We understand the transfer process to a CSU or UC can be overwhelming. We created
this page to break down month by month the steps necessary for Fall Admission. Speak
to a transfer counselor if you have any questions. Follow the link if you intend
to transfer Winter/Spring Admission.
Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:
Meet with a counselor to verify if you are transfer ready.
Visit university websites for transfer selection criteria that may be required for
admission (i.e. CPSLO and CSULB).
Check to see if your program requires a supplemental application for admission (i.e.
nursing, dance audition)
Check eligibility forAcademic Renewalif you have substandard grades (D or F).
Sign-up for a University Road Tripto get an opportunity to visit campuses for free.
steps for CSU
Get an early start on your . You won't be able to submit until October 1.
Attend our annual UTC University Fair. Representatives from universities will be on campus to answer all of your questions.
Before submitting your university application, we highly recommend to schedule anwith a counselor to ensure your application has no errors.
File or renew youror. Your financial aid application has to be completed every year. List all universities
on your financial aid application to receive award offers.
VERY IMPORTANT:Check your email regularly throughout the winter break.
Make sure you have set-up login access to all university portals. Call them if you
have trouble accessing your portal. This is very important!
Use your winter break time to organize and/or obtain university information as well
as to search for scholarships, visit campuses, look into housing, scholarships, and
create a university budget.
Complete to report final fall grades and in-progress or planned coursework
Deadline, January 31
UC
Complete report final fall grades and in-progress or planned coursework
Deadline, January 31
Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:
Attend our annual Transfer Summit to learn more about transfer opportunities and connect with university reps.
Research and apply for scholarships. Each university may have separate scholarship applications on their financial aid
website.
Admissions decisionstypically roll out in February, some may be earlier and some may come March-May.
Begin to explore housing options. Housing information is usually included in your
acceptance notification.
If earning a Hancock associate degree, apply for your degree with a counselor. Check
out next steps.
If you are completing Cal-GETC, apply for your certification with a counselor. Check
out next steps.
Check out the CSU process.
Check out the UC process,
Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:
File youror Your financial aid application must be submitted every year. You are required to
add each campus.
Deadline, March 2
If you applied for financial aid, you will receive a financial aid award. This award is most often posted in your university portal. The award offer will provide
a detailed description of how much aid you will receive at the university.
Attend our Financial Aid Workshop to learn more about your award offer from the university.
To earn acomplete the form to let the University Transfer Center know where you will be attending
in the fall.
If you applied for a degree and wish to participate in our Commencement Ceremony, submit a reservation form for the event. Graduation information will be posted in
April.
If possible,visit prospective campusesduring open house events. Check out ourUniversity Virtual Eventspage for upcoming transfer events.
CSU
Once you make a decision to which university you will be attending in the fall, you
are required to submit your . You are strongly encouraged to wait until you hear from each campus you have applied
to before you delcare your intent to register. You may accept admission to one campus
only.
Deadline May 1 (may vary by campus)
UC
Once you make a decision to which university you will be attending in the fall, you
are required to submit your . You are strongly encouraged to wait until you hear from each campus you have applied
to before you delcare your intent to register. You may accept admission to one campus
only.
Deadline June 1 (may vary by campus)
Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:
Attend our annual Transfer Celebration which honors your hard work and dedication as you prepare for the next chapter of
your educational journey.
Attend our annualÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Commencementif you applied for an associate degree within the academic year.
Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:
Submit on-campus housing application once you get your student ID number. Most campuses
have a first come, first served procedure. Applications can be found on the campus
housing website.
Attend your university orientation!Most orientations are held in June or July. Some campuses will have a transfer-specific
orientation.
CSU
All official transcripts must be submitted be scheduled deadline.
Deadline July 15
UC
All official transcripts must be submitted be scheduled deadline.
Deadline July 1
Official AP examination results and other documents including Cal-GETC certification
must be sent to the campus.