Transfer & Career Services

How to Apply

Fall Transfer Timeline Spring Transfer Timeline

Term	Application Dates	Schools Accepting Applications
Fall 2023	September 1 - 30, 2022	TAG applications for UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Merced, & UC Riverside
Fall 2023	October 1- November 30, 2022	All UCs, all majors
Winter 2024	July 1 - 31, 2023

Term	Application Dates	Schools Accepting Applications
Fall 2023	October 1 - November 30, 2022	All CSUs, all majors
Spring 2024	August 1 - 30, 2023	Visit Cal State Apply beginning August 1st to see which schools and majors are accepting

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.

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.

More to come soon...

After you apply (Next Steps)

Financial Aid for Transfer

Application Tracking Worksheet

Applying to an In-State Private/Independent School

Applying to an Out-of-State School

Applying to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Applying to an International School