Welcome to the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools (OARS) website!

The OARS staff is here to offer assistance and provide important information regarding filing dates, general admissions and selection requirements to prospective and newly admitted students. On this website, we hope you will find the tools necessary to make your transition to UC Irvine as smooth and successful as possible.

Celebrating its 43rd year anniversary, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers numerous undergraduate research opportunities, over 150 academic programs, personal attention from world-class faculty, merit scholarships, top-notch facilities, more than 300 clubs and organizations, and a wide variety of housing options.

UC Irvine offers excellent educational value. UC Irvine is your best choice for higher education.

We make it convenient and easy to apply. Prospective freshman, transfer, international and reentry students can apply online, or view and download a paper copy.

News & Announcements

Destination UC Irvine

A program for newly admitted students. This event is by invitation only and space is limited.
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Fall 2008 TAG Application

Fill out your Fall 2008 TAG application on-line
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Come visit us

• Campus tours and visits
• Directions to campus
• Parking and transportation

Find out more about academics, majors, financial aid and housing.

Important Dates

2007-2008 Admissions Calendar:

03/01/08 - 03/31/08 - Fall 2008 admission notifications posted on MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI for freshmen

03/01/08 - 04/30/08 - Fall 2008 admission notifications posted on MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI for transfers

05/01/08 - Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline (Freshmen)

05/01/08 - Housing application deadline (Freshmen)

05/16/08 - Destination UCI San Francisco (by invitation only) - An event for newly admitted transfer students

06/01/08 - Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline (Transfer students)

06/01/08 - Housing application deadline (Transfer students)