When to Apply for Transfer - Don't Miss the Deadline!
California State University (CSU) Priority Application Filing Periods
CSU Application Dates & Deadlines
Winter 2022: June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Spring 2022: August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Summer 2022: September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Fall 2022: October 1, 2020 - November 30, 2021
(*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.)
This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly.
Cal State Apply
Cal State Apply - Applicant Help Center
Cal State Apply - Application YouTube Videos
CSU Fullerton Admissions Next Steps: http://admissions.fullerton.edu/nextsteps.php
CSU Fullerton - Titan Orientation Programs Information: http://www.fullerton.edu/orientation/
University of California (UC) Priority Application Filing Periods
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 2022
August 1, 2021: Application opens for Fall 2022 applicants
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) application for Fall 2022 term
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021: Submit Fall 2022 applications
Winter Quarter/Spring Semester 2022
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021: Application opens for UC Merced, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz
May 1, 2021 - May 30, 2021: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) application for Winter/Spring 2022 term
This information is subject to change. If you need more detailed information, please contact the campus admissions office directly.
UC Application
UC Application Center (Scroll down for Application Helpdesk hours) - Call within the U.S.: (800) 207-1710 or email: ucinfo@applyucsupport.net
UC Santa Cruz – Transfer Video Recording
UC System - Campus Contacts & Support Services
UC Transfer Academic Update Instructional Video
Common Application - Explore nearly 900 colleges and universities using Common App
The Common App - Application Guide for Transfer Students
The Common App for Transfer Quick Start Guide
The Common App for Transfer Help Center
Chapman University - Transfer Resources
Chapman University - Transfer Application Instructions and Deadlines
Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) - Promoting out-of-state educational opportunities for Californians
University of Southern California (USC) Transfer Applicant Information
University of Southern California (USC) Transfer Application Deadlines for 2021-2022 Admission
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) - America’s largest regional interstate tuition savings program