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When to Apply
University of California (UC)
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To begin studies during: | You must apply: |
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Fall TAG (optional, additional application) Fall semester or quarter |
Sept. 1-30 Oct 1 - Nov 30 |
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| Winter quarter (Santa Cruz, Riverside only)* | July 1-31* | |
| Spring semester (Merced only)* | May 1 - August 31* | |
| Spring quarter* | If open, Oct. 1-31* |
* Generally, UC campuses only accept Fall applications - check Majors available at UC campuses by term.
Applying to the UC System
- Resources for UC Transfers
- UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) - start your online profile and optional TAG application now (due in September)
- UC Application - start your online application to UC (August-November)
- Checklist: After You Apply to UC
- Frequently Asked Questions from Undocumented Students
- Upcoming Transfer Events & Workshops for Applicants
- To book a PIQ Review Appointment, click Upcoming Transfer Events & Workshops for Applicants
California State University (CSU)
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To begin studies during: | You must apply: |
| Fall semester or quarter | Oct 1 - Nov 30 (some Campuses/Majors extended) | |
| Winter quarter* | If open, Jun 1 - Jun 30* | |
| Spring semester or quarter* | If open, Aug 1 - Aug 31* | |
| Summer semester/quarter* | If open, Sept 1 - Sept 30* |
*CSU campuses typically accept Fall and some Spring applications - check Majors Available at CSU campuses by term. International applicant deadlines may vary.
Earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in a similar transfer degree for your CSU? Early in the final semester in which you are completing your degree requirements, don't forget to apply for the degree!
Applying to the CSU System
- Resources for CSU Transfers
- CSU Application - start your online application to CSU now (Fall applicants should start August 1 or later)
- Nursing Application Deadlines for CSUs
- Frequently Asked Questions from Undocumented Students
- Upcoming Transfer Events & Workshops for Applicants
Private / Out of State
Deadlines vary - check websites of individual schools.
- Private University information
- Out of State University information
- Applying for transfer on Common App
- Common App Instructions, Resources, and Guides
- Common Application - start your online application now
- Applying to HBCUs on Common Black College Application
- Nursing Application Deadlines for Local Private Schools
Overseas Schools
Deadlines vary - check websites of individual schools.