The Online Application

1. UC Counselor Conference 2005 The Online Application For Fall 2007 Transfer Applicants

2. Getting Started… ALL first-time applicants start here! Review links, including scholarship info and checklist Make time to take the virtual tour On return visits, log in under “Retrieve Your Application”

3. User Name: Up to 20 characters (letters and/or numbers) Lost user name start over! • Password: • 6-8 characters (MUST have letters AND numbers) • E-mail required: • Make sure e-mail filters allow UC mail through! • Hint: • Create one that is memorable but not easy for others to guess! Setting Up User Name / Password

4. Easy as 1, 2, 3…..8! Use step boxes to navigate to different sections of the application Save/Logout at any time Click on information iconto learn more about an item Read tips for helpful info Click on question-mark iconfor detailed instructions Click “show mehow” to see specific sectionof virtual tour

5. Step 1: Personal Information (part 1 of 2) Choose Applicant Level • Also in this section: • Full legal name • Social Security Number • Place / date of birth • Address

6. Step 1: Personal Information (part 2 of 2)

7. Step 2: Campus Choices Select a campus, then click “Go!” • Check campus “Alternate Major” requirements • Choose major/alternate and “save”

8. Step 2: Campus Choices (continued) Apply broadly! UC San Diego applicants will rank order their choice of college

9. Step 2: Campus Choices (continued) Select eligibility characteristics (max: 16) Be sure to review each category of scholarships!!

10. Step 2: Campus Choices (continued) Don’t forget to research other campus scholarships!! Students applying for EOP need to provide income, family size in Step 3

11. Step 3: Family Data Although many questions in the Family Data section are voluntary, EOP applicants and students requesting fee waivers will need to answer sections indicated by blue text

12. Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4) You MUST list the high school you graduated from and EVERY college you’ve attended, regardless of how long you attended

13. Step 4: Academic History (part 1 of 4) Once you’ve entered your school details, click “save school.” Main page will refresh to show entry

14. Step 4: Academic History You can modify or delete your school entry from main page

15. Step 4: Academic History (part 2 of 4) Describe education outside U.S., if applicable

16. Step 4: Academic History (part 3 of 4) Enter departmentand course number EXACTLY as theyappear on transcript (omit leading zeros) Select term to start entering courses and click “go!”

17. Step 4: Academic History For CCC courses only, “CCCT” designation appears next to those matched to UC-approved courses in ASSIST

18. Step 4: Academic History (part 4 of 4)

19. Step 4: Academic History (part 4 of 4) Application displays message when requirement met by courses already entered; otherwise, answer question You MUST explain any time spent out of school before attending UC

20. Step 5: Test Results • Enter scores, dates of tests taken • Make sure scores are sent to UC campuses by reporting deadline

21. Step 6: Activities and Awards List activities and awardswithin the last four years

22. Step 7: The Personal Statement Focus: Academic Preparation Rationale: The University seeks to enroll students who take initiative in pursuing their education (for example, developing a special interest in science, language or the performing arts; involvement in educational preparation programs including summer enrichment programs, research, or academic development programs such as EAOP, MESA, Puente, COSMOS or other similar programs.) This question seeks to understand a student's motivation and dedication to learning. Question: What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the field 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. Focus: Potential to Contribute Rationale: UC welcomes the contributions each student brings to the campus learning community. This question seeks to determine an applicant's academic or creative interests, and potential to contribute to the vitality of the University. Question: Tell us about a talent, experience, contribution or personal quality you will bring to the University of California. Focus: Open-ended Rationale: This question seeks to give students the opportunity to share important aspects of their schooling or their lives, such as personal circumstances, family experiences and opportunities that were or were not available at their school or college, which may not have been sufficiently addressed elsewhere in the application. Question: Is there anything you would like us to know about you or your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application?

23. A word counter is included at the bottom of each section. It will CUT OFF any words past the count of 630!!!! Step 7: The Personal Statement (continued) • Compose essays in a word-processing program, then paste into application • 1,000-word limit • Times out after 40 minutes of inactivity

24. Step 7: The Personal Statement (continued) • Use this box to clarify other information in application • Limit: 250 words

25. Step 8: Review and Submit Before starting submit process, carefully review your information on the summary page

26. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued) • Verification function checks to see if number of units entered matches applicant level • User must confirm coursework is entered as intended or update information

27. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

28. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued)

29. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued) You’ll be asked for family income/size if you didn’t provide it in Step 3

30. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued) New application fee for 2006-2007 applicants: $60 per campus ($70 for international non-immigrant applicants)

31. Step 8: Review and Submit (continued) Print out and keep a copy of your receipt

32. Application Update Website (after you submit) Update your courses and grades on the Application Update website Fall applicants update in January; winter applicants update in August

33. Web & Phone Resources UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu Admissions Requirements: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions Online Application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Online Application Tour: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/apptour Print Application (PDF): www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/download UC Application Processing Service(800) 523-2048 toll-free in California (925) 808-2181 outside California(925) 521-9280 TDD/TTYucinfo@ucapplication.netApplication Help Desk(800) 914-8820 toll-free in California (925) 808-2150 outside Californiaucpath@ucapplication.net Application Update Website: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/appupdate Application Status: https://www.ucapplication.net/ucap

34. Remember… Most answers can be found in the virtual tour or the FAQs! Don’t wait until the last minute to begin Contact campuses if your courses or contact information changes Check your e-mail frequently Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Good luck to you all! Questions?