Fall 2021 UC Admissions Next Steps
After You Apply
- In January, students will be sent an email about completing the “Transfer Academic Update” (TAU).
- UC requires that all transfer students complete the TAU!
- Transfer applicants should log back into their application and click on the Transfer Academic Update link on the Application Status page to submit their fall 2020 grades and confirm or update their winter/spring/summer 2021 schedules.
- TAU deadline is January 31.
- Failure to submit a TAU by the January 31st deadline may jeopardize a student’s chances for admission.
- Need help? Attend a Transfer Center Zoom Drop-in Session. For hours, check the TC Homepage.
Resources
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Transfer Application Guide 2021-2022
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Application - Tech Support
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Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) Help
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UC Application PPT
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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: 10am-6pm PST
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
November & December hours:
- November 1-22: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. PST
- November 23-25: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. PST
- November 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 26, 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.
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, but most of this video talks about entering HS courses which Transfer students do not need to do.
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. The questions listed in this video are for Freshman applicants. 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!