What is U-LINK?
University Link (U-LINK) is a transfer program that has a guaranteed admissions to UC Irvine. This program is open to all students, particularly students in the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Program Benefits & Services
- Guaranteed admission to UC Irvine upon completion of program requirements
- Must be a Santa Ana College (SAC) student
- New student orientation
- Educational planning appropriate for AA & Transfer
- Academic and personal support services
- UC Irvine library privileges
- UC Irvine on-campus programs and activities throughout the year
- Assistance with selecting a major*
- Opportunities for informal internships
*Some majors are excluded from the guaranteed admissions
To participate in the program you must:
- Complete placement tests at SAC & place into English 101 and Math 081
- Complete all SAC courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Complete transfer preparation courses within three years
- Meet with your U-LINK counselor once a semester
- Complete U-LINK activities throughout the semester when required
- Agree to release academic progress information to UC Irvine
- Apply for financial aid & scholarships
- Complete 100 hours of Service Learning
