- You've come to the right place.
- You've made an excellent choice
to apply to UC Riverside or another UC.
The first step to applying
is to complete the UC application.
- Did you know that the single application you submit,
will be sent to all of the UCs you select.
One application works for all campuses,
so make sure that you complete all parts of the app
before submitting it.
- And don't wait until the last minute
to start your application.
- Let's walk through the process one step at a time.
It's not hard, but you do have to make sure
you complete everything.
- [Group] Here's how to apply to UC Riverside.
Go Highlanders!
- [Richard] In order to apply to
University of California campuses,
you need to create an account at
www.apply.universityofcalifornia.edu.
As we guide you on the general steps of this application,
remember, read all the directions carefully.
Hello, Dad?
Can you send me some family information
I need for my UC application?
Like the family income, first generation status,
and your job information?
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Before we get started, you should have your
high school or community college transcripts,
test scores, and even your parent
to help fill out some family information.
You'll need to enter and report everything
as part of the application process.
Feel free to pause this video as you prepare everything.
I'll still be here.
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- Ready? Let's get started.
- [Richard] Once you have created your account,
select which term you are applying for.
Is it a Fall admission or a Winter admission?
Then, choose whether you are a high school student
or a transfer student.
A transfer student is any student
who has enrolled in a regular session
at a college or university
the summer after high school graduation.
- [Chelsea] For the About You page,
we're asking for basic information
such as your full legal name, your birthdate,
and where you were born.
- Next is your home and mailing address,
your country of citizenship, and if you have one,
your social security number.
Your social security number will be used
to match your UC Riverside application
with the information you shared on your FAFSA,
so make sure it's entered correctly.
UC Riverside welcomes students
of all backgrounds and nationalities.
Our diversity is one of many things we are proud of.
Just ask any Highlander.
- It's true.
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- [Richard] For the rest of the demographic section,
we need additional information about you and your family.
If you are unsure, ask them for help.
- And once you arrive
at the About You Review page,
make sure all the information is correct.
Now here's the fun part.
This is where you get to pick and choose
your prospective campus and major.
With so many welcoming students,
amazing faculty, and a wealth of resources at your hand,
there's no reason why anybody wouldn't wanna be
a Highlander.
The diagram shows all of the
University of California campuses.
UC Riverside is located in Southern California
between Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
When applying to UC Riverside,
you need to pick your first choice major.
If you're an incoming freshman,
I know it may seem daunting.
Take time to figure out what major you wanna pursue.
You can even choose undeclared for now.
If you are a transfer student,
pick the major you are currently pursuing.
You also need to pick your alternate choice major.
If you're accepted as a freshman,
but your first choice isn't available,
you can be offered the alternative.
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- I see the hard work you've been putting in,
and now those sleepless nights are gonna pay off.
- Now that you're here at the Academic History page,
it's a great time to pull out those academic transcripts.
- Please be careful though.
Like every other section of this application,
make sure all your information is accurate.
If there is a mistake, it may jeopardize your application.
- [Chelsea] At this stage we're asking for everything.
If you're an incoming freshman,
we need your high school grades
and even college courses you've taken while in high school.
If you're a transfer student,
we need information regarding college courses
that you've taken.
All the relevant information you have, enter it here.
- [Richard] If there is anything else you'd like to add,
go ahead and put it in this box.
- Now it's time to tell us what you've accomplished
outside of the classroom.
This is where you can tell us about
your extracurricular activities,
including your work experience and community service.
Plus, any awards you may have received.
But remember, quality over quantity.
Within the UC application, you can also apply
to receive scholarships based on your major,
interests, and background.
Choose whichever that are appropriate for you.
- You're almost finished with your application.
Now, do some stretches before starting the final step,
the personal insight questions, or the PIQs for short.
- UC requires that you answer
four personal insight questions
to give us a detailed picture
of the unique individual that is you.
More than numbers and grades,
we wanna see who you are.
- [Chelsea] You'll see that there are
eight prompts given here.
Take a breather and carefully read through each of them
to see which ones apply best to you.
Remember, your responses should be between
250 and 350 words.
- [Richard] One tip is to use a writing program
like Google Docs or Microsoft Word to perfect your answers.
Once they are ready, copy and paste them
into your application.
- This is another section where you can fill us in
with additional information about you,
but you couldn't find the right place to add.
Read the directions carefully.
Do not use this space for your PIQs.
Use the space to highlight anything important about you
that you weren't able to mention previously.
- And I know you love UCR and want to come here badly,
but remember that other UCs you apply to
will be reading your PIQs.
Just be kind.
- Were you able to best reflect what makes you, you,
on the application?
- For the last time, go back and review
every part of your application.
Once you're confident that it looks good,
just submit it.
- And then give yourself a pat on the back
for completing your UC Riverside application.
It wasn't easy, but you did it.
We hope we get to see you on campus soon.
- [Group] Go Highlanders!