(AB 540 eligible students)

  • The UC Application is available to all applicants online. 
  • Students file one application and have the opportunity to select any of the nine UC campuses open
    for freshman/transfer student enrollment.
  • US citizens pay $70/campus they wish to apply to; International students pay $80.
    • (Dream Scholars pay $70.)
  • A fee waiver is available on the UC application.
    • It allows qualified students at four UC campuses to review the application without charge.
      • (Dream Scholars qualify for the fee waiver!)
  • On the UC application, Dream Scholars must leave the SSN blank, and select "no selection" from
    the drop-down menu when asked about citizenship, and are encouraged to talk about their legal status in the Personal Statement.
  • The application is due November 1-30 the year prior to enrollment.
  • UC eligibility requirements are outlined on the Office of Admissions page

Contact the Office of Admissions

Email, subject line 
"Dream Scholar Question"

UCSB4Me@sa.ucsb.edu

For Freshman Applicants

Freshman selection to UC Santa Barbara is determined following a comprehensive review of an applicant's achievements and personal qualities, seen in the context of the opportunities and/or challenges the applicant has had. UCSB does NOT conduct interviews, read letters of recommendation or review supplemental documentation.

It's in the best interest of a Dream Scholar to speak about their accomplishments as it pertains to any of the following selection criteria:

  • Challenges, special circumstances, hardship, persistence
  • Leadership, initiative, service, and motivation
  • Diversity of cultural and social experience
  • Intellectual and creative engagement and vitality
  • Honors, awards, special projects and talents

For Transfer Applicants

  • Admission as a transfer applicant is done at the junior level at UCSB.
  • For students starting at a California Community College UCSB has Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG) published on www.assist.org and our Admissions website.
  • Visit the Admissions website for details and transfer advice as it pertains to your major.
  • For more info, checkout this quick guide from Immigrants Rising for undocumented students applying to the UC as transfer students: 

Transferring to UC guide