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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 Nov. 1-30 |
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| Winter quarter (if applicable)* | July 1-31* | |
| Spring semester (Merced only) | July 1-31* | |
| Spring quarter (if applicable)* | 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 (by 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
California State University (CSU)
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To begin studies during: | You must apply: |
| Fall semester or quarter | Oct 1 - Nov 30 (Extended for 2021 Fall: Dates vary by campus) | |
| Winter quarter* | If open, Jun 1 - Jun 30 | |
| Spring semester or quarter* | If open, Aug 1 - Aug 31 | |
| Summer semester/quarter* | If open, Feb 1 - Feb 28 |
* Generally, CSU campuses accept Fall and Spring applications - check Majors Available at CSU campuses by term. International applicant deadlines may vary.
Applying to the CSU System
- Resources for CSU Transfers
- CSU Application - start your online application to CSU now (October-November)
- 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
Overseas Schools
Deadlines vary - check websites of individual schools.