Attention Candidates, Recommenders, and Families

The Universal College Application® website will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Friday, March 27 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
During this time, the site will be taken offline while we perform system updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to maintain and improve the service.

Finding and applying to the college that is right for you can be tricky sometimes. The Universal College Application® is here to help.

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Applicant Registration

Whether you are applying for first year or transfer admission, the first step is to create a Universal College Application account. Register as an Applicant

Recommender Registration

If you are a high school or college professional, create an account to begin the recommendation process. Register as a Recommender

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Looking for the college that is the right fit for you?
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Download the Forms

Want to download PDF copy of the UCA forms for you or your recommender?
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Do you have a question about how to complete a part of the Universal College Application as an applicant?
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