April 6, 1998

University of California campuses have released their admissions results for the fall 1998 freshman class.

The following is a media advisory issued by UCSC's Public Information Office regarding the campus's admissions results.

NEWS ADVISORY

UCSC increases diversity among freshmen admitted for 1998 class

Focus is on outreach efforts to ensure top academic quality and ethnic diversity in post-Prop. 209 era

By Elizabeth M. Irwin

The University of California, Santa Cruz, has announced the release of letters of admission to freshmen applying to enter UCSC in fall 1998. Issuance of letters of admission is an early step in the process leading to actual enrollments of students next September. Among UC-eligible freshman applicants admitted to Santa Cruz, there is an increase of underrepresented students (8.4 percent/148). Moreover, these admitted students reflect higher levels of academic achievement in SAT scores and GPA compared to those admitted last year.

Administrative comment

"We had projected a downturn of 109 underrepresented minorities for this entering class, due to the implementation of the UC Regents' SP1 and Prop. 209," noted associate vice chancellor for enrollment management/director of admissions J. Michael Thompson. "Now, we anticipate at least maintaining the same numbers of underrepresented students when the fall class is finalized--and that fact underscores the effective and creative effort of the entire campus to continue our traditions of excellence and inclusion."

Yield efforts

Among specific outreach activities to prospective freshmen are the following:

• Phonathon: Chancellor Greenwood joined students and faculty in phoning prospective students during the week of March 9. The purpose of the calls was to answer questions about UCSC and to personalize the invitation to enroll at the campus.
• Scholars Day: Nearly 200 students (and more than 500 participants, including family members) attended an information fair and presentations by faculty on Saturday, March 14. The third annual event to bring the top 7 percent of freshman applicants to the campus, this year's Scholars Day welcomed students with an average GPA of 4.17 and average SAT scores of 1404. In addition to many California students, attendees included applicants from Canada, Alaska, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, Arizona, and Washington.
• Banana Slug Spring Fair: Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, this annual campus open house is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to visit the campus, meet faculty, staff, and other students, and learn more about UCSC's programs and services.

General Background

Calendar of UC Admissions Process

(Note: Final actual enrollment figures are available only at the end of the following five-step process. Although there may be benchmark indicators at the various steps, the most significant number--the actual enrollment--results from the final matriculation in fall of each year.)

1. Students apply by November 30; many students apply to multiple campuses.
2. Individual campuses notify admitted students during March.
3. Campuses engage in "yield" efforts during March and April to encourage students to select from among the campuses to which they have been admitted.
4. Students file Statements of Intent to Register by May 1 at the UC campus at which they plan to enroll.
5. Students complete matriculation processes within the first three weeks of the fall academic period.

Summary of ethnicity of UC-eligible admitted students for fall 1998

For admissions totals released by other UC campuses, go to the University of California home page at http://www.ucnewswire.org/ucopnews.htm.

For comments about admissions at UC Berkeley and UCLA, go to statements by UC President Richard C. Atkinson and Regents Chairman Meredith J. Khachigian.

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