University of California

September 8, 2020

Many California high school seniors still want to take SAT/ACT even though they are optional at many colleges

Many testing sessions for the SAT and ACT were canceled in pandemic. Some remain scheduled for the fall, with social distancing and masks required.

September 1, 2020

University of California must stop all use of SAT and ACT in admissions, judge orders

UC’s Board of Regents voted in May to stop requiring the exams, but some campuses were still giving students the option to submit scores.

September 1, 2020

UC Santa Barbara scales back reopening plans, citing Covid-19 infections among students

Most of the University of California’s nine undergraduate campuses have now significantly curtailed their reopening plans.

August 31, 2020

California colleges increase online mental health services to serve expected student need

More isolation and depression anticipated as students return to mostly online courses.

August 27, 2020

UC students could face discipline for gatherings that violate health regulations, officials warn

UC system president Drake and regents board chairman Pérez discuss state funding, affirmative action and the future of online learning.

August 22, 2020

As one University of California campus is evacuated due to fires, others revise fall reopening plans

On top of coping with threat of coronavirus, UC Santa Cruz is evacuated Thursday due to fires.

August 7, 2020

California releases guidance for reopening colleges and universities

Colleges and universities in California can reopen this fall but must offer most classes virtually and have other restrictions in place.

July 22, 2020

UC Merced joins UC Berkeley in going online-only to start fall semester

Berkeley and Merced are the first University of California campuses to decide they will hold all classes online to start the fall.

July 21, 2020

California colleges, fearing enrollment loss this fall, are trying hard to bond with students this summer

T-shirt giveaways, free summer classes, virtual concerts, flexible deadlines are new pandemic efforts. Schools don’t want the usual attendance melt turning into a flood.

July 17, 2020

California’s top higher education officials urge voters to support affirmative action in hiring and admissions

California’s higher education leaders appear together for what may be their last public gathering in an online forum, entitled “New Realities for Higher Education."

July 16, 2020

Latino students make up largest ethnic group of students admitted to UC

As students consider their options amid the pandemic, UC turns to waitlist to admit more applicants.

Ashley A. Smith And Betty Márquez Rosales

Quick Guides

July 13, 2020

Quick Guide: What University of California campuses are planning

The nine UC undergraduate campuses are all preparing either distance learning plans or restrictions and safety measures for on campus learning. This database provides an overview of what the campuses are planning.