Travel
If, for research purposes, a student must go to another UC campus or attend a professional meeting he/she may be able to receive funds from the adviser or department to do so. All departments have money for travel purposes and they distribute it in different ways: among faculty and graduate students, or among graduate students who have advanced to candidacy. Many departments support travel within California only and often require that the sole purpose of the trip be for the presentation of a paper at a professional meeting. Inquiries about travel money should be directed to departmental graduate coordinator.
Intercampus Exchange Program
The Intercampus Exchange Program allows students to spend a quarter or more at another campus of the University of California. Initial arrangements are made between the student, the student's adviser and a faculty member of the host campus. Application for the Intercampus Exchange Program is made through OGS at least four (4) weeks prior to the beginning of the term for which the exchange is sought. If approved, the student will have access to services on the host campus. Grades for course work completed are recorded on the UCSD transcript of record. This program can provide an excellent opportunity for students to broaden the circle of contacts in their field. Contact OGS for details regarding Intercampus Exchange at (858) 534-3555.
Extension Courses
Through a reciprocal agreement with UCSD Extension, a limited number of spaces of complimentary enrollment in UCSD Extension classes are open to full-time graduate students (twelve units or more) in good standing without payment of additional fees. Only students who have not taken a free Extension course in the previous two quarters are eligible. Students should complete the UCSD Application for Enrollment form from OGS and obtain the necessary approvals. Some courses are not eligible for complementary enrollment. Information may be obtained by calling (858) 534-3555.
Registration for extension courses opens about four weeks before the start of each quarter. Information about registration can be obtained from the departmental coordinator prior to the enrollment period. The number of spaces available for each quarter varies. Complimentary spaces are filled quickly so early registration is encouraged.
Teaching an extension course may prove to be another useful academic experience for a student. Teaching through extension can compliment a TA experience and help to prepare the student for a teaching career. Unlike a Teaching Assistant, an extension instructor designs and organizes the course and assumes complete responsibility for teaching it. Because of the regulation that limits student appointment to a maximum of 50 percent time, no student is allowed to hold a position with Extension and at the same time hold a 50 percent time Teaching Assistantship or Graduate Student Researcher position. Contact UCSD Extension for additional information at (858) 534-3400.
Education Abroad Program
Arrangements can be made through this state-wide program for study on campuses worldwide including Australia, Austria, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, People's Republic of China, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and the United Kingdom. Complete information and application forms for the various overseas campuses may be obtained from the Programs Abroad Office, International Center, (858) 534-1123.