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What is ULink?

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

Online Resources

​Amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus (​COVID-19), the ULink Program'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

• 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.
  

• ULink students are often selected for Santa Ana scholarships. 
  

• ULink 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. ​
  
  

ULink Program Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 High School GPA 
  

• Eligible for English 101 and Math 105 or higher 
  

• Complete 30 UC transferrable units or less 
  *speak to counselor for extenuating circumstances
  

• Interested in applying to a university 
  
  

UC Irvine Eligibility Requirements

• 3.2 GPA

• Complete 60 UC transferrable units

• Complete 100 hours of Service Learning

• *50 hours of Service Learning, coordinated through the Santa Ana College Service Learning Center (Due to COVID-19 Service Learn​ing​ hours are being adjusted from 100 hours to 50 hours for 2021-2022).

• Apply for financial aid & scholarships ​​

• Complete ULink activities throughout the semester ​

• Meet with your ULink counselor once per semester 

 Excluded Majors​​

• Business Administration
  

• Dance
  

• Music
  

• Mathematics
  

• Nursing Science
  

• All majors in School of Engineering 
  

• All majors in School of Information and Computer Sciences​