The UC application for admission to UC Irvine opens August 1. The submission period is October 1 - December 2. Apply online and be sure you select UC Irvine. Once you have completed the online application, submit it along with a nonrefundable college application fee of $80 for domestic applicants or $95 for international applicants. This fee entitles you to apply to UC Irvine.
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Transcripts. Don't submit your transcripts to UC Irvine at this point, but refer to your unofficial transcripts as you fill out the application to ensure the information you enter is accurate.* Test scores. UC Irvine does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes. After enrollment, exams may be used for class placement or some graduation requirements. Annual income for last year and the current year (your parents' if you're a dependent; your income if you're independent). This is optional unless you're applying for an application fee waiver or for the Educational Opportunity Program. Social Security number, if you have one. We use this to match your application to things like test score reports, final transcript(s) and, if you're applying for financial aid, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Citizenship status. You must enter your country of citizenship (or "No Selection"). If your country of citizenship is outside the United States, you'll need to provide your immigration status and your visa type. California Statewide Student ID (optional). Each K-12 student in California public schools is assigned an ID number. If it's not printed on your transcript, ask your counselor or registrar. Credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, you can mail your payment.
* Veterans or active-duty military personnel: If you completed courses offered by a branch of the U.S. military, you may indicate your intention to submit your military transcript by checking the box in the "About You" section of the application. If you are admitted and accept an offer of admission, you can then submit official military transcripts (e.g., ACE, SMAART) to the UC campus. Start Your Application
The application fee is $80 for domestic applicants and $95 for international and non-immigrant applicants. You can make your payment either by credit card or by mail, just be sure follow the instructions in the application. Once your application has been submitted, you are expected to pay for all your campus choices, even if you cancel your application at a later date. The application fees are non-refundable.
UC will waive application fees for up to four campuses for qualified students who would otherwise be unable to apply for admission. The fee waiver program is for United States citizens, permanent residents, and applicants eligible for AB540 benefits.
You can see if you automatically qualify for a fee waiver within the application. If you enter your family size and income in the “About you” section, you will see if you’ve qualified for an application fee waiver when you select your campuses in the "Campuses & majors" section (a message will appear on that page with real-time feedback about how many campuses you can apply to for free).
Do not send official transcripts when you apply. If you're admitted to UC Irvine, then you will need to submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by July 1. UC Irvine does not accept letters of recommendation.
All undergraduate applications are filed online at apply.universityofcalifornia.edu.
Yes. You may apply to multiple UC campuses using a single application form.
The UC fee waiver program is incorporated with the online UC application. To qualify, you must provide details regarding your family size and income and meet the fee waiver guidelines.
Once you’ve submitted your application, you will see a confirmation page with important reminders and your UC Application ID Number. You can choose to print a receipt of your application fees or view and print the entire application.
The University of California provides a website where you may check your application status online. The URL is admission.universityofcalifornia.edu.
For first-year applicants, UC Irvine uses the University of California GPA calculation guidelines which are outlined in the UC application, however, UC Irvine limits the number of extra points awarded certified Honors and Advanced Placement courses to a maximum of eight semesters. For transfer students, the GPA is calculated using your transferable course work only.
UC Irvine does not accept applications for the winter or spring quarters.
If you've already submitted your application, do not submit a second application form; it will not be processed. If the UC application filing period is still open, go online to add our campus to your application.
Not immediately. First, we will evaluate your application based on the information you provided on your application. Then, if you are offered admission to UC Irvine, you will be asked to have official copies of your transcripts sent to us by the deadline date.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is primarily accepts transcripts in an electronic format. View options here.
Letters of recommendation are not accepted.
UC Irvine does not routinely ask for fall semester grades or work planned for spring semester; however, if this information is needed in order to make an admissions decision, the counselor evaluating your records will request it. If you have earned grades of less than "C," or have changed your schedule for the spring semester, please report your changes through the applicant portal.
After applying, transfer students are required to update their grades and course records through the Transfer Academic Update. Transfer applicants must provide updated grades for fall terms and planned coursework through the summer.
Dance auditions and music auditions are scheduled by the Claire Trevor School of the Arts staff and begin in January.
Make sure you're prepared and have the right information before applying.
The UC application opens August 1. See all dates & deadlines here.