UC Admissions: Systemwide Messages,
Requirements & Comprehensive Review
Michael Treviño
Director of Undergraduate Admissions, UCOP
September 2013
Presentation Overview
• Budget Context
• Fall 2013 Outcomes
• Looking Ahead to Fall 2014 and Fall 2015
• Enrollment Management
• The Application Process
• Freshman Admissions Requirements
• Freshman Admission Selection Process
State Budget Context
• Passage of Proposition 30
• Modest increases in UC’s base budget
• No tuition increases for 2013-14
• No funding for enrollment growth for California students
• Middle-income scholarship program
• Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan
Fall 2013 Outcomes for California Residents
• Applicants:
o Average # of Campuses Applied to:
99,129 (
5,893)
4
• Admits:
62,212 (
91)
• Admit Rate for System:
62.8% (
3%)
35,964 (
176)
o Does not include 10,000+ referral offers
• Statements of Intent to Register (SIR):
Diversity of Incoming California Class
• Underrepresented:
33% (
1%)
• First–Generation College:
46% (
1%)
• Low Income:
39% (
1.5%)
Race/Ethnicity
2012
2013
African American
4.3%
3.9%
American Indian
0.6%
0.6%
Chicano/Latino
26.7%
28.2%
Underrepresented
31.6%
32.7%
Asian American
41.3%
40.0%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
White/Other
24.3%
24.0%
Unknown
2.6%
3.0%
100.0%
100.0%
TOTAL
Nonresident Admission and Enrollment
The University’s admission of International and outof-state students does not displace CA residents
• 10 percent of enrolled undergraduates will be nonresidents
• Enrolled beyond state-funded spaces for CA students
• Bring a diversity of perspectives and experiences
• Nonresident tuition is used to benefit all students
Transfer Path to UC
• Applicants:
29,447 (
70)
• Admits:
20,837 (
4)
• Admit Rate for System:
70.8% (
0.1%)
• Statements of Intent to Register:
17,332 (
104)
• Admits from CA Community Colleges:
92%
Transfer is an important pathway for
California students to the University
Looking Ahead to Fall 2014 and Fall 2015
Process Updates
FALL 2014
• Improvements to “a-g”
• Faster turn-around
• Online COLLEGE courses can satisfy VPA & Lab Science
• Alignment with Common Core
• Campuses will continue to have waitlists
• July 1 deadline for final, official transcripts
FALL 2015
• Application for Admission
• Opening date moves to August 1
• Submission dates unchanged – November 1-30
• Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) ethnic category
Enrollment Management
Factors That Affect Enrollment Management
• Campus Capacity Considerations
• Students Graduating
• Re-enrollment of Former Students
• Previous Year New Student Yield
• Funding Level from the State (CA residents)
Enrollment Goals
Enrollment Management
Apply
Admit
Enroll
The Requirements
Systemwide Admission Requirements
Subject Requirements
Years
a. History/Social Sciences
2 years
b. English
4 years
c. Mathematics
3 years
d. Laboratory Science
2 years
e. Language other than English
2 years
f. Visual & Performing Arts
1 year
g. College-Preparatory Elective
1 year
GPA Requirement
Weighted 3.00
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
Admission to the System
Local Path
Statewide Path
• Top 9% of California high school
graduates
• Top 9% of students in local high
school
• Applicants meet general
requirements and achieve the
appropriate UC score on UC’s
admission index
• Applicants have a 3.0 GPA or
better in a specific set of courses
• Applicants meet or exceed the
9% benchmark gpa of their high
school
Index to be recalibrated for fall 2015 applicants
Local Context (ELC) Requirements
Subject Requirements
Years
a. History/Social Sciences
1 year
b. English
2 years
c. Mathematics
2 year
d. Laboratory Science
1 year
e. Language other than English
1 year
f. Visual & Performing Arts
g. College-Preparatory Elective
4 years
(or other a-f courses)
11 Specific Courses
GPA Requirement
•At least 3.00 fully weighted
•Meet or Exceed Benchmark GAP
•for the High school
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
Statewide Requirements
Subject Requirements
Years
a. History/Social Sciences
2 years
b. English
4 years
c. Mathematics
3 years
d. Laboratory Science
2 years
e. Language other than English
2 years
f. Visual & Performing Arts
1 year
g. College-Preparatory Elective
1 year
GPA Requirement
Weighted 3.00
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
Admissions Index
UC Score Required based on GPA and exam scores
Top 9% Statewide
• Applicants in the Top 9% of all high school graduates in
California must meet the general admission
requirements and have an appropriate UC Score on the
admissions index.
• The admissions index is a sliding scale based on the
applicant’s UC “a-g” GPA and UC Score.
• Will be offered admission from a campus that has
space available
Top 9% Local Context
 Applicants in the Top 9% of their class at a
participating California high school who also meet ELC
requirements:
• Complete a specific pattern of 11 UC-approved
“a-g” courses
• Earn a specific GPA or higher in the 11 courses
• Complete the full a-g pattern by end of the senior year
 Will be offered admission from a campus that has
space available.
The Application Review Process
Comprehensive Review
 UC’s process to review applications in context
 In use since 2002
 14 factors established by UC faculty
 Allows consideration of each applicant’s
achievements, both academic and non-academic, in
light of the opportunities and resources available to
them in their educational and personal
environment.
What Can Students Do?
Have an inclusive high school experience
• Take challenging courses and earn strong grades
• Take advantage of other academic opportunities
• Take initiative in pursuing passions and interests
• Seek “fit” in school activities and community involvement
• Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities,
in the family and the community
Students should endeavor to do their best in all things
What Else Can Students Do?
Apply Across the UC System
• To multiple campuses, if possible
• Find the “right fit” for themselves
• Know the range of selectivity across UC
Tips for Students
Presenting Themselves in the Application
• Carefully complete the application:
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Tell us everything they want us to know
Major(s) of interest, if decided
Family background
Participation in activities
Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades
Avoid abbreviations/acronyms
All of these tips provide context and clarity
The Application Process
• Application opens October 1
• Filing period November 1-30
• One application for entire UC system
– Student can apply to all 9 campuses
– Fee waiver for up to 4 campuses available to
qualifying students
• Each campus makes its admission decision
independently for every applicant
UC’s Message
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Regents
direct the President, in consultation with the Academic
Senate and campus admissions professionals, to ensure
that all applicants receive an individualized review that
ensures trained readers examine applicants’ full files to
evaluate their accomplishments in the context of
opportunity . . .”
“BE IT RESOLVED that University of California campuses
must remain committed to recruiting students from
the full range of California high schools and regions in
order to achieve the potential of the University’s
admission policy for California’s students . . .”
Resources
University of California Admissions
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html
• Comprehensive Review Factors
– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html
• Admissions Index Calculator
– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissionsindex/index.html
• ELC Information
– Transcript and Student Contact Information Submission Process
ELC Help Desk - Call: 800-839-8507
• Questions, ELC Coordinator, Julie Lind – Email: elc@ucop.edu
• Counselors Tab
– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/index.html
• Downloadable Guides
– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/downloadable-guides/index.html
UC thanks you for your efforts in
helping students find their path.
Future Questions
Contact us:
AskUC@ucop.edu
We appreciate your help sharing this important
information regarding preparation and access.