UC Admissions: Systemwide Messages, Requirements & Comprehensive Review

Michael TreviñoDirector of Undergraduate Admissions, UCOP

September 2013

Presentation Overview• Budget Context

• Fall 2013 Outcomes

• Looking Ahead to Fall 2014 and Fall 2015

• Enrollment Management

• The Application Process

• Freshman Admissions Requirements

• Freshman Admission Selection Process

State Budget Context

• Passage of Proposition 30

• Modest increases in UC’s base budget

• No tuition increases for 2013-14

• No funding for enrollment growth for California students

• Middle-income scholarship program

• Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan

Fall 2013 Outcomes for California Residents

• Applicants: 99,129 ( 5,893)

o Average # of Campuses Applied to: 4

• Admits: 62,212 ( 91)

• Admit Rate for System: 62.8% ( 3%)

o Does not include 10,000+ referral offers

• Statements of Intent to Register (SIR): 35,964 ( 176)

Diversity of Incoming California Class

Race/Ethnicity 2012 2013

African American 4.3% 3.9%

American Indian 0.6% 0.6%

Chicano/Latino 26.7% 28.2%

Underrepresented 31.6% 32.7%

Asian American 41.3% 40.0%

Pacific Islander 0.2% 0.3%

White/Other 24.3% 24.0%

Unknown 2.6% 3.0%

TOTAL 100.0% 100.0%

• Underrepresented: 33% ( 1%)

• First–Generation College: 46% ( 1%)

• Low Income: 39% ( 1.5%)

Nonresident Admission and Enrollment

The University’s admission of International and out-of-state students does not displace CA residents

•10 percent of enrolled undergraduates will be nonresidents

•Enrolled beyond state-funded spaces for CA students

•Bring a diversity of perspectives and experiences

•Nonresident tuition is used to benefit all students

Transfer Path to UC

• Applicants: 29,447 ( 70)

• Admits: 20,837 ( 4)

• Admit Rate for System: 70.8% ( 0.1%)

• Statements of Intent to Register: 17,332 ( 104)

• Admits from CA Community Colleges: 92%

Transfer is an important pathway for California students to the University

Looking Ahead to Fall 2014 and Fall 2015

Process Updates

FALL 2014•Improvements to “a-g”

• Faster turn-around• Online COLLEGE courses can satisfy VPA & Lab Science• Alignment with Common Core

•Campuses will continue to have waitlists

•July 1 deadline for final, official transcripts

FALL 2015• Application for Admission

• Opening date moves to August 1• Submission dates unchanged – November 1-30• Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) ethnic category

Enrollment Management

Factors That Affect Enrollment Management

• Campus Capacity Considerations

• Students Graduating

• Re-enrollment of Former Students

• Previous Year New Student Yield

• Funding Level from the State (CA residents)

Enrollment Goals

Enrollment Management

Apply

Admit

Enroll

The Requirements

Systemwide Admission RequirementsSubject Requirements Years

a. History/Social Sciences 2 years

b. English 4 years

c. Mathematics 3 years

d. Laboratory Science 2 years

e. Language other than English 2 years

f. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year

g. College-Preparatory Elective 1 year

GPA RequirementWeighted 3.00

Examination Requirement

ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning

Admission to the System

Statewide Path

• Top 9% of California high school graduates

• Applicants meet general requirements and achieve the appropriate UC score on UC’s admission index

Local Path

• Top 9% of students in local high school

• Applicants have a 3.0 GPA or better in a specific set of courses

• Applicants meet or exceed the 9% benchmark gpa of their high school

Index to be recalibrated for fall 2015 applicants

Local Context (ELC) RequirementsSubject Requirements Years

a. History/Social Sciences 1 year

b. English 2 years

c. Mathematics 2 year

d. Laboratory Science 1 year

e. Language other than English 1 year

f. Visual & Performing Arts

g. College-Preparatory Elective (or other a-f courses)

4 years

GPA Requirement•At least 3.00 fully weighted•Meet or Exceed Benchmark GAP •for the High school Examination Requirement

ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning

11 Specific Courses

Statewide RequirementsSubject Requirements Years

a. History/Social Sciences 2 years

b. English 4 years

c. Mathematics 3 years

d. Laboratory Science 2 years

e. Language other than English 2 years

f. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year

g. College-Preparatory Elective 1 year

Examination Requirement

ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning

GPA Requirement

Weighted 3.00

Admissions Index

UC Score Required based on GPA and exam scores

Top 9% Statewide

• Applicants in the Top 9% of all high school graduates in California must meet the general admission requirements and have an appropriate UC Score on the admissions index.

• The admissions index is a sliding scale based on the applicant’s UC “a-g” GPA and UC Score.

• Will be offered admission from a campus that has space available

Top 9% Local Context

Applicants in the Top 9% of their class at a participating California high school who also meet ELC requirements:

• Complete a specific pattern of 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses

• Earn a specific GPA or higher in the 11 courses

• Complete the full a-g pattern by end of the senior year Will be offered admission from a campus that has

space available.

The Application Review Process

Comprehensive Review UC’s process to review applications in context

In use since 2002

14 factors established by UC faculty Allows consideration of each applicant’s

achievements, both academic and non-academic, in light of the opportunities and resources available to them in their educational and personal environment.

What Can Students Do?

Have an inclusive high school experience

• Take challenging courses and earn strong grades

• Take advantage of other academic opportunities

• Take initiative in pursuing passions and interests

• Seek “fit” in school activities and community involvement

• Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities,in the family and the community

Students should endeavor to do their best in all things

What Else Can Students Do?

Apply Across the UC System

• To multiple campuses, if possible

• Find the “right fit” for themselves

• Know the range of selectivity across UC

Tips for Students

Presenting Themselves in the Application

• Carefully complete the application: – Tell us everything they want us to know– Major(s) of interest, if decided– Family background– Participation in activities– Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades– Avoid abbreviations/acronyms

All of these tips provide context and clarity

The Application Process

• Application opens October 1

• Filing period November 1-30

• One application for entire UC system

– Student can apply to all 9 campuses

– Fee waiver for up to 4 campuses available to qualifying students

• Each campus makes its admission decision independently for every applicant

UC’s Message

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Regents direct the President, in consultation with the Academic Senate and campus admissions professionals, to ensure that all applicants receive an individualized review that ensures trained readers examine applicants’ full files to evaluate their accomplishments in the context of opportunity . . .”

“BE IT RESOLVED that University of California campuses must remain committed to recruiting students from the full range of California high schools and regions in order to achieve the potential of the University’s admission policy for California’s students . . .”

Resources

University of California Admissions http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html

• Comprehensive Review Factors– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html

• Admissions Index Calculator– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.ht

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• ELC Information– Transcript and Student Contact Information Submission Process

ELC Help Desk - Call: 800-839-8507• Questions, ELC Coordinator, Julie Lind – Email: elc@ucop.edu

• Counselors Tab– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/index.html

• Downloadable Guides– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/downloadable-guides/index.html

UC thanks you for your efforts in helping students find their path.

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