The following tables show the steps that are undertaken from the application being received to the final decision being made, and the expected timeframes for each part of the process.
Graduate/Postgraduate Process
PROCESS STEP STATUS EXPECTED TIMEFRAME Complete application received through myUC Pending 1-4 working days Preliminary assessment Undergoing preliminary assessment or Incomplete application – more information required This process can take up to 3-10 working days Assessment by admissions officer Forwarded to admissions officer Sent to department/college for further assessment Forwarded to college/department/HOD for recommendation This process can take from 1-3 weeks Sent to Dean of Postgraduate Research for final decision Fowarded to Dean of Postgraduate Research Admissions notified of final decision and UCSMS updated Returned to Admissions Office Notification of decision sent to student or agent Options:Approved – Conditionally approved- Decision Deferred – Declined 1-2 working days
College of Education applications
PROCESS STEP STATUS EXPECTED TIMEFRAME Complete application received and entered into myUC Pending 1-3 working days Assessment by admissions officer Undergoing preliminary assessment Incomplete application – more information requiredForwarded to admissions officer This process can take from 3-6 working days Sent to department/college/faculty for further assessment Forwarded to college for recommendationForwarded to department/HOD for recommendation This process can take from 3-6 working days Admissions notified of final decision and UCSMS Returned to Admissions Office Notification of decision sent to student or agent ApprovedConditionally approvedDecision deferredDeclined 1-2 working days