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The Online Application

The Online Application. UC Counselor Conference 2010. For Fall 2011 Transfer Applicants. Getting Started…. ALL first-time applicants start here!. Deadline The filing deadline for fall 2011 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2010. Returning users sign in above. Create an Account. E-mail:

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The Online Application

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  1. The Online Application UC Counselor Conference 2010 For Fall 2011 Transfer Applicants

  2. Getting Started… ALL first-time applicants start here! Deadline The filing deadline for fall 2011 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2010. Returning users sign in above.

  3. Create an Account E-mail: Provide a valid e-mail address that you will check often. Make sure e-mail filters allow UC mail through! Password: Must be at least eight characters and contain at least three of the following categories: • Uppercase letters (A-Z) • Lowercase letters (a - z) • Base 10 digits (0 - 9) • Non-alphanumeric ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + < > ? - . Secret Question: Create one that’s memorable but not easy for others to guess!

  4. Save/Logout at any time. Navigating Update your e-mail or other account information using “my account.” Learn what is in each section. Use the progress bar to navigate to different sections of the application. Read commonly asked questions for helpful information. Use the buttons on the bottom to move from page to page.

  5. Start Application Choose the term Choose applicant level Verify level is correct Select number of anticipated transfer units

  6. Start Application

  7. Start Application Depending on the selection and previous answers, follow-up questions may appear.

  8. Start Application We strongly recommend providing an SSN for matching official test scores.

  9. Campus Choices Apply broadly!

  10. Choosing a Major Select a major, alternate major or no alternate major. Click on a college to expand the list of majors available and make your selection.

  11. Ranking San Diego Colleges You must click on this link before ranking SD colleges. Rank the San Diego colleges in order of preference. This will NOT affect your chances of admission to UC San Diego.

  12. Scholarships Be sure to open and review each category of scholarships! Select scholarships that match your interests or characteristics (up to 16 total).

  13. Biographical Although many questions in the Biographical section are voluntary, this information gives evaluators a more complete picture of your academic accomplishments in light of special circumstances.

  14. Biographical Students applying for EOP will be required to provide information on parent education, income and family size in the next steps of the Biographical section.

  15. Biographical

  16. Academic History

  17. Academic History (high school) The application will search for your high school as you type. You must provide the last high school you attended even if you did not graduate.

  18. Academic History (high school)

  19. Academic History (college) Easy to edit

  20. Academic History (CCC courses) UC transferable courses are pulled from the ASSIST database Click on +/- to expand the list of courses within a department

  21. Academic History (non-CCC courses) Enter non-ASSIST courses in the table provided

  22. Academic History

  23. Academic History

  24. Academic History

  25. Activities and Awards • Other categories include Educational Preparation Programs, Work Experience, Awards & Honors, and Extracurricular Activities. • Applicants are limited to five entries for each, so select the ones that are most meaningful.

  26. Test Results • Select the exam, enter dates tests taken or planned, and add scores if available. • Send official scores to UC by the reporting deadline.

  27. The Personal Statement Personal Statement Instructions • Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total. • Allocate the word count as desired. An applicant may wish to respond to one prompt at greater length; we suggest the shorter answer be no less than 250 words. • Stay within the word limit as anything over 1,000 will result in an error message. • Use a word processing program to compose your essays, then copy and paste them into the form fields. Remove any special formatting before you copy and paste. • Only use standard American English characters (the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters a through z) and symbols (! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] \ { } | ` ~ ; : ' " , < . > / ? ) found on a standard English keyboard. • No accented characters or foreign language characters are allowed.

  28. The Personal Statement Statement #1: What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. Statement #2: Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Statement #3 (optional): Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 550 words or less.

  29. Review and Submit Before starting submit process, carefully review information on summary page.

  30. Review and Submit • Completeness check brings attention to possible missing requirements.

  31. Review and Submit This information is collected for statistical and reporting purposes only.

  32. Review and Submit

  33. Review and Submit

  34. Review and Submit

  35. Review and Submit No refunds or cancellations • Fee waivers are good for up to four campuses. • Eligibility is based on income and family size.

  36. Review and Submit

  37. Review and Submit Print a copy of your receipt! If you pay by check, print the bill to send in with your payment.

  38. After You Submit Update your account information Update your grades and courses

  39. Summing Up • Most answers can be found in the “Common Questions” sidebar. • Don’t wait until the last minute to begin or to submit your application. • Update your application if there are changes to your course schedule or academic record. • Check your e-mail frequently. • Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Good luck to you all!

  40. Online and Phone Resources UC Santa Cruz: http://admissions.ucsc.edu UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu Admissions Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply UC Application Processing Service – General Help Desk(800) 523-2048 toll-free in California (925) 808-2181 outside California(925) 521-9280 TDD/TTYucinfo@ucapplication.netOnline Application – Technical Help Desk(800) 914-8820 toll-free in California (925) 808-2150 outside Californiaucpath@ucapplication.net

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