TRANSFER CENTER

Important Deadlines


Filing Periods For College/University Applications
University of California (UC)
Fall*...............................November 1-30
Winter............................July 1-31
Spring............................October 1-31
*UC Berkeley accepts applications for fall only.
California State University
Fall................................October 1-November 30
Winter............................June 1-30
Spring............................August 1-31
Summer.........................February 1-28
NOTE: DUE TO RECENT BUDGET CUTS, THE UC AND CSU SYSTEM CAMPUSES MAY NOT BE ACCEPTING MID-YEAR TRANSFERS. CHECK WITH THE INDIVIDUAL CAMPUS FOR CURRENT STATUS

Independent Colleges & Universities
Application periods vary by institutions. Check with each college or university admissions office.

Filing Periods For Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarship application deadlines vary by scholarship. Be sure to check each scholarship application for the deadline date. Start checking for scholarships at least one year ahead of time to get an idea of what scholarships are usually available and deadline dates.
Financial Aid priority filing deadline:
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and Cal Grant: March 2
All priority applicants filing between Jan 1 and Mar. 2 will be considered for: Applicants processed after the Mar. 2 deadline will be considered for:
  1. Federal Pell Grant
  2. Federal Perkins Loan
  3. Federal Supplemental Grant (SEOG)
  4. Federal Work Study
  5. Board of Governors Grant
  6. Cal Grants A, B or C
  7. Federal Loans
  1. Federal Pell Grant
  2. Board of Governors Grant
  3. Federal Loans