Transfer & Career Services

How to Apply

Fall Transfer Timeline Spring Transfer Timeline

Application Deadline	Schools Accepting Applications
March 1, 2025	CSU Dominguez Hills
March 2, 2025	Cal Poly Humboldt
April 1, 2025	Sonoma State

Learn more about deadlines & extensions: Cal State Apply Deadlines

Term	Application Dates	Schools Accepting Applications
Winter 2026	July 1 - 31, 2025	TBD
Fall 2026	September 1 - 30, 2025	TAG applications for UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Merced, & UC Riverside
Fall 2026	October 1- November 30, 2025	All UCs, all majors

Term	Application Dates	Schools Accepting Applications
Spring 2026	August 1 - 31, 2025	Visit Cal State Apply beginning August 1st to see which schools and majors are accepting
Fall 2026	October 1 - November 30, 2025	All CSUs, all majors

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!