The University of California Graduate School of Management encourages applicants to seek guidance from mentors, academic advisors, colleagues and other trusted individuals to present themselves authentically and professionally in their application materials.
Applicants are reminded that all submitted information must be complete, accurate and reflect their own independent thinking and writing. The Admissions Team reviews all applications thoroughly and may investigate any discrepancies or concerns regarding the integrity of submitted materials. Submitting inaccurate or falsified information may result in serious consequences, including denial of admission, withdrawal of an offer, cancellation of registration, expulsion or revocation of a University of California degree.
Falsified application information includes, but is not limited to:
Misrepresentation of academic records or achievements
Omission of required information
Submission of fraudulent documents
Providing false statements in any part of the application
Falsification of academic, professional, recommendation materials, personal information or essays
Academic History
Self-reported academic records must align with official transcripts and include:
Dates of attendance at all institutions
Titles of all courses and examinations completed (including repeated)
Grades or scores received (including repeated)
Credits, hours, or units earned
Any degrees or diplomas awarded
Statement of Purpose and Essays
All written responses must reflect the applicant’s own ideas, experiences, and writing style. Plagiarism or copying from any source—print, online or another person—is strictly prohibited. The Admissions Team may request verification of authorship and will take appropriate action if integrity is compromised.
Professional Experience, Awards, and Activities
All information regarding employment, internships, volunteer work, awards and other activities must be truthful and verifiable by independent sources.
Letters of Recommendation
All letters of recommendation and references submitted as part of the application must be authentic and written by the individuals identified. The Admissions Team may contact recommenders directly to verify authorship and content. Any attempt to falsify, fabricate or misrepresent recommendation materials will be considered a serious breach of application integrity.
Interviews
All admission interviews conducted as part of the application process are expected to be completed by the applicant without the use of digital tools or assistance. If you require any accommodations to participate fully in the interview, please contact us in advance at gsmadmissions@ucdavis.edu so we can ensure your needs are met.
With the exception of Zoom (used exclusively to conduct the interview), the use of any other digital resources—including but not limited to AI chatbots, transcription software, or online research tools—is strictly forbidden. This ensures the integrity of the interview process and allows the Admissions Team to accurately evaluate each candidate’s individual readiness and potential. The Admissions Team may follow-up with the applicant to ensure there is no compromise to the integrity of the interview.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants may use AI tools to assist with clarity, grammar and readability across application materials. However, the content, ideas and final written submissions must be the applicant’s own. Use of AI to generate or fabricate responses, personal statements, essays or any other part of the application is prohibited. The Admissions Team may request verification of authorship and reserves the right to take action if AI use compromises the integrity of the application.
