Different By Design.
Over 700 majors across academic disciplines
Teaching
Pioneering efforts that benefit the world
Research
Dedicated to the public good since our founding
Public Service
THE UC MISSION
UC is the most applied to system in the world
RECOGNITION
12,000+ active �inventions
RESEARCH
64 Nobel Laureates, �38 Pulitzer Prizes
FACULTY
Average salary 5 years post graduation = $56,387
MOBILITY
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
LOCATION
ALUMNI SUCCESS
3.91
FALL 2020 FIRST YEAR GPA
24:1 �STUDENT:FACULTY RATIO
65.3% �FALL 2020 FRESHMAN ADMISSION RATE
72% �< 50 STUDENTS IN CLASS
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ADMISSIONS.UCSC.EDU/MAJORS
Choose from over 70 majors and 39 minors
Popular Majors include
New Programs include
COWELL COLLEGE
STEVENSON COLLEGE
KRESGE COLLEGE
COLLEGE NINE
CROWN COLLEGE
MERRILL COLLEGE
RACHEL CARSON COLLEGE
OAKES COLLEGE
PORTER COLLEGE
COLLEGE TEN
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
HOUSING.UCSC.EDU/COLLEGES
80% of UC Santa Cruz students receive Financial Aid
Student Aid
Renewable Merit-Based Scholarships that are awarded to students in recognition of academic achievement and financial need.
Campus Awards
October 1 - March 2
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
California Dream Act Application
Deadlines
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
� A-G courses
[A] History/Social Science 2 years
[B] English 4 years
[C] Math 3 years
[D] Laboratory Science 2 years
[E] Language other than English 2 years
[F] Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
[G] College Preparatory Elective 1 year
Grade Point Average (GPA)
3.0 California residents
3.4 Non-residents of California
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UC-APPROVED CRITERIA
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
ELIGIBILITY IN THE �LOCAL CONTEXT (ELC)
QUALITY OF SENIOR-YEAR �PROGRAM OF STUDY
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES �IN HIGH SCHOOLS
PERFORMANCE IN �ACADEMIC SUBJECT AREAS
GRADE-POINT AVERAGE
HONORS COURSES
COURSES COMPLETED/PLANNED
ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPECIAL PROJECTS
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
IMPROVEMENT IN �ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
SPECIAL TALENTS, ACHIEVEMENTS, �& AWARDS
PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL �PREPARATION PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT �WITHIN LIFE EXPERIENCES
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?
Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?
PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS
VIRTUAL EVENTS,
CAMPUS TOURS,
STUDENT CHAT
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SOCIAL MEDIA