🔄 PREP STEP: Before You Begin
Create a UC App account at https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
Log in to the GradMap Chrome Extension in the same browser
Open your GradMap profile in another tab to reference and double-check info
Have these items ready:
Social Security Number or Permanent Resident Number
UC campuses you are applying to
Your intended major(s) and alternate majors for each campus
📄 SECTION: About You (Auto-Fill)
Personal Information – FILL, double-check, save
Contact Information – FILL, double-check, save
Citizenship & Residency – FILL, add SSN manually, save
Demographics – FILL, double-check, save
Your Background – FILL, double-check, save
Household – FILL, double-check, save
Parent Info – FILL, double-check, save
Statement of Legal Residence – FILL, double-check, save
Review – Confirm and continue
🏫 SECTION: Campuses & Majors
UC Values – FILL, double-check, save
Term & Level – FILL, double-check, save
Choose Campuses – Select manually
Choose Majors – Select manually
Review – Confirm selections
📘 SECTION: Academic History
7th & 8th Grade – FILL, check, save
High Schools Attended – Add manually, FILL each one, save
9th–12th Grade Courses – FILL per grade, check IP/PL for 12th, save
College Attended in High School – Add manually, FILL, save
College Courses Taken – FILL by term, double-check, save
Additional Info – FILL, confirm skipped errors are resolved, save
Review – Confirm all coursework info
🎓 SECTION: Test Scores
AP Exams – Add manually, FILL each, save
IB Exams – Add manually, FILL each, save
English Proficiency Tests – Enter manually
International Exams – Enter manually
Review – Confirm scores and continue
💼 SECTION: Activities & Awards
Add Activities & Awards – FILL one by one, check for accuracy
Work Experience – FILL, answer earnings question if prompted
Review – Confirm and continue
💰 SECTION: Scholarships & Support Programs
Apply for Scholarships – Complete manually
Support Programs – Complete manually
Review – Confirm and continue
✍️ SECTION: Personal Insight Questions
Read Intro – Continue
Add Responses to PIQs – Enter manually, review for clarity and flow
Additional Comments – FILL from GradMap
Review – Confirm and continue
🚀 FINAL STEP: Review & Submit
Review all sections for accuracy one last time
Pay the application fee or confirm a fee waiver
Submit your application ✅
Download and save a PDF copy of your submitted application
Pro-Tip: Submit 7–10 days before the deadline so you have time to fix any issues and ensure your materials arrive on time.
You’re almost there—great job! 🎉