UC Transfer Admissions Application
For the latest information and deadlines, visit the UC application website.
Resources
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Transfer Application Guide & Instructions
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Application - Tech Support
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Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) Help
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UC Application Videos
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UC Pathways and Pathways+
If you have questions, please contact the application help desk:
ucinfo@applyucsupport.net
Or call the UC Application Center:
- Within the U.S.: 800-207-1710
- Outside the U.S.: 925-298-6856
Help Desk hours:
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. PST
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
November & December hours:
- November 1-18: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. PST
- November 21-23: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. PST
- November 25-27: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. PST
- November 28-30: 8 a.m.-midnight PST
- December 1: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. PST
Closed on the following holidays:
- November 24, December 25 & January 1
Here are some resources to help you with the Personal Insight Questions:
UC Application: Step-by Step Instructions
- These application video guides are directed to Freshman applicants. However, Transfer students will also find the general application information helpful.
- Transfer applicants will only need to enter the name of High School and attendance dates. No entering of HS coursework is required.
- The videos are hosted by UC Santa Barbara but the information provided will work for applying to all UC campuses.
- Another UC application tutorial videos by Santa Barbara City College are available here.
STEP 1 - Overview
This video will give you an overview of the UC application
STEP 2 - About You
This video covers the "About You" section of the application
STEP 3 - Campuses & Majors
This video will show you how to select the UC campuses and majors.
Note: at the 2:00 minute mark in this video, it informs you that you may choose "Undeclared" as a major. This is true only for Freshman applicants, and not for Transfer students. Please speak with a Transfer Center Counselor if you have questions about this.
STEP 4 - Academic History
This video will show you how to enter your Academic History.
STEP 5 - Test Scores
This video will show you how to fill out the Test Scores section of the application.
STEP 6 - Activities & Awards
This video will show you how to list your Activities and Awards.
STEP 7 - Scholarships and Programs
This video will show you how to work through the Scholarships and Programs section of the application.
STEP 8 - Personal Insight Questions
This video will talk about the Personal Insight Questions and provides good tips on writing your answers. This is the list of PIQs for Transfer Students.
STEP 9 - Review and Submit
This video will show you how to Review and Submit your application.
Transfer Pathways: Your roadmap to UC's most sought-after majors
If you’re a California community college student and know which major you want to study, you can follow one of UC’s Transfer Pathways to start preparing for your major and keep your UC campus options open.
As a clear roadmap for your major, a Transfer Pathway offers a single set of courses you can take that will transfer to UC campuses. Use the Transfer Pathways Guide to view what courses at City College of San Francisco will fulfill specific expectations of a Transfer Pathway.
For information about UC transfer admissions requirements and full descriptions of all the Transfer Pathway course expectations, check out the UC Admissions website.
Pathways+
UC also encourage students to consider participating in our new Pathways+ program which extends a guarantee of admission to students who complete a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) and complete the course expectations of a Transfer Pathway.
UC - 2 out of 3 transfer students who apply to UC get in!
How did they do it? By knowing UC is possible!