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La Vista and La Sierra High Schools

Model Continuation & Award Winning Alternative High Schools

University of California

University of California

The Cal Golden Bears logo features a gold bear head and the word 'Cal'.

The UC Merced Bobcats logo features a leaping bobcat with the team name.

The UC San Diego Tritons logo features a blue and gold Triton holding a trident.

The brown bear image

The UC Santa Cruz Slug mascot, holding a book, is featured in a circular emblem.

The UCLA Bruins logo features a smiling brown bear above the university's name.

The UCSB Gauchos logo features a stylized figure wearing a hat, with the university's initials below.

A stylized horse head in white and gray, within a navy blue and gold frame.

The letters 'UIC' are displayed in a stylized logo with a navy and gold color scheme.

UC Website

Admission Requirements 

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  • California Residents
  • How applications are reviewed
  • Freshman admission profiles

 Dates & Deadlines

 How to Apply

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  • Dates & Deadlines
  • Check Majors
  • Apply Online
  • Personal Statement
  • Application Fees
  • After you Apply

 UC Application Fee Wavier

 AP & IB Credits

 Campuses & Majors

Thinking about which University of California campus — or campuses — to apply to can be an exciting, thought-provoking and possibly intimidating process. You have nine choices available. That means nine geographic locations, tempos and personalities to consider.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides assistance through mentorship, academic programs, financial assistance, counseling/advising, and other campus support services to those who are first-generation college students, and/or from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Freshman admission profiles by UC Campus

Freshman Admissions Rates By High School to The UC system By Year & Campus

GPA Requirements

Tuition & Financial Aid

Personal insight questions

The personal insight questions are about getting to know you better — your life experience, interests, ambitions and inspirations.

 

Personal Insight Questions Section

Think of it as your interview with the admissions office. Be open. Be reflective. Find your individual voice and express it.While this section of the application is just one part we consider when making our admission decision, it helps provide context for the rest of your application.

“ASSIST is a computerized student-transfer information system that can be accessed over the World Wide Web. It displays reports of how course credits earned at one California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST- is the official repository of articulation for California’s colleges and universities and therefore provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available about student transfer in California.”