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Applying to UC Santa Cruz requires completing a University of California application, either online or on paper, and submitting it on time per posted deadlines.

UC Santa Cruz is open for new freshmen and transfer students each fall quarter and to a limited number of transfer students only each winter quarter.

The application filing period is the month of November for the following fall quarter and the month of July for the following winter quarter.

The application is the same for every UC campus, but a $60-per-campus application fee is charged ($70 for international applicants).

Before you apply to UC Santa Cruz, we recommend that you read the information below regarding the application process, admissions eligibility and selection guidelines, and related deadlines.

Freshman Admission
Eligibility and selection of freshman applicants.

Transfer Admission
Eligibility and selection of transfer applicants.

International Students
Information for prospective students from other countries.

Dates and Deadlines
Important dates in the admissions process.

Application Web Site
Apply to the University online or print a paper version of the application from the UC Pathways web site.

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