University of California

The University of California has a total of ten campuses. The UC's have 700 majors, exposure to research, study abroad and access to internships. The University of California is very competitive and admit the top 12.5% of California's high school graduates. Students must meet the "A-G" Subject Requirements, the examination requirement and meet the academic eligibility requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee you a place within the system, major or campus. Admissions to the UC’s is highly competitive and highly selective. Keep in mind that the UC’s are impacted and there are more applicants than spaces available each year. Many campuses are very selective and admit students with higher qualifications then the minimum required.

 

A grade of "C" or better in the following college preparatory courses are required along with an SAT or ACT plus Writing exam. SAT Subject Tests are not required but some campuses recommend that students wishing to pursue certain competitive majors take the tests to demonstrate subject proficiency. Visit University of California website and look under freshman admissions requirements.

Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year.

The 15 courses are:

a. History/social science- 2 years

b. English- 4 years

c. Mathematics- 3 years

d. Laboratory science- 2 years

e. Language other than English- 2 years

f. Visual and performing arts- 1 year

g. College-preparatory elective- 1 year(chosen from the subjects listed above or another course approved by the university)

Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you're a nonresident) in these courses with no grade lower than a C. Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. SAT Subject Tests are not required, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them, and you can use subject tests to satisfy the "a-g" requirements listed above.

a.) Unofficial Canoga Park HS transcript/Community College transcripts

b.) Your Social Security number/AB540 students do not need to have a SS# to apply

c.) Parent income information for qualifying for the fee waiver.

d.) SAT or ACT plus writing Subject Test no longer required for Fall 2012 admissions.

e.) Check with individual campuses for supplemental applications such as Engineering, Architecture etc.

f.) Parents’ residency information- know the date they moved to California.

g.) Activities/Awards

h.) Citizenship Status: If you’re not a U.S. citizen, see your counselor regarding AB540.

i.) Statewide Student ID # located on your HS transcript lower left hand corner

• If you are denied admissions to a UC campus, you may appeal their decision if you have new and compelling information that was not originally on the UC application.
• New information could be a serious illness, documented personal/family hardship. You may write an essay and ask for up to three letters of recommendation.
• Deadline to appeal is typically by April 15th. **Double check with individual campuses.
• Please keep in mind, that only a very small percentage of students who appeal their decision for admission get their admissions decisions reversed.

• Entering freshman must earn a passing score on the UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination.
• Testing usually begins on May 10. You will receive an email that details how to register online.