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Minimum GPA for Freshmen Rises to 3.0

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Entry Level Writing Requirement

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In the Summer Research Experience at UC Davis's Bodega Marine Lab on the Sonoma Coast, students learn how to do research and how to write to effectively communicate about it.

NEWS

Analytical Writing Placement Examination to be Held May 10 This year, the University of California will administer the Universitywide Analytical Writing Placement Examination (AWPE) on Saturday, May 10, to students who have been admitted to the University for fall 2008 and who, by April 1, had not satisfied the Entry-Level Writing Requirement by other means. »

Mind Over Material: Students Needn't Wait Until Graduate School to Engage in Research. Most prospective students and their families already know the University of California's reputation as one of the world's top research institutions. What they may not know: Students can begin taking part in that research even as undergraduates. »

Doorways Update Submission Site Opens UC's high school course update submission website, Doorways, has opened for the 2008–09 academic year with improvements that should make the process of course submission go more smoothly.»

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Summer Sessions Offer a Chance to Explore What's UC really like? Students—even those still in high school, if they meet certain requirements—can find out by enrolling in a summer session. University of California summer sessions are open to all adults, UC or non-UC students, and also to qualified high school students. »

On the Campuses

Spotlight on Housing With the goal of improving quality of life for students and communities across the state, the University of California is busy searching for ways to be more eco-friendly. In fact, "green" living has become a central focus in the planning and development of student dining and housing facilities across UC. »

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ASK UC

Ask UC is an interactive feature on UC's counselor website
Questions and answers about the University's evaluation and admission process are posted on the website with selections highlighted in each issue of UC Notes. »