The University of California today (Feb. 21) announced a major expansion of UC Scout, its online learning program to provide California high school students with free access to the courses they need to be eligible and competitive for admission into college.
UC expands free online course offerings for California high school students
UC statement on government’s push for Supreme Court ruling on DACA
The University of California issued a statement today (Jan. 16) on the federal government's push for a Supreme Court ruling on DACA.
Calling all students: Become a UCAN ambassador
The University of California’s Advocacy Network (UCAN) is looking for student ambassadors to help promote and expand UC’s community of advocates and serve as liaisons between students and the university’s government relations team.
UC statement on federal court DACA ruling
The University of California issued a statement today (Jan. 9) following the federal district court’s decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
UC applications break records for 13th consecutive year
In the 13th straight year of record-breaking highs, more than 221,000 students applied for undergraduate admission to the University of California for fall 2018, an overall jump of 5.7 percent over last year, according to preliminary data.
UC president, national security leaders call on Congress to protect Dreamers this year
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Nov. 15) joined fellow national security leaders in calling on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation protecting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients before the end of the year.
UC to offer support to applicants affected by natural disasters
In an effort to assist freshman and transfer applicants affected by the deadly wildfires that have scorched large stretches of California — as well as by the recent spate of other natural disasters — the University of California will extend its fall 2018 application deadline to December 15 for affected students who may need additional time to complete the application process.
UC President Napolitano affirms UC commitment to sexual violence survivors, ensuring fair procedures
Regarding the decision by the Department of Education to rescind the 2011 Dear Colleague letter and the 2014 Q&A on Sexual Violence, and issue a new Q&A on Campus Sexual Misconduct.
UC provides guidance to DACA recipients on applying for renewal
The University of California today (Sept. 12) sent a letter to the UC community containing guidance for students and other community members who are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The letter, signed by UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 UC chancellors, strongly urges DACA recipients whose permits are set to expire between Sept. 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018, to apply for a two-year renewal. Applications for renewal must be completed by October 5, 2017.
UC statement in support of Attorney General Becerra’s lawsuit over DACA
The University of California today (Sept. 11) issued a statement in support of the lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra regarding the DACA program.
UC to make process of verifying student admissions information more effective
University of California President Janet Napolitano today (Sept. 13) announced the formation of a task force that will review how UC’s nine undergraduate campuses verify academic credentials, such as grades and test scores, that admitted students provide before enrollment.
University of California Board of Regents files suit to block Trump administration from ending DACA
The University of California Board of Regents filed suit in federal court today (Sept. 8), in a bid to block the Trump administration from terminating DACA.