Upcoming webinars provide advice for prospective UC students and their families

UC’s Office of Outreach and Educational Partnerships invites prospective UC students and those who support them to attend webinars featuring helpful resources on applications, finance and campus culture as they begin their academic journeys.

Select each date and time to register via Zoom. All listings reflect Pacific Time.

10 Mistakes to Avoid on UC Applications

Applying to the University of California can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what application readers are looking for. Join UC staff for a free virtual event designed to help you better understand the application process. Drawing on years of experience and insights from staff who have read thousands of UC applications, we’ll cover examples of how to strengthen your application, what to avoid and the 10 most common application mistakes. You’ll leave with practical guidance and greater confidence in applying to any UC campus.

Register: Oct. 14, 2026, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Financing Your UC Education

Join us for an informative webinar on the 2027-2028 financial aid application. We’ll cover the latest updates in the financial aid landscape, guidance on submitting a financial aid application, and more tips and resources on paying for college.

This event is geared towards high school students, community college students, parents and caring adults who are interested in learning more about financing a UC education.

Register:

• Oct. 22, 2026, 12 – 1 p.m.
• Oct. 22, 2026, 6 – 7 p.m.
• Jan. 21, 2027, 12 – 1 p.m.
• Jan. 21, 2027, 6 – 7 p.m.

Ujamaa: The UC Experience (Student Panel)

Join UC San Diego for a webinar designed to help prospective first-year and transfer students explore the many resources and support systems available across the UC system! During this session, you’ll hear directly from UC students as they share how they’ve built community and found support on their campuses.

Register: Nov. 10, 2026, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Creating Comunidad: The UC Experience (Student Panel)

Join UC San Diego for a webinar designed to help prospective first-year and transfer students explore the many resources and support systems available across the UC system! During this session, you’ll hear directly from UC students as they share how they’ve built community and found support on their campuses.

Register: Nov. 12, 2026, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

For questions about these events, contact oep@ucop.edu.