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  • How do I submit?

    Once your form is complete, click on the Finished? section to the left of the page. This section will either display errors in your form that need to be fixed, or submission instructions. If it displa...

  • Printing and mailing application/recommendation forms (UCA)

    UCA member colleges prefer to receive forms online. If it is not possible to submit forms electronically, PDF copies of blank UCA forms are available for download at https://www.universalcollegeapp.co...

  • Saving/Losing Data

    Your responses are automatically saved once they are entered and you move your cursor from one field to another. For long responses it is suggested you click SAVE often to be sure you don’t lose any d...

  • Reuse previous year's form

    Unfortunately, we cannot retrieve the data from last year's application. It is UCA's policy that all account data are cleared at the end of each admissions year to prepare for the new application year...

  • What software/browser do I need on my device to use the system?

    You should use the latest version of a supported browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Opera, or Safari, with javascript and cookies enabled. Make sure that private browsing is di...

  • Over the character limit, but it let me type it in

    The system will not stop you from typing in as many characters as you want into any text box, however you will not be allowed to submit until you trim your response down to meet the character limit....

  • How do I change my password?

    To change your password: Log into your account. Click the head/shoulder icon at the top right of the page, then click Account. Enter your new password twice as prompted, and then enter your current pa...

  • Saving and Printing PDFs of Submitted Forms

    Once you submit a form it is always available to you as a PDF. To open the form as a PDF: Log into your account. Go to the section with the form you wish to save. Click on the name of the submitted fo...

  • Reocmmendation Auto-Submit

    Auto-Submit allows recommenders to automatically approve and send a copy of submitted recommendations on to any future institutions for the SAME candidate. Recommenders will receive no notification if...

  • My information doesn't fit/Text is too small

    When you Print Preview your form, whatever you see is the same as what the receiving institution sees when they print or download your submitted form in PDF. If your information doesn't fit or is too ...