UCI (UC Irvine) c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[Beachbum89]

Are a lot of people thinking Puerta Del Sol? It's kind of expensive but it's pretty nice and literally right next to the law school so that's where I'll probably be if I end up at UCI.

[lawgeekgrl]

Are a lot of people thinking Puerta Del Sol? It's kind of expensive but it's pretty nice and literally right next to the law school so that's where I'll probably be if I end up at UCI.

I'm hoping to do Verano. A former UCI undergrad told me that I should definitely go for the more expensive ones. But I'm trying to go for the "live like a law student during law school..." rule.

[vahem]

Are a lot of people thinking Puerta Del Sol? It's kind of expensive but it's pretty nice and literally right next to the law school so that's where I'll probably be if I end up at UCI.

I'm hoping to do Verano. A former UCI undergrad told me that I should definitely go for the more expensive ones. But I'm trying to go for the "live like a law student during law school..." rule.

My buddy used to live in Puerta Del Sol. It is definitely a very nice apartment. Personally, I don't see the need for a nice apartment when most of my time is going to be spent in the library or on campus. Essentially, I just need a place to sleep, cook, and shower.

[Beachbum89]

I stopped by the law school today to drop off my financial aid stuff. I found out right then and there that I wouldn't be getting any need-based grant. Kind of a bummer seeing as Davis is giving me a 13k need-based grant. Nasreen, the director of financial aid, said the grants are 5k for the first year and not guaranteed for subsequent years. She also said I'd get my financial aid letter with all the loans and stuff like that in the next week or two so I'd imagine that applies to everyone else as well. And I did ask about tuition and was told it won't be set until the summer like someone else previously posted.

I also dropped by Puerta Del Sol and was told I'd probably have to settle for a studio as there aren't many of the two bedroom-two bathroom apartments (where you get your own room) and that I probably wouldn't get one.

[lawgeekgrl]

I stopped by the law school today to drop off my financial aid stuff. I found out right then and there that I wouldn't be getting any need-based grant. Kind of a bummer seeing as Davis is giving me a 13k need-based grant. Nasreen, the director of financial aid, said the grants are 5k for the first year and not guaranteed for subsequent years. She also said I'd get my financial aid letter with all the loans and stuff like that in the next week or two so I'd imagine that applies to everyone else as well. And I did ask about tuition and was told it won't be set until the summer like someone else previously posted.

I also dropped by Puerta Del Sol and was told I'd probably have to settle for a studio as there aren't many of the two bedroom-two bathroom apartments (where you get your own room) and that I probably wouldn't get one.

[martorem]

I stopped by the law school today to drop off my financial aid stuff. I found out right then and there that I wouldn't be getting any need-based grant. Kind of a bummer seeing as Davis is giving me a 13k need-based grant. Nasreen, the director of financial aid, said the grants are 5k for the first year and not guaranteed for subsequent years. She also said I'd get my financial aid letter with all the loans and stuff like that in the next week or two so I'd imagine that applies to everyone else as well. And I did ask about tuition and was told it won't be set until the summer like someone else previously posted.

I also dropped by Puerta Del Sol and was told I'd probably have to settle for a studio as there aren't many of the two bedroom-two bathroom apartments (where you get your own room) and that I probably wouldn't get one.

WHAAAAT. I was hoping to combine my merit scholly with a little need scholly and have this be doable...I guess my 15k/year need scholarship from BU wasn't a good indicator of what other schools would think I'd need...UGH I hate this process...

[uci2013]

I stopped by the law school today to drop off my financial aid stuff. I found out right then and there that I wouldn't be getting any need-based grant. Kind of a bummer seeing as Davis is giving me a 13k need-based grant. Nasreen, the director of financial aid, said the grants are 5k for the first year and not guaranteed for subsequent years. She also said I'd get my financial aid letter with all the loans and stuff like that in the next week or two so I'd imagine that applies to everyone else as well. And I did ask about tuition and was told it won't be set until the summer like someone else previously posted.

I also dropped by Puerta Del Sol and was told I'd probably have to settle for a studio as there aren't many of the two bedroom-two bathroom apartments (where you get your own room) and that I probably wouldn't get one.

If there is one thing I've found most frustrating about UCI - it is housing. Law school didn't hire those folks and it shows. If you are willing to be patient I advise riding out waitlists for housing. And bug them nicely every now and then. In person is best if you are local, but email works as well.

I was told I had virtually no chance at Verano a number of times before I got here, and I got word late July, literally days before I was going to give up and sign a lease off campus, that they had housing for me. And if you are willing to be flexible about complexes even better. You will get a two bedroom somewhere if you make 2 bedroom your priority. The PDS 2 bedrooms aren't so good a deal that you are screwed if you have to live off campus. You might even be able to find places that will be a few hundred dollars a month less, they just won't be furnished, and you are less likely to be sharing with a law student.

During ASD, I would recommend talking to as many students as possible who live on campus about their housing experience - the students in PDS will likely be more helpful about the complex than I can be. But the more students you talk to the more informed you will be. And my feeling is take what the housing people tell you with a little bit of a grain of salt. They will try and steer you to the complex and apartment type they need to fill the most and they will be very pessimistic about other options.

Good luck!

[DeusExCyber]

I stopped by the law school today to drop off my financial aid stuff. I found out right then and there that I wouldn't be getting any need-based grant. Kind of a bummer seeing as Davis is giving me a 13k need-based grant. Nasreen, the director of financial aid, said the grants are 5k for the first year and not guaranteed for subsequent years. She also said I'd get my financial aid letter with all the loans and stuff like that in the next week or two so I'd imagine that applies to everyone else as well. And I did ask about tuition and was told it won't be set until the summer like someone else previously posted.

I also dropped by Puerta Del Sol and was told I'd probably have to settle for a studio as there aren't many of the two bedroom-two bathroom apartments (where you get your own room) and that I probably wouldn't get one.

[D1Swimmer]

So I know this question was brought up earlier, but I'm directing this more at all the women going to ASW. What are y'all wearing? The last thing I want to do is wear business attire a from 7am - 10pm, but... Any thoughts?

[hellothisisme]

So I know this question was brought up earlier, but I'm directing this more at all the women going to ASW. What are y'all wearing? The last thing I want to do is wear business attire a from 7am - 10pm, but... Any thoughts?

I was wondering about that too. The e-mail says the dress code is business casual... I'm wondering if this means I can or cannot wear jeans.

[vahem]

So I know this question was brought up earlier, but I'm directing this more at all the women going to ASW. What are y'all wearing? The last thing I want to do is wear business attire a from 7am - 10pm, but... Any thoughts?

I was wondering about that too. The e-mail says the dress code is business casual... I'm wondering if this means I can or cannot wear jeans.

Yeah, I am confused about it too. Seems like everyone has their own idea of what business casual is.

[D1Swimmer]

So I know this question was brought up earlier, but I'm directing this more at all the women going to ASW. What are y'all wearing? The last thing I want to do is wear business attire a from 7am - 10pm, but... Any thoughts?

I was wondering about that too. The e-mail says the dress code is business casual... I'm wondering if this means I can or cannot wear jeans.

Yeah, I am confused about it too. Seems like everyone has their own idea of what business casual is.

Yeah I'm really hoping I can get away with dark jeans....

[lawgeekgrl]

"we want you to be relaxed, but business casual will be the order of the day"?

When it has business in it, it sounds like slacks to me... with a polo shirt? or a nice top?

[TrojanHopeful]

In my opinion, business casual in California = dockers/slacks & polo/dress shirt/sweater w/out tie.

Or you could just rock it the Quinn Emanuel way...

[lawgeekgrl]

He's got the shoes I was planning to wear!

[TrojanHopeful]

TLS dress code for the guys...

[splitbrain]

suitjamas

[abryn]

If it makes any of the guys feel better, I will be wearing dark jeans and nice shirt. I don't think it really matters in the grand scheme of things because they should be impressing us, not the other way around lol.

[lawgeekgrl]

If it makes any of the guys feel better, I will be wearing dark jeans and nice shirt. I don't think it really matters in the grand scheme of things because they should be impressing us, not the other way around lol.

True that. Besides, it's not like they're going to come up to us and say "actually, we're withdrawing our offer of admission because you're wearing jeans."

We should have a "everyone wear jeans" boycott.

[pilarf]

"we want you to be relaxed, but business casual will be the order of the day"?

When it has business in it, it sounds like slacks to me... with a polo shirt? or a nice top?

hmm, I took it as nice jeans, boots, nice top and a blazer?

[D1Swimmer]

"we want you to be relaxed, but business casual will be the order of the day"?

When it has business in it, it sounds like slacks to me... with a polo shirt? or a nice top?

hmm, I took it as nice jeans, boots, nice top and a blazer?

Ok y'all are making me feel better about this. While I understand not showing up in short shorts and a tank, I felt ridiculous trying to figure out what to wear. Dark jeans doesnt sound too bad to me. Plus our schedule is like 7 am to 10 pm. Yeah... I'm not wearing binding clothes like that for that long. I realize how girly that sounds.

[Green Glass Windows]

"we want you to be relaxed, but business casual will be the order of the day"?

When it has business in it, it sounds like slacks to me... with a polo shirt? or a nice top?

hmm, I took it as nice jeans, boots, nice top and a blazer?

Ok y'all are making me feel better about this. While I understand not showing up in short shorts and a tank, I felt ridiculous trying to figure out what to wear. Dark jeans doesnt sound too bad to me. Plus our schedule is like 7 am to 10 pm. Yeah... I'm not wearing binding clothes like that for that long. I realize how girly that sounds.

No, but for real. I was sad when I got that email.

[paulshortys10]

I'm wearing jeans/blazer. Hope that's business/casual enough for them

[DeusExCyber]

For me as a male: Jeans, shirt, and tie.

Or maybe this:


I'm still deciding...

[Green Glass Windows]

Alright, heading to the airport now. I have brought... about every possible outfit mentioned so far. it's gonna be a snap decision haha.