President Mark G. Yudof

“No matter what your background or income, UC welcomes all who make the grade. The students we want are the ones who are not afraid to work hard and dream big.”

“The University of California was conceived in the aftermath of the Gold Rush, and ever since the fortunes of the state and those of the university have been entwined. One would not be the same without the other. UC is both a creation of and the catalyst for California's unique, forward-looking spirit. Because of this symbiotic relationship, all Californians have a stake in making sure that this system of premier research campuses, medical centers and national laboratories remains on course to serve coming generations as well as it has their predecessors.” Read more