Welcome to UCSC Silicon Valley Extension!

American International Recruitment Council Institutional Member

Thank you for your interest in becoming an official international recruitment agent with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension. We invite collaborative relationships with professional educational advisers and institutions around the world that facilitate life-changing experiences for international students.

By working in partnership with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, you’re sending your students to a highly respected institution devoted to education access and a high-quality curriculum.

As the professional education division of the University of California, Santa Cruz, we deliver more than 30 certificate and specialization programs for professionals—without the complicated admissions process.

We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

At our international representative portal, you'll find information and tools for your work with international students, a brief overview of all programs, information on the student application process and policies, commission details, and promotion and payment information.

Nisa Dorrego, Director of Student Success and International Programs

Sincerely,

Nisa Dorrego
Director, Student Success & International Programs

Please reach out to our International Team with any questions.
I'm interested in becoming an international agent.

STEP 1: Applicant screening process

Introductory email—Send an email to us with the following information:
- Your Statement for Services Performed Outside the U.S.
- Confirmation that you are incorporated AND have three or more employees.
- Agency Name
- Contact Name
- Phone
- Email
- Mailing Address
- UC Affiliation—Answer the following:
  - Are you a current University of California (UC) student or employee?
  - Have you been a student or employed by the UC within the last two years?
Complete Agent Partner Profile Form

STEP 2: The contract process

Provide signed Master Agreement (A DocuSign link will be provided for signatures)
Note: It can take up to four weeks to be processed.

STEP 3: Getting acquainted

Download the campus brochure.
Schedule a meeting with our International Department.

STEP 4: Start working

Share the advantages of professional studies in Silicon Valley.
Help students apply for the UCSC Silicon Valley experience.
Start sending out Student Applications. (Please note: We will only process completed applications.)
Here are some key deadlines to remember.

Full Time Certificate Programs

What is a certificate?

Our full-time professional certificates provide a recognized credential that combines academic theory with practical knowledge, making them directly applicable to a professional career. Certificates provide concentrated study of the latest skills and best industry practices in less time and at a lower cost than a traditional degree program.

Short Programs

What is a short program?

In a short program, students complete 12 units in a high-demand business or technology field in one quarter and earn a digital badge. They focus on gaining specific key practical skills for their resume in a fast-paced, interactive learning environment.

Open Campus @ UC Santa Cruz

What is Open Campus?

Open Campus offers students a unique opportunity to take courses on the coastal campus of UC Santa Cruz. Just 35 miles south of the Silicon Valley campus, students are able to fully participate in UCSC courses without matriculating through the traditional admissions process.

Don't forget

Student visas

Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States must obtain an F-1 visa to attend our full-time programs. Learn more about our visa requirements (Link to new visa page COMING SOON.)

Student emails and communication

Please ensure that, as the agent, you are not creating a new student email address. We require students to have their own email addresses and to communicate with our office any requests and payments of fees for their associated student account.

International student housing

We recommend several housing options, including private and shared apartments, houses, and homestays. Final arrangements are made directly between the student and the housing provider. Download our Silicon Valley Housing Guide for more information.