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The University of California (UC) serves about 210,000 students annually. It combines educational programs for
students seeking a Bachelor's degree with those seeking both graduate and professional degrees.
The UC system is made up of 10 campuses.
Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco
is affiliated with the UC System but is administered independently and has its own governing board.
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Admission and Residency Requirements
UC requires students to successfull complete a specified number of academic courses in high school, called the "a-g" subjects with a grade "C" or higher. The university then uses a numerical index, consisting of standardized test scores and grades in these UC required courses, to determine a student's eligibility for the UC system. The university uses this eligibility model to ensure that access is offered to the top 12.5 percent of California high school graduates as designated in the state Master Plan for Higher Education. The Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) program is an additional route to achieving eligibility for admission. It grants UC eligibility to the top 4.0 percent of students in each California high school, based on their grades in UC-required courses. UC makes this determination based on the evaluation of student transcripts forwarded to UC by individual high schools. Details about the ELC program are available at www.ucop.edu/sas/elc/. Students will meet the minimum requirement - keep in mind some programs are very competitive - if they have a grade-point average of 2.8 or higher on the University's Eligibility Index plus an adequate score on the SAT I. In addition to the SAT I, some institutions will also use the ACT and three SAT II subject tests Admission priority is given to California residents. Every qualified student who is a resident of California is entitled to admission at one of the University's campuses, although not necessarily at the campus of first choice. More information on UC admissions, including high school "a-g" certified course lists and community college courses approved for transfer to UC, can be obtained at www.ucop.edu/pathways. Residency requirements for tuition purposes can be found in the Guide.Governance and Administration
The University of California is governed by its Regents. This 26-member board has 18 members appointed by the governor, one is a student appointed by the Regents, and seven are ex-officio members. The regents select the University president. Educational policy is established by the Academic Senate on behalf of the faculty. The University's administrative headquarters are located in Oakland:|
University of California Office of the President 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, California 94607-5200 (510) 987-0700 http://www.ucop.edu |
University of California Office of the Secretary of the Regents 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607-5200 Phone: (510) 987-9074 Website: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents |