FAQs

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• "a-g" Online Web Site
• Charter Schools
• Community College Courses - Dual Enrollment
• Course Submission Process
• Home Schooling
• Honors Course Policy
• Internships or Service-learning
• New Schools Information
• Online Courses/Policy
• Small Schools
• Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
• Miscellaneous

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"a-g" Online Web Site

Q: When can I update our school's course list using the "a-g" online web site?

A: The web site is available at https://doorways.ucop.edu/update/. It can be used at any time from February 1^st to September 20^th to submit updates for the upcoming year. The new submission site now allows updates to be individually submitted throughout the cycle until the site closes without having to wait for UC's response. Since the University reviews submissions on a first come first serve basis, early submissions will allow time for revisions. Please do your best to coordinate with others at the school site and district so that you can avoid multiple submissions.

Q: How do we get a user ID and password for the "a-g" online update web site?

A: If you cannot find your school's user ID and password, feel free to or call us at (510) 987-9570.

Q: Does UC prefer schools to update their course lists online?

A: Yes. The online course list update system is the only way to submit updates; it is easier and faster (than the old hard copy submission process) for both schools and UC. Each year we make enhancements that make the site even more efficient and user-friendly.

Q: Are the passwords for the "a-g" Online site case sensitive?

A: Yes.

Q: Will UC grant credit for internships or service-learning projects?

A: The UC course approval process focuses primarily on course content rather than instructional methods. Internships and service-learning are instructional strategies used to help students access, understand, and master the course content. Thus, UC approval for a course would be determined by the content covered, independent of the internship or service-learning project that may supplement and/or enhance the content of the course. Thus, such learning experiences are not granted credit as a unique experience apart from approved course credit and/or curriculum.

Q: What is the BOARS Committee?

A: The Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) is a committee of the UC Faculty Senate that is charged with setting policy for high school and community college student eligibility and admissions.

Q: Who makes up the BOARS Committee?

A: The BOARS Committee has twelve (12) members, one faculty member from each of the ten (10) UC campuses, and a Chair and Vice Chair. Each member serves a two-year term, which is renewable. Faculty members represents diverse disciplines, from mathematics to performance arts, and a range of experience on BOARS, from one to 10+ years.

Q: How is the BOARS related to course evaluation?

A: BOARS establishes the policy and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and other staff implement that policy. The Director works closely with BOARS to clarify, interpret or raise policy questions when they arise.