University of California, Irvine Application Deadline 2026
The University of California, Irvine Application Deadline 2026
University of California, Irvine (UCI) Application Deadline/Closing Date for 2026 for the regular undergraduate applicants. 2026 UCI Application Begins in January 2026 and closes in September 2026. Therefore all qualified applicants are advised to apply now.
Please note that the deadlines stated below are IPN’s official deadlines, and take precedence over any other deadline mentioned on any other UCI page. Furthermore, Plese notes dates are subject to change; it is your responsibility as the applicant to check this page regularly.
University of California, Irvine (UCI) Application Deadline/Closing date for 2026 is released. The Management of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has released the Application Deadline which application is expected to start from January 2026 and close in September2023.
UCI is also accepting applications from candidates interested in post-first degree law, post-graduate admission, international admission, distance education admission, and graduate entry Medical Programmes.
UCI Application Deadline 2026
Closing Date for UCI 2026 Admissions
UCI Application Dates for 2026: Applications are open on the following dates;
Timeline for Fall 2026 Applicants
Below are some key dates and milestones for Fall 2026 admission. Note: All deadlines are effective as of 11:59 p.m. MST on the dates indicated.
Dates and Deadlines
Get ready for fall 2026 admission.
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Stay in the know for all the application dates and deadlines for when you apply to UCI. Be sure you have all the correct information for when your materials need to be submitted.
Fall 2026 Applicants
August 1, 2026
UC Application open for fall 2026 admission and scholarships
September 1 – October 15, 2026
TAG application submission period for fall 2026 admission
November 1 – December 4, 2026
- UC Application submission period for fall 2026 admission and scholarships at apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
December 2026 – January 2026
- Dance applicants must participate in an audition after submitting the online Audition Registration Form
- Music applicants must participate in an audition after requesting an appointment
January 31, 2026
Priority deadline for transfer applicants to submit Transfer Academic Update (TAU)
February 16, 2026
Official transcripts and supplemental application deadline for second baccalaureate candidates
March 1–31, 2026
UCI notifies each freshman applicant of their admission status via the Applicant Portal
March 2, 2026
Priority deadline for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and GPA verification form for Cal Grant consideration
April 1–30, 2026
UCI notifies each transfer applicant of their admission status via the Applicant Portal
May 1, 2026
- Freshman Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
- Freshman housing applications are due
- Priority deadline for UCI to receive all required supporting documents to complete students’ financial aid applications
June 1, 2026
- Transfer Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and Statement of Legal Residence (SLR) are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time
- Transfer students’ housing applications are due
July 1, 2026
Official final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions are due
July 15, 2026
Official AP/IB (freshman) test scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions are due
September 15, 2026
Official transcripts for summer courses taken at any colleges and universities are due to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
*Deadline to apply for guaranteed housing. Residence applications may still be considered after this date.