Applying to UCI: How to Apply On-Line

General Introduction

We are sure that you will find our online graduate application a fast and easy way to apply for graduate study at the University of California, Irvine.

A wealth of information about applying to UCI is available in Frequently Asked Questions and the Application Checklist. Applying online is so straightforward that we recommend that you simply jump right into the online application! If you find that you do not have all the information needed to complete the online application in one sitting, you can always save your session, and return to it later (up to 90 days later) to finish it at your convenience. The system will help you keep track of the days remaining for you to complete and submit the application.

The Application

The online application consists of 15 sections and, depending upon your level of preparedness, should take somewhere between thirty and ninety minutes to complete. A strong encryption program and a secure web server are present to ensure your transactions and privacy are protected, allowing you to post your information and pay for admissions fees online without concern.

You are required to complete those fields that are marked with a red asterisk, *.

School Information Code - refers to the code assigned to other colleges, universities, and institutions of learning inside and outside of the United States. You will need to enter the code that corresponds to your undergraduate institution in the online application.
Financial Support Information - In addition to your personal financial resources, there are several different possible means for financing your graduate education. In the online application, you will indicate your interest in: Teaching and Research Assistantships, and/or Diversity and other Graduate Fellowships.