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Fall Transfer Information

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Transfer information provided is based on general UC & CSU deadlines and is subject to change without notice. Some dates may vary by campus. 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 websites. Local private options include University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, and National University, among others.

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California State University (CSU) Transfer Timeline

October 1-November 30: CSU Fall Priority Application Filing Period. Check respective campus & department websites for supplemental application dates/deadlines where applicable. Note: The deadline for fall 2026 admissions is December 1.

View open campuses and majors below during the filing period.

CSU Deadlines & Open Campuses

CSU Fall Application Timeline

Fall (one year prior to your transfer term)  

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).

Spring (the semester prior to your transfer admission term) 

  • ⚠️ Apply for graduation no later than February 15 in your mySDCCD portal if you will be earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) by the end of spring (or any Associate Degree).
  • 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. 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!

SDSU EOP Deadlines for Fall 2026 Transfer Students

University of California (UC) Transfer Timeline

October 1-November 30: UC Fall Priority Application Filing Period. Check respective campus & department websites for supplemental application dates/deadlines where applicable. Note: The deadline for fall 2026 admissions is December 1.)

View open campuses and majors below during the filing period.

UC Fall Admission Timeline

UC Open Campuses & Majors

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). For fall 2026 only, the UC application deadline is extended to December 1. 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). For fall 2026 only, the UC application deadline is extended to December 1. 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.
  • Look out for supplemental applications deadlines for select programs.
  • October 1 - March 2: Complete FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by March 2.
  • ⚠️ Submit your UC application by December 1st.
  • Check your email, set up and monitor your university portal regularly for updates and next steps from your prospective universities.
  • Submit supplemental application materials if requested.

Winter (prior to transfer) 

  • Continue to monitor your respective university portals for to-do items.
  • ⚠️ 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.

Spring (the semester prior to your transfer admission term) 

  • Apply for graduation no later than February 15 in your mySDCCD portal if you will be earning 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 (most decisions in April)
  • 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.

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