When to Apply for Transfer - Don't Miss the Deadline!

View CSU Application Dates & Deadlines

 

  • Fall 2023: October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022*
  • Summer 2022: February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
  • Winter 2023: June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
  • Spring 2023: August 1, 2022 - Augu​st 31, 2022

 

*The priority application filing period may vary based on your enrollment type or status (e.g., graduate, international, returning, veteran applicant). Some campuses and majors still accept applicants after the priority period.

**Some CSU Campuses have extended their priority application period. See the Priority Application Deadline page.

NOTE: Cal Poly Humboldt is accepting applications for Spring 2023 through September 30th.

 

View UC Admissions Dates & Deadlines

UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system calendar while all other campuses are on the quarter system calendar. All campuses are open for the fall term.

Fall Quarter/Semester 2023

  • August 1, 2022: Application opens for Fall 2023 applicants
  • September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) application for Fall 2023 term
  • October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022: Submit Fall 2023 applications (New application filing period)

Winter Quarter/Spring Semester 2023

IMPORTANT UPDATE: UC Merced, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz have extended the deadline for winter/spring 2023 transfer applicants to August 31, 2022. Students interested in transferring mid-year to one of these three campuses are encouraged to file an application by August 31.

  • July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022: Application opens for UC Merced, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz
  • May 1, 2022 - May 30, 2022: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) application for Winter/Spring 2023 term 

 

NOTE: This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly.