University of California (UC) system

What makes UC unique? Extraordinary students from across California

Applications open August 1st Senior Year. (use personal email)

Entrance requirements are to meet the A-G requirements and have a 3.0 or above GPA.

**Statistics will no longer validate Algebra 2 starting 2025-26 academic year!!

Applications open in August 1st Apply now and end November 30th

How are applications reviewed?
UC Majors and campus
Schurr HS A-G courses
UC Application Tutorial Series
Personal Insight Questions **Start working on this during the summer before UC application. Continue working on them with your English teacher
UC Application Data

Application fee waivers are available within the application based on family income and size

Grants & Scholarships

Apply for financial aid

Estimate your aid

Important dates

Application available	August 1
Application filing period	October 1- December 1
Application deadline	December 1
Apply for financial aid – FAFSA or CA Dream Act applications open	October 1
UC notifies applicants of receipt of application	By Early December
UC mandatory forms deadline	January 31
FAFSA and CA Dream Act deadline	March 2
First-year decisions posted	End of March*
First-year deadline to accept offer of admission	May 1

**Exact decision dates are given to current applicants in confirmation emails and on the student application portal.

Fall campus events

This fall, campuses are offering a variety of in-person and virtual events for prospective students, including events for first-year, transfer and out-of-state/international applicants. Be sure to check with the individual campus for more information on the schedule and format of events, as well as registration information. Additional events and programming beyond what is listed below may be offered!

UC Berkeley