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

Answer:

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 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 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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: I have been admitted to UC Davis, but will not be able to attend Decision UC Davis. Would it be possible to arrange a personal tour on another date?

Answer:
Congratulations on your admission! We understand the importance of visiting college campuses -- it's definitely one of the best ways to determine where you feel most comfortable and where you want to spend the next 4 years of your life!

We highly recommend attending one of our campuswide celebrations if you cannot attend our Decision UC Davis event. Any of our campus events will give you a good idea about campus/student life and if you are able to visit on a weekday, you can schedule time to meet with an adviser from your academic college. Please check our event calendar to see when our key celebrations will be held.

You can also schedule a walking tour of campus through our Campus Tours unit. Tours are offered Monday through Saturday, and can be scheduled online at visit.ucdavis.edu.

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Question: I've been admitted to UC Davis as a transfer student, but haven't completed 60 transferable units. Will my acceptance be rescinded?

Answer:

Please submit this question through MyAdmissions using the Reporting Coursework Changes link located in the Critical Information. Our admission advisers will be able to review your file and give you the best possible guidance.

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Question: How can I pay my SIR deposit? What type of credit cards are accepted?

Answer:
When you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), you will be taken to a page where you must choose how you will pay your SIR deposit.You can pay your SIR deposit online using any of the credit cards listed or by sending a check through the mail.

If you leave the online payment page without submitting a credit card payment, you will not be able to return and must submit your SIR deposit by mail. Please note that the postmark deadline is May 1 for freshmen and June 1 for transfer students.

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Question: MyAdmissions says that I submitted my Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), but I do not intend to register.

Answer:
You can withdraw your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) using a link under the "Pre-enrollment Transactions" column at MyAdmissions.

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Question: I was admitted to UC Davis a few years ago and now need a copy of admission letter to apply for scholarships. How can I get a copy of my admission letter?

Answer:

Please call our office at (530) 752-2971 to speak with one of our advisers who can provide assistance with your unique situation.

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Question: I am planning to attend medical school after I complete my undergraduate degree. Should I take a lower division English course or take an AP test to exempt the course?

Answer:
You will have an opportunity to meet with your academic adviser during Orientation and can discuss this with him/her as your plan your fall schedule.

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Question: My son/daughter was recently admitted to UC Davis. How do I find out what type of financial aid s/he received? It seems as though I should have access to this information since I'm paying for school.

Answer:

Your son/daughter can pick up his/her financial aid award notice on MyAwards through MyAdmissions.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) transfers all rights to student educational records from parents to student when the student reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the secondary level. Parents may access student records if the student is claimed as a dependent for Federal income tax purposes. If neither parent claims the student as a dependent, parents may have access only if the student is willing to release the information. Such a release must be made in writing to the Office of the University Registrar.

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Question: How and when do I pay off my financial aid loans?

Answer:
Please visit the UC Davis Financial Aid Web site to learn about loan repayment terms. You can also contact Financial Aid staff at (530) 752-2390 with additional loan-related questions.

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Question: I have been accepted as a transfer student, and will not be able to complete one of my required courses. How will this affect my admission? Can I complete this requirement after I enroll at UC Davis?

Answer:
Please use MyAdmissions to ask your question so that an adviser can reference your conditions of admission and provide an accurate response.

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Question: I have been admitted to UC Davis, but I am worried that my admission might be canceled because the incorrect SAT scores were sent to the campus. I have already contacted College Board of this issue, but am concerned that it will affect my status.

Answer: Please use the Reporting Coursework link in MyAdmissions to report the correct SAT scores. An admissions adviser will respond within 10 working days.

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Question: I can't access MyAwards using my UC Davis login ID and password to check my financial aid award. Am I doing something wrong?

Answer: There were some hiccups with MyAwards -- please try again. If you still cannot access your financial aid award notice, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (530) 752-2390.

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Question: I was admitted to UC Davis, but I don't see anything about an academic scholarship award and my family doesn't qualify for need-based aid. Does this mean I wasn't awarded anything?

Answer: Be sure to look for your financial aid award on "MyAwards" through MyAdmissions to see if you were awarded any scholarships.

If you plan to visit us at Decision UC Davis, you can bring your financial aid award notice and ask our Financial Aid and Scholarships representatives any questions you may have. You can also contact our Office of Undergraduate Scholarships at (530) 752-2804.
 

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Question: I have already submitted my SIR, but I did not see the SIR deposit fee page afterward. How do I go back to that page to see if I still need to make that deposit?

Answer: You have been identified as an EOP student, which means your deposit fee has been waived. There should be an "EOP Information" link under the "Critical Information" column of your MyAdmissions page.

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Question: I've been accepted to UC Davis, but am having problems coming up with the money to pay my fees. Will my admission be cancelled if i am not able to pay the fees on time? Can I defer my admission until a later term?

Answer:
Please contact our Financial Aid office to discuss your situation. They may be able to help you locate funding sources to help finance your education. It is also possible to arrange payment of your fees on a monthly or quarterly basis.

If you are not able to work out a financial arrangement that will allow you to enroll during the quarter for which you were admitted, you may also be able to defer (postpone) your admission. 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: If I've already submitted my Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and my admission is rescinded or canceled, is it possible to get a refund of my SIR deposit?

Answer:
The SIR deposit is non-refundable. If you are concerned that your admission decision may be rescinded, please report your concerns (and details) using the "Reporting Changes" link in MyAdmissions, if you haven't already. An admission evaluator will review your case and help you in whatever way possible.

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Question: I am having difficulty with my statement of legal residence, specifically during the questions concerning my parents. I have two mothers and no fathers, however instead of the question format stating options of [Guardian 1] and [Guardian 2], it states mother and father, so I was wondering how I should go on at answering the questions.

Answer: You can list one of your mothers under "Mother" and the other under "Father." The purpose of the form is to determine that you are the child of parents who are living in state -- putting one of your mothers under the "Father" section won't affect the processing of the form.

This form is prepared by the Office of the University Registrar, so if you wanted to recommend new language to be used in the form in the future, please send your comments to registrar@ucdavis.edu.

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Question: I am going to be a freshman at UCDavis next year, and I would love to find out how I can become a member of the dance team, when tryouts are, if there are summer camps, etc.  How do I go about contacting the head coach and getting this information?

Answer: Here is audition information for the UC Davis dance team:

http://www.aggiepack.com/pages/spirit_squad/auditions.htm

Dance Team Clinics and Auditions (information, dates and times are subject to change, please check back often)

UC Davis Dance Team Clinics will be held on:
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Upper Hickey Gym
Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Upper Hickey Gym
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Upper Hickey Gym
Thursday, May 28, 2008 - 6:30pm-8:30pm - Upper Hickey Gym
The clinics are HIGHLY encouraged for everyone who is interested about being on the 2009-2010 UC Davis Dance Team. During these clinics individuals will learn fight song, hip hop and jazz combinations as well an audition routine. Clinic will also cover basic across the floor progressions.

UC Davis Dance Team Auditions will be held on:
Saturday, May 30, 2009 - Time 9am
Doors open at 8:30am for registration
Please wear:
Shorts/ dance pants / leggings
Tank or fitted shirt
Hair pulled back

At auditions Individuals will be judged on across the floor technique and execution of routine and fight song learned at the clinic. There will also be a short interview with the judges that will not effect individual's score.

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Question: All of my other grades are fine, but if I were to get a high D in an AP science class, would my admission be terminated, or would I be able to make up the class my freshman year?

Answer: Please submit this question to MyAdmissions using the "Reporting Course Changes" link -- an admission evaluator will look at your complete file and be better able to respond.

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Question: I would like to attend Decision UC Davis, but registration is closed. Can I come anyway?

Answer:
We have to close registration due to fire regulations, but often have a number of students who register but don't end up attending. If you decide to come without preregistering, and space is available, you can register on site.

If you decide not to come, I hope you will consider attending Picnic Day, or annual campus open house. Picnic Day is open to the public and is a great opportunity to learn about many of our academic departments and student organizations. Admissions staff are available to answer any admission-related questions you may have.

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Question: I was recently admitted to UC Davis from another state and would like to attend, but cannot afford tuition. Does UC Davis participate in the Western Undergraduate exchange program offered by schools in the northwest? Are there scholarships available to help pay for out-of-state tuition?

Answer:
Unfortunately, UC campuses do not participate in the Western Undergraduate exchange program.

Most UC Davis scholarships (excluding our state-funded Regents Scholar scholarship) can be applied to out-of-state costs; these campus scholarships are typically about $1,000 and awards aren't announced until June. Scholarships from outside agencies can be applied to out-of-state costs without impacting your financial aid award. We recommend using the Non-UC Davis Scholarship Search Tools found on our Undergraduate Scholarships Web site to locate scholarships from outside agencies.

Please visit our Office of the University Registrar site to learn more about howyou can establish California residency.

Many of our students hold jobs, both on and off-campus, to enhance their academic experience and help pay for college. Student jobs are coordinated through our Student Employment Center.

If you have additional questions specific to scholarships, please contact our Undergraduate Scholarships Office at (530) 752-2804.

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