ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

Admissions Application

All students who wish to apply must complete an Admissions application. Admissions Applications can be requested from the Admissions office or downloaded off the IU website. The application must be completed thoroughly or it will be returned.

Application Fee

All applicants must submit an application fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) accompanying the Admissions Application. If the fee does not accompany the Admissions Application, the application will be disregarded. The Application fee is non-refundable.

Transcripts

All applicants must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. If transcripts are from a foreign institution, please have a CA Bar-approved evaluation agency send the official evaluation directly to the Irvine University Admissions Department. Regular-Degreed applicants must show evidence of a bachelor degree. Regular Non-Degreed applicants must show evidence of 60 semester units of academic content. Transfer applicants must also submit official transcripts from previous school to be evaluated.

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants are required to submit at least two letters of recommendation from people who have personal knowledge of your academic work or business background, such as an instructor, an employer, or business associate. For Law School applicants, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has implemented a letter of recommendation service that allows for the distribution of your letters of recommendation directly to the schools to which you are applying. Student’s letters will be copied and sent to us along with your Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) Report.

Law School Admissions Tests (LSAT)

For Law School applicants, the College of Law cooperates with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) in the development and administration of a uniform Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The test is designed to measure aptitude for legal study. Taking the LSAT is not an admissions requirement. If student wishes to waive LSAT requirement, please mark the appropriate box on the Admissions Application.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Scores

For Law School applicants that fall under the Special Student category, they must send official CLEP scores directly to IU Admissions office and the State Bar Office of Admissions.

Personal Identification

All applicants are required to submit copies of two (2) pieces of personal Identification. This may include driver’s license, state-issued identification card, social security card, passport, visas, etc.

Interview

After all application materials have been received, applicants must also complete a personal interview with an admissions representative. The interview gives both the student and the Admissions Department a firsthand opportunity to determine if there is a good match. Interview appointments can be scheduled during the day or evening hours on weekdays, by contacting the Admissions Department.

Registration

Once accepted for admission, students must complete registration materials. Students must then register for classes. Payment of all fees and tuition are due at the time of registration. Students may seek financial counseling with the Director of Finance at this time.

Re-Applying

The university requires all candidates who applied in prior years to complete new application materials. Any student who has withdrawn or has been dismissed from the university must submit a new application to the admissions office to re-enroll. The application must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.