UCI FAQ | 2018 

We should be dropping the mesa court dorm tour (MTV Cribs Style) tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

Not sure when students started going there but it’s always been the go to spot to grab a snack and hang out with friends as far as we have known!

I would say desktops are optional but laptops are essential! Almost every student brings a laptop to class whether it’s to take notes or complete assignments. It’s also very convenient to have on numerous occasions. Hope this helped!

We're excited for you to be joining us at UCI :D #zotzotzot

Since there are so many students, it is best to choose an earlier SPOP if possible because classes fill up quickly depending on which courses you are trying to take! If you do happen to get a later SPOP, your counselor will help you manage your schedule accordingly :)

AJ Films thanks!

I personally never had experience with freshman edge but apparently I heard it is a good program to join and get ahead on units! You should check out Lyanna Vlogs because she has a few videos on freshman edge :)

Also what do you think about engineering major? Is it a difficult major?

The first step would be to look at the requirements for the major you want to transfer into. Make sure to enroll in those classes and fulfill the prerequisites when picking classes. Then you would submit a major change form online on the UCI Registar and wait to be approved from the counselor from that major. There is a slight chance you can request a major change during your orientation (SPOP) so be sure to ask any counselor or professor or staffer about that process. As for aerospace engineering, it is definitely a hard major. Any STEM field majors are all pretty difficult but very rewarding if you are able to get through it all. Best of luck and welcome to UCI!

AJ Films when is the orientation?

@@Margallomal1 you will be contacted from the school about signing up for an orientation date that is most suitable for your schedule. I would recommend selecting an earlier date so you can pick your classes!

I am not too sure about specific models best for CSE but I would recommend investing in a laptop that is quick with a good amount of storage and will last you a while! This goes for any engineering major really haha

A good couple of my friends that are CS majors at UCI actually prefer macbooks! They say that they're definitely fast enough and still lightweight!

Neither of us were a part of the CHP so we are unable to provide you with any perspectives on it. Sorry!

AJ Films it's totally chill! Just thought I'd ask because there are literally no videos on it. Thanks for the reply.

You can choose either! There will be a section where you fill out roommate preferences and you can either fill out people's names or leave it blank for a random option

YES! Personally I would suggest the 100 day meal plan because of the price difference as well as avoiding freshman 15 haha but if you plan to eat more than three meals a day then definitely go for the 7 day all access

I am an international freshman . Everythings ready just wondering if its easy to get a double room.

Welcome Ansh! Once you have opted in and filled out your roommate preference, there's not much you can do besides wait until UCI housing has everyone's rooming scheduled which will be released closer to when school starts. Opting in does not guarantee you will get a double or even the roommate of your choice, but it will give you a higher chance of getting what you want!