Have transcript handy, resume/brag sheet, and set aside a couple of days to slowly work through this application. 

Application fee: $70 for each UC campus to which you apply; Fee waivers available by indicating household size and income. If qualifying, you would receive up to 4 waivers.

Opens August 1st for inputting, November 1st for submission and closes December 1.

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Tips on Completing the UC Application

Citizenship

• You must select a country of citizenship from the country drop-down menu

• Undocumented Students, select “No Selection” for country of  citizenship and do not enter a social security number

• All applicants who have a social security number (SSN) should enter it

Seventh/Eighth Grade

• Students who completed high school-level math or a language other than English course(s) in middle school in which they earned a letter grade C or better, can count these courses toward the a-g requirements. 

Courses:

• If you do not see an A-G course that you took listed on the UC Approved course list, you can self-enter the coursework.

• Courses such as physical education (PE) cannot be reported; only academic subjects. 

• Entering Courses and Colleges courses taken during high school

  • If any college/university-level courses were completed while in high  school, add the college information AFTER the high school information

  • Select the course(s) taken, grade earned (or enter IP for In Progress, PL
    for Planned courses), and the “a-g” subject area in which the course fits. •Only non UC-transferable English and math courses can be reported in this section of the application

Educational preparation programs: AVID. 

Awards & Honors – significant in nature – county-wide, state-wide and national awards indicate a high level of achievement with significant competition. School-based awards are more meaningful to readers if context is provided, such as: X number of X to earn award, but even “perfect attendance” can be insightful. Only include awards received during high school.

Extra Curricular Activities – depth and time – continued participation over time, include leadership positions.

Community Service – consistent participation over time may indicate commitment and dedication, be descriptive and include meaningful service.

Work Experience – demonstrates time management, responsibility and perhaps leadership, include number of hours and name of position.