Historically Black Colleges & Universities Exchange Program

Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Exchange Program allows UC San Diego undergraduate students to study and live at Morehouse College, Spelman College, or Xavier University of Louisiana for a semester or academic year.

Exchange Institutions

• Spelman College: historically black college for women established in 1881, located in Atlanta
• Morehouse College: four-year liberal arts college for men established in 1867, located in Atlanta, Georgia
• Xavier University of Louisiana: four-year university established in 1925, located in New Orleans, LA

Eligibility

• UC San Diego undergraduate students only
• Completed 90 quarter units (or 60 semester units) by the exchange quarter
• 3.0 or higher grade point average
• Appropriate academic preparation in major field of study or field of interest

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• One-page statement of purpose outlining reasons for participating in the exchange
• Two letters of recommendation (one from faculty) addressing appropriateness for the exchange program
• Updated resume detailing relevant work, internship, academic, or engagement experiences

Program Duration & Timing

• Spelman/Morehouse: semester or academic year
• Xavier University of Louisiana: Winter and Spring Quarters only (Spring Semester)

Tuition & Housing

UC San Diego students pay tuition and fees to the home campus. All students must reside at the host campus. Housing fees vary by institution: Spelman College housing paid to UC San Diego; Morehouse College housing paid to Morehouse unless there is equal student exchange; Xavier University housing paid to Xavier.

Important Notes

• The HBCU Exchange Program is currently paused for the 2025–26 academic year
• All applications must be approved by both UC San Diego and the host institution
• Applicants are responsible for all travel and personal expenses during the exchange quarter

Contact

For questions, contact Sierra Rios, Exchange Programs Coordinator, Marshall College Academic Advising office, [email protected].