Application

California Ecology and Conservation (CEC)  is open to ALL University of California undergraduates.

To be eligible:

1. Be enrolled at a UC campus in good standing 
2. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
3. Passed an introductory ecology or biology course prior to applying

Note: International students who are seeking a degree at the University of California are welcome to apply, but unfortunately international short-term students (one year or less) are not eligible.

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New Two-Step Application Process:

Step 1: Apply to the CEC program by completing the form linked below. Selected students will be invited to enroll.

If you have any questions about the application and student selection process, please contact [email protected], the instructor of the course.

Step 2: Invitation to enroll via UC EAP enrollment portal

If approved, you’ll be invited to complete the enrollment process through the UC Education Abroad program (UC EAP).

Although CEC is a domestic program, UC EAP administers the application process for UC Nature California Ecology and Conservation.

Questions? Email [email protected]

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2026-2027 Application Deadlines