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Winter and Spring Transfer

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Transfer deadlines are based on general UC and CSU timelines and may vary by campus. Additionally, not all universities accept winter/spring transfer students, and not all majors are available. Meet with your counselor to confirm the most current deadlines and transfer options for your chosen campus.

Check private school options for winter/spring admission directly with your respective campuses.

University of California (UC)

July 1-31: UC Winter/Spring Application Filing Period (Merced, Riverside, Santa Cruz). View open campuses and majors below during the filing period.

UC Open Campuses & Majors

California State University (CSU)

June 1-30: CSU Winter Application Filing Period. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is the only CSU campus accepting applications for select programs—and by exception—for Winter 2026. Please visit their campus website for detailed information. Winter 2026 will be the final winter and quarter term offered, as Cal Poly transitions to the semester system beginning Fall 2026.

August 1-31: CSU Winter/Spring Application Filing Period. (Availability varies each year). View open campuses and majors below during the filing period.

CSU Deadlines & Open Campuses

Application Checklist & Timeline - Winter/Spring Transfer Students

Spring (the year before transfer) – Get Ready for Transfer

  • February – March: Submit your FAFSA/CADAA by the priority deadline of April 2 for maximum aid consideration. Add each of the universities you will apply to.
  • Meet with a counselor to review/update your Education Plan and confirm transfer admission requirements.
  • April – May: UC Applicants - Update your UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP).
  • May 1-31: Submit UC TAG application (if applicable; historically only available for UC Merced, UC Riverside). 

Summer (the year before transfer) – Application Preparation & Submission

  • June – July: UC Applicants: Draft Personal Insight Questions (PIQs).
  • July 1-31: Submit UC application to participating campuses (UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz).
  • CSU Applicants: Submit your CSU application through Cal State Apply between August 1-31.

Fall (the semester before transfer) – Next Steps After Applying

  • September 30: Deadline to submit your UC Transfer Academic Update (TAU) reporting your summer grades and your planned fall courses.
  • October 1: Deadline to apply for graduation if earning at Associate Degree for Transfer for fall 2025. Apply in your mySDCCD portal.
  • CSU & UC Applicants: Monitor emails & university portals regularly for important admission updates.
  • Request official transcripts only if listed in your student portal To-Do List.
  • Submit your Intent to Enroll and pay any fees.
  • Request GE Certification (if applicable) after committing to a university.

Winter – Final Steps Before Transferring

  • Order final transcripts with fall grades included as instructed by your university.
  • Submit proof of ADT or GE Certification if applicable
  • Attend transfer orientation & prepare for your next steps!

 

This is a general guideline to help you stay on track! Be sure to check your email and transfer portal regularly as dates and deadlines will vary by transfer university.


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