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Agenda. Fall 2010 summary Freshman admission requirementsUC ApplicationPersonal statement changesFall 2011 important datesUC Davis campus highlights. Fall 2010 Freshman Trends. UC freshman apps up 2%UC Davis freshman apps up 2%UC freshman admission up 3%UC Davis freshman admission steadyUC Davis expected enrollment 4,450.

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    3. Fall 2010 Freshman Trends UC freshman apps up 2% UC Davis freshman apps up 2% UC freshman admission up 3% UC Davis freshman admission steady UC Davis expected enrollment 4,450

    4. Fall 2010 Admission Profile

    5. Fall 2010 Admission Profile

    6. Fall 2010 Transfer Trends UC transfer apps up 18% UC Davis transfers apps up 26% UC Davis TAG apps up 34% UC transfer admission up 17% UC Davis transfer admission up 19% UC Davis expected enrollment 2,700

    7. Fall 2010 Admission Profile

    8. Fall 2010 Admission Profile

    9. UC Freshman Admission Requirements Subject Requirement -15 yearlong A-G courses with C grades or better Examination Requirement Scholarship Requirement 3.0 gpa (3.4 non-residents) or better in all “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades Additional grade points for grades of C or better in UC approved honors, AP, IB, and college courses Cap of four semesters in grade 10, total cap eight semesters total Complete SAT Reasoning Exam OR ACT Assessment + Writing *Class of 2011 only* 2 SAT Subject Exams (If Mathematics, Level 2 only) *Class of 2012 and beyond* SAT Subjects Exams will no longer be a UC admission requirement. However, they may still be a part of an individual campuses’ comprehensive review process. 3.0 gpa (3.4 non-residents) or better in all “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades Additional grade points for grades of C or better in UC approved honors, AP, IB, and college courses Cap of four semesters in grade 10, total cap eight semesters total Complete SAT Reasoning Exam OR ACT Assessment + Writing *Class of 2011 only* 2 SAT Subject Exams (If Mathematics, Level 2 only) *Class of 2012 and beyond* SAT Subjects Exams will no longer be a UC admission requirement. However, they may still be a part of an individual campuses’ comprehensive review process.

    10. Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) *Class of 2011 only* Top 4% of students in each participating high school's graduating class have been identified and notified Contingent upon successful completion of coursework and examination requirements Five campuses will guarantee admissions to ELC students: Davis Irvine Merced Riverside Santa Barbara http://www.ucop.edu/sas/elc/welcome.html

    11. Class of 2012 and Beyond ELC top 9% of graduating students from each participating high school who have completed 11 of the 15 yearlong A-G requirements by their junior year OR Statewide top 9% of California high school students, according to the online admissions index Applicants will be guaranteed a spot in the UC system, but it has not been determined if admission will also be guaranteed at specific campuses

    12. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

    13. Personal Statement Changes Three personal statements 2 required 1 optional (formerly “additional comments” section”) 1,000 words maximum between the two required essays May be allocated however a student wishes 550 words maximum for personal statement 3 Hard cutoff for word count

    14. Personal Statement Changes Three personal statements 2 required 1 optional (formerly “additional comments” section”) 1,000 words maximum between the two required essays May be allocated however a student wishes 550 words maximum for personal statement 3 Hard cutoff for word count

    15. Personal Statement Changes Three personal statements 2 required 1 optional (formerly “additional comments” section”) 1,000 words maximum between the two required essays May be allocated however a student wishes 550 words maximum for personal statement 3 Hard cutoff for word count

    16. Personal Statement Changes Three personal statements 2 required 1 optional (formerly “additional comments” section”) 1,000 words maximum between the two required essays May be allocated however a student wishes 550 words maximum for personal statement 3 Hard cutoff for word count

    17. Personal Statement 1 Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. (Same prompt as last year; 1,000 words maximum between statements 1 and 2)

    18. Personal 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? (Same prompt as last year; 1,000 words maximum between statements 1 and 2)

    19. Personal Statement 3 If you wish, you may use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. (Formerly the “additional comments” section; 550 words maximum)

    20. Comprehensive Review Academic Factors Number of A-G courses/GPA Exams Scores (inc. SAT Subject Exams) Participation in academic preparation programs Marked improvement in a consistently challenging academic program Non-academic Factors Leadership positions Special talents and awards Perseverance in unusually challenging circumstances Disabilities impacting educational and life goals

    21. Junior Transfer Admissions 60 semester/90 quarter transferable units 2.90 – 3.10 GPA in college coursework 2 UC approved English Composition Courses 1 UC approved level of Mathematics Other required courses vary depending on your major Students who are not admitted as freshman may apply to UC Davis in the future as a junior level transfer student (30% of all UC bachelor’s degrees are awarded to transfer students) Guaranteed housing is available Students who are not admitted as freshman may apply to UC Davis in the future as a junior level transfer student (30% of all UC bachelor’s degrees are awarded to transfer students) Guaranteed housing is available

    22. Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Transfer Admission Guarantees are available at California Community Colleges 30 semester/45 quarter units must be completed with 2.90-3.10 gpa Required courses must be completed by the end of the spring prior to transfer California Community College is the highest recommended transfer route The courses at every CCC have been articulated, to determine transferability and which requirements they satisfy, information is posted at www.assist.org Transfer Admission Guarantee is a contract between the student and UC Davis for admission into a specific major. Students complete a TAG application one year in advance of transferring. The CCC acts as an agent and submits the contract to UC Davis for approval.California Community College is the highest recommended transfer route The courses at every CCC have been articulated, to determine transferability and which requirements they satisfy, information is posted at www.assist.org Transfer Admission Guarantee is a contract between the student and UC Davis for admission into a specific major. Students complete a TAG application one year in advance of transferring. The CCC acts as an agent and submits the contract to UC Davis for approval.

    23. Fall 2011 Important Dates 2010 October 1: Application available Nov 1-30: Application filing period December: All entrance exams must be completed 2011 March 11: Discover UC Davis March: Freshman notification April: Transfer notification April 16: PICNIC DAY April 22: Freshman Decision UC Davis May 1: Freshman SIR deadline May 13: Transfer Decision UC Davis June 1: Transfer SIR deadline July 15: Official transcripts due

    24. More than a Century of Excellence in Education since 1908- teaching, research and public service 102 undergraduate majors, 90 graduate majors 6 professional schools 31,500 students 24,000 undergraduates Over 5,000 acres Ranked 9th among public universities in the U.S. In 1908, UC Davis opened its doors and began its mission of teaching, research and public service. UC Davis is known for its outstanding quality and breadth in its undergraduate programs, offering more than 100 majors and 87 graduate majors. For your students who plan to be future doctors, nurses, lawyers, veterinarians, teachers or CEOs, we have professional schools of medicine, nursing, law, veterinary medicine, education and business. In 1908, UC Davis opened its doors and began its mission of teaching, research and public service. UC Davis is known for its outstanding quality and breadth in its undergraduate programs, offering more than 100 majors and 87 graduate majors. For your students who plan to be future doctors, nurses, lawyers, veterinarians, teachers or CEOs, we have professional schools of medicine, nursing, law, veterinary medicine, education and business.

    25. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Each undergraduate major is housed in one of our four academic Colleges. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences addresses critical issues related to agriculture, food systems, the environment and human and social sciences. Several programs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are ranked first in the nation, including: Agricultural sciences Plant and animal science Food science and nutrition Ecology and environmental sciences Entomology One of few colleges in the nation that offer several unique majors Viticulture and Enology program fueled the growth of the international wine industry Managerial economics program preparing students for a career in any kind of business-related career field. Biotechnology, Landscape Architecture Each undergraduate major is housed in one of our four academic Colleges. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences addresses critical issues related to agriculture, food systems, the environment and human and social sciences. Several programs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are ranked first in the nation, including: Agricultural sciences Plant and animal science Food science and nutrition Ecology and environmental sciences Entomology One of few colleges in the nation that offer several unique majors Viticulture and Enology program fueled the growth of the international wine industry Managerial economics program preparing students for a career in any kind of business-related career field. Biotechnology, Landscape Architecture

    26. College of Biological Sciences UC Davis is an acknowledged international leader in the Biological Sciences and our College of Biological Sciences offers enormous opportunities to become involved in undergraduate research. UC Davis is an acknowledged international leader in the Biological Sciences and our College of Biological Sciences offers enormous opportunities to become involved in undergraduate research.

    27. College of Engineering The College of Engineering is among the top engineering colleges in the nation in both teaching and research and is the largest program in the UC system. Nationally we are known as experts in transportation and alternative energy resources. We’re home to the new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research Center, which is developing new technologies for the marketplace. Astronauts Stephen Robinson, BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, four shuttle missions, spacewalks included repairing heat shield Tracy Caldwell, PhD in Chemistry, was a resident on the space station, was due home in SeptemberThe College of Engineering is among the top engineering colleges in the nation in both teaching and research and is the largest program in the UC system. Nationally we are known as experts in transportation and alternative energy resources. We’re home to the new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research Center, which is developing new technologies for the marketplace. Astronauts Stephen Robinson, BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, four shuttle missions, spacewalks included repairing heat shield Tracy Caldwell, PhD in Chemistry, was a resident on the space station, was due home in September

    28. College of Letters and Science The College of Letters and Science houses our programs in 4 areas: Mathematical and Physical Sciences Social Sciences Humanities, Arts & Cultural Studies Fine Arts/Applied ArtsThe College of Letters and Science houses our programs in 4 areas: Mathematical and Physical Sciences Social Sciences Humanities, Arts & Cultural Studies Fine Arts/Applied Arts

    29. Commitment to Success Undergraduate research Academic advising Pre-graduate and Pre-professional advising Student Academic Success Center Internship and Career Center Center for Leadership Learning Undergraduate research: We are uniquely committed to engaging our undergraduates in the research process. More than half of all UC Davis students work on a research project with a faculty member in the course of their undergraduate education. Our New Undergraduate Research Center helps undergraduates in all majors find programs and services relevant to their interests, with an emphasis on first-hand experience. Also provides research advising, including how to prepare for research and finding a research sponsor. We provide fellowships, internships, and opportunities to present research at our annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference as well as publishing opportunities. We promote innovative teaching, research and performance centers, including our Genome Center, Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve, and our Tahoe Environmental Research Center We have more than 6,000 undergraduates who obtain internships through our Internship and Career Center each year. There are five student-run medical clinics which provide medical advice and treatment for underserved Latino, African American, Middle Eastern, East Indian, and Asian populations in the Sacramento area utilizing their medical education.Undergraduate research: We are uniquely committed to engaging our undergraduates in the research process. More than half of all UC Davis students work on a research project with a faculty member in the course of their undergraduate education. Our New Undergraduate Research Center helps undergraduates in all majors find programs and services relevant to their interests, with an emphasis on first-hand experience. Also provides research advising, including how to prepare for research and finding a research sponsor. We provide fellowships, internships, and opportunities to present research at our annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities Conference as well as publishing opportunities. We promote innovative teaching, research and performance centers, including our Genome Center, Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve, and our Tahoe Environmental Research Center We have more than 6,000 undergraduates who obtain internships through our Internship and Career Center each year. There are five student-run medical clinics which provide medical advice and treatment for underserved Latino, African American, Middle Eastern, East Indian, and Asian populations in the Sacramento area utilizing their medical education.

    30. Student Life Nearly 500 student clubs and organizations Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) Student Health and Wellness Center Cultural programs, music and the arts A safe, friendly, college town of 60,000 residents No time to be bored on our campus. Nearly 500 student clubs and organizations are active at UC Davis focused on everything from recreation, politics, academics, religion, music and culture, fun Campus Recreation: The Activities and Recreation Center (better known as the ARC), is a social and recreational hub for students The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Intramural sports and varsity sports in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference New Student Health and Wellness Center is scheduled to be completed in 2010. The Center will include services such as primary care, specialty care, urgent care, diagnostic services, mental health support, health promotion, and wellness programs. Davis is home to 64,000 residents, and is truly a college town with students making up nearly half of the population, resulting in a student-focused and student-friendly atmosphere. No time to be bored on our campus. Nearly 500 student clubs and organizations are active at UC Davis focused on everything from recreation, politics, academics, religion, music and culture, fun Campus Recreation: The Activities and Recreation Center (better known as the ARC), is a social and recreational hub for students The Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Intramural sports and varsity sports in the NCAA Division I Big West Conference New Student Health and Wellness Center is scheduled to be completed in 2010. The Center will include services such as primary care, specialty care, urgent care, diagnostic services, mental health support, health promotion, and wellness programs. Davis is home to 64,000 residents, and is truly a college town with students making up nearly half of the population, resulting in a student-focused and student-friendly atmosphere.

    31. Student Housing Our newest residence halls in the Tercero area were built using strict environmental standards and combines the best of technology and nature. Theme programs allow students to focus on particular interests, both academic and activity related. Some examples include engineering program, women’s community, wellness community, Casa Cuahtemoc, Our newest residence halls in the Tercero area were built using strict environmental standards and combines the best of technology and nature. Theme programs allow students to focus on particular interests, both academic and activity related. Some examples include engineering program, women’s community, wellness community, Casa Cuahtemoc,

    32. Questions? Pamela Blanco Transfer Opportunity Program Coordinator Undergraduate Admissions (530) 219-0568 parueca@ucdavis.edu

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