Transfer & Career Services

How to Apply

Fall Transfer Timeline Spring Transfer Timeline

Term	Application Dates	Schools Accepting Applications
Winter 2027	July 1 - 31, 2026	UC Merced, UC Riverside, & UC Santa Cruz
Fall 2027	September 1 - 30, 2026	TAG applications for UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Merced, & UC Riverside
Fall 2027	October 1- November 30, 2026	All UCs, all majors

Term	Application Dates	Schools Accepting Applications
Spring 2027	August 1 - 31, 2026	Visit the CSU application dates & deadlines page on August 1, 2025 and use the Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications? feature to view open campus programs and their deadlines.
Fall 2026	October 1 - December 1, 2025	All CSUs, all majors (check below for extensions & visit Deadlines page for exceptions for specific majors)
	December 15, 2025	Bakersfield
	March 2, 2026	Channel Islands
	December 15, 2025	Chico
	March 1, 2026	Dominguez Hills
	February 15, 2026	East Bay
	December 15, 2025	Fresno
	December 1, 2025	Fullerton
	May 1, 2026	Humboldt
	December 1, 2025	Long Beach
	December 15, 2025	Los Angeles
	February 16, 2026	Monterey Bay
	January 31, 2026	Northridge
	December 1, 2025	Pomona
	January 15, 2026	Sacramento
	January 31, 2026	San Bernardino
	December 1, 2025	San Diego
	April 15, 2026	San Francisco
	December 1, 2025	San Jose
	December 1, 2025	San Luis Obispo & Maritime
	December 31, 2025	San Marcos
	April 30, 2026	Sonoma
	January 31, 2026	Stanislaus

Helpful information and resources for applying to UC's

How to apply	Create a UC TAP account
When to apply	See deadlines above
What you need to apply	Unofficial transcripts, your family's financial information, AP scores
Cost of application	$80 per school (unless eligible for the fee waiver)
How long will it take to apply?	It depends on you, but most students can complete the application in a couple of hours not including the personal insight questions.
Do I have to write an essay?	Yes, you will need to complete the personal insight questions.
Will there be a supplemental application?	Maybe. Most UCs do not require a supplemental application, but UC Berkeley will, and depending on your major you may be asked to complete one.
What else do I need to know or have to apply?	You will need to know what your major and concentration will be at each campus you are applying to. Also, if you are applying to UCSD you will need to decide which housing ares you will choose.

Helpful information and resources for applying to CSU's

How to apply	Visit Cal State Apply website
When to apply	See deadlines above
What you need to apply	Unofficial transcripts, your family's financial information, AP scores, the name of your ADT (if applicable)
Cost of application	$70 per school (unless eligible for the fee waiver)
How long will it take to apply?	It depends on you, but most students can complete the application in a couple of hours.
Do I have to write an essay?	No, there are no essays required on the CSU application.
Will there be a supplemental application?	Maybe. Most CSUs do not require a supplemental application, but some may depending on your major. Be sure to check your email for more information.
What else do I need to know or have to apply?	You will need to know what your major and concentration will be at each campus you are applying to.

What comes next? Check out steps 5 & 6 on our Transfer Basics page!