REAL Portal 

The newly consolidated Research Experience and Applied Learning (REAL) Portal - is a one-stop platform that brings together all experiential learning (EL) opportunities in a single, easy-to-use system. This upgraded portal replaces the separate Co-Curricular Record (CCR) catalog, the Academic Internship Program (AIP) InternLink platform, and the original REAL site, providing a streamlined experience for students, staff, and faculty alike.

Students will be able to navigate the REAL Portal to:

• Discover EL opportunities (revamped REAL) that connect to research, internships, service-learning, clinical labs, and other applied learning experiences affiliated to UCSD.
• Enroll in Academic Internship Programs (AIP) courses to gain real-world experience, explore career interests, and work with a faculty advisor to bridge classroom learning with professional practice.
• Capture and showcase their involvement through the Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
• Reflect on your learning and skill development of Career Readiness Competencies

Learn more about each program below, and please reach out to elt@ucsd.edu with any questions.

Navigating the REAL Portal 

When first visiting the REAL Portal, the complete catalog that includes all opportunities will be available. If you hope to explore only AIP or CCR opportunities, you can select the respective program title from the navigation bar at the top of the page to view curated catalog for each program.

To log in to the system, go to your user type (Student, Employer, Faculty & Staff).

• UC San Diego affiliates (Students and Faculty & Staff) can log in using their Single Sign On (SSO)
• Non-UC San Diego affiliates (Employers) will need to create an account if they have not previously logged into the system.