Winter/Spring Step-by-Step Transfer Process
Transferring to the four-year university can stressful, but not for long! Below is a list of steps, organized by month. Since this is for Winter or Spring admission, please note that not all the Cal States or UCs are open.
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May - Start Your University of California (UC) TAG
- UC TAG (): Guaranteed admission to 6 UC campuses.
- Steps:
- Meet with a counselor to check if you're eligible.
- through the TAP website.
- Watch or attend a UC TAG workshop.
- Submit your UC TAG application May 1 鈥� May 31.
- In addition, submit the UC official application July 1 - July 31.
June - Fix Grades & Ask Questions
- Got any D or F grades? Talk to a CHC counselor about your options to repeat or complete the academic renewal process 鈥渨ithout course repetition鈥�.
- Questions about transferring? Meet virtually with a university rep.
- Need ideas? Use a question guide.
July - Submit Your UC Application
- Window: July 1 鈥� July 31.
- Steps:
- Apply to open UC campuses for Winter (quarter)/Spring (semester) transfer.
- Watch our how-to videos & or attend a workshop to complete your application.
- Update your or application with the universities you applied to.
August - Apply to Cal State Universities (CSU)
- Window: August 1 鈥� August 31.
- Steps:
- Apply to CSU campuses open for Spring transfer.
- Watch or join a workshop.
- Update your or Application and add the CSUs you applied to.
September - Follow Up After Applying
Congratulations on submitting your application(s)!
- What鈥檚 next?
- Join the "I've Applied, What's Next?" Workshop.
- Next steps:
- Check your email & spam for university responses and your student ID.
- Activate your student portal and follow the university's steps.
- Submit your by September 1 (ideal for transferring students), but the official deadline is September 30.
- Transcripts:
- If 鈥減artial transcripts鈥� are requested, send them by deadline.
- If you entered AP scores, send official results from . AP scores must also be on file with admissions and records at 海角直播 to apply toward your graduation requirements.
- If you attended other colleges, send those transcripts directly to the universities you applied to.
October - 海角直播 Decisions
- Got accepted or denied?
- Admitted: Join the 鈥�I鈥檝e Been Admitted鈥� workshop
- Denied: Make an appointment with a transfer counselor within 10 days.
- Next steps:
- Accept your admission offer (pay your deposit).
- Register for their orientation.
- Send with GE Certification from 海角直播.
- Start your or Application for next year (open October 1, due by March 2). You may be eligible for in addition to federal grants, and you do not have to pay them back.
- Need Help?
- Attend a FAFSA/DREAM APP workshop in the Financial Aid department
November - Decisions, Appeals, and Financial Aid
- Sign up for I've Been Admitted, What Now? workshop.
- Denied? You can appeal鈥攎ost campuses give you less than 15 business days. Reach out to the University Transfer Center as soon as you receive the notification to help you with the appeal.
- Reapply if denied 鈥� CSU & UC apps reopen Oct 1 - Nov 30. See a counselor.
- Still need help?
- Attend workshops (Show Me the $$$) workshop to help you understand your financial aid award letter and provide other financial resources)
- Meet with a .
- : If requested, order with CSU GE or IGETC Certification.
- If you need further help or contact the University Transfer Center.
December - You're Almost There!
- You鈥檝e completed your last semester at 海角直播! 馃帗
- Keep checking your university email for updates.
- Reach out to the University Transfer Center or your new university for support.
- Congrats鈥攜ou鈥檙e on your way to a 4-year university!