​​​​What is U-Link?

University Link (U-Link) is a transfer bound program that gives the opportunity to students to receive a guaranteed admissions to UC Irvine. This program is open to all students who meet program eligibility. 

Online Resources

​Amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus (​COVID-19), the Center for Teacher Education's top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff.  As such, we are committed to being responsive and flexible to your needs.  Here are a few ways we are available to serve you during this time:

• Email: Contact us by email at ulink@sac.edu​ or transfer_center@sac.edu to schedule a counseling appointment. Please send your full name, ID number, phone number, major and counselor you would like to meet with. 
  
• Social Media: Follow us on Instagram for regular updates.
  

Program Benefits & Requirements

• Guaranteed admission to UC Irvine upon completion of program requirements. 
  

• Students can apply to multiple universities but guaranteed admissions for UC Irvine only.
  

• SAC priority enrollment through Early Decision.
  

• Educational planning appropriate for AA and transfer academic services.
  

• Opportunity to be a part of UCI through research opportunities when admitted.
  

• U-Link students are often selected for Santa Ana scholarships. 
  

• U-Link students are likely to transfer to UC/CSU within two years. 
  

• Opportunity to participate in UCI residential program Summer Scholars Transfer Institute (SSTI) and Northern Trip. ​
  

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.2 GPA
  

• Eligible for English 101 and Math 105 or higher 
  

• Meet with your U-Link counselor once per semester 
  

• Apply for financial aid & scholarships ​
  

• Complete U-Link activities throughout the semester 
  

• Complete 100 hours of Service Learning
  

• Complete 60 UC transferrable units
  

​ Excluded Majors​​

• Business Administration
  

• Dance
  

• Music
  

• Mathematics
  

• Nursing Science
  

• All majors in School of Engineering 
  

• All majors in School of Information and Computer Sciences​