UC Davis
Source: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply Parent: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/international
How to apply to UC Davis
Begin your UC application as early as Aug. 1. The submission window is open from Oct. 1–Dec. 1. You may apply to as many UC campuses as you like with just the one application.
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[### First-year application tips
Find tips, techniques and advice to help fill out your UC application.
Explore first-year tips](https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/freshman/application-tips)
[### Transfer application tips
Find tips, techniques and advice to help fill out your UC application.
Explore transfer tips](https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer/application-tips)
[### Personal Insight Questions
Review our tips on how to answer Personal Insight Questions, known as PIQs.
Learn about PIQs](https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/personal-insight-questions)
How to apply for scholarships
Your UC application is also your scholarship application. Read all instructions that pertain to scholarships as you work on your application. Pay particular attention to the restricted scholarship eligibility codes. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, or Dream Act Application, known as CADAA, by March 2 for priority consideration for financial aid.
After you apply
Discover the next steps in the admission process.
Applying late or for a closed term
Filing deadlines are rarely extended. Check for the most current information on extended or special filing deadlines. Submit an online appeal to apply for admission to a closed term or after the end to a filing period. Consideration of appeals is based on your overall academic record and extenuating circumstances.
Submit appeal requests online with the following attachments:
- A statement that describes your special circumstances
- Official or self-reported academic records
- Any other documentation, we suggest including letters of recommendation
A decision may take several months, depending upon the application term or time of year. We will notify you by email using the address provided in your appeal request.
Resources
We encourage you to speak with a UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions advisor at 530-752-2971, one of our regional advisors or your community college Transfer Opportunity Program, or TOP, coordinator., if you have any questions or concerns about the UC application. They can explain your options, help you take the next step and point you to campus resources to learn more about:
- AB540 and undocumented student status
- Educational Opportunity Program, known as EOP
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Application fees
The domestic filing fee for each University of California campus you apply to is $80. For international applicants, the filing fee is $95 per campus. You can make your payment either by credit card or by mail, just make sure follow the instructions in the application.
Fee waivers
Fee waivers are available for students who may face financial barriers applying to the University of California. Request fee waivers for up to four UC campuses through the UC application.
Eligibility and guidelines
Application fee waivers are available for students who are permanent residents, eligible for AB540 benefits or U.S. citizens. Your family size and income must fall within specific guidelines for eligibility.
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