Q: How do I apply for fall 2008?
A: If you are applying for fall 2008, the best way to apply to the university is through UC's online application form.

If you do not have Internet access, you may e-mail the UC Office of the President at ucinfo@ucapplication.net or call the UC Santa Cruz Office of Admissions at (831) 459-4008 to have a printed application mailed to you.

Different applications are used for freshmen and transfer students.

Please note that the application filing period for fall 2008 was November 1-30, 2007. Applications for fall 2008 are now closed.

Q: What's the application fee?
A: The fee for applying to UC Santa Cruz is $60 ($70 for international applicants). If you apply to more than one University of California campus at the same time, submit $60 ($70 for international applicants) for each UC campus you apply to.

Q: What are the application deadlines?
A: Fall Quarter 2008: November 1–30, 2007

Note: Applicants interested in winter admissions should check with the Admissions Office at (831) 459-4008 before applying, since UC Santa Cruz may not be open to winter quarter applications.

Q: Do I need to send in references and recommendations?
A: Please do NOT send in any letters of recommendation or references. The university does not require or solicit letters of recommendation on behalf of applicants for undergraduate admission. Such letters are not forwarded to the admissions office with your UC Undergraduate Application.

If you already have letters of recommendation and references, however, we recommend that you keep them in case you'd like to appeal an admissions decision.

Q: What is your AP policy?
A: The University of California grants credit for all College Board Advanced Placement Tests on which a student scores 3 or higher.

Q: When are acceptance notices sent out?
A: For fall quarter acceptance, notices are sent March 15–31 for freshmen and March 15–May 1 for transfer students.