UC Office of the President will provide information on the state of first-year admission. Campuses will share an overview of their admission process, application, admit and enrollment data and trends, as well as program highlights. This session will conclude with a live panel discussion.

Decoding coursework entry in the UC application

Accurate coursework entry is one of the most important (and often most confusing) parts of the UC application. This session will help counselors confidently guide students through the Academic History section, ensuring coursework, grades, exams and additional academic information are reported correctly — including special coursework scenarios!

Dollars & sense: Decoding financial aid

How are recent legislative changes reshaping college aid programs? This session arms you with the latest updates on UC financial aid programs and the critical impacts of H.R.1. Plus, get hands-on experience deciphering financial aid offers so you can help students confidently map out their path to the UC.

What’s the 411 with first-year admissions?

Come and learn about the nuts and bolts of the first-year admission process, including minimum requirements and comprehensive review. This session is an opportunity to tune up your knowledge of admission criteria and help your students prepare for admission to UC.

Catch the wave, avoid the wipeout: Navigating UC validation

Gnarly waves? UC validation to the rescue! Join this session to learn how higher-level coursework can satisfy missing or deficient requirements in math and language other than English. This session will clarify common misconceptions and provide practical guidance to help counselors better support students in meeting UC admission requirements.

International and mixed-record students

For students with mixed U.S. and international transcripts, learn how and what information to present on the UC application, and how UC considers and maps non-U.S. coursework in the admission process to meet A-G subject requirements.

Road trip to UC: Same destination, different routes

Hop on a “road trip to UC” to explore the transfer pathway from high school to the UC system. Learn what transfer means, community college benefits, timelines, requirements and key “pit stops” like TAG, UC TAP and ASSIST. Gain tools to support students and build a strong transfer-going culture.

A-G refresher: Essentials of A-G courses and list management

Brush up on your A-G fundamentals with this session that includes important policy reminders and key information for understanding the ins and outs of A-G course submissions. Designed for A-G Course Management Portal users and non-users. 

Debunking admissions myths

There is a lot of information out there about admission to UC and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. This session will debunk common myths surrounding UC admission and address misconceptions about GPA, extracurriculars, PIQs and more, equipping you with accurate and up-to-date information straight from the source.

Determining UC residency status

Determining residency for tuition purposes is a separate process with different requirements from determining residency for admission purposes. This session will highlight the residency evaluation process that applicants undergo to determine the tuition they will be charged at the UC.

Charting the course: Storytelling through awards and activities

This session supports counselors in guiding students through the UC application Activities & Awards section, starting with the basics and charting their way into showcasing specific skills. Counselors will walk away with practical tips and strategies that help students identify meaningful experiences and craft effective descriptions to build a clear trajectory for their application story.

UC majors marketplace: The best selection across nine locations

This session will equip counselors with the available tools and resources to support students as they curate their list of selected majors for each UC campus. From primary choice, alternate choice, undeclared and supplemental requirements — learn what each major choice means as it relates to admission.

What to know about dual enrollment and UC

While dual enrollment can be a valuable tool for students to earn college credit in high school, there are important implications for UC admission. In this session, we’ll walk through how college courses taken during high school can be applied toward A-G requirements, how they factor in the admission review process, and other key considerations for a student's path to enrollment at UC.