I'm starting to feel a bit stressed as all my friends are hearing back from their colleges. Wondering when to expect a response from the UC system for Fall 2024 admissions. Can fellow applicants or seniors who've been through the process lean in?
The University of California system usually releases admission decisions in a staggered fashion throughout March. However, the specific timeline can slightly vary based on the specific UC campus you applied to. For a quick reference:
- UC Berkeley: Typically releases decisions in mid-March.
- UC Los Angeles (UCLA): Admissions decisions are usually shared in mid-March.
- UC San Diego: Decisions often come out in mid-March.
- UC Irvine: In the past, admission decisions have been sent out in mid-March.
- UC Davis: Decisions are usually sent out by mid-March.
- UC Santa Barbara: Has been known to release decisions between mid to late March.
- UC Santa Cruz: Has historically released decisions between early to mid-March.
- UC Riverside: Generally sends out decisions in early to mid-March.
- UC Merced: Decisions have previously been released in early to mid-March.
This is based on previous years and it is always a good idea to keep checking your email and the portal regularly during the decision season. Most UCs will send you an email notification to alert you when your decision is available and you will need to log into your admissions portal to view your status. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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