The UCDC program offers qualified students from all majors the opportunity to spend a semester in our nation's capital. Students will combine an internship in their area of academic interest with field research and coursework taught by University of California professors on site.
While in Washington, students will live at the University of California, Washington Center, located in central D.C. The center houses 250 students from nine of the University of California campuses, along with the University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, University of San Francisco, and Washington University in St. Louis.
UC Merced students may apply to UCDC for the fall or spring semesters only; we do not operate in the summer term.
Application Details: Learn how to Apply HERE!
Interested in UCDC? Fill out this questionaire and UC Merced's UCDC Campus Representative will provide you information based on your interests and reminders about upcoming deadlines. If you have any questions, please email us at: ucdc@ucmerced.edu
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Interested in learning more about the program that’s right for you? Check out our programs page or schedule an appointment with one of our UROC Coordinators:
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