Admitted Students
Congratulations! By accepting our offer of admission, you've taken the first step toward beginning your career as a Lynx! Now you can claim your account and start taking care of business. Use the following guides and resources to help you complete your next steps.
Claim Your Account
Claim your account once you have accepted our offer.
- Claiming your account will allow you to start receiving important emails right away and grant you full access to the UCD Access student portal, your main resource for all of your academic needs. Here you can view holds, register for class, pay your tuition balance, apply for scholarships and so much more.
Admitted Students Day
Congratulations on being accepted into the Lynx community! Please join us on April 12, 2024 for Admitted Students Day to celebrate this impressive accomplishment — and to take the first steps on your college journey.
Next Steps
Review the following guide for newly admitted students.
Transfer students can view their applicable credits here.
New students
Financial Aid
Need help paying for college? Several options are available. If you haven’t already, file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office with questions.
Scholarships
Once you've been admitted, use Scholarlynx to search and apply for scholarships online. Here you can find all of our scholarships in one location. Applications open October 1 of each year and deadlines begin March 1.