The deadline for the UC application has been extended to 11:59 pm PST, Friday Dec. 4.

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University of California's application for undergraduate admissions and scholarships

Welcome to the University of California's application for undergraduate admissions and scholarships. By starting your application, you're taking your first step toward the best public university system in the world.

Before you apply

To get ready for the application, you should visit our admissions website. There you'll find everything you need to know about applying to UC, including:

Getting help

If you have questions, please contact the application helpdesk:
ucinfo@applyucsupport.net

Or call the UC Application Center:

  • Within the U.S.: (800) 207-1710
  • Outside the U.S.: (925) 298-6856

Helpdesk 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:

  • Nov. 26, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1

News and updates

Fall 2021 Deadline Extension

The deadline for the UC application has been extended to 11:59 pm PST, Friday Dec. 4.

Stay connected

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Statement of application integrity

We want all applicants to present themselves in the best possible light on their application, and we encourage applicants to seek help from friends, parents, counselors and teachers. However, UC expects all applicants to complete their own application material and ensure all information in the application is complete, accurate and truthful.

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UC immunization requirements

UC requires all incoming students to be screened for tuberculosis and vaccinated for measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, meningococcus, tetanus and whooping cough.

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