UCLA Travel Study
Frequently asked questions
Q. Who can attend the Travel Study programs?
A. Travel Study programs are open on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not have to be a UCLA student to participate, but you must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school before your program begins. Most programs are geared for undergraduates and offer undergraduate course credit. Our business language programs offer graduate level course credit. Participants are typically college students ages 18 to 24.
Q. How do I apply for a program?
A. Click on any link to the Travel Study online registration. Be sure to read the registration information carefully. When your application has been submitted, you will receive a registration number on the screen and by e-mail. Be sure to keep this number for future reference. Upon completion of the application process, you will receive an e-mail informing you of the status of your application. In order to secure your spot, you must submit a $300 non-refundable deposit payment through our secure online credit/debit card form. If you pay by credit/debit card, an additional 2.75% surcharge will be assessed. Payments by e-check will not incur this surcharge.
Some programs require instructor consent. If you are applying for an instructor consent program, you will receive e-mails regarding your application status (a deposit is not required until your application has been approved by the instructor).
Q. How will I know if I have been admitted into the program?
A. An e-mail notification will be sent to you upon completion of your application, informing you of the status of your application.
Q. When is the last day to register for a program?
A. If space is still available in the program, the final registration deadline is April 6, 2012.
Q. When is the final payment deadline?
A. Final payments are due by April 6, 2012. Financial aid students are exempt from this deadline.
Q. Can I register for more than one program?
A. You can sign up for two programs that do not have conflicting dates. If you plan to participate in two programs, please contact Travel Study. If program dates do not conflict and space is available, you will be enrolled in both programs. You will have to pay a nonrefundable deposit for both programs. Contact Travel Study if you would like to register for more than one program.
Q. Can I switch into another program?
A. Prior to the final payment deadline you may switch if there are open spaces in the program you would like to switch into. If there aren't any open spaces and you decide to switch, you will be placed on the wait list and will lose your spot in your former program. You may not switch programs after the final payment deadline. To make a switch, retrieve your registration to make the update.
Q. When do programs usually fill up?
A. Some programs fill up as early as December and many programs are full by February. Since space cannot be guaranteed, it is a good idea to apply early.
Q. What materials do I need to submit with my application?
A. One scanned copy (in jpeg format) of the front page of your passport (international programs only) are due within 90 days of your application.
Q. For the language programs, how do I determine which level I should sign up for?
A. To assist you with selecting the appropriate language curriculum, we have listed the prerequisites for each language level. If you are still not sure of your language abilities, we recommend that you consult directly with the program director.
Q. Will the courses I take in the Travel Study program transfer to my school?
A. If you are a UC student, Travel Study program courses are UC-transferable and will automatically transfer to your UC transcript in the fall. Non-UC students should consult with an academic advisor and the Registrar's Office at their home institution.
Q. What will my housing be like?
A. Housing varies from program to program. Visit the section called "Accommodations and Meals" for your program to read a description of the program housing. Complete details for housing, including address information, will be sent to all program participants in the spring.
Q. Can I provide my own housing?
A. Travel Study housing is required for all participants and is restricted to enrolled participants only. The cost of accommodations cannot be deducted from the program fee.
Q. Can a guest stay with me in Travel Study housing?
A. Guests (includes spouses, children, other family members and friends) are NOT allowed in Travel Study housing or on any Travel Study related activity. Travel Study does not assist with housing arrangements for family, friends, or other guests of Travel Study participants.
Q. How will I receive information about my program?
A. It is very important that you submit an e-mail address that you check regularly when filling out your application. You will receive several notices from Travel Study with important information about your program.
If you have further questions, please contact:
UCLA International Education Office
Travel Study Programs
B300 Murphy Hall
Box 951418
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1418
Tel: (310) 825-4995
Fax: (310) 825-1528
E-mail: ieo@international.ucla.edu
