There are 9 undergraduate University of California (UC) campuses offering programs leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
I. Application Dates- The application filing period (submission) for fall is October 1 through November 30th. Applications open on August 1st, we strongly encourage you to begin your application early!
II. Application Fees- $80.00 for each campus; fee waivers are available to qualifying students. Waivers may be used for up to four schools.
III. Subject Requirement- To meet CSU and UC eligibility, students must pass all A-G courses with a minimum grade of a C minus (C-).
IV. Scholarship Requirements-
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better. In calculating an applicant’s Grade Point Average (GPA) for admission, the University will use only the grades earned in the “a-g” courses taken in grades 10 and 11, including summer school. See your College/Career Coordinator or or Guidance Counselor for more detailed information on the GPA requirement for the UC.
You must earn a grade of C or better in all high school courses used to satisfy the “a-g” requirements. Courses taken in the ninth grade and completed with a grade of C or better can satisfy a subject requirement but will not count in the grade-point average.
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom?
7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
There are 23 state universities throughout California, all offering degree programs. These programs provide training for all careers that require a Bachelor’s degree.
CSU applications do not have essays!
Application Dates- The application-filing period is October 1- November 30.
Campuses will only accept applications that are submitted online.
II. Application Fees- A fee of $70 must be included with each campus application. *The fee waiver application is part of the general application for admission.
Waivers may be used for up to four schools.
III. Admission Requirements - To meet CSU and UC eligibility, students must pass all A-G courses with a minimum grade of a C minus (C-). Students must
have about a 2.5 GPA.