<p>Bobby100,</p>
<p>The UC System does not have a formal policy; however, this does not preclude deferment possibilities. The OP may not have a lot of leverage, but what leverage she does have might work if presented well -- I'm wondering if she is URM, which may also work in her favor. No harm, no foul?</p>
<p>Here's an extract from UC's Admissions website:
<a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/transfer/advising/answers/applying.html#6%5B/url%5D">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/transfer/advising/answers/applying.html#6</a></p>
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May a student be admitted for one term but defer enrollment until a subsequent term?</p>
<pre><code>UCB
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment. However, the Colleges of Letters and Science, Engineering, Natural Resources and Environmental Design may offer spring admission to several hundred applicants whom the University was unable to accommodate for the fall semester. Most of these spaces are in the College of Letters and Science. In addition, students with special circumstances may write to the Director of Admissions (110 Sproul Hall #5800, Berkeley, CA 94720-5800) to defer admission to a later term; such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
UCD
The Deferred Enrollment Program allows newly admitted undergraduate students to postpone initial enrollment for up to one year. The purpose is to allow time to pursue activities and opportunities that will help students clarify their educational goals; however, students are not allowed to enroll at another college during this time. To be eligible for deferred enrollment, students must return the affirmative Statement of Intent to Register with the deposit by the deadline, and must satisfy all admission and entrance requirements. For more information, or to receive an application, contact Undergraduate Admissions at (530) 752-3710.
UCI
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment. However, a student with a compelling reason for not entering in the quarter for which he or she was admitted may request a deferment of enrollment to a subsequent term by writing a letter to the Director of Admissions (204 Administration Building, Irvine, CA 92697-1075) stating the reason for the request. The student will have to file a new admission application for the deferred term.
UCLA
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment; students are admitted to the term for which they applied. However, written requests for deferred enrollment will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
UCM
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment. However, a student with a compelling reason for not entering in the semester for which he or she was admitted may request deferment of enrollment to a subsequent term by writing a letter to the Director of Admissions (550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93710), stating the reason for the request. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
UCR
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment; students are admitted to the term for which they applied. However, written requests for deferred enrollment will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
UCSD
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment. There is no formal policy, however; occasional exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.
UCSB
Generally, admitted students may not defer enrollment. There is no formal policy, however; occasional exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.
UCSC
UC Santa Cruz does not automatically grant requests for delayed enrollment. Students who are interested in deferring enrollment must write a letter of appeal to the Associate Director of Admissions (150 Hahn Student Services, Santa Cruz, CA 95064) explaining their circumstances. Unless the appeal is granted, the applicant should request that all existing application materials be retained, and file a new application for the desired quarter. In the event that the request for delayed enrollment crosses academic years, a new application must be filed for consideration.
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