I'm trying to plan ahead and was wondering when to expect UC regular decision release dates. Do they come out around the same time every year or does it vary a lot? Any advice would be great!
The University of California system typically begins releasing their regular decision admissions notifications in mid-to-late March. However, the specific dates can vary each year and also differ among the UC campuses.
For example, UCLA and UC Berkeley, two of the system's most selective campuses, often release their decisions near the end of March. The other UC campuses like UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Davis, UC Merced, and UC Santa Cruz might release decisions a bit earlier in the month. These are general time frames, though, and the exact dates could change.
I would recommend keeping an eye on each campus' admissions website or social media, as they will often announce when decisions will be released ahead of time. It's a stressful time, I know, but try to stay patient and good luck!
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