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Can I apply to the University of California as a transfer student online?

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What is the deadline for submitting my application? Is there more information I need to know before I apply?

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How much does it cost to attend UC Irvine?

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What about financial aid?

Make sure you submit your FAFSA by March 2 and don't miss the May 1 deadline for submitting requested documents!!

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How can I contact UC Irvine's Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools?

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How can I find out if the courses I am taking now will transfer to UC Irvine?

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Where can I get the answers to more specific transfer questions (like admission requirements, cost of attendance, application procedure, etc.)?

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How do I get a copy of the current UCI Catalogue?

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Can you explain more about Preliminary Admission in the Field (PAIF)?

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Can you give me information on the Transfer Houses in Arroyo Vista (housing option for students under 25)? Important note: housing is guaranteed for fall transfer students under 25 that turn in their housing application and SIR on time!

I am over 25 (or under 25 with a family), what are my housing options at UC Irvine? Important note: the wait list for this housing option is very long (18-24 months)--if you even remotely think you will need on-campus housing, get on the wait list NOW. You do not have to be a current UCI student, or even have applied yet, to be added to the wait list!!

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I'm a re-entry student, are there any special services available for me?

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Does UC Irvine have child care available for my children?

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What types of honors opportunities are there for transfer students at UC Irvine?

Note: UC Irvine just started a Tau Sigma chapter. This is an honor society especially for transfer students. For more information, click here.

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Where can I get information about all the schools and majors at UC Irvine?

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What is the grading system used at UC Irvine?

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What are UC Irvine's writing standards and professors' expectations of my writing skill?

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Are professors available to students for advice or for questions about their lectures?

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What is the average class size at UC Irvine?

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Is there a program at UC Irvine that explains all the details of the admissions process?

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I'm an international transfer student, what should I know before transferring to UC Irvine?

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I'm a minority student in the sciences, are there special programs for me at UC Irvine?

California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) (all sciences, also includes psych majors)

Center for Opportunities and Diversity in Engineering

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What is the Community College Honors Transfer Program?

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Does UC Irvine have any Community College Summer Residential Transfer Programs?

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When does UC Irvine offer campus tours?

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I need advice from an Admissions counselor, do they have walk-in counseling hours?

For California Community College students, the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools offers in-person or telephone transfer advising most Fridays from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at room 204 in the Administration Building. Please call prior to your visit (949-824-6703) and plan to bring official or unofficial transcripts if possible.

If you have a question you would like answered quickly, please click here to email Admissions. The TSCP is separate from UCI's Office of Admissions and cannot help you with the transfer admission process beyond what is provided on this web site. You must contact Admissions for personal assistance.

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Why was the Anteater chosen for the UC Irvine mascot? And, what the heck does "Zot" stand for?

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Is there a program that can help me prepare for a career in education?

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Why does UC Irvine have two psychology majors? What is the difference between them?

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I want to study business at UC Irvine, does UC Irvine have a business major?

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What is the best way for me to prepare for law school?

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How do I prepare for medical school?

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Please contact the TSCP for individual answers to your questions. Please note: The TSCP does not provide help with admissions issues (e.g. determining eligibility, examining transcripts, application process, etc.). You need to contact UCI's Office of Admissions for assistance. Your input regarding the information on this site is also greatly appreciated--please let us know how we can best serve your needs!