Admissions | University of California We make sure that California community college students are first in line for admissions And if you’re well-prepared, you can even get a guaranteed place at some of our campuses
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First-year requirements | UC Admissions - University of California Our admission guidelines are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at UC If you're interested in entering the University of California as a first-year student, you'll have to satisfy these requirements:
How to apply | UC Admissions - University of California Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission for California community college students who meet specific requirements Learn more about Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
Requirements | UC Admissions - University of California Becoming part of our world-class public university takes academic achievement, personal talent and a drive for discovery and transformation Our admission requirements are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at any UC campus
Filling out the application | UC Admissions - University of California Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll see a confirmation page with important reminders and your UC Application ID Number which is used to access the various campus student portals and, in many cases, to access your admission decisions
Applying as a first year | UC Admissions - University of California Dates deadlines You can start working on your fall application as early as August 1, and submit it by December 1 (for fall 2026 applicants) Application filing periods Fall quarter semester: October 1–December 1 Winter quarter spring semester: July 1–31 UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system calendar while all other campuses are on the quarter system calendar All campuses