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Accepting Admission to UCIFreshmen and transfer students, the steps below will guide you through the process of accepting admission into the University of California, Irvine. Log into your MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI account at www.admissions.uci.edu to regularly check the Message Center and for specific details. Also included is information on ‘next steps’ once you arrive on campus.
What to do now … 1. Read your contract and submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1. Your SIR and nonrefundable $100 Acceptance of Admission Fee (if requested) is the key to reserving your space at UCI. The freshman SIR deadline is May 1, 2013 or the date specified on your admissions letter. 2. Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) by May 1. The information you provide on your SLR is used to determine your residence classification for tuition fee purposes. 3. Submit your Housing Application by May 1. In order to submit a housing application you must have submitted a positive SIR. 4. Submit your Confidential Financial Statement (CFS) with signatures and supporting documents by May 1. CFS and supporting documents received after the May 1 deadline will result in the delay of processing the Form I-20. If you do not need to apply for the Form I-20, proceed to step 7. You will need an F-1 student visa to study in the USA if you do not have a visa status that allows you to attend school in the USA. The Form I-20 will allow you to apply for the F-1 student visa. If you are already in the USA in F-1 student visa status, you must request a Form I-20 from UCI and transfer your F-1 student visa status to UCI. Go to your MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI account on the Admissions website at www.admissions.uci.edu to access the CFS. Follow the instructions, print the CFS, obtain the required signatures with dates (signatures must be in blue ink) and mail the CFS and verification of funds to: Attention: Records - CFS Processing 5. Submit a photocopy of your passport biographical page to the UCI International Center by May 1. Mail a photocopy to: International Center You may also scan a photocopy and e-mail it to the International Center at intl@uci.edu. 6a. If you live outside of the USA and need to obtain an F-1 student visa you must also: 1. Check the mail for your Form I-20. Once your CFS, bank letter and passport biographical page have been received and verified as complete, the International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15 business days and mail it to the address stated on the CFS. 2. Apply for the F-1 student visa. Students without an F-1 visa need to apply for one. After you receive your Form I-20, you may apply for an F-1 visa. Visit the USA Department of State website http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html. 6b. If you are currently in the USA and have an F-1 visa you must also: 1. Request a transfer of your SEVIS Record from your current school to UC Irvine. Students with an F-1 visa currently in the USA must complete the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Record Release Form. The form is available on MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI via www.admissions.uci.edu and on the International Center website at www.ic.uci.edu. Print the SEVIS REcord Release Form, follow the instructions, and mail the form to: International Center Note: Failure to follow the instructions will delay the processing and mailing of your Form I-20. 2. Check the mail for your Form I-20 issued by UCI. Once your CFS, bank letter, passport biographical page and SEVIS Record Release Form have been received and verified as complete, the International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15 business days after the SEVIS Record Release date and mail it to the address stated on the CFS. 6c. If you live in the USA and need an F-1 visa you must also: 1. Plan to travel outside of the USA for an F-1 visa or you must file a change of status application with the USCIS. 2. Contact the International Center at intl@uci.edu for additional information. 3. Check the amil for your Form I-20. Once your CFS, bank letter, and passport biographical page have been received and verified as complete, and sonsultation with the International Center has been completed, the International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15 business days and mil it to the address stated on the CFS. he UCI Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools will review your CFS and bank statement, and will make a request to the UCI International Center for a Form I-20. The International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15-30 business days and mail your Form I-20 to the address stated on the CFS. 7. Submit your official transcripts and test scores. Final official transcripts and test scores are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions by July 15, 2013. Transcripts for any summer college courses in whihc you enroll are due by September 15, 2013. Because it may take some time for schools outside of the USA to send your official transcripts to UCI, you are encouraged to request these early. Failure to provide official transcripts may jeopardize your enrollment at UCI. Mail official transcripts to: Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools
8. Take placement test(s). Many courses require placement test results in order for you to register. Some courses - for example, language and writing courses - may require placement test results in order for you to register. Placement testing is offered between June and September on UCI's campus for those requiring a placement test to meet a course prerequisite. Distance tests can also be arranged through the Academic Testing Center only if you are in the United States. If you are unable to attend a Student Parent Orientation Program (SPOP), please discuss placement test(s) with our academic advisor. Visit the Academic Testing Center website at www.testingcenter.uci.edu to obtain important information about UCI's placement tests. 9. Attend Student-Parent Orientation Program (SPOP). The Student-Parent Orientation Program is a mandatory program for all freshmen and is offered multiple times between mid-July and mid-August. At SPOP, freshmen receive a comprehensive orientation to UCI, academic advising, program planning, and course registration. Campus tours, social activities, and meeting current and new UC Irvine students are also part of the orientation experience. In order to enroll in courses for fall quarter, you will need to either sign-up for a SPOP date or request an Exception if you are unable to attend. If you are unable to travel to Irvine during the summer to attend SPOP, you must ask for an Exception to attend; this is handled online. If an Exception for SPOP is granted, you will be contacted with information on how to sign up for a mandatory alternative orientation program, which will take place in September 2013. For more information, please visit the orientation website at www.students.uci.edu/orientation. Our goal is to make sure we provide you with academic advising either: a) through attendance at a SPOP or, b) via an Exception which will allow you to obtain academic advising either over the phone or during a later advising session once you arrive at UCI. 10. Pay Fees. Check your ZOT account online to see your registration fees and other charges, as well as any financial aid, waivers or payments credited to your account at https://zotaccount.uci.edu. Be sure to pay the amount due by the fee deadline to avoid late charges and dropped courses. 11. Attend an International Center Check-In Session. All new international students are required to check-in with the International Center to report your arrival at UCI. During the session, International Center advisors will review immigration requirements and assist you with a successful SEVIS check-in process. Your visa documents will be reviewed and youwill have an opportunity to receive answers to your questions. Dates for check-in sessions for fall 2013 TBD. You must attend one session. Additional details will be available at www.ic.uci.edu in late spring. For more information about the International Center and other programs that they offer, please visit www.ic.uci.edu.
TRANSFER STUDENTS What to do now … 1. Read your contract and submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by June 1. Your SIR and nonrefundable $100 Acceptance of Admission Fee (if requested) is the key to reserving your space at UCI. The transfer SIR deadline is June 1, 2013 or the date specified on your admissions letter. 2. Submit your Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) by June 1. The information you provide on your SLR is used to determine your residence classification for tuition fee purposes. 3. Submit your Housing Application by June 1. In order to submit a housing application you must have submitted a positive SIR. 4. Submit your Confidential Financial Statement (CFS) with signatures and supporting documents by June 1. CFS and supporting documents received after the June 1 deadline will result in the delay of processing the Form I-20. If you do not need to apply for the Form I-20, proceed to step 7. You will need an F-1 student visa to study in the USA if you do not have a visa status that allows you to attend school in the USA. The Form I-20 will allow you to apply for the F-1 student visa. If you are already in the USA in F-1 student visa status, you must request a Form I-20 from UCI and transfer your F-1 student visa status to UCI. Go to your MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI account on the Admissions website at www.admissions.uci.edu to access the CFS. Follow the instructions, print the CFS, obtain the required signatures with dates (signatures must be in blue ink) and mail the CFS and verification of funds to: Attention: Records – CFS Processing 5. Submit a photocopy of your passport biographical page to the UCI International Center by June 1. Mail a photocopy to: International Student Center You may also scan a photocopy and e-mail it to the International Center at intl@uci.edu. 6a. If you live outside of the USA and need to obtain an F-1 student visa you must also: 1. Check the mail for your Form I-20. Once your CFS, bank letter and passport biographical page have been received and verified as complete,the International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15 business days and mail it to the address stated on the CFS. 2. Apply for the F-1 student visa. Students without an F-1 visa need to apply for one. After you receive your Form I-20, you may apply for an F-1 visa. Visit the USA Department of State website http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html. 6b. If you are currently in the USA and have an F-1 visa you must also: 1. Request a transfer of your SEVIS Record from your current school to UC Irvine. Students with an F-1 visa currently in the USA must complete the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Record Release Form. The form is available on MyAdmissionsApplication@UCI via www.admissions.uci.edu and on the International Center website at www.ic.uci.edu. Print the SEVIS Record Release Form, follow the instructions, and mail the form to: International Center Note:Failure to follow the instructions will delay the processing and mailing of your Form I-20. 2. Check the mail for your Form I-20 issued by UCI. Once your CFS, bank letter, passport biographical page and SEVIS Record Release Form have been received and verified as complete, the International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15 business days after the SEVIS Record Release date and mail it to the address stated on the CFS. 6c. If you live in the USA and need an F-1 visa you must also: 1. Plan to travel outside of the USA for an F-1 visa or you must file a change of status application with eh USCIS. 2. Contact the International Center at intl@uci.edu for additional information. 3. Check the mail for your Form I-20. Once your CFS, bank letter, and passport biographical page have been received and verified as complete, and consultation with the International Center has been completed, the International Center will process your Form I-20 within 15 business days and mail it to the address stated on the CFS. 7. Submit your official transcripts and test scores. Final official transcripts and test scores are due in the UC Irvine Office of Admissions by July 15, 2013. Transcripts for any summer college courses in which you enroll are due by September 15, 2013. Because it may take some time for schools outside of the USA to send your official transcripts to UCI, you are encouraged to request these early. Failure to provide official transcripts may jeopardize your enrollment at UCI. Mail official transcripts to: Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools
8. Take placement test(s). Many courses require placement test results in order for you to register. Some courses - for example, language and writing courses - may require placement test results in order for you to register. Placement testing is offered between June and September on UCI's campus for those requiring a placement test to meet a course prerequisite. Distance tests can also be arranged through the Academic Testing Center only if you are in the United States. Please discuss placement tests with your academic advisor. Visit www.testingcenter.uci.edu to obtain important information about UCI's placement tests. 9. Meet with your Academic Advisor and Attend Transfer Success. Meeting with your academic advisor is required to enroll in courses. Please contact your advisor to schedule an appointment. Visit www.admissions.uci.edu/resources/academic_counseling.html for academic advisors. Transfer Success is an orientation rogram specifically designed for new students transferring to the university. The program will be offered twice in July and once in September; attendance is optional,however we hope you will join us! Our goal is for your transfer experience at UC Irvine to be positive and enriching, academically and socially. At Transfer Success you will be able to meet in aninformal setting with other new tranfer students ... you will also have the opportunity to interact with currently enrolled UCI students and learn "survival secrets" from the pros! Transfer Success is an optional orientation program and does not include academic advising. However, for the convenience of those attending the program, many academic units will be offering advising in the afternoon after Transfer Success. Make an appointment (required) for advising and make a day of it here at UCI. Appointments will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Sign-ups for Transfer Success and details will be available at www.students.uci.edu/orientation. 10. Pay fees. Check your ZOT account online to see your registration fees and other charges, as well as any financial aid, waivers or payments credited to your account at https://zotaccount.uci.edu. Be sure to pay the amount due by the fee deadline to avoid late charges and dropped courses. 11. Attend an International Check-In Session All new international students are required to check-in with the International Center to report your arrival at UCI. During the session, International Center advisors will review immigration requirements and assist you with a successful SEVIS check-in process. Your visa documents will be reviewed and youwill have an opportunity to receive answers to your questions. Dates for check-in sessions for fall 2013 TBD. You must attend one session. Additional details will be available at www.ic.uci.edu. For more information about the International Center and other programs that they offer, please visit www.ic.uci.edu. |
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