Freshman Selection Criteria at UC Irvine
In recent years, the number of freshman applicants to UCI has exceeded the
number of spaces available. Since the campus cannot admit all eligible
applicants, it must use standards that are more demanding than the minimum
UC requirements to select students. These standards, which the University
calls selection criteria, are used to identify applicants who have
demonstrated the highest academic achievement and who have a variety of
other qualities that can contribute to the strength and diversity of the
campus community.
In the case that UCI is unable to accommodate all qualified applicants in
their first-choice major, those students who indicate a valid alternate
major may be offered admission in that major. Students who wish to change
their major after enrolling at UCI must submit a change of major petition.
Campus Criteria
UCI seeks to enroll students who have a demonstrated record of academic
excellence. All applicants are assessed for evidence of academic achievement
and potential. Although the number and type of courses completed, and
grades and test scores earned remain important elements in the selection
process, UCI recognizes that merit is demonstrated in many forms and can be
measured in different ways.
The following criteria are used to select the freshman class:
- The number of college preparatory courses completed and the level of
achievement in those courses including: courses completed beyond the minimum
subject requirements; University-approved honors courses, e.g., College
Board Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Higher Level courses,
and transferable college courses completed; the quality of the senior-year
program, as measured by the type and number of academic courses in progress
or planned.
- Academic grade point average (GPA). UC Irvine uses a maximum of eight
honors grade points in determining the UC GPA.
- Scores on the SAT Reasoning Test (or ACT Assessment plus Writing) and
two SAT Subject Tests.
- Evidence of intellectual or creative achievement or substantial public
service.
- Special talents, achievements, and awards in a particular field,
such as in the visual and performing arts or in athletic endeavors;
special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other
cultures; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership,
such as significant community service or significant participation in
student government; or other significant experiences or achievements that
demonstrate the applicant's promise for contributing to the intellectual
vitality of a campus.
- Academic accomplishments in light of the applicant's life experiences
and special circumstances.
Students interested in the Engineering majors and Information and
Computer Sciences majors should be aware of the following provisions:
- The Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Applicants must
complete four years of
high school mathematics, including at least one year beyond intermediate
algebra.
Profile of Fall 2007
Freshmen
Range of Test Scores and GPA
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