Applying to UC - Transfer Center

• Before You Apply
• After You Apply

Before You Apply

Check for Open/Closed Majors

Make sure to check if the university is accepting applications for the term in which you are interested by following the steps below:

Did You Know…?

UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego, CSU East Bay, and San Jose State University are the most popular UC and CSU destinations for Ohlone College students. Visit the Transfer Center for transfer information, such as transfer workshops, applications, scholarships, and more!

To see if your UC campus is accepting applications, go to UC Open/Closed Majors and follow these steps:

1. Select the campus for which you are interested in applying.
2. Locate your status (e.g. Junior Transfer).
3. Review list of closed majors.
4. If your major is open, note and verify the deadline to apply and whether an online or paper application is requested.

To apply online, go to the UC Online Application.

The UC Personal Statement

The University of California system requires a personal statement as part of your online application submission. See below for some tips and resources on the UC Personal Statement:

• Attend a “Writing Your UC Personal Statement” workshop
• UC Berkeley's Personal Statement Tips (PDF) (go to page 4)
• UCLA Personal Statement
• UC Santa Barbara Personal Statement Tips (PDF)
• The University of California Application Personal Statement information
• CaliforniaColleges.edu’s UC Personal Statement Tips

After You Apply

Students have an opportunity to update the UC application online with grades and changes. Make sure to meet deadlines. Visit UC’s After Your Apply to view your receipt, check application status, apply to additional UCs, update transfer application, etc..

Making Changes After Your Submit

Do you need to make changes to your application, but the deadline for updating your application has passed? Some UC campuses require that changes be submitted via your student portal; others may accept the change via email.

Make sure to verify and prepare the content of your submission thoroughly and completely. Visit the Transfer Center for assistance. In general, your letter/email should contain:

• Your full name
• Your date of birth
• Your UC ID Number (if you know it) or your Application ID Number
• The term you have applied for (e.g. Fall 2010 transfer admission)
• A daytime phone number
• Reference the old information or state what was missing
• State and provide the updated or new information

UC Campus Contact Information

Here are a few UC campus updates web pages dedicated to the topic of making changes after the UC Application Update deadline:

UC Berkeley

Review the Applicant FAQs section on MyBerkeleyApplication.

UC Davis

Notify changes to your application using UC Davis MyAdmissions.

UC Irvine

Review “Submitting Your Application” under How to Apply.

UCLA

Visit Current Applicants page.

UC Merced

Submit changes through the UC Application Update site or email admissions@ucmerced.edu with the above mentioned email content.

UC San Diego

Visit What's Next? I've Applied page and review the section “For transfer students”.

UC Santa Barbara

Review FAQs section. Questions #20-24 on the FAQs will likely pertain to you.

UC Santa Cruz

Log into your ucsd.edu Portal for any directions there or contact UCSC’s Undergraduate Admissions at (831) 459-4008 or admissions@ucsc.edu.

Visit the Transfer Center for assistance!