UC (University of California)

Information on this page:

UC Presentation Slides
List of Campuses
Admission Requirements
Helpful Links
Information for Students Admitted to UC
Application Case Studies
Information for Students Applying to UC
Application Tutorials and Advice
UC TAG (Transfer Agreement Guarantee)
UC Special Programs and Opportunities

UC Presentation Spring 2021

***UC APPLICATION QUICK RESOURCES***

- UC Application due November 30th (Try to have your application finished early to be safe!)

- Commonly Asked Questions: In-depth questions and answers about each portion of the UC application. (Note: SAT requirements are out-of-date; SAT results are not required for Fall 2022 admission)

- Application Tips from UC Berkeley

Information for Students Applying to UC

Application Resources:

Application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Filling out the application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/filling-out-the-application.html
Tips and examples for personal insight questions (note - any websites that are not universityofcalifornia.edu are NOT endorsed by CVHS or by UC):
Don't send ofﬁcial transcripts when you apply. If you're admitted to UC, then you must submit ﬁnal transcripts to your campus admissions ofﬁce.
UC does not require (nor read) letters of recommendation at the time of application. A campus may ask for them later as part of a supplemental review, so be sure to check your email and college portals.

Application Resources:

Application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
Filling out the application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/filling-out-the-application.html
Tips and examples for personal insight questions (note - any websites that are not universityofcalifornia.edu are NOT endorsed by CVHS or by UC):
Don't send ofﬁcial transcripts when you apply. If you're admitted to UC, then you must submit ﬁnal transcripts to your campus admissions ofﬁce.
UC does not require (nor read) letters of recommendation at the time of application. A campus may ask for them later as part of a supplemental review, so be sure to check your email and college portals.

UC Application Step-by-Step Tutorials

Check out the Overview here and then visit https://bit.ly/3vqCMqZ to see the remaining videos on the different sections of the application!

Application Advice related to COVID-19 from UC

Application Case Studies:

Presented below are three UC Berkeley applications; though their names have been changed for confidentiality, the applications come from real students. The first (Julianne) was placed on the waitlist, the second (Quincy) was denied, and the third (Maria) was admitted. What information can you gather about each student's life? How does each student write their PIQs?

Case Study 1 - Julianne Howard (Waitlisted).pdf

Case Study 2 - Quincy Smith (Denied).pdf

Case Study 3 Maria Quinn (Admitted).pdf

List of Campuses

Nine UC campuses offer undergraduate and graduate education; one (UCSF) is graduate/professional only. Other educational centers reach across California and beyond.

2021 Overview of the UC System

UC Conference 2021

Admission Requirements:

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/

A-G courses with C or better (note that UC's want to see more than the minimum requirements)
Minimum GPA 3.0 or better: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/freshman-requirements/gpa-requirement.html
SAT / ACT - NOT REQUIRED

UC will not consider SAT or ACT test scores when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. If you choose to submit test scores as part of your application, they may be used as an alternative method of fulfilling minimum requirements for eligibility or for course placement after you enroll.

How are applications reviewed? UC admissions uses holistic review of 14 factors: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/comprehensive_review_facts.pdf

Helpful UC Admission and PIQ Links:

UC Berkeley https://admissions.berkeley.edu/personal-insight-questions
UCLA - https://admission.ucla.edu/apply/personal-insight-questions
UC Merced - https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/learn/uc-personal-insight-questions
UC San Diego - https://admissions.ucsd.edu/first-year/application-requirements.html
UCSB - https://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/freshman-eligibility-selection
UCSC - https://admissions.ucsc.edu/resources-support/events

Additional Information:

Visit UC campuses virtually

Campuses offer a range of virtual tours for students and families to explore. Options may include a personalized experience, housing tours, guided student tours, and/or student panels. Campuses may increase offerings or add options as needed.

Links to campus virtual tours and engagements:

Information for Students Admitted to UC

CSU and UC Upcoming Events for Admitted and Prospective Students

Admitted Students - What to do Next

Accepting a UC admission offer

Students can accept an admission offer by agreeing to the provisions/conditions outlined in the offer and submitting their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) with the SIR deposit to reserve their space at a campus. The SIR deposit is $250. Some important things to keep in mind about accepting a UC admission offer:

1. Students can accept only one admission offer from one UC campus.

2. The SIR deposit is applied to the student's first enrollment term tuition.

3. Students that qualified for the UC application fee waiver will have the SIR deposit deferred until financial aid is disbursed.

4. The SIR deposit is nonrefundable and non-transferable.

5. A Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) for tuition determination purposes may be required.

Und erstanding Residency

Visit UC campuses virtually

Campuses offer a range of virtual tours for students and families to explore. Options may include a personalized experience, housing tours, guided student tours, and/or student panels. Campuses may increase offerings or add options as needed.

Links to campus virtual tours and engagements:

Withdrawing or cancelling a UC admission application

Each campus has specific instructions for their individual process if an applicant wishes to cancel or withdraw their application from further consideration. This only applies to students cancelling or withdrawing prior to admission.

See campus instructions.

UC/CSU Transfer 2021-22

UC TAG: Transfer Agreement Guarantee

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-requirements/transfer-admission-guarantee-tag.html

How to pursue TAG

1. Use the UC Transfer Admission Planner to complete the TAG application, and review it with your community college counselor and/or UC campus TAG adviser. You’ll need to submit it Sept. 1 – Oct. 15 for the fall term (May 1–31 for the winter/spring term).

2. Fulfill all remaining coursework and GPA requirements in your TAG agreement.

3. Fill out the application for admission to UC and submit it Nov. 1–30.

By participating in TAG, you may receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

Keep in mind: TAG applications are now due Oct. 15, but you can only apply for a TAG at one campus. To keep your options open, apply to other UC campuses during the regular application cycle (Nov. 1-30).

The TAG matrix [PDF] provides a list of participating campuses and campus-specific requirements to qualify.

UC Special Programs and Opportunities

Berkeley M.E.T. Program.pdf

Berkeley M.E.T Program

Berkeley M.E.T. allows students to earn a B.S. in Business AND a B.S. in Engineering in just 4 years – at the top-ranked Haas School of Business and College of Engineering.

Berkeley M.E.T. offers seven academic tracks for freshman applicants:

Engineering Undeclared + Business
Bioengineering (BioE) + Business
Civil Engineering (CE) + Business
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) + Business
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (IEOR) + Business
Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) + Business
Mechanical Engineering (MechE) + Business

Learn more at the link: https://met.berkeley.edu/