How to Apply

IMPORTANT DATES: THE ENTERING CLASS OF SUMMER 2018

Applications open: November 15, 2017

Recommended deadline: February 15, 2018

Application submit deadline: April 2, 2018 at 8:59 PM PST/11:50 EST

Supplemental Application received-by deadline: April 15, 2018

CLICK HERE TO APPLY – NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Our application admissions process has changed. Effective 2017-2018 UCI Biological Sciences School Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program has elected to join PostBacCAS. PostBacCAS™, the Liaison-powered Centralized Application Service (CAS™) for postbaccalaureate programs, serves as a marketplace for prospective students to research and apply with a single application and facilitates a streamlined admissions process for programs.

Why we have chosen to onboard the CAS system

• PostBacCAS is a full service, web-based application system that allows students to apply to multiple participating postbaccalaureate programs with a single application
• Electronic application
• Decrease application processing and decision waiting time
• Reputation: Liaison International host over thirty centralized platforms for health professions programs including osteopathic medicine (AACOMAS), dental (AADSAS), pharmacy (PharmCAS), veterinary (VMCAS), and physician assistance (CASPA).
• Help Center – CAS staff provides accessible applicant support for all application questions
  • PostBacCAS Customer Service Representative at 857-304-2047 or PostBacCASinfo@liaisoncas.com
  • PostBacCAS operates on eastern standard time zone. There business hours are M-F 9:00AM- 5:00PM EST (6:00AM – 2:00PM PST)
    
• Fee Assistance Program – Fee Wavier Application
• Scholarship Application – accessible once you have begun your application

APPLY STARTING Nov 15, 2017- https://PostBacCAS.liaisoncas.com

Resources to help you complete your application:

• PostBacCAS Quick Start Guide
• Starting Your PostBacCAS Application
• Filling out your PostBacCAS Application
• Submitting and Completing your PostBacCAS Application

APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION BEFORE THEIR TRANSCRIPTS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE RECEIVED.

Supplemental Application Requirements

1. Transcripts
2. Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
3. Progress Expectancy Contract – can upload document onto PostBacCAS
4. Supplemental Application Processing Fee Payment Form

#1 Transcripts

How to Send Transcripts to PostBacCAS

Transcript Processing Center mailing address:

PostBacCAS Transcript Processing Center P.O. Box 9209 Watertown, MA 02471

#2 Minimum two letters of recommendation

All letters or recommendation must be submitted electronically through PostBacCAS. Request for your letters of recommendation through the PostBacCAS application. Your letter writers will receive instructions on how to submit their letter online. Letters  statuses are updated real time.

A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required.

Required Academic Letter: One letter must come from a faculty from which you have earned a letter grade and received undergraduate credits.  The academic letter can come from any academic discipline, science or non-science.

A maximum of three letters of recommendation are accepted. Letters from family and friends are strongly discouraged.

#3 Progress Expectancy Contract – Upload completed document onto PostBacCAS application

#4 Supplemental Application Processing Form (non-refundable fee) – $60

Complete the Supplemental Application Processing Fee Payment Form and by mail or fax to:

Mailing address:

UCI Division of Continuing Education

P.O. Box 6050

Irvine, CA 92616-6050

Fax to: 949-824-2090

Do not wait for transcript(s) and letters to arrive before submitting your application to PostBacCAS.  Applications are not reviewed until all supplemental application requirements(letters, transcripts, Progress Expectancy Contract and Supplemental Application Processing Form) are received. All documents must be received by April 15, 2018. Remaining incomplete applications by April 16, 2018 are denied. Visit our FAQ section to learn more about PostBacCAS processing timeline.