University of California Center Sacramento
University of California Center Sacramento

Information for Admitted Students:
Fall Quarter and Semester 2009

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UC Center Sacramento Scholar Interns

Welcome to the UC Center Saramento! Bookmark this page and refer to it often to keep up-to-date with Program events, scheduling, and requirements.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Sheng Lin
sheng.lin@ucop.edu
Office: 916.445.5533
Cell: 916.233.6293

Joaquin Feliciano
joaquin.feliciano@ucop.edu
Office: 916.445.5121
Cell: 916.216.9051

Contact your Campus Advisor

QUICK LINKS

 

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Quarter in Sacramento is Just a Click Away!
Academic Calendar and Deadlines
Important Documents
Housing
Internship Ideas
Frequently Asked Questions
Things to See and Do in Sacramento

Academic Calendar and Deadlines

Fall Quarter and Semester 2009

Important Documents and Links
Below are the documents that must be completed and submitted by every UCCS Scholar Intern BEFORE we can begin searching for your internship. You should review and complete these documents as soon as possible after being admitted to the Program. The first link contains a step-by-step guide for completing the necessary paperwork on time. Please contact Sheng or Joaquin if you have any questions.

  1. FALL 2009 SCHOLAR INTERN HANDBOOK
  2. Pre-Arrival Checklist
  3. Letter of Intent - Semester; Quarter
  4. Internship Interest Form
  5. Student Information Form
  6. Roommate Preference Form
  7. Link to Rough and Tumble - A daily snapshot of CA public policy and politics

Phone Conference Instructions

On Thursday, June 4th from 8:30-10:00pm we will be holding a mandatory phone conference in May to discuss your upcoming Quarter or Semester in Sacramento, what to expect, and what you need to accomplish before you arrive. See below for instructions on how to connect to the meeting. During the meeting make sure you're in a quiet place where you get good reception and that you have internet access with this page opened.

  • TO CONNECT to the phone conference:
    • Be at a computer in a quiet location with this webpage opened.
    • Dial 510-587-6076
    • Enter Meeting ID: 51000
    • Enter Password: 5533

More Documents of Interest
Packing List
Public Policy Syllabus
UCCS Orientation Presentation
Professional Skills
Interviewing Skills
Dressing Professionally at Your Internship


Housing in Sacramento
All Scholar Interns are encouraged to live in the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments while in Sacramento. However, students may choose to make alternate living arrangements. Check the Academic Calendar for the deadline to commit to living in the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments. Information about housing alternatives can be found here.

 

Required Texts
Students are expected to order and purchase the required seminar textbooks on their own. Many students are able to find heavily discounted copies on Amazon or half.com. When ordering, books may be shipped to the UC Center Sacramento. Please be sure your name and Quarter/Semester of participation are included on the mailing label. The UCCS mailing address is: UC Center Sacramento / 1130 K St LL22 / Sacramento CA 95814.

  • Public Policy and Analysis Seminar
    • Peter Schrag - “California: America’s High-Stakes Experiment.” ( ISBN-10: 0520254058)
    • Eugene Bardach - “A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving,” Second Edition. (ISBN-10: 0872899527)
      • UC Center Sacramento has a few copies of this book available for purchase. Contact Joaquin Feliciano to reserve a copy.

    Elective Seminar
    • Coming Soon

Internship Ideas
Phone Advising Appointments for Public Policy students
Master Internship List with Evaluations


Frequently Asked Questions

How much will rent cost at the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments?
Rent at the Guest Suites Adagio Apartments for Fall 2009 will be $2729.50 for Semester students and $1987.50 for Quarter students. Students will be billed directly by the Guest Suites staff and payment will be due by check or money order at the time of move in.

How do I register for my UC Center Sacramento classes?
Find your campus below and contact the corresponding person. She will be able to advise you about which courses to register for, discuss any additional campus-specific requirements that might be involved, and guide you through the registration process.

Who do I speak to about the amount of financial aid I can receive while I'm in Sacramento?
Find your campus below and contact the corresponding Financial Aid Officer. She or he will be able to advise you about how much aid you can receive for your Quarter, Semester, or Summer in Sacramento.

What can I do to facilitate my internship placement in Sacramento?
The best thing a Scholar Intern can do to help the UCCS staff with her or his internship placement is to meet all program deadlines and be as responsive as possible in the telephone, email, and in-person advising sessions that will occur in the weeks leading up to the Quarter or Semester in Sacramento. As part of the internship placement process, you will be providing UCCS with an updated resume and an internship information sheet. The sooner we have that material from you, the sooner we can get started on placing you in an internship that fits your needs.

Can I participate in back-to-back Quarters or Semesters at UCCS?
Yes, if it fits into your academic plan. You will have to reapply with your home campus and , if admitted, may stay at your current internship or start at a new internship depending on your desires and the need of the internship provider.

I am having trouble finding a sublettor for my apartment near my home campus for while I'm in Sacramento and I can 't afford paying double rent. What should I do?
Finding someone to take over your lease while you're in Sacramento can be challenging. Here are some things you should try:

  1. Email Joaquin Feliciano or Sheng Lin to inform them of your situation. They can check with current the current group of Scholar Interns to see if any of them will be returning to your campus at the end of the term and are in need of housing.
  2. Put up a listing for your place on your local craigslist site. Craigslist is becoming one of the most popular ways for people to find roommates and temporary housing.
  3. Create a listing on the Local Housing Board. Listings on this site are by campus and are perused heavily by visiting international students and scholars as well as students leaving and returning from Education Abroad.
  4. Contact your campus' Student Housing Office and International Student Office. They often keep lists of people looking for short term places to stay.