Who can apply
UCLA accepts applications from first-time freshmen and junior-level transfer students.

• Who is a first-time freshman?
  You are considered a first-time freshman applicant for admission purposes if:
  • you are still in high school, or
  • you have graduated from high school but have not enrolled in a regular session at any college or university.

  If you plan to attend a college summer session immediately after graduating from high school or have completed college work while in high school, the University still considers you a freshman applicant.

• Who is a junior-level transfer student?
  • You are a transfer student if you graduated from high school and enrolled in a regular session at any college or university since your high school graduation. You may not disregard your college record and apply as a freshman.
  • To be considered junior level you must have completed 60-86 semester units or 90-129 quarter units by the time you enter UCLA.

UCLA does not accept applications from students seeking second baccalaureate degrees in any area except Nursing.

Admission to UCLA is highly selective, as we receive far more applications from qualified students than we can accommodate. For detailed information about the freshman and transfer admission processes, refer to our pages on Freshman Admission and Transfer Admission criteria. We also recommend that you discuss your academic program with your high school or college counselor.

How to apply
File a University of California Application:

• You can apply online
  Complete the UC's Web-based Application (also known as Pathways).
  The online application will be available for applying to Fall Quarter 2008 beginning in October and will remain open through November 30.
• Or, you can apply on paper
  Print and mail a paper application using Adobe Acrobat.
  There are separate forms for freshmen and transfer students, so be sure to print the correct form (and information booklet) for you. Like the electronic application, the paper form to apply to Fall Quarter 2008 will be available in October.

When to apply
UCLA is on the quarter term system with regular sessions in the fall, winter, and spring.

• Fall Quarter (September - December)
  UCLA is open to new students in most undergraduate programs. The application filing period for November 1-30.

  Fall Quarter 2008 application deadline: Friday, November 30, 2007

• Winter Quarter (January - March)
  UCLA is open only to junior level transfer students for some majors in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. The application filing period for Winter 2009 is July 1- 31, 2008.

  Winter Quarter 2009 application deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2008

• Spring Quarter (March - June)
  UCLA is not open to new applicants for the spring quarter.

   

Early Decisions
UCLA does not offer an early decision option.