There are ten campuses in this system, most of which are highly competitive for entrance. Students must have completed eligibility requirements. The minimum eligibility requirements are not available at time of printing. Coursework must include classes on the UC/CSU Approved Course List.

Application Dates and Fees: Filing period for fall is November 1 to November 30. Apply online at www.ucop.edu/pathways/ Cost (subject to change) is $55.00 per campus.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Academic: GPA for academic courses in "a-g" subject areas, including additional points for most honors courses. The maximum value allowed for GPA is 4.0 at some campuses.

• The number of courses in academic subjects taken beyond the minimum required "a-g" requirements.
• The number of Honors and Advanced Placement courses taken in grades 10-12.

Testing: Each applicant must submit scores on an approved core test of mathematics, language arts and writing. This requirement can be satisfied by taking either of the following:

• the ACT Assessment plus the new ACT Writing Test, or
• the SAT Reasoning Test (critical reading, mathematics and writing).

In addition, all applicants must complete two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas: history/social science, English literature, mathematics, laboratory science or language other than English. Testing should be completed by December of a student's senior year. (Math I will not qualify)

The following SAT Subject Tests can also be used to fulfill this requirement: Literature, U.S. History, World History, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics, French Reading, French Reading with Listening, German Reading, German Reading with Listening, Spanish Reading, Spanish Reading with Listening, Modern Hebrew Reading, Italian Reading, Latin Reading with Listening, Japanese Reading with Listening, Korean Reading with Listening, and Chinese Reading with Listening.

• Can a student meet UC's requirement by taking two SAT Subject tests in one discipline area - for example, the United States and World History tests or the Chemistry and Biology tests?
• No. The examination requirement calls for the completion of two SAT Subject tests in two different subject areas.

Comprehensive Review: Campuses have 14 selection criteria which are listed fully on the UC website. Grades in college preparatory courses lead the criteria, but the campuses will also look at test scores, special talents, tenacity, creativity, community service, leadership and commitment to successfully pursuing a college degree. The campuses are looking for academic and personal achievement -evidence that an applicant has the promise to succeed and thrive at UC.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

About the Grade Point Average

All campuses use the same method of calculating a preliminary grade point average for purposes of determining an applicant' s UC/CSU eligibility. The GPA is calculated based on all "a-g" subjects completed in grades 10 and 11 - including summer sessions - by assigning point values to the grades a student earns, totaling the points, and dividing the total by the number of "a-g" course units. Points are assigned as follows: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point and F=0 points. Courses taken in the ninth grade can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if the student earns a grade of C or better, but they will not be used to calculate the GPA.

The University assigns extra grade points for up to four yearlong courses of University-certified honors-level, Advanced Placement courses taken in grades 10, 11 and 12: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points. College-level courses in the "a-g" college preparatory subjects that are transferable to the University are also assigned honors grade points. A maximum of four semesters of honors courses taken in grade 10 are assigned honors grade points. Grades of D are not assigned extra honors points. (Extra points will be awarded to 10th graders only when they take courses that have been certified by the University as honors-level courses.) See list of approved courses on the next page. At the end of the 12th grade, campuses verify an applicant's UC/CSU eligibility based on the final high school record. To Figure Your Grade Point Average (GPA):
__________A's x 4 = _________
__________B's x 3 =__________
__________C's x 2 =__________
__________D's x 1 =__________
__________F's x 0 =__________
Total Units __________ ÷ = __________ Total Grade Points = GPA

Testing: Tests should be taken during the spring of the 11th grade or the early fall of the 12th grade.

• SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests: apply online at www.collegeboard.com
• ACT: apply online at www.act.org

Following admission to CSU, campuses require math (ELM) and English (EPT) placement tests prior to enrolling in classes. These may be waived based upon SAT test scores or other criteria. Information is available: www.calstate.edu

Following admission to UC, campuses require demonstrating proficiency in writing prior to enrolling in certain classes. This may be satisfied by SAT test scores or other criteria or by taking the UC Analytical Writing Placement Exam (formerly Subject A exam). Information is available: www.ucop.edu

Housing: Contact individual campuses. Housing is impacted on many campuses. Some suggest applying for housing at the same time a student applies for admission. Check each campus carefully for information.

UC Eligibility Index:
Minimum GPA = 3.0

UC Calculator Page:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/resources/materials/e_index.pdf