Transferring to a Four-Year University
- Apply for a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) if applicable
- Apply to transfer
- Attend Transfer Application Workshops:
- September
- UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Application Workshop
- October – December
- UC Application Workshops
- UC Personal Insight Question Workshops
- CSU Application Workshops
- Common Application Workshops
- September
- After you submit your application, check each university’s portal on a weekly basis for any special requests and “To Do” lists
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA or California Dream Act between October 1 – March 2)
- Update all UC and CSU applications in January with your Fall semester grades
- Submit supplemental applications, if applicable
- Apply for your Associate Degree for Transfer in early February, if applicable
- Sign up to participate in Commencement in April
- Submit official transcripts to the universities you’re applying to, as requested
- Apply for housing at the university you are applying to transfer to, if applicable
- File your Student Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1 for CSU or June 1 for UC
- Register for your transfer university’s New Student Orientation
Application Deadlines
| College/University | Fall Application Period | Winter/Spring Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| UC | October 1 – November 30 | July 1–31* |
| CSU | October 1 – November 30 |
Winter: June 1–30* Spring: August 1-31* |
| UC TAG | September 1–30 | May 1–31* |
| Private/Out of State | Varies – refer to their website | Varies – refer to their website |
*Campuses that accept spring applicants are limited and vary by year
Questions?
| Visit the Transfer Center | Student Services Center – 2nd floor |
| Call | (408) 741-2040 |
| [email protected] | |
| Meet Online | Schedule Appointment via Starfish |