How to Apply
Fall Transfer Timeline Spring Transfer Timeline
Next/Current application period:
Fall 2024 CSU Application Extensions:
| School | All/Most Majors Deadline | Additional Extensions |
Chico State |
5/31/24 | |
| East Bay | 4/2/24 | |
| Humboldt | 3/31/24 | |
| San Francisco | 11/30/23 or 3/30/24 | 4/1/2024 Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration in General Business (BS) |
University of California (UCs)
| Term | Application Dates | Schools Accepting Applications |
| Winter 2025 | July 1 - 31, 2024 | TBD |
| Fall 2025 | September 1 - 30, 2024 | TAG applications for UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Merced, & UC Riverside |
| Fall 2025 | October 1- November 30, 2024 |
All UCs, all majors |
California State University (CSUs)
| Term | Application Dates | Schools Accepting Applications |
| Spring 2025 | August 1 - 31, 2024 | Visit Cal State Apply beginning August 1st to see which schools and majors are accepting |
| Fall 2025 | October 1 - November 30, 2023 | All CSUs, all majors |
University of California (UCs)
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 | $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 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. |
UC Application Resources/Supports:
Upcoming application workshops/labs
Applying as a transfer student
UC Application Instructional Videos
Personal Insight Question Guide
How to book a Personal Insight Question (PIQ) Review Appointment
TAG Requirements for 2024-2025
Undergraduate Transfer Application Guide
10 Things to Know about the UC Transfer Academic Update
California State University (CSUs)
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. |
CSU Application Resources/Supports:
Upcoming application workshops/labs
Cal State Apply Transfer Student Application Guide 2023-24
CSU Application Instructional Videos
How to apply for graduation/degree
How to request official transcripts
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