Applications

The Application cycle occurs between Fall and Winter Quarter.

Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 season! Thank you for all those that took the time to apply this cycle!
Applications opened on December 17th, 2025 and closed on January 30, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Information about our membership requirements can be found on our Membership page.

If you have any questions at all, please refer to our FAQs below or send us an email at bioscholars@ucsd.edu.

For Incoming Freshmen:

Membership will be dependent on an application process, which is open between Fall and Winter Quarter annually to allow you to get a college GPA.

For continuing students and transfers:

Current UC San Diego Biology majors of ANY year may apply if the applicant has at least a 3.700 cumulative GPA. Applications are released during in between Fall and Winter Quarter annually.

FAQs

I’m a freshman / transfer at UCSD for the first quarter how can I join?

Membership will be dependent on an application process, which is open AFTER THE FALL QUARTER to allow you to get a UCSD GPA. Transfer students you must apply using your UCSD GPA (we do not accept UC GPA).

Can I still apply if I’m a continuing student?

Of course! Current UC San Diego Biology majors of ANY YEAR may apply if the applicant has at least a 3.700 cumulative GPA.

I’m an MS student can I still be a member?

Our constitution does allow for students to remain members in BioScholars for a year after their graduation if they are participating in the BS/MS program at UCSD.

Am I guaranteed acceptance into BioScholars if I have a 3.7+ and I submit an application?

BioScholars will usually get 100-300 applications every cycle, however, we can only accept around 50-80 applicants. Therefore, we read every application and choose only the most genuine and passionate students!

Am I more likely to get into the organization if my GPA is higher?

Nope! We treat every eligible applicant the exact same. Once you have achieved at least a 3.7 GPA, we base your acceptance solely on your answers in the application!