Introducing the University California

Introducing the University provides an overview
of University of California resources, as well as a tour
of our campuses. It explains admission and selection policies,
application procedures and fi nancial aid — it has all the
tools you need to take the next step toward a UC education.
The information in this booklet is current as of press time.
For the most up-to-date information, visit our website
(www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions) and those of
our campuses (listed beginning on page 60).

2 Introducing UC
The University is an
energetic community of
bright students and distinguished
faculty. Find
out what opportunities
it holds for you.
• Why a Research
University?
• Housing
• Education Abroad
Program
• UC in D.C. and
Sacramento
8 Choosing a Campus
10 Berkeley
12 Davis
14 Irvine
16 Los Angeles
18 Merced
20 Riverside
22 San Diego
24 San Francisco
26 Santa Barbara
28 Santa Cruz