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Academic Opportunities

The Department of Anthropology has many opportunities for students both in and outside the classroom. 

Honors Series Prep Seminar

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Honors Thesis Program

  • Graduate with departmental Awards & Distinctions
  • Courses: ANTH 196A and 196B (ANTH 196C optional)
  • Recommended GPA: 3.7 (major & overall)

Special Studies Information

  • Applicants must have completed at least 90 units
  • Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5
  • Courses: ANTH 197, 198, and 199

Study Abroad and Field School Opportunities


Anthropology Mentor-Protege Program

The UCSD Anthropology Mentor-Protege Program (AMPP) pairs graduate students with undergraduates for the purpose of offering mentorship and academic support.  AMPP will offer workshops and information sessions on graduate school applications, internships and careers in the field, CV/Resume building, and lab tours. The pairing is optional and will be arranged based on shared interests

Undergraduate students who are interested in being paired with a graduate student mentor, please fill out the Protege application.

Graduate students who with to become mentors must fill out the Mentor application.

Any questions? Please contact the Program Director, Dylan Hallingstad O'Brien at dhalling@ucsd.edu or Program Coordinator, Nancy Donald at ndonald@ucsd.edu.