every quarter or at every level. The choice of elective courses offered
   depends on the student’s English level and sufficient enrollment in the courses. UCSD-ELI reserves the right to make decisions on
   how to handle all issues related to a student’s program placement and the ELI’s needs for staffing and resource allocation.

   Conversation Partners
   UC San Diego Extension International Programs provides a list of Conversation Partners, UC San Diego university students and employees,
   who would like to help international students with English conversation in exchange for the opportunity to practice and learn the international
   student’s native language. Conversation Partners provide students with the chance to meet and have meaningful interactions with native
   speakers of English.

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The UC San Diego English Language                                                   Accredited by

Institute (ELI) is CEA-Accredited
UC San Diego’s ELI is officially accredited by the Commission on English Language Program
Accreditation (CEA). CEA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national
accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions. This recognition gives
CEA the distinction of being the only specialized accrediting agency for English language
programs and institutions in the U.S. CEA’s mission is to promote excellence in the field of
English language teaching and administration through accreditation of English language
programs and institutions worldwide.

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                                                                                                                                      Adriana Agelris
 INTENSIVE TOEFL                                             INTENSIVE BUSINESS                                                       VENEZUELA
 PREPARATION PROGRAM                                         ENGLISH PROGRAM
 • 25 hours per week                                         • 25 hours per week
                                                                                                                                      Studying at the UC San Diego English
                                                                                                                                      Language Institute (ELI) was my best
 • Intermediate to advanced levels only		                    • Intermediate to advanced levels only
   (ELI core levels 104-110)                                   (ELI core levels 104-110)                                              decision ever. The intensive Business English
 •	12-13 hours per week of TOEFL iBT                        •	9-12 hours of Business English courses                                program provided me instruction of the
    preparation courses:                                        per week including:                                                   highest quality to help me communicate with
 • ELI intermediate core level 104:                            - American Business Studies                                            different people from different countries,
    - Integrated skills tasks–speaking and writing           		º 6-hour class for advanced ELI core levels 108-110                    and understand their business practices.
    - Reading and listening skills			                        		º 6-hour class for high-intermediate ELI core
                                                             		 levels 105-107
                                                                                                                                      I am convinced that my academic experience
    - Independent skills tasks–writing
    - Vocabulary development                                 		º 6-hour class for intermediate ELI core level 104                     at UC San Diego ELI will create future
                                                               - Business Writing                                                     opportunities for success. I want to thank
 •	6-hour core class focused on grammar                       - Idioms for Business
    development (ELI core levels 104)                                                                                                 my teachers at the English Language
                                                               - Vocabulary for Business and Finance
 •	12-13 hours per week of TOEFL iBT                                                                                                 Institute for all their support, help, and
                                                             •	6-hour core class focused on fluency
    preparation courses:                                        (ELI core levels 105-107)                                             advice that made me a better person as
    - ELI high-intermediate to advanced core 		             •	6-hour core class focused on grammar                                  well as a better student.
       levels 105-110                                           (ELI core level 104)
    - Integrated skills tasks–writing and speaking
    - Independent skills tasks–writing, speaking,           •	4-hour class focused on grammar
       and listening                                            (ELI core levels 105-107)
    - Reading and vocabulary                                 •	4-hour class focused on listening
 •	6-hour core class focused on speaking fluency               (ELI core level 104)
    (ELI core levels 105-110)                                •	5-10 hours of elective courses chosen by                                  SPECIAL NOTE: Students who enroll
 •	2- to 3-hour elective course chosen by                      students including:                                                       in the Intensive TOEFL Preparation and
    students including:                                        - Academic Listening                 - Presentations                       Intensive Business English programs must
    - Academic Vocabulary Development                          - IELTS Preparation                    for Business                        arrive for the first day of the published
                                                               - Negotiation and Debate             - TOEIC Preparation                   start-date. Due to planning requirements,
    - Idioms for Business
                                                               - Oral Presentations                 - Conversation
    - Phrasal Verbs                                                                                                                       we cannot accept late arrivals for these
    - Vocabulary for Business and Finance                    Class choices are dependent on the student’s                                 programs. Students who do not arrive
    - Writing Development                                    English proficiency level.
                                                                                                                                          for the first day of the published
    - Conversation                                           Tuition: $3,750*                                                             program start-date will lose their space
 The Institutional TOEFL (paper-based) test is               *Note: This program is strictly for students                                 and will automatically be transferred
 available at ELI for an additional fee of $75 		            interested in learning English through business
 (price subject to change).                                                                                                               into our Intensive Academic Program
                                                             topics and skills development. This is primarily
                                                                                                                                          for the quarter.
 The internet-based (iBT) TOEFL is available at several      an English language program.
 official testing sites in San Diego for an additional fee
 of $140 (price subject to change).
 Note: This program can only be taken one time
 in level 104, and can only be taken two times
 in levels 105-110.                                          IMPORTANT NOTES: Not all elective courses are offered in every quarter or at every level. The choice of elective courses offered
 Tuition: $3,750                                             depends on the student’s English level and sufficient enrollment in the courses. UCSD-ELI reserves the right to make decisions on
                                                             how to handle all issues related to a student’s program placement and the ELI’s needs for staffing and resource allocation.

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                                                                   INTENSIVE LEGAL                                                        INTENSIVE PRE-UNIVERSITY
                                                                   ENGLISH PROGRAM                                                        PROGRAM
                                                                   • 25 hours per week                                                    Only available for qualified students continuing
                                                                                                                                          directly from a UC San Diego ELI 10-week
                                                                   • Advanced levels only (ELI core levels
                                                                                                                                          English language program
                                                                     108-110) to be determined by ELI tests given
                                                                     upon arrival to UC San Diego, or student                             • 9-17 hours of English language instruction per week
                                                                     must have a language proficiency score of                            • Eligible students have achieved placement in
                                                                     90 iBT or 7.5 IELTS                                                    advanced levels 109-110 with certain minimum
                                                                   • 4-6 months of previous legal studies or 		                             scores on ELI’s writing and listening placement tests
                                                                     law-related work experience required for                               (equivalent to 90 iBT or 7.5 IELTS)
                                                                     admission into this program                                          • For students who have completed at least one
                                                                   • Special nine-hour core class providing                                 10-week English language program at
                                                                                                                                            UC San Diego ELI, and who have received
                                                                     - an introduction to or a review of U.S.
                                                                                                                                            a grade of B or better in every ELI class
                                                                   		 legal systems
                                                                     - trial procedures                                                   • Students must have excellent attendance in
                                                                     - landmark cases                                                       previous ELI classes.
Khalid Alajmi                                                        - social/cultural trends that affect the law                         • Students must submit copy of transcripts in English
KUWAIT                                                               - guest lectures by legal scholars and                                 for the four most recent semesters of academic
                                                                   		 practicing attorneys                                                  studies. These transcripts must show that the
I am happy with my experience at UC                                  - readings, vocabulary study and discussion                            student achieved grades in the top 10% of
                                                                     - participant presentations                                            his/her classes.
San Diego ELI, because I have improved                               - class excursions to the courthouse or other sites
my English faster than I expected to, and                                                                                                 • 1-2 University or University Extension courses
                                                                   •	Required: Grammar or Advanced Vocabulary and                          per week (Extension business and law courses
the teachers at UC San Diego ELI have                                 Discussion through Film (4 hours)                                     are not permitted.)
always been available to help when I have                          •	Nine hours of class chosen from a list of elective                  • Credits may be transferable to degree programs.
had questions about my studies or about                               classes which may include the following advanced
                                                                      courses: Business Reading and Discussion,                           • Required hours of ESL instruction and
assimilating into American culture.                                                                                                         allowed university courses depend on student’s
                                                                      Conversation, Idioms and Slang, Academic Writing,
                                                                      Reading Skills, Discussion through American Music,                    language proficiency.
                                                                      IELTS Reading and Writing, Oral Presentations,                      • Core classes for fluency and comprehension
                                                                      Business Presentation skills, Advanced Vocabulary,                  • Wide variety of courses for academic preparation
                                                                      Vocabulary for Business and Finance, Spelling and                     and cultural understanding
                                                                      Punctuation, and TOEFL Preparation.
                                                                                                                                          For English language class electives, see
                                                                   The Legal English core classes are taught by highly                    Communication and Culture and Intensive Academic
                                                                   skilled English instructors with a master’s in linguistics,            programs on page 6.
                                                                   TEFL, or related field in language learning. The senior
                                                                   instructor has a keen interest in law and arranges                     Students with strong academic records and very
                                                                   all field trips and expert guest lecturers.                            advanced English skills may prefer to enroll in the
                                                                                                                                          University and Professional Studies Program. (See
                                                                   Students who complete this program with strong                         pages 14-15.)
                                                                   grades and references from all ELI instructors may
                                                                   be eligible for conditional admission to California                    Students must have excellent final grades in all UCSD-
                                                                   Western School of Law. For more information, see                       ELI classes and positive comments from all UCSD-ELI
                                                                   ip.extension.ucsd.edu.                                                 teachers, in the program prior to starting the IPU
                                                                                                                                          program. Students must have excellent attendance in
                                                                                                                                          all UCSD-ELI classes in the program prior to starting
                                                                                                                                          the IPU program.
                                                                   Applicants must submit a brief statement to explain                    Note: In the summer, this program may only
                                                                   previous law-related coursework or work experience                     be taken with a combination of English classes
                                                                   and their purpose in taking this program.                              and UC San Diego Extension classes. Regular
                                                                                                                                          university classes are not available in this
                                                                   Note: This program can only be taken one time.
                                                                                                                                          program in the summer.
                                                                   Tuition: $3,950
                                                                                                                                          Tuition: $4,450*
                                                                                                                                          *Tuition does not include optional student
                                                                                                                                          recreation fee, optional library use fee,
                                                                                                                                          any required course lab fees, or additional
                                                                                                                                          premium tuition for certain technical
                                                                                                                                          courses and graduate-level courses.

                                                                    IMPORTANT NOTES: Not all elective courses are offered in every quarter or at every level. The choice of elective courses offered
                                                                    depends on the student’s English level and sufficient enrollment in the courses. UCSD-ELI reserves the right to make decisions on
                                                                    how to handle all issues related to a student’s program placement and the ELI’s needs for staffing and resource allocation.
                                     San Diego Convention Center

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10-Week Intensive Language Programs

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UNIVERSITY PREPARATION ACADEMY

This program focuses on preparing students to enter                    Concentrated Academic Skills, including:
a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in highly                      • Academic Reading and Writing
selective and competitive American universities.
                                                                       • Public Speaking
Admission Requirements
                                                                       • Advanced Vocabulary
•	High school or university transcripts for the four
   most recent semesters must show grades in the                       • Advanced Grammar
   top 5-10%. Transcripts must be in English.                          For continuing students in the Academy, three or
•	New students must have a language proficiency                       four hours per week of Academy class time may
   score 90 iBT or 7.5 IELTS                                           be substituted for one main-campus credit-bearing
                                                                       class, depending upon the student’s goals and in
•	Continuing students coming directly from UC San                     consultation with the Academic Advisor.
   Diego’s ELI 10-week programs must have excellent
   attendance and grades in previous ELI classes,                      Courses are offered on a rotation basis depending on
   placement in one of ELI’s highest proficiency                       the quarter when a student enters the program. ELI
   levels, and certain minimum scores on ELI’s                         reserves the right to make changes to the program
   placement exams. (Specific requirements for                         and course offerings depending on total enrollments
                                                                       and student needs.
                                                                                                                                     Murilo Amaral
   continuing students are available from the ELI
                                                                                                                                     BRAZIL
   Academic Advisor.)                                                  Follow-On Programs:
Program Description                                                    Students who complete one or two quarters in                  In the University Preparation Academy
•	25 hours per week of rigorous class content                         the ELI Academy have the opportunity to continue              (UPA), I developed specific skills that will be
   and substantial homework load                                       their studies at the ELI until they receive University
                                                                                                                                     imperative during my MBA program. This
                                                                       admissions. Students may enroll in the Intensive
• Can be taken for one or two quarters                                 Academic English program, Intensive Pre-University            preparation will make a positive impact in
•	Focus on writing, research, and speaking excellence                 program, and/or University and Professional Studies           my performance and confidence, because
   for university success                                              program before or following completion of one or              when the MBA classes begin I will be
•	Development of effective skills for meeting                         two quarters in the Academy.
                                                                                                                                     focusing on learning my field and not on
   faculty and peer expectations in the American                       Tuition: $3,950
   university classroom
                                                                                                                                     adapting to the American university culture
Academic Advising:
                                                                                                                                     and study skills requirements. My main
                                                                                                                                     professor in the UPA program is not only the
•	Matching student’s goals and record of achievement
   to university admission standards                                                                                                 most prepared teacher I have had, but also
• Choosing a degree program                                                                                                          the one that has helped me the most in the
•	Guidance in the application process to ensure                                                                                     tough process of preparing for success in a
   timely and complete submission of university                                                                                      master’s program. In addition to studying, I
   application materials                                                ELI 10-Week Recent                                           had an amazing experience taking part in a
University Preparation Classes, including:                              Program Statistics                                           5K running course through the UC San Diego
• Research Paper Writing
                                                                        • Average number of students                                 campus. It was a full-moon night and all the
• Paraphrasing and Summarizing                                            each ten weeks: 525                                        buildings were beautifully illuminated. The
• Analytical Reading and Critical Response                                                                                           view and the environment were fantastic
                                                                        • Countries represented: 54
• Discussion and Fluency for University Success                                                                                      and I had an exhilarating time.
                                                                        • Number of levels: 12
• University Lecture and Note-taking Skills
•	GRE Test Preparation (verbal/critical reasoning
                                                                        • Average class size: 15
   and math prep classes) for students seeking                          • Class size range: 6-20
   graduate admission
                                                                        • Median age: 26

Mission Statement of the English Language Institute
It is our mission to provide English language instruction of the highest quality, in which
people can learn to their full potential, develop a deeper understanding of the United States,
and always receive courteous and knowledgeable service.

 IMPORTANT NOTES: Not all elective courses are offered in every quarter or at every level. The choice of elective courses offered
 depends on the student’s English level and sufficient enrollment in the courses. UCSD-ELI reserves the right to make decisions on
 how to handle all issues related to a student’s program placement and the ELI’s needs for staffing and resource allocation.

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Short-Term English Language Programs

  1                                          2                                           3                                          4
  CONVERSATION                               CONVERSATION                                BUSINESS ENGLISH                           MEDICAL ENGLISH
  • 4 weeks                                  AND FLUENCY                                 • 4 weeks                                  • 4 weeks
  • Monthly, except June                     • 4 weeks                                   • July, August                             • January, July, August
  • 10 hours per week plus additional        • Monthly, except June                      • Average 25 hours per week, 		            • 20 hours per week
     field trip time                         • 20 hours per week                           schedule varies                          • Mostly four hours each day,
  • Mostly two hours each day, 		            • Mostly four hours each day, 		            • High-intermediate and                      schedule varies
    schedule varies                            schedule varies                             advanced students*                       • High-intermediate and
  • Beginning, intermediate, and 		          • Beginning, intermediate, and 		           A program for serious students who           advanced students*
     advanced students                         advanced students                         want to increase their English fluency     Participants must have previously
  A part-time program to improve                                                         through business content studies.          taken an anatomy/physiology course.
                                             This program focuses on conversation,       The focus is on working in teams,
  fluency in spoken English. Two field       fluency-building, American culture                                                     This intensive program focuses on the
  trips per month are integrated into the                                                making presentations, negotiating,         mastery of specific medical vocabulary
                                             topics, and the skills training needed to   meeting skills, business vocabulary,
  language-learning curriculum.              progress through the learning modules.                                                 and idioms, and improvement in the
                                                                                         and writing while surveying topics         ability to communicate in English in
  Limited homework.                          Students will have structured lessons in    such as American Business, Marketing,
                                             grammar and vocabulary development.                                                    a hospital or clinical setting.
  Tuition: $1,400                                                                        Finance, International Trade,
                                             Practical, interactive classroom lessons    Management, and Human Resources.           Topics include:
  This part-time program does not            are combined with carefully planned
  qualify for an I-20.                                                                   This program includes expert guest         • U.S. healthcare delivery system
                                             cultural field trips.
                                                                                         speakers and visits to local businesses.   • the language of patient interaction
                                             Two field trips per month and               Guest speaker dates and company
                                             presentations made by guest speakers                                                   • human anatomy and physiology
                                                                                         visits vary according to availability.
                                             are integrated into the language-                                                      • medical history-taking
                                             learning curriculum through well-           Substantial homework.
                                                                                                                                    • trauma and emergency care
                                             prepared lessons.                           Tuition: $2,200
                                                                                                                                    • diagnostic and treatment procedures
                                             Moderate homework.
                                                                                                                                    • development of presentation and
                                             Tuition: $1,900
                                                                                                                                      medical writing skills

                                                                                         *SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT                        UC San Diego is a major center for
                                                                                                                                    medical research and development
                                                                                         BUSINESS ENGLISH AND
                                                                                                                                    in healthcare. This program features
                                                                                         MEDICAL ENGLISH:                           expert guest speakers as available.
   Conversation Leaders                                                                  Only high-intermediate and advanced        Due to visitation restrictions and patient
                                                                                         students will be accepted into these       privacy laws, we do not guarantee visits
   Conversation Leaders are an integral part of our Conversation classes.
                                                                                         programs. This corresponds to a            to hospitals and clinics nor observations
   Conversation Leaders are American UC San Diego students and                           minimum score of approximately 80          of actual medical procedures as part of
   members of the community who actively participate in class with our                   on the iBT or 7.0 on the IELTS or          the Medical English program.
   students several hours during the program.                                            Cambridge Advanced: Pass. Students         Substantial homework.
                                                                                         who do not obtain minimum scores           Tuition: $2,500
   Conversation Leaders provide students in these programs with the
                                                                                         on UCSD-ELI placement exams will
   chance to meet and have meaningful interaction with native speakers
                                                                                         be transferred to the Academic
   of English.
                                                                                         English program.
   ELI’s expert conversation instructors design and supervise the lessons                For more details on these programs,
   and conversation activities so that the students’ time with the                       write to ipinfo@ucsd.edu.
   Conversation Leaders will have maximum benefit.

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ACADEMIC ENGLISH                              Advisory About
• 4 weeks                                     Variable Enrollments
• January, February, March, June,
  July, August, September                     Enrollment numbers in our Academic, Conversation,
• 20 hours per week, schedule varies          and Conversation and Fluency programs vary greatly
• High-intermediate and
                                              from month to month. If our placement tests indicate
  advanced students*                          that a student’s English proficiency level does not
A demanding program for serious               permit placement in the original 2- or 4-week program
academic students. Focus on developing        class, we may place the student in 2 or 4 weeks of
fluency and accuracy in all language          study in a corresponding 4-week or 10-week program,
skills. Considerable time is spent
on grammar, reading, and writing.             or we may provide a combination of classes to ensure
Students will be placed into a core           a full-time program of 20 hours per week for 2 or 4
class according to their English level as     weeks. Alternatively, we may decide to place all 2- or
demonstrated on ELI’s placement tests
upon their arrival. In addition, students
                                              4-week program students in level-appropriate classes
will have two elective courses. Choices       in a corresponding 4-week or 10-week program in
may include:                                  order to provide a program of 20 hours per week for
• Vocabulary development                      2 or 4 weeks. When this happens the students’ 2- or            Wataru Horinouchi
• Writing development                         4-week program will have the features described for            JAPAN
• Advanced listening and speaking             the new 4- or 10-week program, not the features                I’m a pharmaceutical student and one of my
• TOEFL preparation                           described for the original program. The tuition and            goals is to be able to discuss medical issues
• Pronunciation                               fees for the students’ 2- or 4-week program enrollment         in English. In that regard, Medical English
• Reading skills                              will remain the same.                                          was extremely helpful to me. Not only did
Substantial homework.                                                                                        it provide me with basic medical knowledge
Tuition: $1,900                                                                                              and vocabulary, but also deep insights on
Note: Electives are on a                                                                                     a lot of medical topics, such as health care
                                              *SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT ACADEMIC ENGLISH:
space-available basis.                                                                                       programs of several countries, the most
                                              Only high-intermediate and advanced students will be
                                                                                                             common diseases in several countries,
                                              accepted into this program. This corresponds to a minimum
                                              score of approximately 71 on the iBT or 6.0 on the IELTS       and so on. Only a few English Language
                                              or First Cambridge Exam (FCE): Pass. Students who do not       Institutes have this course and I am certain
                                              obtain minimum scores on UCSD-ELI placement exams will         I made the best choice among them.
                                              be transferred to the Conversation and Fluency program. In     My teacher was the best.
                                              June, when Conversation and Fluency is not offered, students
                                              testing lower than high-intermediate will receive classes to
                                              ensure a full-time program of 20 hours per week.

                                                                                                                                    Windansea Beach, La Jolla

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Work Experience and University Study

                                                       WORK EXPERIENCE: OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
                                                       After one academic year (three consecutive quarters) of full-time study in a non-language program in
                                                       the United States, students can apply for permission to work up to 12 months in their field of study
                                                       as a practical application of what they have learned. This is called Optional Practical Training (OPT).
                                                       The International Student Services (ISS) staff will assist students with their application for OPT. The ISS
                                                       staff has a very high success rate with OPT applications. They cannot, however, guarantee the approval
                                                       of the application by the U.S. government.
                                                       Please note that the International Student Services staff does not assist with job search or
                                                       job placement services.

                                                         EXAMPLE OF PATHWAY TO OPT

                                                                 Certificate programs
                                                                  at UC San Diego                                   Work experience

                                                                        2015                                              2016                                   2017

Jiawei Li
SINGAPORE                                              APPLYING FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION TO UC SAN DIEGO
UC San Diego is an excellent university, and           It is difficult to enter UC San Diego as a foreign student in the first year. It is much easier to transfer from a
                                                       California community college (after two years of study) into the third year at UC San Diego. In recent years
I like the environment. I feel very relaxed,
                                                       over 90% of transfer students come from California community colleges. This is the best pathway to under­
comfortable, and happy here. The teachers              graduate UC San Diego admission for most international students.
are wonderful.
                                                         EXAMPLE OF PATHWAY TO DEGREE PROGRAM

                                                          UC San Diego ELI              California Community College                UC San Diego degree program

                                                                2015                            2016-2017                                     2018-2019

                                                       For more information on undergraduate admission to UC San Diego, visit internationaladmissions.ucsd.edu.
                                                       Students interested in taking UC San Diego or Extension courses should see the University Preparation Academy
                                                       (page 9), the UPS program (pages 14-15), Business Certificate programs (pages 17-21), or the TEFL Certificate
                                                       programs (pages 22-23).

   The differences between University of California, California State University,
   and the California Community Colleges
   The University of California has 10 campuses, more than 220,000 students, and                             UC San Diego Geisel Library
   is designed for the best qualified students. Only the top 12.5% of California high
   school students are eligible for entry, but a much smaller percentage is accepted.
   universityofcalifornia.edu
   The California State University has 23 campuses, over 433,000 students, and is
   much more inclusive than the University of California system. The top 25% of California
   high school students are eligible for entry. calstate.edu
   The California Community Colleges has 109 campuses, over 2.8 million students,
   and provides the first two years of college education only. Students spend their first
   two years at a community college and then transfer to one of the campuses of the
   University of California or California State University, to complete their last two years
   of undergraduate study. cccco.edu

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Summer University Credit Programs
UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography pier

                                                                                          S ummer Session consists of regular
                                                                                           university courses compressed into
                                                                                           two five-week periods. Both sessions
                                                                                           are very rigorous.

SUMMER SESSION
Enroll in Summer Session and experience California’s beach culture while studying         Dates:
at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.                                 Session I:
This program is for students who have a strong academic background, and who               June 29–August 1, 2015
would like to take a full-time or part-time schedule of credit-bearing courses at         Session II:
UC San Diego. Summer Session consists of regular university courses compressed            August 3–September 5, 2015
into two five-week periods. Both sessions are very rigorous. A schedule of 8
units (usually two classes) is considered full-time study. Students must achieve          Tuition:
above-average final grades in all coursework (“B” or better).                             • Prices will be available and posted to our website in March 2015.
                                                                                          • Payment must be received in full at the time the application is sent.

                                                                                                   SUMMER SESSION I AND II ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

                                                                                              Proof of                            TOEFL                             Cambridge
                                                                                                                  CEFR                              IELTS:
                                                                                             Language                              iBT:                              Advanced
                                                                                                               (level C1)                             7.5
                                                                                             Proficiency                            90                              Exam: Pass

                                                                                              Admission requirements:
                                                                                              1. Copy of transcripts in English for the four most recent semesters of
                                                                                                 academic studies. These transcripts must clearly indicate excellent
                                                                                                 academic achievement—top 10% in your school.
                                                                                              2. List of 6 courses per session, organized by session, that you would like to
                                                                                                 take at UC San Diego. Go to tritonlink.ucsd.edu to see which classes are
                                                                                                 offered for SSI and SSII. Under “Enrollment Tools” select “Full Schedule
                                                                                                 of Classes.” Make sure to check the prerequisites for each class. To be
                                                                                                 eligible to enroll into classes, all prerequisites must have been taken.
                                                                                              3. A one-page statement explaining your reasons for choosing UC San Diego
                                                                                                 for your study abroad experience.
                                                                                              4. In addition to the 2015 International Programs application, students must
                                                                                                 also submit a 2015 Supplemental Summer Session Application. For the
                                                                                                 2015 Supplemental Summer Session Application, please visit our website:
                                                                                                 ip.extension.ucsd.edu
                                                        UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute

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University and Professional Studies Program

If you have very advanced English language skills,
excellent grades, and are prepared to work hard,
you can take a full-time schedule of credit-bearing
courses at UC San Diego and/or UC San Diego
Extension while studying alongside American
UC San Diego students.
UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (UPS)
The UPS program is also suitable for working professionals who wish to improve their knowledge to help
them stay current with industry trends and changes.
Universities in many countries count these credits towards their own bachelor’s or master’s degree programs.
Transferability is at the discretion of the home university and must be verified in advance by the student.       Line Holme Mehlum
Program Features:                                                                                                 NORWAY
• 12-week program (per quarter)
                                                                                                                  The cool thing about the UPS program is
• Official UC San Diego or UC San Diego Extension transcript – credit may be transferable to another college
                                                                                                                  that you can pick and choose classes from
  or university in the U.S. or your home country
                                                                                                                  both UC San Diego Extension and UC San
• Regular academic advising sessions
                                                                                                                  Diego main campus classes. I loved how
• Students must achieve above-average final grades in all coursework (“B” or better).
                                                                                                                  I had full freedom to pick the classes that
• In the fall, winter, and spring quarters, UPS students take a full-time program (12 units) consisting		         I wanted to fill up my 12 units.
  of UC San Diego and/or UC San Diego Extension courses in any combination.
The following are some of the departments and courses that UPS students have enrolled in:

  Anthropology                           Computer Science                       Rady School of Management
  Bioengineering                         Economics                              • Accounting
  • Biotechnology                        Engineering                            • Organizational Leadership
  •	Bioinformatics                      • Aerospace Engineering                • Global Business Strategy
  Biology                                • Computer Engineering                 • Business Ethics & Corporate
  • Biochemistry and Cell                • Electrical Engineering                 Responsibility                                                San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

  • Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution       • Engineering Physics                  • Enterprise Finance

  • Human Biology                        • Mechanical Engineering               • Financial Investments

  • Microbiology                         • Nanoengineering                      Scripps Institution of
                                                                                Oceanography
  • Molecular Biology                    • Structural Engineering               (undergraduate only)
  • Physiology and Neuroscience          History                                • Geology
  Chemistry                              International Relations and            • Geochemistry
  • Chemical Education                   Pacific Studies (IR/PS)
                                                                                • Geophysics
  • Chemical Physics                     Linguistics
                                                                                Sociology
  • Environmental Chemistry              Literature
                                                                                Theater
  •	Molecular Synthesis                 Mathematics
                                                                                UC San Diego Extension
  Cognitive Science                      Music                                  courses (many academic areas)
  • Clinical Aspects of Cognition        Philosophy                             Visual Arts
  • Computation                          Physics

  • Human Cognition                      Political Science                      and many more…
  • Human Computer Interaction           Psychology

  • Neuroscience

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University and Professional Studies Program

Tuition*:
$7,800 per 12-unit quarter. Additional tuition is required for more than 12 units. For dates please
see pages 2–3.
*Tuition does not include optional student recreation fee, books, any required course lab fees, or additional
premium tuition for certain technical courses, graduate-level courses, and seminars. Tuition will increase in
January 2016.

                                    UPS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

       Proof of                                       TOEFL                                       Cambridge
                                CEFR                                          IELTS:
      Language                                         iBT:                                        Advanced
                             (level C1)                                         7.5
      Proficiency                                       90                                        Exam: Pass

    Additional requirements:
    1. Copy of transcripts in English for the four most recent semesters of academic studies. These
       transcripts must clearly indicate excellent academic achievement - top 10% in your school.
    2. List of 12 or more courses per quarter, organized by quarter, that you would like to take at
       UC San Diego or UC San Diego Extension. Be sure to use the UCSD Course List form for this.
       You will find the Course List Form on our website under “What to Send” in our “How to Enroll”
       section. Make sure to check the prerequisites for each class. To be eligible to enroll into classes,                Xuyan (Claire) Zhang
       all prerequisites must have been taken.                                                                             P.R. CHINA
    3. A one-page statement explaining your reasons for choosing UC San Diego for your study
                                                                                                                           UC San Diego has broadened my horizon.
       abroad experience.
                                                                                                                           The grading process is different from
                                                                                                                           most Chinese schools, requiring reading
                                                                                                                           assignments, in-class quizzes, projects,
Participating in this educational program does not in itself provide preference in admission to the University
of California degree programs. Students interested in applying to UC degree programs should refer to the                   and class participation. As an international
UC Admissions website, or the websites of other UC campuses they wish to attend, for details about their                   student, I got a lot of help from professors
admissions process.                                                                                                        and teaching assistants during class and
                                                                                                                           during their office hours. UC San Diego
Enrollment is on a space-available basis                                                                                   encourages international vision. I have
Enrollment in all classes is on a space-available basis and requires instructor and/or departmental approval after         been able to make friends from all over the
the student arrives. If there are no available spaces, the instructor may require that the student wait for several        world and deeply expand my thoughts and
days to see if any other students drop the class before enrolling a UPS student. Many class enrollments are not            outlook on many things. Studying abroad is
confirmed and completed until the second or third week of the quarter. It is especially difficult to get enrollment        not easy— it requires you to balance study
approvals for first-choice classes in our prestigious Economics department.
                                                                                                                           and having fun. However, as my dad says,
Important Information about choosing classes                                                                               “obstacles make a stronger you.”
Some graduate-level courses are not available to UPS students. UPS students may not enroll in graduate business
courses at the Rady School of Management or any courses in the School of Medicine or the School of Pharmacy.
Most graduate-level courses at Scripps Institution of Oceanography are not open to visiting UPS students.
Availability of graduate-level courses in other departments is limited and strictly controlled for prerequisites.
UC San Diego Extension courses in Business and leadership, Management Development, Master of Advanced
Studies, and Law are not permitted for enrollment through UPS.
It is very important to be flexible in your course selection and include a list of 12 or more classes per quarter that
you would like to take when applying for admission to the UPS program. For a complete list of all UC San Diego
courses please see the “Full Schedule of Classes” section at: students.ucsd.edu
For a list of UC San Diego Extension course offerings please see: extension.ucsd.edu/studyarea/index.cfm
Students may also enroll in the UPS program in order to complete one or more of UC San Diego Extension’s
part-time professional certificate programs.

                                                                                                                         Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

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Summer Youth Program for University Immersion

UC SAN DIEGO’S SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM: ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS INTERNATIONAL (ACI)
Academic Connections International (ACI) is a summer 3-week                            The courses for Academic Connections 2015 will be determined and posted on
UC San Diego academic and residential immersion program targeted                       our website in February 2015. For a complete list of courses offered in previous
to international secondary students who are 16-18 years of age and                     ACI programs, please see our website: www.ip.extension.ucsd.edu.
have advanced English proficiency.                                                     Application and Enrollment:
Students enroll in one course to explore a particular topic in depth.                  • Completed International Programs application and the Supplemental
In addition to a challenging and active learning experience, social and recreational   ACI Application
activities are planned for the afternoons and on weekends.
                                                                                       • Copy of transcripts in English for two most recent years of academic studies.
This program is for students with strong academic records and advanced English         Student must have a strong academic history.
proficiency who would like to have an insightful American pre-university
preparation experience along with American teenage students.                           • Completed Recommendation Form from secondary school English instructor,
                                                                                       attesting to proficiency equivalent to the internet-based TOEFL 80 or Advanced
Program Features:                                                                      Cambridge level or CEFR-C1
• On-campus housing with American students for three weeks                             • TB Form (page A6 of International Programs application form)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at campus cafeteria                                     Dates: July 12-August 1, 2015
• UC San Diego academic instruction and activities                                     Tuition: $5,300
• An opportunity to take various chaperoned field trips to local sites                 For more information and the supplemental ACI application, please see:
• Access to laboratory equipment as part of classwork                                  ip.extension.ucsd.edu or contact ipinfo@ucsd.edu. This program does
• Guest speakers                                                                       not qualify for an I-20.

• Project supplies
• Transportation to and from scheduled field trips during the program
• Constant adult supervision

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Business Certificate Programs Overview

    If you are an international student with advanced
    English language proficiency, and you are looking
    to launch or accelerate your career in business,
    then these business programs are just what you
    need to acquire the expertise necessary to
    advance in your career.
    These business programs are designed specifically to add breadth and depth to your
    existing knowledge and skills and help you achieve your professional goals.
    Starting in 2015, the business department is pleased to offer four programs:

    • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
    • INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
                                                                                                                                     Viera Onderisinova
    • BUSINESS MANAGEMENT                                                                                                            SLOVAKIA
    • PROJECT MANAGEMENT                                                                                                             The Business Management Certificate
    The popular Business Management and Business Essentials certificate programs offer students the                                  I received from UC San Diego Extension
    opportunity to build job skills and knowledge or to prepare for graduate studies through an extensive                            qualified me to pursue a career in banking.
    introduction to U.S. business practices. To complement the classroom experience, internships are incorporated                    My internship at the local bank turned into a
    into both of these business programs, allowing each student the opportunity to apply what is learned in an
                                                                                                                                     full-time position through OPT. I started work
    American workplace and gain a competitive edge in the global job market.
                                                                                                                                     as a Loan Operations Specialist, and after
    Given the increased demand for project managers worldwide, the business department offers an intensive
    certificate program in Project Management that can be completed in two quarters.                                                 six months I was transferred to the position
w                                                                                                                                    of Personal Banker. Five months later I was
    Intermediate Business Essentials, is designed for the student who has earned a Bachelor’s degree and
    possesses a high-level proficiency in English. This post-baccalaureate, enriched business training option                        offered a job as a Credit Analyst.
    consists of one, two or three quarters of study.

        All Business Certificate Programs
        1. Can I apply without               No. You will need to wait to apply until you have all the required documents. The only exception is if you have all the required
           all the required                  documents except the language score AND you are currently attending the UC San Diego Extension English Language Institute (ELI).
                                             Only students who attend UCSD-ELI can apply for conditional acceptance to the business certificate programs.
           documents?
        2. What is conditional               It means you are provisionally accepted based on all requirements except for the language score. This is strictly for students currently
           acceptance?                       attending a 10-week English language program at UC San Diego Extension ELI. An acceptable language score is still required before you
                                             will be fully accepted.

        3. Is there a deadline               Given the popularity of the programs, it is recommended to submit the application FIVE months in advance for the Business Essentials
           to apply?                         program and THREE months in advance for the other business programs. Admission is competitive, and not all applicants are admitted
                                             to the program. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHIN THE FINAL TEN DAYS BEFORE A PROGRAM’S START-DATE.

        4. Is a car required?                Yes, access to a car or other reliable transportation is required, as some classes (day and/or evening) are located at the off-campus
                                             UC San Diego Extension facility (University City Center), which has very limited or no public transportation.

        5. Can I add an extra                Yes; however, if the student requests and is approved for a longer program, the student must pay a $500 USD Business Program
           quarter after I arrive?           Extension fee, plus any additional tuition required for the longer program. However, if the student requests and is approved for a longer
                                             program during the first week of classes in his/her first quarter, the Business Department will waive the $500 Program Extension fee.

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