University of California (UC) System

The campuses of the University of California provide exciting environments that foster world-class educational and research opportunities and generate a wide range of benefits and services that touch the lives of Californians throughout the state.

There are 10 campuses in the University of California system: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Merced, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco*, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. Nine of those provide undergraduate level education. The University of San Francisco offers primarily graduate level education*. 

For more information: www.universityofcalifornia.edu.

Application Dates

• Fall Application Opens: October 1 - November 30
• Winter/Spring Application Opens: July 1-31

Apply for Admissions: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html.

For some helpful UC Transfer Tips and Tools, check out our UC Transfer Tips and Tools (PDF). 

UC Application Assistance and Resources

Below are resources that can assist you with completing your University of California (UC) undergraduate admissions application. 

You can also contact the Shasta College Transfer Center to meet with Transfer Center staff if you need assistance or would like to have your application reviewed before submitting it. In-person and virtual appointments are available, you can use our online system to schedule an appointment or call (530) 242-7570.

• Apply to the UC system:  https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
• YouTube tutorial: UC Application Tutorial: Fall 2026
• UC system application general steps and resources: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-transfer/

UC Personal Insight Questions Resources

Personal Insight Questions on the University of California (UC) application. They are short-answer prompts that give admissions officers a better picture of your personality, achievements, and life context beyond your grades and test scores. Transfer students must answer 1 mandatory question about their major preparation/readiness, plus 3 out of 7 additional questions (up to 350 words each).