Is the UC system stringent on the GPA requirement?

UC_Davis
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:56:15 +0000

Just wanted to add some clarification on the Admission by Exception (ABE) process since it wasn’t portrayed correctly in the above post. The ABE process is not restricted to those listed above and is a closely monitored and restricted process. Each UC campus can only admit a certain number of applicants by ABE. The ABE system is reserved for applicants whom do not meet minimum admissions requirements but, the campus feels will succeed at the university level. Although the process does not restrict participation of those listed above, it is designed to admit students with highly extreme hardships or over qualified applicants that had particular issues completing part of the requirements (i.e. the SAT Subject Exams were not offered in their community).

Please note, applicants cannot request to be reviewed for ABE; ABE review is decided by the campus. In particular, the reader(s) of the application felt is was necessary based on the information provided in the application.