​​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. 

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