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.
Admission as a first year takes into account a number of factors, including specific courses you completed in high school and your grades in those courses.
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If you’re transferring to UC, it pays to plan ahead. That way, you can make sure you meet our entry requirements, and prepare for your major and general education courses, too.
If you've decided on a major but want to keep your campus options open, try following a UC Transfer Pathway - a single set of major prerequisite courses you can take that will transfer to any of UC's campuses.
We’re proud to welcome international students from a diverse mix of countries, cultures and ethnicities. Depending on what you’ve already studied, you’ll either apply as a freshman or a transfer student.
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