Selection Criteria
Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. Admission is selective. To be eligible for consideration, students must:
- Have junior or senior standing in the participating quarter
- Have a strong academic record--Recommended 3.0 GPA (an official transcript must be provided with the application)
- Submit a completed application form.
- Provide three strong letters of recommendation--two from UCR faculty and, if possible, a third from an employer or internship director. If no employer or internship director is available, a third letter may be submitted from a third academic reference. Letters must be addressed in standard format to:
UCDC Selection
Committee
Office of
Undergraduate Education
321 Surge Bldg.
University of
California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
- Clearly articulate how this program fits into your academic goals in a personal statement
- Provide a current resume (students are encouraged to have their resume critiqued by the Career Center before applying)
Admission will be based upon the student's research interests, narrative evaluations, letters of recommendation and a personal interview.
