Chamier14

Does anyone know/has anyone had any experience with this?: When applying to the UC system as an out-of-state applicant, are the requirements the same as an in-state applicant's, or are admissions a little lenient? Specifically, I have met all the "a-g" requirements except for the visual arts credit. At my high school, we're required to complete one credit in either arts or vocational so I took Graphic Design (.5 credit) and Basic Foods (.5 credit). For the UC application however, this only meets half the arts requirement... Because I am an out-of-state applicant, can I still be considered for admission? Thank you!

ucbalumnus

To become UC eligible, you need to fulfill the requirement by high school courses, college course, or AP/IB credit as described here:

University of California - A-G courses

There is also eligibility by exam, as described here:

University of California - Admission by exam

There is also eligibility by exception, as described here:

University of California - Admission by exception

However, do not be surprised if the latter two methods result in a lower chance of admission than if you were eligible the usual way by fulfilling a-g requirements.

You do realize that UC financial aid will not cover the $22,000 additional out-of-state tuition, right? (see the financial aid estimators on their web sites)