Overview

The U21 Global Citizens Program is an online leadership development program delivered by Common Purpose, a global nonprofit organization that specializes in cross-boundary leadership. Participants will develop ideas together, across borders and time zones, honing skills needed to thrive in the 21st century while tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems outlined in United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Program Description

• Three-week program: March 10–28, 2025.
• Each week requires a minimum of 3 hours of online learning that you can complete on your own time.
• Participate in live online reflection workshops, where you will draw on the learning from that week and engage in discussions with other students from across the globe. You will choose one from each session block. 
  • Week 1
    • Week 1 content goes live – March 10
    • Workshop options:
      • March 10, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PST
      • March 11, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. PST
      • March 11, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. PST
      • March 12, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST
  • Week 2
    • Week 2 content goes live – March 17
    • Workshop options:
      • March 17, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PST
      • March 18, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. PST
      • March 18, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. PST
      • March 19, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST
  • Week 3
    • Week 3 content goes live – March 24
    • Workshop options:
      • March 24, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PST
      • March 25, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST
      • March 25, 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. PST
      • March 26, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. PST

Benefits

• By the end of the program, you will be equipped to take rapid action on the Sustainable Development Goal that you choose.
• Upon completion, you’ll receive a U21/Common Purpose micro-credential and badge which you can display on your LinkedIn profile, demonstrating that you have developed the skills to tackle complex global issues and stand up as a leader.
• Gain access to the Common Purpose alumni community, with access to global leaders and opportunities to engage virtually.
• Be in a position to move forward as an individual or with a group of like-minded individuals to progress their sustainable development goal.

Program Cost

FREE. This exclusive, free opportunity is only available to students at U21 member universities and is open to students of all disciplines, undergraduate or graduate students.

Eligibility

• Must be a registered student at UC Davis.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Must commit to participating in the full three weeks of the program.
• Students who have previously completed the U21 Global Citizens Program are not eligible.

Application Process

• Application Deadline: February 19, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST
• Apply through the experiential and intercultural learning portal

Contact Information

Chelsey Hawes

Experiential and Intercultural Programs Coordinator
Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs
chawes@ucdavis.edu