Paths to Admission

Our approach to admissions recognizes that students take different routes to the University. Each path to eligibility has its own minimum requirements. Read the requirements for freshman admission and transfer admission to determine which route is best for you.

UC guarantees a place on one of its campuses to all eligible California residents who apply on time. Keep in mind, though, that competitive campuses and programs look for applicants who exceed the minimum requirements when they select their students. When campuses receive applications from more students than they can admit, they use a process called comprehensive review to make their selections.