UCSB does not provide individualized advising for non-UC study abroad programs. The transfer of credit back to UCSB is dependent on the agency and institution issuing the study aboard transcript. UCSB does not recognize credit from every study abroad program. At a minimum, it must be course work from a university that is recognized by that country’s Ministry of Education and is authorized to award bachelor’s degrees.

A verification of good academic standing can be obtained through GOLD, using the Official Verification option.

Regarding the disciplinary verification, you will need to go to the Office of Student Life in the Student Resource Building (SRB). Student Life will ask you to complete a form and your verification will be mailed to the agency requesting it or directly back to you.

To determine your standing, log on to GOLD. From GOLD, select Grades and then select your last graded quarter. The information is located at the bottom of the Quarter and Cumulative Total information.

Yes. You must make an appointment with your college advisor to obtain his or her signature.

College of Creative Studies - All students must obtain a signature.
College of Engineering - All students must obtain a signature.
College of Letters & Sciences – Students who are currently in senior standing, or upon completion of study abroad work will place into senior standing, will need to obtain a signature.

You should keep all work completed in your study abroad classes. Keep course descriptions, syllabi, and other course-related documents such as a reading list, topics covered in class, papers written, and exams taken.

You can apply for a passport at various locations. To find a location nearest you, go to: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/. For renewals, you can apply online. Currently, it can take up to 12-14 weeks to get a passport. Expedited services take 2-3 weeks.

Check for immunization and health issues in your host country before you depart at: http://cdc.gov/travel/. Also, you will need to contact your health insurance company to verify your coverage will span the length of your time abroad. If you receive health insurance from UCSB (USHIP), your coverage will end the last quarter you are enrolled at UCSB.