UC Center Sacramento

UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) is the University of California’s premier teaching, research, and public-service site located one block from the State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California. As a unique experience for University of California students to combine academics, research, and public service, UCCS engages students with public policy and policymaking at all levels of government, in a diverse number of fields.

The UCCS program is available year-round (fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters), and all majors are encouraged! Past UCSD students have interned in the State Capitol (with State Assembly members and State Senators, Committees, and Offices), various government departments and agencies (such as the Department of Public Health, Department of Housing & Community Development, the Environmental Protection Agency), and organizations (such as LULAC, California Forward, and more).

Application Process

UC Center Sacramento now uses an online application process! Start your application today!

Your application (online or PDF) should include:

Completed Application Form
Resume*
Essay*
Transcripts (can be unofficial)

For any assistance with our online application or PDF application and process for applying to UC Center Sacramento, please email the UC Center Sacramento advisors at uccsadvisors@ucdavis.edu.

Application Deadlines

Find the program dates and deadlines for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Deadlines