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Question: My parents went to UC Davis. Will that help my chances of being accepted? Does UC Davis have a legacy program?

Answer: Unfortunately, no credit is awarded to applicants whose parents or relatives attended UC Davis. You can learn more about the criteria that UC Davis uses for selection at admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_selection_process.cfm.

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Question: How do I learn more about the placement exams that I will need to take at Orientation?

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You can learn more about the placement exams that you will take at Orientation here: orientation.ucdavis.edu.

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Question: Can I change my major before submitting an appeal to UC Davis?

Answer: Unfortunately, you cannot change your major for your appeal.

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Question: What are your office hours?

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Undergraduate Admissions advisers are available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with limited advising available during the lunch hour. You may reach us during these hours by phone at (530) 752-2971 or in person at 178 Mrak Hall. You do not need to make an appointment to speak with an adviser.

Please note that our office will be closed in recognition of all official campus holidays.

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Question: How do I schedule a tour?

Answer:  You may schedule a tour online through our Visitor Services Web site, http://visit.ucdavis.edu. You may also call Visitor Services at (530) 752-8111.

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Question: Where do I get an application?

Answer: There is one online application for all UC campuses: the UC undergraduate application for admission and scholarships. Select each campus on the application that you wish to apply to. The UC application is available beginning in mid-October.

If you don't have easy online access, you may submit an e-mail request for a print application. Include your name, address, application term (e.g. fall 2010) and applicant status (freshman or transfer), along with an explanation for why you are unable to use the online application. Print applications must be postmarked by the last day of the filing period.

For more information about the application process, please visit our Application Basics page.

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Question: May I submit a late application?

Answer: UC Davis rarely accepts late applications. To apply for admission after a filing period has ended or for a closed filing period, you must submit a written appeal. Consideration for appeals is based on your overall application and extenuating circumstances. For more information, visit the "Can I apply late or for a closed term" section at admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/application_basics.cfm.

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Question: My name/Social Security number/birthdate is wrong on the application. How do I fix it?

Answer: Please fax a copy of a legal document (driver’s license, passport, Social Security card) that displays the correct information to (530) 752-3712. Be sure to include your ID number and a short explanation of what needs to be corrected.

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Question: Do I need to send my transcripts?

Answer: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application. If you are admitted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts after your final grades have been posted.

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Question: Do I need to send letters of recommendation?

Answer: No, UC campuses do not accept letters of recommendation.

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Question: Do I need to schedule an interview?

Answer: No, UC Davis does not conduct interviews.

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Question: When and where will my admission decision be posted?

Answer: All UC Davis admission decisions will be posted on your MyAdmissions page. If you have not set up your MyAdmissions account, please visit myadmissions.ucdavis.edu and use your UC Davis Student ID number to get started. Freshman admission decisions will be posted between March 1 and 31. Transfer admission decisions will be posted between mid-March and the end of April.

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Question: What is the average GPA for freshmen?

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The average GPA of fall 2009 admitted freshmen was 4.03. You can see our complete 2009 freshman admission profile at admissions.ucdavis.edu/profile.  

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Question: Do I have to take the SAT Subject Tests?

Answer: Yes, you must take two SAT Subject Tests to be considered eligible for admission to a UC campus. The tests must be in two different subject areas (e.g., science and literature). If you choose to take math, you must choose Level 2. For more information about the examination requirement for UC eligibility, please visit admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_exam_reqt.cfm.

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Question: I missed the December deadline to take the SAT tests. Should I still take them?

Answer: Yes, you should sign up to take the SAT tests as soon as possible. Though we would not be able to use your test scores in our evaluation of your application, there is a chance you could be admitted without them. If that case, we would still require that you take the tests by the time you graduate from high school, or you would risk cancellation of your provisional admission. If you are not admitted and wish to appeal, please let us know why you were unable to take these required tests by the December deadline.

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Question: What GPA do I need to have to transfer to UC Davis?

Answer: For most majors, you must have a GPA of at least 2.8 to be a competitive applicant. For majors in the College of Engineering, you must have a GPA of at least 3.1 to be a competitive applicant.

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Question: What are the requirements to transfer to UC Davis?

Answer: To be eligible for admission to UC Davis as a junior transfer student, you must fulfill both of the following criteria:

• Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) units of transferable coursework with a GPA of at least 2.8.
• Complete the following seven transferable college courses, earning a grade of C or better in each course:

• Two courses in English composition;
• One course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
• Four courses chosen from at least two of these subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences.

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Question: Which term are you currently accepting applications for? When does the next application period open? When is the application deadline?

Answer: UC Davis will be accepting applications for fall quarter 2010 between November 1-30, 2009. The UC application will be available starting October 1. The deadline to submit your application is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on November 30. We do not accept applications for spring quarter, and are not currently accepting any applications for winter quarter. Visit our application basics page for more information on applying to UC Davis.

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Question: Can I defer my admission?

Answer: You may be able to defer (postpone) your admission and fall enrollment in certain situations.

The Deferred Enrollment program allows you to postpone your initial enrollment at the university for up to one year. The program allows you to pursue other activities that will help you clarify your educational goals (e.g., job opportunities, non-collegiate experience, time to resolve personal or medical problems). You cannot enroll in another college or university during this period.

To be eligible for deferred enrollment, you must return your affirmative Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) with the deposit by the deadline, and must satisfy all university admission and entrance requirements.

After submitting your SIR, you can browse our deferred enrollment FAQs and apply for deferred enrollment through MyAdmissions. You must also submit a $60 processing fee prior to the first day of instruction of the quarter to which you have been admitted.

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Question: Do transfer students need to submit their high school transcripts?

Answer: Yes, transfer students are required to submit their high school transcripts.

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Question: What is your address?

Answer:

Our mailing address is:

Undergraduate Admissions
University of California, Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8507

Our physical location is 178 Mrak Hall, and we can be reached by phone at (530) 752-2971.

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Question: What is the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE)? Do I need to take it?

Answer: You must take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) if you did not satisfy the Entry Level Writing Requirement in one of the ways listed on the following Web site: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/freshman/advising/other/writing.html. If you did not satisfy the Entry Level Writing Requirement, the UC system will send you a letter in mid-May providing you with a test date and location to take the AWPE. If you are not able to take the AWPE on that date, you will have another opportunity to take the exam before fall quarter begins. Be aware that you may not be able to sign up for classes that require satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing Requirement as a prerequisite until you pass the AWPE. If you received a letter directing you to take the AWPE and you believe you satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement in one of the ways listed on the above Web site, you may disregard the letter. Be sure to check your MyAdmissions page to confirm that the appropriate test scores and/or college transcripts that you are using to satisfy the requirement have arrived in our office.

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Question: I don't know my Student ID (SID) number. How do I log in to MyAdmissions? How do I get help setting up or accessing my account?

Answer:
The first time you log in to your MyAdmissions page you will be asked to set up your account. Enter your Student ID (SID) number in the space provided. If you do not have your student ID number, you may use your Social Security number. Leave the password field blank - you will be asked to create a login ID and password later in the account set up process.

If you're having problems accessing MyAdmissions and have already established an account, you can reset your password from the campus Computing Accounts page. When you created your account, you were asked a series of security questions that will be used to automatically reset your password. Please visit the UC Davis Computing Accounts page and select "change your password" to use the online reset system.

If you are unable to reset your password through the automated system, please call our campus IT Express Help Desk during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) at (530) 754-HELP.

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Question: Can I apply to transfer to Davis for my sophomore year?

Answer: It is rare for students to transfer to UC Davis at the sophomore level (any student with less than 60 semester or 90 quarter units). The only college that may accept sophomore level applications is the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in non-selective majors for fall terms. Priority is given to students from California community colleges. You can check the open or closed status for majors at the University of California's Web site, universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_majors.html.  

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Question: Does UC Davis have a transfer unit limit?

Answer: If you have completed 80 semester (120 quarter) units or more of transferable community college and/or four-year college units, your admission is subject to the approval by the respective dean for majors in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Biological Sciences or College of Letters and Science.  

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Question: How do I make additions or corrections to my application? How will I know when you have received my changes?

Answer: Before November 30, you may call the UC Undergraduate Application Processing Service at (800) 523-2048 to make changes to your application.

After November 30 and before your application is received by UC Davis, you will not be able to make changes or corrections to your application unless there is an error with your name, Social Security number or birth date. In those instances, please fax a copy of a legal document (driver’s license, passport, Social Security card) that displays the correct information to our office at (530) 752-3712. Be sure to include your ID number and a short explanation of what needs to be corrected. You will need to contact each campus to which you applied to submit corrected application information.

Once you receive confirmation from UC Davis that we have received your application, you should immediately set up a MyAdmissions account using your UC Davis Student ID (SID). Use MyAdmissions to check your application status, update your contact information, report any changes in your grades, provide explanations for grades below "C," submit other required information and verify that we have received any documents you submitted.

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Question: Did you receive my application? How can I find out more about the status of my application?

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After you submit your application online, you will receive an e-mail confirmation from the UC Undergraduate Admissions Processing Service (usually within four-to-five weeks of submitting your application). If UC Davis is listed in this e-mail as a campus to which you applied, it means we received your application.

By January 20, fall applicants should also receive an e-mail from UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions confirming that our campus has received your application from the UC Undergraduate Admissions Processing Service. We will send all e-mail communications regarding your admission status to the address that you listed on your application. Please add ucdavis.edu to your e-mail address book today so our messages don't get caught in your junk filter, and check your e-mail regularly. If you do not receive a confirmation message from us by January 20, please contact us at (530) 752-2971.

As soon as you receive a confirmation from our office, please be sure to set up your MyAdmissions account at http://myadmissions.ucdavis.edu and check it regularly to monitor your application status.

For information about what you need to do after you apply, please visit our "After you Applied" pages at our Web site:

• Freshman applicants: admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_applied.cfm
• Transfer applicants: admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_applied.cfm

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Question: Which SAT or ACT scores will UC Davis use? Does it look bad if I take the exams more than once?

Answer: UC Davis will use the highest scores from your SAT/ACT exam sittings. For the SAT Reasoning Test, we use the highest reading, math and writing score from one sitting. For the SAT Subject Tests, we use the highest two test scores in two different subject areas from any sitting. We will not mix and match the highest pieces from different sittings. We do not consider whether you took the tests more than once. But we do require that you take the tests no later than the December prior to the fall admission period for which you are applying (December 2008 is the deadline to take exams and be considered for fall 2009 admission, for example). For more information, visit admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_exam_reqt.cfm.

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Question: Do I have to complete IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) to be admitted to UC Davis?

Answer: No, completion of IGETC is not required for admission to UC Davis. In fact, we do not recommend that you complete IGETC if you plan to enter a major with substantial lower-division requirements, such as those offered in the College of Biological Sciences. In this case, it’s more important to complete courses required for your major than to fulfill all of your general education requirements before transferring. IGETC works well for students planning for Bachelor of Arts majors with few units of lower-division preparation. Students choosing the IGETC pattern should complete it while at community college (with some exceptions). The Web sites assist.org and registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog provide aditional details.
 

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Question: What are my options if I can't visit the UC Davis campus?

Answer: While visiting campus is the best way to get a feel for UC Davis, there are several other ways that you can learn about us without stepping foot on campus:

•  Join our student communities at Facebook www.new.facebook.com/group.php and MySpace myspace.com/ucdua
•  Watch our campus and student videos at the UC Davis YouTube channel youtube.com/ucdavis
•  Subscribe to our Admissions e-newsletter admissions.ucdavis.edu/newsletter/
•  Find out when we’ll be at a college fair in your area and meet one of our Admissions representatives or your regional adviser admissions.ucdavis.edu/info/inyourneighborhood.cfm
• Request an Admission Information Brochure at admissions.ucdavis.edu/info/request.cfm
• Read our student newspaper online at californiaaggie.com
• Watch the NCAA Division I UC Davis Aggies compete at ucdavisaggies.com

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Question: How do I know if my classes transfer?

Answer: Our Admissions office cannot evaluate transcripts to determine your transferable courses until you apply to UC Davis. If you attend a California community college, you can use the assist.org Web site to determine which of your classes transfer to UC Davis. If you attend a school other than a California community college, you can get a good idea of your transferable courses by comparing your course descriptions with the course descriptions of similar classes here at UC Davis (or at any UC). If the course descriptions match up, the courses will probably transfer. You can find UC Davis' course descriptions in our General Catalog: registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog.  

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Question: I was admitted. What is next?

Answer: Congratulations! Here are your next steps:

1. Attend one of our Decision UC Davis events for admitted students and their families. Information will be posted at admissions.ucdavis.edu/decision/campus
2. Accept your offer of admission by May 1 if you are a freshman admit, or June 2 if you are a transfer admit. You accept by submitting your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) online through  your myadmissions.ucdavis.edu page.
3. Complete additional pre-enrollment tasks as noted on your MyAdmissions page, including registration for our summer Orientation program.

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Question: I noticed an error on my credit summary. How can I have the error corrected?

Answer: There is a link at the bottom of the official credit summary page in MyAdmissions where you can click to report any errors. If you are viewing an unofficial credit summary, you will need to wait until you receive your official credit summary before you can report errors. We will not make corrections to unofficial credit summaries.

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Question: How do I cancel my SIR?

Answer: To cancel your SIR, click the "Cancel Statement of Intent to Register" link on your MyAdmissions page. Please be aware that by canceling your SIR, you are voiding your admission to UC Davis.

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Question: My school is closed for the summer. What should I do to get my transcripts?

Answer: Try calling your school district's office. They may be able to produce a copy of your transcript even if your school is closed.

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Question: I was previously a student at UC Davis and would like to reapply. What is the process?

Answer: Previously enrolled students who wish to return to UC Davis will need to apply for readmission. The readmission process is handled through the Office of the University Registrar, not Undergraduate Admissions. For more information, please visit registrar.ucdavis.edu/html/readmin.html or contact the Office of the University Registrar at (530) 752-2973.

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Question: How do I know if I am a California resident?

Answer: For questions about residency for tuition purposes, please visit the Office of the University Registrar Web site at registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/appendix/residency.html or call (530) 752-2973.

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Question: I was accepted to UC Davis, but did not SIR by the deadline. Can I still attend?

Answer: We are sorry, but once you have missed the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline, your provisionary admission to UC Davis is cancelled. If you would still like to attend, you will need to apply for the next open term.

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Question: How do I apply?

Answer: To apply to UC Davis, you will need to complete the UC online application for admission and scholarships during the application filing period. The application is available here: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply. Please review our application tips at admissions.ucdavis.edu/apply before you submit your application.

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Question: How do I apply to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)? Do I apply after I'm admitted?

Answer: You will apply for EOP when you complete the UC undergraduate application for admission and scholarships. Simply read and follow all instructions about EOP. Be sure to include the requested information about:

• family size
• household income for the past two years
• parents' educational levels

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Question: If I have taken college coursework during high school, am I considered a freshman or transfer applicant?

Answer: You are considered a freshman applicant if you completed your college coursework while you were still in high school. If you are admitted, you will submit your high school and college transcripts. You will receive units for any transferable coursework, but will retain freshman status until the spring quarter of your first year when you units have been completely processed.  Transferable college courses taken while in high school are considered "honors" courses in the calculation of your gpa.  You may receive up to 8 additional points in the calculation of your gpa for honors courses taken in the last three years of high school (in which you received grades of C or better).

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Question: Will I receive credit for my Advanced Placement (AP) test at UC Davis? If I receive a 1 or 2 on my AP test, will it affect my admission?

Answer: Your Advanced Placements test scores do not affect your admission. However, if you receive a 3, 4 or 5 on your Advanced Placement test, you will receive credit toward you degree at UC Davis, in the form of units. A score below a 3 will not earn any transferable credit or satisfy any UC Davis course requirements. You can learn how many units you will receive for a specific test at the Office of the University Registrar's Web site, in the General Catalog section: registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/admission/ap.html.

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Question: What is the average SAT score for incoming freshmen?

Answer: The average SAT Reasoning Test score for the fall 2008 freshman class was 1876. You can see our 2008 freshman admission profile (including middle 50% for GPA, ACT and SAT Reasoning Test) at http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_exceeding_eligibility.cfm.

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Question: What do you look at in my application?

Answer: UC Davis thoroughly reviews all applicants' records and scores them based on criteria defined within our Comprehensive Review selection process. Of the criteria we consider, GPA is the single most important component, followed by standardized test scores. We also take into consideration special talent, demonstrated leadership, completion of academic preparation programs and several other criteria, which we look for in your application and in your personal statement. Learn more about our selection criteria and our comprehensive review process at admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_selection_process.cfm. Please note that each UC campus has a slightly different process for reviewing applications. For tips on completing your application, visit admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_completing_app.cfm.

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Question: Do I need to send official SAT/ACT scores to UC Davis?

Answer: Yes, please contact the College Board and/or ACT and ask them to send all of your official scores to UC Davis. The UC Davis CEEB code for the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests is 004834. The UC Davis ACT code is 0454.

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Question: How do I learn more about financial aid?

Answer: To learn more about financial aid, please visit one of the following Web sites:

• UC Davis Financial Aid Office: financialaid.ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-2390
• UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions, Finances section: admissions.ucdavis.edu/finances/
• University of California, Paying for UC: universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): fafsa.ed.gov

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Question: How do I learn more about housing?

Answer: To learn more about housing, please visit the Student Housing Web site at housing.ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-2033. 

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Question: Where can I find directions and a map to your campus?

Answer: Directions and campus maps can be found here: admissions.ucdavis.edu/visit/directions_maps.cfm.

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Question: What are the freshman admission requirements?

Answer: Applicants must be eligible for UC admission, and then they must meet the selection requirements for the individual UC campus they wish to attend. The main path to become eligible for UC admission is to become eligible in the "Statewide Context," which means you must satisfy certain subject, scholarship and examination requirements:

• The subject requirement is the course subjects you need to take ("a-g")
• The scholarship requirement is the required combination of GPA in "a-g" courses and college admission test scores
• The exmination requirement is the ACT Assessment plus Writing OR the SAT Reasoning Test, AND two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject area

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Question: I failed/dropped a class. How does this affect my admission?

Answer: Dropping or failing a class can impact your admission. Your best chance for keeping your admission status is to report the change to us immediately so we can work with you to identify options for correcting the grade/dropped course. If you wait to report these changes, the chances of your admission being cancelled are greater. Report any changes to your grades or classes immediately using the "Reporting Application and Coursework Changes" link on your MyAdmissions page. We will respond to you via e-mail within 7-10 days.

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Question: Can I change my major?

Answer: You cannot change your major until you have been enrolled at UC Davis for at least one quarter. If you are interested in changing your major, be sure to mention this to your academic advisers at Orientation in the summer. They can help you begin the planning process to change your major.

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Question: Can I transfer to UC Davis from another UC campus? Are my chances of admission to UC Davis higher if I'm already attending another UC campus?

Answer: Yes, students can transfer to UC Davis from other UC campuses. However, the highest priority for transfer admission is given to junior-level California community college applicants with 60 semester (90 quarter) units. Next priority is given to junior-level applicants from other UC campuses and other four-year institutions, in and out of California. Finally, if space is available, lower-division (sophomore-level) transfer applicants with superior grades may be admitted, but only into the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Visit our prospective transfer student page for more information about applying to UC Davis as a transfer student.

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Question: How do I withdraw/cancel my application for admission? 

Answer:  To withdraw your application for admission from UC Davis, please send an e-mail message with your request to Operations Manager Brenda Lance at bllance@ucdavis.edu. Please include your full name (as you listed it on your application) and student ID number. We wish you success at your chosen institution! Sincerely, UC Davis Admissions Staff

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Question: I graduated high school a while ago, and have taken some college courses since then. Should I apply to UC Davis as a freshman?

Answer: If you have taken any coursework at a community college following high school graduation, you would be considered a transfer applicant.
 
To transfer to UC Davis you will need to have completed a minimum of 90 quarter/60 semester units of transferable coursework before enrollment.  Please note that completing required coursework in the summer immediately before fall admission is not allowed. You will also need to complete UC transfer eligibility courses and prerequisite courses required by your major. Visit http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_adm_reqt.cfm for more information about these requirements and check http://assist.org website to determine exactly what courses you should take at the community college to transfer to UC Davis.

We give highest priority in admissions to students transferring from California community colleges. We encourage you to work with your community college counselor as soon as possible to plan your course of study for transfer to UC Davis. If you enroll in a California community college participating in our Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP), a UC Davis admissions adviser visits your campus regularly and is available to help you plan your transfer. We also offer a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) at all California community colleges. Please visit http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/tr_pros_stdt.cfm to learn more about these opportunities and other information to help you transfer to UC Davis.

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Question: I would like to get a degree that will allow me to either work at a zoo or work with the conservation of extinct species. Would I be able to achieve this at UC Davis?

Answer: Of course! UC Davis offers more than 100 majors, including unique interdisciplinary majors such as evolution, ecology and biodiversity and a myriad of minors. Many of our undergraduate students choose to complete a double-major or write their own individual major. If you're not quite sure which major is the best fit for your interests, you can apply to UC Davis as an undeclared or exploratory major. Additionally, our Internship and Career Center is one of the largest in the nation, placing more than 6,000 students in career internships every year, providing career counseling and providing you with the tools you need to succeed in your career of your choice. Our Undergraduate Research Center will connect you with research opportunities both on- and off-campus to enhance the knowledge gained in your classes. And with our six professional schools, UC Davis students have unparalleled access to cutting edge researchers and learning opportunities.  

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Question: Did you receive my AP/ACT/SAT test scores and/or transcripts? When will they be reflected in MyAdmissions?

Answer: After you apply to UC Davis, you can check your MyAdmissions page to determine if UC Davis received your transcripts and/or test scores.

You can confirm that UC Davis has received your SAT, ACT, and/or AP scores by clicking on the "View Scores Received" link on your MyAdmissions page. Once we receive your official test scores from College Board, the scores will be displayed as "official" on your MyAdmissions page. Please note that only your highest sitting from the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT and your two highest Subject Test scores will show as received. If you do not see information you submitted reflected in MyAdmissions by January 20, please call our office at (530) 752-2971.

Once UC Davis has received your official, final transcripts, they will show as "received" on MyAdmissions. It can take a week or more for transcripts to display as "received,"; transcripts showing summer session coursework can take up to three months to be reflected, so please be patient. If it has been longer than this since the date your submitted your documents, please call our office at (530) 752-2971.

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Question: Am I considered an international or domestic student?

Answer: You are considered an international applicant if you need a visa in order to reside and study in the United States. Please refer to the International section of our Admissions Web site at http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/international/index.cfm for more information regarding international student status and admission requirements. If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee, you will be considered a domestic applicant even if you currently reside outside the United States. To be considered a California resident, you must live in California for at least one year immediately prior to your planned enrollment date.

You can visit the Office of the University Registrar's Web site regarding your residency status at http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/html/slr.html.

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Question: I completed my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and was told that I needed to send proof of my US citizenship to the UC Davis financial aid office. Where should I send this information?

Answer:
Please contact our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at undergradfinaid@ucdavis.edu or (530) 752-2390.

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Question: I don't have my MyAdmissions login ID/Student ID/password. Can you reset my account or send me this information?

Answer:
If you're having problems accessing MyAdmissions and have already established an account, you can reset your password from the campus Computing Accounts page. When you created your account, you were asked a series of security questions that will be used to automatically reset your password. Please visit the UC Davis Computing Accounts page and select "change your password" to use the online reset system.

If you are unable to reset your password through the automated system, please call our campus IT Express Help Desk during business hours (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) at (530) 754-HELP.

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Question: Since submitting my application for admission, I have dropped one of the courses I listed on the application. Will this affect my admission?

Answer:
Please visit your MyAdmissions page and use the course update form to notify us of the change. The course change may affect your admission status, so you will want to notify us through MyAdmissions as soon as possible, along with the reason for the change.

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Question: What is the minimum SAT score required for admission to UC Davis?

Answer:
Please see the University of California Web site for the minimum UC scholarship requirement.

The UC scholarship requirement defines the test scores you much achieve and grade point average (GPA) you must earn in the "a-g" subjects to be eligible for admission to UC. Use the online calculator on the same page to determine your eligibility.

To be competitive for admission to UC Davis, you