Fall Transfer Information
Transfer information provided is based on general UC & CSU deadlines and is subject to change without notice. Some dates may vary by campus. Some majors and programs require that courses be completed by specific deadlines. Please meet with your counselor to review the most current information for your transfer campus and major.
✔️ For private, independent, out-of-state, and HBCU transfer information, visit the respective university's website. Local private options include University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, and National University, among others.
California State University (CSU) Transfer Timeline*
August 1: CSU Application opens.
October 1- November 30: CSU Fall Priority Application Filing Period. Check respective campus & department websites for supplemental application dates/deadlines where applicable (nursing, film, dance, music and other majors).
View open campuses and majors below during the filing period.
Fall (one year prior to your transfer term)
- August 1: CSU application opens (submit between October 1-November 30). Apply at www.calstate.edu/apply.
- October 1: CSU application filing period begins.
- October – November: Attend Application Workshops and/or Application Labs in the Transfer Center or with your prospective transfer university. Visit all CSU application resources.
- October: Apply for the 2026-2027 FAFSA or California Dream Act (CADAA) by the March priority deadline.
- ⚠️ Submit your CSU application by November 30. Some campuses extend their application deadlines.
Winter (prior to transfer)
- December - January: Check your email regularly for instructions from prospective universities to set up your university portal accounts. Monitor your portal for updates and next steps.
- Complete CSU supplemental applications (e.g., SJSU, CSULB) and program materials (e.g., music, film) if required.
- ⚠️ January 31: Deadline to complete the CSU Academic History Update in Cal State Apply. Update fall grades & spring course schedule (and report academic renewals if applicable).
- Need support with your next steps for transfer? Attend a Next Steps Workshop or Lab.
Spring (the semester prior to your transfer admission term)
- ⚠️ Apply for graduation no later than February 15 in your mySDCCD portal if you plan to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) by the end of spring.
- February-March: Universities release admission decisions.
- March 2: Deadline to submit FAFSA or California Dream Act (CADAA) applications.
- March-April: Compare financial aid offers, attend admitted student events/next steps workshops if applicable.
- ⚠️ May 1: Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)/Intent to Enroll along with payment and transcripts if requested to secure your sport at your CSU campus. *Deadlines may vary. Please check deadlines for your respective schools.
- Secure housing by established deadlines (if applicable).
Summer (immediately prior to transfer)
- June 30: Order final transcripts to reflect spring grades & submit request for GE Certification (CSUGE, IGETC, or Cal-GETC) when requested. Some colleges may request transcripts sooner. Students earning an Associate Degree for Transfer for CSU Admissions will need to submit an additional transcript showing completion of your degree.
- July-August: Submit required enrollment documents, including immunizations. Attend
orientation to prepare for your new university journey!
University of California (UC) Transfer Timeline*
August 1: UC Application opens.
October 1- November 30: UC Fall Priority Application Filing Period. Check respective campus & department websites for supplemental application dates/deadlines where applicable.
View open campuses and majors below during the filing period.
Summer (one year before transfer)
- June-July: Begin to draft UC Personal Insight Questionsfor UC Application.
- Make sure your UC TAP coursework is current to prepare for importing into the UC application (if applicable).
Fall (one year prior to your transfer term)
- August 1: UC Application opens (submit between October 1-November 30). Start your application at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply. If you have a UC TAP account you may import the data to your UC application.
- ⚠️ September 1-30: Submit your UC TAG application inside of the UC Transfer Admission Planner if you would like to secure guaranteed admission. Attend a TAG workshop if you need more information about TAG!
- October 1: UC application is available for submission (submit between October 1-November 30). Submit your application at https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html.
- October – November: Attend Application Workshops and/or Application Labs in the Transfer Center or with your prospective transfer university.
- October: Apply for the 2026-2027 FAFSA or California Dream Act (CADAA) by the March priority deadline.
- ⚠️ Submit your UC application by November 30.
- Submit supplemental application materials if requested.
Winter (prior to transfer)
- Check your email, set up and monitor your university portal regularly for updates and next steps from your prospective universities.
- ⚠️ January 31: Deadline to submit your UC Transfer Academic Update (TAU). Enter your fall grades and update winter/spring courses. Continue to update your application through March if you make changes to your spring courses.
- Need support with your next steps for transfer? Attend a Next Steps Workshop or Lab.
Spring (the semester prior to your transfer admission term)
- Apply for graduation no later than February 15 in your mySDCCD portal if you plan to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) by the end of spring.
- March 2: Complete your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the March 2nd priority deadline.
- March-April: Universities release admission decisions
- April-May: Compare financial aid offers, attend admitted student events
- Submit your housing application by the deadline (if applicable)
Summer (immediately prior to transfer)
- ⚠️ June 1: Submit your Statement of Intent to Enroll (SIR) along with deposit if required to secure your spot at the UC campus you wish to attend by 11:59pm PST. (Students that were eligible for the UC fee waiver may also qualify for an SIR depost deferral until financial aid is disbursed.)
- ⚠️ July 1: Deadline to submit final transcripts that reflect spring grades. Transcripts must be postmarked by this date.
- July 15 - submit request for GE Certification (IGETC, or Cal-GETC) if applicable. AP/IB and other test scores due if applicable.
- July-August: Attend orientation and complete final steps to prepare for the exciting journey ahead!
*Note: This is a general timeline based on historical data. Transfer Deadlines may vary by campus. Please review the timeline for your college(s). If you need assistance determining deadlines, please visit your counselor or the Transfer Center in room A-301.
Transfer Application Assistance is available between August - November each year.
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