"I Am Amsterdam" sculpture

Important Updates

On behalf of the UC Davis community, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Emotional support or resource assistance is available at UC Davis Mental Health, and for short-term financial hardships, reach out to the Financial Crisis Response Team. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and UC Davis remains committed to supporting you in every way possible.

  • OFFICE CLOSURE: Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Independent Study Abroad

Independent Study Abroad programs are outside of UC Davis and the UC system. If you are unable to locate a program that meets your academic, personal, or professional needs after exploring options within UC Davis and the UC System, you may consider an independent program.

Financial aid is not available for Independent Study Abroad programs. Funding and scholarship opportunities may be available through your Independent Provider or Host University. Please contact your Independent Study Abroad Provider or Host Institution for more information. If you would like financial aid to assist with studying abroad, please select and participate in a UC Davis or UCEAP abroad program or visit the Global Learning Hub website for available programs.

To participate in an independent study abroad program during the academic terms of fall, winter, or spring quarters, you must apply for Independent Leave through the Global Learning Hub Office. By applying for Independent Study Abroad Leave, you can retain your UC Davis student status, email, PASS time, etc. The Independent Leave Process is not available during the summer terms. For more information, please visit the Global Learning Hub website or contact the Global Learning Hub at globallearning@ucdavis.edu.