If you are applying to a California Community College (CCC), California State University (CSU), or University of California (UC) School, all applications should be launched through California Colleges!
Click the link above to navigate to the webpage and then follow these instructions:
If applying to a UC:
Make sure you have all your materials from your College Checklist. This will help speed up the process.
1. In your CaliforniaColleges.edu account, click on College at the top of your screen.
2. Under Apply to College, click on University of California Application.
● You can also launch your application from the College Applications section in My College
Plan.
3. A box will appear asking you to confirm linking your CaliforniaColleges.edu account to your UC
application account.
● Linking your accounts means you can track your UC application status in the College
Applications section of your My Plan.
4. Click Confirm.
You’re now ready to make your account.
1. Click on Create an Account.
● Click Sign In if you already have an account.
2. Enter your personal email address.
3. Create a password.
4. Read and agree to the terms of use.
5. Select Create Account.
6. Select the Fall Quarter/Semester 2026 term.
7. Select First-year as your application level.
1. You will see the application overview. Select Start application.
UC Application Walkthrough (skip to "Section 1")