University of California (UC) Application Workshop - University Transfer Center ext. 3363 Counseling Department ext. 3293
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University of California (UC)
Application Workshop
University Transfer Center Counseling Department
805.922.6966 ext. 3363 805.922.6966 ext. 3293
www.hancockcollege.edu/utc
Housekeeping
◼ Please mute yourself
◼ Feel free to unmute to speak and ask questions
◼ We encourage you to also use the Chat to ask questions or offer tips to your
peers (choose “everyone” on Chat option)
◼ Send us your H# via the Chat (private option)
– send it to the presenter privately
– or email it to: Pam Storie (pstorie@hancockcollege.edu)
◼ This workshop will include an hour for you to work on your application
◼ You will have the option to ask private questions and share your screen
privately via the Breakout Rooms option* (*if time permits).
First Things First... UC is a great deal and three campuses are accepting transfer applications in the month of July for Winter 2022 enrollment! UC Merced, UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz are accepting transfer applications
Some facts that make the UC a great deal: • The Blue and Gold • Up to 16 prospective Scholarship matches on UC app • More than half, 57% to be exact, of California students who currently attend UC do not pay systemwide tuition and fees. • Currently 3 of every 4 California students attending UC receive grants and scholarships. The average award is nearly $17,000. • Currently 2 of every 5 CA students complete their UC degree with no student loan debt. The average student loan debt is about $10,000 less than the national average.
T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i o r n i a Ad v a n t a g e
◼ The Blue and Gold guarantees free tuition to students from families with
income less than $80k
◼ Scholarship matches are automatically included on UC app
◼ More than half, 57% to be exact, of California students who currently
attend UC, do not pay systemwide tuition and fees.
◼ Currently 3 of every 4 California students attending UC receive grants and
scholarships. The average award is nearly $17,000.
◼ Currently 2 of every 5 CA students complete their UC degree with no student
loan debt. The average student loan debt is about $10,000 less than the
national average.
O U R P U R P O S E T O D AY
◼ Review information needed to begin the application process
◼ Learn important deadlines
◼ Explain common trouble areas of the application
◼ Answer questions
◼ Create an account if needed
– Allow time to work on application
◼ Know next steps
I T E M S Y O U W I L L N E E D T O G E T S TAR T E D • Copies of ALL transcripts (can be unofficial) • Include AP/IB and all other colleges • UC transferable GPA (not required but helpful to know) • UC transferable units completed, in progress, and planned • Intended major and possible alternate • 2019 income/tax information • List of activities, work experience, awards/honors, military service dates
TIPS & TRICKS
◼ Meet with a counselor for a transfer evaluation
◼ Start early and know application deadlines
◼ Always double check your entries
◼ Research universities
– Know required and desired major preparation
– Review majors offered at all 9 undergraduate campuses
– Know if a supplemental application is required
◼ Prepare to pay $70 per UC application—fee waiver available to
eligible students
◼ Application fee waiver is imbedded within the UC application
TIPS CONTINUED… ▪ Start a TRANSFER FILE for all documents ▪ Paper & within your email folders ▪ Plan to have your application reviewed by an AHC counselor before you submit ▪ When creating account, use non-school related email ▪ For Additional Tips Visit: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to- apply/applying-as-a-transfer/
Other Student Support Undocumented Students https://undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/ Veteran Students https://veterans.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Help is available throughout the
application
Tips on Filling Out the Application:
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-
apply/applying-as-a-transfer/filling-out-the-application.htmlNavigating the Application
Navigate the application
with the navigation bar
You can navigate the application in any order, but it is
recommended that you fill out the application sequentiallyReviewing the Application
Can select "review & submit"
at any point to review entire
applicationCitizenship & Residency
Undocumented students should choose "no
selection" from the dropdown menuFamily Size & Income
Report family size &
income if you would like to
be considered for the
application fee waiver
Dependent applicants will
be asked to provide
information about the
parents they live with at
their permanent addressFee Waiver
If you entered your family
size and income in the
“About you" section, you
will see if you qualify for a
fee waiver on this pageIf Applying to UC San Diego…
Each college has it’s own
teaching/learning
philosophy—rank them
according to your interest.
Must rank colleges in order of
interest—7th college not available
to transfers until Fall 2022—rank
it as last option.Academic History
If you have a
Transfer
Admission
Planner (TAP),
you can import
your coursework
into the
application by
logging in to your
TAP account
Reminder:
Make sure to use the
same email address on
both TAP and the UC appEntering Academic History Tip:
If a course is not
showing in the
menu, the course
must be entered
manually
Enter ALL coursework listed on your transcriptActivities & Awards
Students can enter up to 20
activities and awards
Focus primarily on post-high school activitiesInterested in the
Scholarships & Programs Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP)? Check the
box!
Select any and all scholarship
categories that apply to you!Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
Answer ONE required
question & THREE
selected questions
from the remaining
list. Tip: Download
Word Doc to answer
questions there &
then copy/paste onto
Application.Important Deadlines/Notes
• Apply by the deadline…July 31st!
• Do not wait until July 31st to submit applications
• Plan to complete a UC Transfer Application Update
(also known as the TAU) by Sept. 15 (priority deadline)
• The TAU requires you to report summer 2021 grades and fall 2021 planned courses.
• Do not send transcripts unless requested by the university
• Check your email regularly and often!
• The Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) is an option provided
you meet the requirements AND you submitted a TAG application
in the month of May (2021)Next Steps…after you apply
• Apply for financial aid (FAFSA or CA Dream Act)
• Research & apply for additional scholarships
• Apply for the Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarship
Opens in November & due in February!
• Research and apply for housing
• Complete Transfer Academic Update (TAU) update by Sept. 15
• Create university portal when directed to do so
• For more tips after applying:
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-
apply/applying-as-a-transfer/after-you-apply/QUESTIONS?
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The UC Transfer Admissions Planner
https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu/students/
(for those who have filled out the UC TAP)
The UC Application
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applywww.hancockcollege.edu/utc
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