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Application Basics

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Get the facts on when, where and how to apply to UC Davis.

When To Apply

Applications for the fall quarter are accepted November 1-30 of the previous year (e.g., applications for fall 2010 will be accepted November 1-30, 2009). See the chart below for current information on open UC Davis application filing periods. Please note, our campus filing periods for winter and spring may vary from other UC campuses.

UC Davis Application Periods
  Fall 2010 Winter 2011 Spring 2011
Filing Period November 1-30, 2009 July 1-July 31, 2010 October 1-31, 2010
Open to Freshman Applicants? Yes No No
Open to Transfer Applicants? Yes No No
Open to International Applicants? Yes No No


Can I Apply Late or for a Closed Term?

Filing deadlines are rarely extended. Check for the most current information on extended or special filing deadlines.

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 academic record and extenuating circumstances.

Include a statement describing your special circumstances, official or self-reported academic records, letters of recommendation (suggested) and any other documentation. Please indicate the quarter and year for which you are appealing, as well as whether you are applying as a freshman or transfer student. Mail your appeal to:

Appeals Committee, Late Application/Closed Term
UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8507

No faxed or e-mailed appeals will be considered, and no in-person or phone interviews will be granted. Once Undergraduate Admissions receives your appeal, you should receive written notification that your appeal has been received. Depending upon the application term or time of year, decisions may not be made for several months.

Where Can I Get an Application?

Apply online at universityofcalifornia.edu/apply. The online application is available during regular application filing periods. Helpful prompts assist you in completing your application thoroughly and accurately.

Application Fees

The domestic filing fee for each University of California campus you apply to is $60. For international applicants, the filing fee is $70 per campus.

Fee waivers are available to students who meet strict eligibility guidelines based on household size and family income. When you apply online, you can fill out the fee waiver form included with the online application. If, after review by UC staff, you are not eligible for a fee waiver, you will be billed for all application fees.