Application Deadlines
Students who are interested in the UCDC Program must complete the online application and supplemental form in order to be considered for admission.
Applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 is open!
Fall 2025 Final Deadline: April 6, 2025 by 11:59 pm.
Submit the required supplemental form
All application materials should be submitted before the deadline. Letters of Recommendation should be emailed to ucdc@ucmerced.edu within 24 hours after the deadline.
To learn more about the program before the application deadline, please attend one of our events listed below or contact us.
Future Program Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Deadline (11:59 pm) | Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 | Priority: February 20, 2025 Final Deadline: April 6, 2025 |
August 18 - December 5, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | Priority: April 6, 2025 Final Deadline: Sept. 21, 2025 |
January 5 - April 17, 2026 |
Questions? Meet with us!
Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with UCDC Student Ambassador, Alisa Ioffe, or Program Coordinator, Diana Hernandez Garcia: Virtual and In-person Meetings
Special UCDC Information Sessions:
Career Opportunities with Dept of State and USAID
Sep 4, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Couldn't make it? Check out the presentation slides or view the recording
Zoom Information Sessions:
Join an upcoming info session to learn more!!
- March 4th, 2-3 pm
- March 21st, 10-11 am
- March 31st, 2-3 pm
Zoom Meeting ID for session: 827 383 12307
This page was last updated on March 4, 2025.
