A computer system failure Monday evening led to University of California officials extending the application deadline for the fall 2010 semester until Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m.
According to UC spokesman Peter King, around 1,500 applicants were using the system when the failure occured.
As of Tuesday morning, the system is back online and accepting applications. Students may begin the application process by visiting http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html