CSU Application
www.csumentor.edu
Term
Application submission
period beginning
Fall
October 1
*Winter
June 1
Spring
August 1
Summer
February 1
*Quarter System:
Bakersfield, East Bay, Los Angeles, Pomona, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus
UC Application
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Application
All campuses except Berkeley and
Merced
Filing
Periods
Winter Quarter 2016
July 1–31, 2015
Spring Quarter 2016
October 1–31, 2015
Fall Quarter 2016
November 1–30, 2015
Berkeley
Fall Semester 2016
November 1–30, 2015
Merced
Spring Semester 2016 July 1–31, 2015
Fall Semester 2016
November 1–30, 2015
Helpful Websites and Resources
Transfer Counselors Website (TCW) – managed by CCC (not intended for students!):
http://ccctransfer.org
TCW comprehensive list of links to tools and matrices for UC and CSU:
http://ccctransfer.org/counselor-toolbox
CSU Counselor Conference Materials:
http://www.calstate.edu/sas/counselors-conferences.shtml
UC Counselors’ Resource Website: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors
UC Counselor Conference Materials:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/news-events/conferences/index.html
IGETC Standards: http://icas-ca.org/standards-policies-and-procedures-manual
ASSIST: www.assist.org
Contact us: AskUC@ucop.edu
CSU Resources
Admission and Performance Statistics, Graduation Rates… http://www.calstate.edu/as/
CSU Application: www.csumentor.edu
Other great publications available at:
http://www.calstate.edu/sas/publications/ and http://www.calstate.edu/sas/counselors.shtml
UC Resources
Acceptance and Enrollment Rates for Freshman:
http://www.ucop.edu/news/factsheets/2013/fall_2013_admissions_table1.pdf
Admissions Rates for All: http://statfinder.ucop.edu/
Transfer Admissions, Selection, and Preparation:
http://www.admissions.uci.edu/resources/transfer_selection.html
Financing a UC Education: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc
UC Home Page: www.universityofcalifornia.edu
UC Transfer Website: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/
College Exploration Resources
Explore California Colleges: http://www.californiacolleges.edu/
California Independent Colleges & Universities: http://www.aiccu.edu/
Directory of US Universities and Community Colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/
Universities Homepages by Country/Continent : http://www.allaboutcollege.com/
Universities Homepages by Country/Continent : http://collegeatlas.org/
Top Colleges and Universities: http://www.collegeinfo.com/
Colleges and Universities, Graduate Schools, Online Degrees, and Private Schools:
http://www.petersons.com/
Perform a Graduate School Search-A Guide to Graduate Schools and Graduate Programs:
www.gradschools.com
Search, Research, and Rankings for Colleges, Majors, and Careers:
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/
Academic Preparation Transfer Matrix
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/transfer-admission-matrix.pdf
UC Campus Policies and Procedures for Evaluating Transfer Applicants— Should students complete IGETC or
campus GE? Refer to the matrix for campus specific details.
Importance of Major Preparation:
► Selection is becoming more dependent upon preparation for all majors.
► Prerequisite coursework is generally a higher priority than campus GE or IGETC.
► Better prepares students for upper-division work in the major.
► For most majors, prerequisite courses must be completed by end of spring term prior to fall
enrollment at UC
Advice Should Always Be:
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Use articulation agreements.
Get prepared for your major at the UC campus of your choice.
Complete all coursework by spring.
Deadlines are strictly enforced—Read and meet deadlines.
All correspondence is via email—Use an email address you are going to check, and check often!
Transfer Preparation Paths by Major and by Campus—Top 20 UC Majors:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/preparation-paths/index.html
If you aren't sure which UC campus you wish to attend — or just want to prepare for as many campuses as
possible — it's important to take the right steps now to enhance your chances of being accepted later. That
means understanding what requirements you have to fulfill to transfer into a major at a UC campus.
UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP):
https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu
Welcome to the UC Transfer Admissions Planner! This online tool is designed to help prospective UC students
transferring from California community colleges track and plan their course work, including those students who
are seeking a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) with one of the seven participating UC campuses.
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG):
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/guarantee/
Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific
requirements. By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review
of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and
general education coursework.
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Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to students who meet specific requirements.
Students are only able to submit a TAG to ONE campus.
The filing period for TAG is September 1-30.
By participating in a TAG program, students can receive:
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Early review of their academic record at some campuses (usually November)
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Specific guidance on major preparation and general education requirements
UC Davis
UC San Diego* (no longer participating in TAG after Fall 2013)
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
UC Riverside
UC Irvine
UC Merced
Quick Guide for Transfer Students on How to Apply to the UC System:
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/apply-online-transfer.pdf
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Research Campuses:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
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Review How to Apply
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/index.html
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Know the Application Timeline:
August
September 1-30
November 1-30
January
April
June 1
July 1
4.
UC Application Opens for Fall
TAG Application Filing Period
Submit Online UC Application
Update Coursework & Grades (TAU)
Notification of Admission Decisions
SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) Deadline
Transcripts Due for Fall Admissions
Access the UC Online Application:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
5.
Writing the Personal Statement—View as a personal interview on paper
Click on the “Tips” box:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html
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Review and Submit Your Application:
Application Fees - $70 per campus for domestic students (both CA and out of state); $80 for
international (with international academic records)
Payment is required and is non-refundable. The University prefers credit card payments. You may
apply online for a fee waiver only once. If you qualify for a fee waiver and have applied to more than
four campuses, you must select a payment method (credit card or pay by mail) to pay the application
fees for these additional campuses.
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After You Submit: Update Your Application
Transfer Academic Update (TAU) Priority Deadline—January 31
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/after-you-apply/update-transfer-application/
About 5 weeks after the filing period closes, transfer students are required to update their grades and
course records. You must provide your final grades from the previous term and list all courses in
progress or planned for the term before you expect to enroll. Your updates will ensure UC campuses
have the most current academic information available.
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Need Help?
UC Application Center: (800) 207-1710 (within the U.S.) or (661) 336-5723 (outside the U.S.)
ucinfo@applyucsupport.net
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Final Tips & Reminders
Don’t Forget:
Check your email regularly! Once all classes are completed, send your official transcripts to the UC
you will be attending. Be sure to check the IGETC certification box on the TC Transcript Request
Form. Admission notifications begin in April.
Quick Guide for Transfer Students on How to Apply to the CSU System:
http://www.csumentor.edu/
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Research Campuses:
http://www.csumentor.edu/Select/
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Plan for College
http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/transfer/
3.
Know the Application Timeline:
Term
Application submission
period beginning
Fall
October 1
*Winter
June 1
Spring
August 1
Summer
February 1
*Quarter System:
Bakersfield, East Bay, Los Angeles, Pomona, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus
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Access the CSU Online Application:
http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/
5.
Review and Submit Your Application:
Application Fees - $55 per campus
Payment is required and is non-refundable. The University prefers credit card payments. You may
apply online for a fee waiver only once. If you qualify for a fee waiver and have applied to more than
four campuses, you must select a payment method (credit card or pay by mail) to pay the application
fees for these additional campuses.
6.
After You Submit:
Tips and Reminders:
Check your email regularly and send official transcripts listing grades and courses in progress to the
CSU’s requesting them. Once all classes are completed, send your official transcripts to the CSU you
will be attending. Be sure to check the GE or IGETC certification box on the TC Transcript Request
Form. Admission notifications begin in March/April.
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Need Help?
CSU Application Center: (800) 468-6927 or support@CSUMentor.edu
Campus Contact Info: http://www.calstate.edu/sas/soafar.shtml