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2025 Program Application Open January 8, 2025.  Check for updates:  https://cosmos-ucop.ucdavis.edu/app/main/

WHO CAN APPLY (2025)

** Please get in touch with the Statewide COSMOS office with questions about student residency status for application purposes

REQUIRED MATERIALS 


Dates & Deadlines (2025)


APPLICATION


ADMISSION


WAIT-LIST


PAYMENTS (times specific to credit card payments; checks must be postmarked by the date noted)


REFUND REQUEST


APPLICATION FAQ

Can I apply to multiple campuses?
No. You may only apply to one campus and select one or two cluster options within that campus.

Can I apply if I have attended COSMOS before?
No.

How do I know if my high school class meets the cluster prerequisites?
Since admissions decisions and clusters are administered at the campus level, don’t hesitate to contact the campus directly for any questions about prerequisites. 

How to submit the application fee?
The application fee is payable only in the Parent/Guardian Portal ONLY.  Parents will be notified by email to create a login and password.  They can then make payments, submit their electronic signature (and submit optional financial aid information).

I applied last year. Can I use my same login ID?
Yes. You will need to create a new application each year, as the application may vary yearly, but you may log in with the same account.

Is the application fee refunded for incomplete or non-admitted applications?
No, the application fee is non-refundable.