Enrollment Checklist
Welcome, new Anteaters! To help make your transition into UC Irvine Law as seamless as possible, we have created a list of important tasks to be completed prior to your arrival. Please make sure to check your spam/junk folders for responses. We recommend adding "admissions@law.uci.edu" as a safe sender to ensure you receive all our communications.
New enrollment tasks will be added to this checklist periodically. While we will notify you when a new task has been added, we encourage you to check this list regularly.
Required
All students must complete these steps prior to Orientation. Please pay extra attention to these requirements and adhere to all deadlines.
To finalize your seat in the class, you must submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and a total of two deposits. Both deposits submitted to UC Irvine Law are non-refundable from the moment they are submitted. Total deposits will be applied to your Fall 2026 Zot Account in August when fees are assessed.
Note: The SIR Deposit must be paid at least 48 hours prior to the Housing Deadline, regardless of the provided SIR Deposit deadline.
Deadline: Please refer to the date given in your offer of admission.
Contact: Any questions regarding your SIR deposit should be directed to the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.uci.edu.All UC Irvine Law students must activate their UCInetID. Your UCInetID is your Single Sign-on (SSO) and electronic identification used for many online services at the University of California, Irvine, such as registration, housing, and email. It is for your individual use only and you should not share your password with anyone else. For current UC Irvine undergraduate students your UCInetID should already be active.
Deadline: As soon as possible.
Contact: Any questions regarding your UCINetID can be directed to the UC Irvine Office of Information Technology.
All new students who have submitted their SIR must also complete the Statement of Legal Residence (SLR). The University of California determines residency based on information you provide on the SLR.
Deadline: July 18, 2026.
Contact: Information about residency can be found through the UC Irvine Registrar.
All students who applied with an undergraduate transcript that did not yet show their degree conferral must submit their official undergraduate transcript, including degree and date of conferral, to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) for inclusion in your CAS Report.
Deadline: Submit official transcript to LSAC and unofficial transcript to UC Irvine Law Office of Admissions by Friday, July 31, 2026.
Contact: Please contact Vanessa Martinez at vmartinez@law.uci.edu.
Please refer to the Financing Your Legal Education section of the Admitted Student website for all tasks and information related to tuition and financial aid, including (but not limited to) applying for loans and financing your tuition bill.
Deadline: As soon as possible.
Contact: Questions can be directed to Student Financial Services at finaid@law.uci.edu.
Immunization and TB screening requirements must be completed by the first day of instruction at UC Irvine. Students who fail to comply with this requirement will have an academic hold placed on their record and will not be able to register for classes the following (Spring) semester.
Deadline: The deadline to complete this requirement is Monday, August 10, 2026.
Contact: Please review the UC TB Screening and Immunization Requirements or contact the UCI Student Health Center at (949) 824-5301.
UC Irvine Law’s Academic Skills Program (ASP) is a resource for all students seeking to maximize their academic success. From identifying the keys to effective class preparation, to solidifying legal analysis and legal writing skills, to demystifying the bar exam, ASP provides critical skills instruction to help students excel in all stages of their legal education.
ASP has developed an online resource through Canvas to assist you in preparing for law school. Be sure to read ASP’s Welcome Letter, which details the pre-orientation workshop and resources available this summer.
There are three mandatory Pre-Orientation sessions that will be held outside of Orientation week. Two are videos you must watch in advance and the third will be a virtual webinar. Please see below for details.
- Information Technology Training - Video
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- Check back in July for a link to this mandatory pre-orientation session.
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- Course Management Systems Training - Video
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- Watch the Course Management Systems Pre-Orientation Session before Monday, August 10 at 3:00pm.
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- Building your Law School Budget - Pre-Orientation Mandatory 1L Webinar
- Building a strong financial foundation is just as essential as achieving academic success during your law school journey. There are many factors to consider when creating your law school budget, especially if you are new to the area. To support your path to financial wellness, managing costs such as borrowing, and learning new financial strategies, take these next steps:
- Attend the "Building you Law School Budget - Mandatory 1L Webinar"
- This webinar will be held on August 5, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar.
- Explore Scholarhip Opportunities
- Check out the UC Irvine Law Outside Scholarships and the AccessLex Scholarship Databank. It is never too early to begin searching for scholarship opportunities and additional sources of funding for the upcoming academic year.
- Attend the "Building you Law School Budget - Mandatory 1L Webinar"
- If you have any questions or concerns, please schedule a one-on-one appointment with either Director Zia or Director Terrazas.
- Building a strong financial foundation is just as essential as achieving academic success during your law school journey. There are many factors to consider when creating your law school budget, especially if you are new to the area. To support your path to financial wellness, managing costs such as borrowing, and learning new financial strategies, take these next steps:
Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:00pm
The Admissions team is eager to hear how you’re feeling about your upcoming transition to law school and how we can best support you in these coming months. Take this brief survey to help us better understand your questions, priorities, and any concerns you may have before classes begin, particularly those related to financial planning or housing.
Your responses will help us tailor our communications and programming to your needs and ensure you have a smooth and successful start to your law school journey.
Deadline: Complete this survey by Tuesday, June 30.
If Applicable
Some enrollment tasks may not apply to all students. If they do, please review the information carefully, follow instructions, and adhere to all deadlines.
Once you have submitted your SIR, submitted your total nonrefundable deposit of $750, and activated your UCInetID, you can apply for on-campus graduate housing by completing the Online Guaranteed Housing Application.
Deadline: May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm.
Note: For those who are admitted after the May 2nd deadline, please follow the instructions provided in the email regarding graduate housing you received following your decision email. The SIR Deposit must be paid at least 48 hours prior to the Housing Deadline regardless of the provided SIR Deposit deadline.
Contact: Additional information regarding the housing application process can be found here.
Students who experience all types of disabilities are eligible for support services. UC Irvine’s Disability Services Center (DSC) provides a variety of services and accommodations. If you will be requesting accommodations while at UC Irvine Law, please begin the process over the summer so that we can provide you with the proper accommodations from the very beginning of the school year.
To request services or accommodations for the upcoming academic year, you must register with the Disability Services Center. To begin this process, please use this website (https://dsc.uci.edu/register/) and click on “incoming graduate students” to fill out the online intake form. You must have your UCInetID and provide documentation verifying your disability. Detailed information about necessary documentation can be found on DSC’s web site. After you submit the intake form, a DSC staff member will contact you within 5 business days to make an appointment with the Law School Disability Counselor.
Deadline: As soon as possible.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact the DSC at dsc@uci.edu or 949-824-7494. You may also contact Dean Kyle Jones.
If you are interested in parking on the UC Irvine campus, you may purchase a parking permit by logging into the myCommute portal, using your UCInetID and password. Most student parking permits are virtual. Upon successful vehicle registration within your account, your license plate will serve as your permit. Parking pass rates vary depending on your specific needs.
If you purchase your parking pass early, you can avoid paying the $16 daily parking fee during Orientation week.
Deadline: This is optional and based on your needs but if you plan to park on campus this year, we recommend doing this as soon as possible.
Contact: If you have any questions about parking at UCI, please contact UCI’s Department of Transportation and Distribution Services.
All UC Irvine Law students are automatically enrolled in the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) and charged a health insurance fee as part of registration at UC Irvine. If you are currently covered by major medial health insurance that is comparable to UC SHIP, you may request to waive out of the plan.
To waive out of the UC Irvine sponsored health insurance plan for 2026-2027, you must submit a request online during the open waiver period for the Fall 2026 semester. If approved, the waiver is in effect for the current term and the remainder of the academic year. A new waiver request must be submitted at the beginning of each academic year.
Deadline: You may submit a health insurance waiver between July 13, 2026 to August 3, 2026. Health insurance waivers submitted during the Late Waiver Period between August 4, 2026 to September 2, 2026 are subjected to a $50 late fee if waiver is approved.
Contact: For questions about the UC Student Health Insurance Plan or how to waive it, please contact the UC Irvine Student Health Center.
UC Irvine allows a student to submit a preferred name that will appear in place of the student's legal name in certain University-related records. Electing to use a preferred name will not change your legal name. Preferred names appear in the campus directory, class rosters, and on the UC Irvine Photo ID Card. Your preferred name will be used on transcripts, diplomas, and your legal name will continue to be used on financial aid and scholarship documents and any legal document produced by the University. For a full list of where preferred vs. legal names are used and additional information about preferred names, please visit: https://www.reg.uci.edu/request/preferredname.html.
If you have a current UCInetID, you may set your preferred name via StudentAccess after August 1st. Requests for a preferred name may be submitted only by the student. Students who do not want their preferred name on their diplomas will need to remove their preferred name in StudentAccess prior to commencement.
Deadline: If you want to submit a preferred name, we suggest you do so before uploading your photo for your ID card.
Contact: If you have any questions, please email registrar@law.uci.edu.
Update your contact information, such as your address and/or phone number, via StudentAccess after August 1st, using your UCInetID. Additional information can be found on the University Registrar Student Contact Information page.
We will provide lockers for all students. Lockers are located in Room 404 on the fourth floor of MPAA and are for the storage of books, school supplies and personal items. You must provide your own combination lock. Long term food storage is not allowed. The Law School cannot be responsible for your locker contents or for stolen items and reserves the right to open any locker in the event of an emergency, health related issues, or at the request of law enforcement officials. Such searches may occur without notice to the locker's user. Storage of inappropriate or dangerous materials is not permitted.
Contact: Please reach out to Debbie Mondares at (949) 824-8395.
International Students
In addition to the tasks above, international students should familiarize themselves with these next steps.
The UC Irvine International Center provide expert immigration services, including SEVIS compliance, visa documentation and related advising.
Students who are not U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents or have a visa status that allows them to study in the U.S., must request a visa document from the UC Irvine International Center before they begin your studies.
The SEVIS fee is paid by F-1 students to cover the cost for the operation of SEVIS. This is a government fee that is paid directly to the U.S. government through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program [SEVP]. The fee is not a UC Irvine fee.
Once you have paid your SEVIS fee, you can contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to schedule an appointment for an F1 or J1 student visa. USA.gov is a good source for finding a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The consular officer will determine whether you qualify for the visa. If the visa is issued, you may need to pay an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee.