How to Apply

Eligibility

Only students with a major or minor in the Humanities Division are eligible to participate in HumLaunch.

Rising sophomores, rising juniors, and transfer students of all years are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized.

Students who have not previously participated in a paid experiential learning program with the Humanities Division will be prioritized.

These opportunities do not require work authorization.

Minimum Qualifications for Participation

• You are a currently enrolled UCSC student with a declared major or minor in the Humanities Division. Or, you are a proposed major or minor in the declaration process, are in progress with coursework, and plan to declare by the end of the current academic year (in June).

  • Eligible majors: Ancient Studies, Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Feminist Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Language Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Spanish Studies

  • Eligible minors: Ancient Studies, Black Studies, East Asian Studies, History of Consciousness, History, Italian Studies, Jewish Studies, Language Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Philosophy, Spanish Studies

• You are in good academic and conduct standing (GPA 2.0 or higher).

• You will be enrolled at UCSC in Fall 2026.

Application Instructions

Browse the available HumLaunch opportunities on this site to find those that excite you and match your interests. Be sure to look at both the Job Shadowing and Project Placement opportunities. Note each opportunity's duration, location, and timeframe; you should apply only to opportunities where those details work for you.

The application process includes:

1. Submit an application on InfoReady by Sunday 5/10/26. You may apply to up to three opportunities. Application questions include:

   • How your background and experiences led you to your current education and career interests (up to 150 words)

   • Summary of any prior experience that you think will prepare you for HumLaunch, including relevant coursework, volunteer or leadership experience, work, or other experiences (up to 150 words)

   • How you think participating in HumLaunch would benefit your career goals (up to 150 words)

   • For each HumLaunch opportunity to which you apply, why you're interested in that opportunity and how it connects to your goals and experience (up to 150 words)

2. In May, the HumLaunch Program Coordinator will match alumni with applicants. Matching will be based on factors including preferences, overlapping interests between applicants and alumni, and location requirements. We may not be able to match all students who apply.

3. If matched with a HumLaunch mentor, you will receive an email in late May putting you in touch. Students who are not matched with a HumLaunch mentor will receive notification and tailored recommendations for other networking and mentorship opportunities.

Questions about the program or application process? Contact Humanities Career Engagement Specialist Meredith Pelrine at hum-career-engagement@ucsc.edu