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When the rules change, family timelines change with them. This board tracks federal, California, and Irvine Unified regulations, along with shifts in university admissions policy, and explains what each change means for a family’s timeline.
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- November 9, 2026
- UC admissions policy
- A-G requirements
- District placement rules
- Graduation credits
- International student status
- Testing policy
Federal Transfer Credit Rule Takes Effect July 2027
A new Education Department rule makes colleges publish transfer credit criteria, explain each denial in writing, and allow appeals. What it means for Irvine students.
UC Irvine Tops $50K a Year: How UC Tuition Is Set
UC Irvine estimates a 2026-27 cost of $50,130 for California students living off campus. This article breaks down three housing budgets and the UC Tuition Stability Plan.
ETS Student Data Breach: Four Steps for Irvine Families
Files on an ETS state testing site were copied, exposing names, addresses, disability status, and scores of recent California students. What Irvine families should do.
How UC Awards Credit for AP Scores: Rules by Campus
UC grants graduation credit for AP scores of 3 or higher, usually 8 quarter units per exam, but each campus decides what it replaces. UC Irvine and UCLA rules compared.
Court Pauses F-1 Four-Year Limit Rule; DHS Appeals
A federal court postponed the DHS rule replacing F-1 duration of status with fixed periods of up to four years; DHS appealed September 30. What it means in Irvine.
California Phone-Free Schools Law: IUSD Policy Explained
AB 3216 required every California district to adopt a student smartphone policy by July 1, 2026. Irvine Unified adopted BP 5131.8 in April. What it requires of families.
California Graduation Requirements: State vs. District
California sets minimum graduation requirements and lets districts add more. This guide covers the state standards, two new requirements, and the gap with UC A-G.
F-1 Status and Form I-20: Six Facts for Irvine Families
A designated school official issues the Form I-20, the prerequisite for an F-1 visa. This guide covers issuance, the SEVIS fee, entry timing, and carry rules, per DHS.
IUSD Math Placement: Four Measures, Two-of-Three Rule
IUSD places students in math by grades, end-of-course exam, practice standards, and a basic skills exam. Grade 6 to 7 uses three of four; other steps use two of three.
UC A-G Requirements Explained for Irvine Students
UC sets year requirements for seven high school subject areas, including three years of math and four of English. What each means for Irvine course plans.
UC Does Not Consider SAT or ACT: Origins and Uses
UC Regents adopted a phased plan in 2020, and since 2023 admissions have not considered SAT or ACT scores. The history and where scores still count for Irvine students.
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