UC Center Sacramento Information Session
A representative from the UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) program will be at UCSC to host a UCCS overview information session. If you are interested in learning more about this impactful experiential learning opportunity, we encourage you to join!
- Location: Classroom Unit Bldg., Conference Room 101
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Program Quick Facts:
– Location: Sacramento, California
– Courses: UCCS students take a full term’s worth of courses in addition to their internships. Earn 16 units in the fall, winter, or spring program; or, 14 units in the summer program.
– Eligibility:
- Must be a current, UC degree-seeking undergraduate student in good academic standing
- Junior or Senior standing. Sophomores with a B or better in upper-division courses (at least two in any subject) may apply.
- Transfer students with 1 completed quarter at their UC campus are eligible to apply.
- International students and DACA/AB540/Undocumented students are eligible to apply
- 3.0 GPA or above.
– Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! Budget with program fees and expenses are posted on the website.
– How to apply: Visit here.
– Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu
Program Description:
UC Center Sacramento is the University of California’s premier teaching, research, and public-service site located one block from the State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California. Operated by UC Davis, UCCS offers a distinctive academic internship program in public policy, combining academics, research, and public service. The program allows students to engage with public policy and policymaking at all levels of government, in a diverse number of fields. It is an unparalleled opportunity for students to expand their professional network with University of California peers as well as a range of professionals in a variety of industries!