Game Instructions

Hello transfer students! Welcome to your First Year Experience at UCI! Play LEVEL-UP – UCI’s Pathway to Success. To be at the top of the Leaderboard, work your way through each square from START to CONVOCATION! And don’t forget to scroll over the campus buildings to find out about key places and resources on campus.

Also, remember that every BONUS square is a chance for you to LEVEL UP your FYE Game! BONUS Squares are those opportunities that have PROVEN to impact students’ academic and personal success. Click on each BONUS SQUARE for more information about each opportunity that can ENHANCE your first-year success.

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Do you know where to start?

Use the Transfer Checklist to work through each step you will need to take in order to join us in the fall, from now and throughout the summer.

Have you decided where you’re going to live?

Transfer students enrolling for fall 2025 are eligible for 2 years of guaranteed on-campus housing if a housing application is completed by June 2nd, 2025. If you plan to live on-campus, be sure to visit the UCI Transfer Housing website and complete your housing application asap.

If you’re going to commute from home or anywhere else, UCI offers a Commuter Lounge in the Student Center for those coming and going on a day-to-day basis.

Have you considered being a part of a LIVING and LEARNING Community?

UCI Housing offers a wide range of housing options with themes that allow students to live with others that share common interests while learning and studying together as well.

Student makes beaded bracelet at the Transfer Student Week Celebration.

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Did you know?

Studies show that students in LLCs often report a high sense of belonging, increased faculty support, and often experience a smoother transition to college life.

Are you ready to be a successful digital learner at UCI?

Visit UCI’s Learn Anywhere website which will help you with the digital technologies you will use while you are here at UCI, including UCI’s Canvas Management System, among other tools and resources.

Are you ready to attend T-SPOP?

Registering for UCI’s Transfer Student Parent Orientation Program is an item on the Transfer Checklist.

Note: In person T-SPOP sessions are highly recommended to attend. Meet fellow transfer students and faculty members by registering and attending this overnight orientation.

Note: Also, T-SPOP (Orientation for International Students) occurs in early July before Summer Session II begins, so be sure to decide which SPOP is right for you when you register.

Do you know who your Academic Advisor is yet?

Academic advisors/counselors at UCI, facilitate the academic development of all students and assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals by providing high quality academic advising and guidance. Students will connect with their School advisors to register for classes online, so be on the lookout for communication via email from them early on.

Have you scheduled/taken your placement exams?

While most transfers do not need to take placement tests, some courses may require them. You are encouraged to work with your academic advisor during your required academic advising session in the summer to determine if you are required to take any placement tests.

Visit the Academic Testing Center website for information about tests, testing dates, and a guide that can help you determine what you might want to or need to take.

Ready to find and enroll in your classes?

Transfer students are required to meet with their academic advisor before registering for courses. You will receive an email mid-summer with information about and instructions to register for your academic advising session.

To prepare yourself to register for classes at UCI, you can visit UCI’s General Catalogue of courses that are offered through each department.

As a reminder, official registration at UCI consists of two separate steps that must be completed in order to be officially registered – enrollment in classes and payment of tuition and fees.

The Registrar’s Office, which is the department responsible for maintaining student record, grades, and transcripts, can provide you with a current class receipt showing that you are registered, once your enrollment in classes and payment of tuition and fees have both been completed. You may also view registration via WebReg or StudentAccess, and your financial account status via Zot Account Online.

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Did you know?

While all transfer students from California community colleges need to complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) to satisfy freshman/sophomore level general education requirements, students will still need to complete the upper division writing requirement at UCI.

Have you visited the Transfer Student Center?

Whether you’re transferring from a California community college or from any other institution, the Transfer Student Center can be a great resource for you. Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services II Building across from Zot-n-Go, the TSC team can help guide you throughout your first year and beyond in order to make your transition and experience as successful as possible.

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Follow the Transfer Student Center on Instagram!

You can follow the Transfer Student Center on Instagram to stay informed about all of the activities, services, and programs available to first-year transfer students.

IG: UCI Transfer Student Center

Do you want to get ahead in your coursework at UCI? Do you want to save money on courses?

You can take classes as early as this summer at UCI if you choose – doing so might help you graduate on time or early, get an extra major or minor, explore new academic interests, and save money while getting ahead. For more information, visit UCI’s Summer Session website.

Are you familiar with Transfer Boost?

The Transfer Student Center (TSC) invites new incoming transfer students to enroll in their summer transitional series, Transfer BOOST (“Beginnings and Open Opportunities for Successful Transfers”). The TSC will facilitate meaningful conversations, workshops, and provide peer advising for transfer students throughout the summer that will be accessible virtually.

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Did you know?

Studies show that bridge programs like Transfer BOOST, which focus on building transfer students’ knowledge of campus resources and academic skills, can positively impact their success, especially for students from marginalized backgrounds, and help them gain confidence in pursuing STEM degrees.

Are you a member of a unique population of students at UCI?

Together with Student Success Initiatives, the Transfer Student Center offers programs and services for a range of student groups including the Foster Youth Resilience in Education (FYRE) program, Umoja, and the Student Parents and Families Program.

Have you made plans to attend Welcome Week and the Anteater Involvement Fair?

Mark your calendar and start your on-campus experience at UCI’s Welcome Week – a week full of events, both academic and social, that include time-honored traditions and world record-breaking events. You will have opportunities to explore campus, meet your peers, prepare for the first day of classes, and attend the Anteater Involvement Fair, an opportunity to visit with hundreds of campus organizations you can join. Stay tuned — updated details for the 2025–2026 academic year are coming soon!

Reserve September 25th for New Student Convocation!

Finish the Summer Edition of LEVEL-UP by attending New Student Convocation, where you will get the chance to hear from campus leadership, take advantage of the many ways that you can connect to others, and hear about expectations of you as you begin your first-year at UCI.

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Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Aldrich Hall

Have you visited your ZotAid Portal and accepted your financial aid? Have you paid your bill and got your finances in order?

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Visit your ZotAid portal to review your financial aid offer, accept offered loans and work if they are part of your college financing plan, and review the Documents, Notifications, and Tasks tabs to ensure your financial aid application is complete. If you have questions about your financial aid, visit the Newly Admitted Student FAQs or contact their office to connect with a representative.

Financial Services

UCI Financial Services provides support and resources to students in the areas of billing, collections, payments, disbursements, loan administration and tax information. These services are delivered through Campus Billing and Collections, Payment Services, and Accounting and Tax Reporting.

Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar aims to provide academic support services in an atmosphere of prompt, accurate, and friendly service to the campus community. Students can find information about the Schedule of Classes, course drop dates, grades, and final exams, among other things.

Parking

Have you purchased your Parking Pass and test driven your commute? Visit UCI’s Transportation and Distribution Services website for information on Parking and logging into your myCommute Portal to purchase parking permits.

Bookstore

Do you know how you will purchase your books for class? Visit UCI’s bookstore, THE HILL, in-person on Ring Road connected to the Student Center or through their website to buy course materials and textbooks and shop apparel, supplies, and other student essentials as well.

Dining Commons

Are you set up to eat on campus? UCI offers great campus dining options! Find out more about your options for dining, locations, daily menus, and the meal plans that are available to you by visiting the UCI CampusDish website.

Libraries

Are you familiar with UCI’s libraries? There are several reasons you may use UCI’s libraries, including as a place to study, check-out equipment, suggest a book for purchase, or stream media options. Visit the UCI Libraries website for more information.

Student Health Center

Are you set up with health insurance? Ensure you have what you need to visit the Student Health Center while you are at UCI. Through its website, you can understand your insurance options, make and cancel appointments, and submit any immunization compliance documents that may be needed.

Disability Services Center

Do you need to register with the Disability Services Center? Register with the Disability Services Center and use the new and improved MyDSC instructor and student portal to send accommodation letters to your instructors, schedule appointments with a DSC counselor, make reservations to take in person exams at the DSC, or access Ring Road Rides.