GSP students earn University of California academic credit for all campus classes. UC credit is awarded on a quarter “unit” basis, generally considered equivalent to 67% of a US college semester credit. Students who successfully complete GSP academic-prep language classes will be awarded continuing education units credit at a rate of 1 unit per 10 hours of instruction. In general students carry a minimum of 12 units and a maximum of 13 units of approved UC Davis credit courses. Exceptional students may petition to take up to 16 units of approved credit.
Global Study Program students are eligible for all UC Davis undergraduate student services, including, but not limited to:
- Internship placement through the Internship and Career Center
- Independent research with professors
- 24/7 access to the library and study rooms
- Use of the state-of-the-art Activities and Recreation Center
- Participation in student sports, clubs, and activities
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Fact sheet 2016-17