10 Mistakes to Avoid on UC ApplicationsWednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM until 7:30 PMPacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00 Applying to the University of California can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what UC application readers are looking for. Join UC Staff for a free virtual event designed to help you better understand the UC application and avoid 10 of the most common mistakes we’ve seen in applications. Drawing on years of experience and insights from staff who have read thousands of UC applications, we’ll walk through examples of what to avoid, and what can help strengthen your application. If you're applying to any of the UC campuses, you’ll leave with practical guidance and greater confidence in putting your best application forward. Loading... Please complete the information below to register.I am a *StudentParentCounselor/TeacherOtherOther: *First Name *Last Name *Email *First Name *Last Name *Display Name (read only/hidden)Email *Phone NumberPlease complete the following about your institution.Which school or institution are you affiliated with? *CEEBWhat type of student does your institution/organization serve? *2yr College4yr CollegeElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolRole *AdministratorCounselorOtherPrincipalProfessorProgram CoordinatorSupport StaffTeacherFirst Name *Last Name *Email *SetUnsetPlease complete the following information about your student.When does your student plan to enter a 4-year university? *Fall Quarter 2027Fall Quarter 2028Fall Quarter 2029Fall Quarter 2030Fall Quarter 2031Fall Quarter 2032What level will your student be? *First YearTransferWhich school does your student currently attend? *CEEBEmail Address *First Name *Middle NameLast Name *Birthdate *Birthdate *JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930312026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900Would you like to receive text message communications?YesNoMobile Number (Message and data rates may apply) *Mailing Address *Mailing Address *CountryStreetCityRegionPostal CodeCurrent School *CEEB (hidden)When do you plan to enter a 4-year university? *Fall Quarter 2027Fall Quarter 2028Fall Quarter 2029Fall Quarter 2030Fall Quarter 2031Fall Quarter 2032What level will you enter college? *First Year (Freshman)TransferWhat are you interested in studying? (select all that apply)Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental StudiesArchitectural and Environmental Design and PlanningArt - Applied, Fine, Performing and Art HistoryBiological and Life SciencesBusiness and ManagementCommunicationEngineering and Computer ScienceEthnic and Area StudiesFood, Nutrition and Consumer SciencesForeign Language and LiteratureHumanitiesMathematicsPhysical SciencesSocial SciencesUndeclared, Special Programs, OtherAre there any questions you'd like to have answered during the webinar?UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions complies with all state and federal laws as well as the University of California's nondiscrimination policies, including California Proposition 209, which prohibits discrimination against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education or public contracting based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. UC Davis outreach, recruitment and yield events are designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. Read the UC Nondiscrimination Statement.Submit