Frequently Asked Questions

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I missed the transfer orientations, what now?


Does UCI have special workshops for transfer students?


What is a UCINetID?


I want to receive my UCI email at home. How do I do that?

Do I have to use my UCI email account?


Are tutoring services available to UCI transfer students?


Am I supposed to be doing research? If so, how do I get involved in research?


How can I become a mentor to other transfer students?


Are scholarships available to transfer students?


As a transfer student, what are my on-campus housing options?


Does UCI offer on-campus childcare for my children?


I am a transfer student in Biological Sciences. Where can I get specialized help?


Are transfer students able to participate in the Education Abroad Program?


I was part of EOPS at my community college, does UCI have an EOPS program?


I am interested in working on campus, how do I find out what jobs are available?


I would like to minor in business, what options are available to me at UCI?


Where can I get help to prepare to take my graduate admissions exam (LSAT, GRE, MCAT)?

I’m interested in going to graduate school but I don’t know how to find information about the programs that are available in my field of interest. Is there someone on campus that can help me?


Is it possible for transfer students to join a sorority or fraternity?


I commute to campus and am wondering about parking and alternative transportation options - what does UCI offer to students like me?


How do I change my major?


This year has been very difficult for me personally and I am having trouble concentrating on school. Does UCI offer counseling services to students?


Since I already have health insurance, how do I get the additional insurance fee waived?


I planned my own course schedule while I was in community college and did just fine so do I have to see an academic counselor to plan my schedule at UCI?


How do I get personal letters of recommendation for internships, research opportunities, and/or graduate school?


What do most transfer students wish they had done differently at the end?


Please contact the TSCP for individual answers to your questions. Your input regarding the information on this site is also greatly appreciated--please let us know how we can best serve your needs!


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Last Updated: Monday, July 24, 2006