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Application Filing Period for Fall 2012 is Now Closed

The filing period for the UC Undergraduate Application for Admission and Scholarships for fall 2012 was November 1-30, 2011. Thank you to all who applied!

If you have applied for fall 2012, thank you! Please go to the my.ucsc.edu portal for more information and links specifically for you.

In addition, you may want to participate in the following upcoming, online events:

Student-to-Student Text Chat for Transfers 2012: May 18, 2012

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UC Santa Cruz welcomes applications from international students. UCSC is one of the ten campuses of the esteemed University of California system of public higher education, committed to educating a global community, encouraging innovative research opportunities and developing the knowledge and skills that will serve our shared future. UC Santa Cruz faculty have made significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public research institution in the world, demonstrating that cutting-edge research and high-quality teaching are mutually supportive. 

 You will find information about the Santa Cruz campus, our programs, and the living and learning experience at UCSC throughout the Admissions web site. As an international student considering pursuing your education far from home, you have special questions and concerns that are addressed here.

UC Santa Cruz is located on a 2,000-acre campus nestled in a redwood forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Monterey Bay. With a student population of 16,775 (15,259 Undergraduate and 1,516 Graduate students), UCSC is often referred to as the City on a Hill, adjoining the vibrant, eclectic city of Santa Cruz (population 55,000). Due to our close proximity to the ocean, our weather is mild with a mix of sunshine, fog, and rain throughout the year, with mild winters.

UC Santa Cruz is also located near San Jose, the 11^th largest city in the U.S. and the heart of Silicon Valley, the worldwide hub of technological innovation. Many students find valuable internships and jobs in companies in Silicon Valley, or in the nearby Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Our campus and city bus system can get you to any destination in the Santa Cruz area, with easy access to parks, beaches, and views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. There are buses to Amtrak trains and the San Jose International Airport for your trips home. You can also use Zimride for a convenient trip to the airport.

UC Santa Cruz has numerous, professionally staffed programs and services to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students. UCSC has its own police force and fire department as well as safety education services that all new students are required to attend.

Students who are not California residents are assessed nonresident tuition in addition to educational and registration fees. International students are required to show proof of funding (for both fees and living expenses) for at least 1 academic year (9 months) in order for visa documents (I-20) to be issued. ieo.ucsc.edu/intl-students/new/financial.html

The application filing period for fall (September) 2012 is November 1 – 30, 2011. The UC application is an online application and can be accessed at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

As an international student, you may apply to UC Santa Cruz as either a freshman or as a transfer student, depending on your level of education.

Freshman applicants are students who have:

• completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country
• never been enrolled full-time as a college or university student
• Click here for detailed admission requirements information for international freshman applicants.

Transfer applicants are students who have:

• completed the equivalent of at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable college/university credit
• Click here for detailed admission requirements information for international transfer applicants.

Links:

                  Majors

                  International Living Center (ILC)

                  International Education Office

                  UC Office of the President International Admissions Page

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State-affiliated network of over 400 advising centers in 170 countries, providing valuable information about planning to study in the USA: educationusa.state.gov.

加州大学圣克鲁斯分校招生演讲中文版 - Chinese-Language UCSC Presentation [PDF]

Student-to-Student Chats -- April 22, 2011 Featuring: Franny Marcelle, business management economics and history of art and visual culture double major, hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Alisa Schubert Yuasa, history and art double major, hometown: Tokyo, Japan Martin Hernandez, history and history of art and visual culture double major, hometown: Lake View Terrace, California Length: 1:00:00