Application Timeline

Applying to colleges involves a series of deadlines and tasks. This timeline focuses on UC transfers and highlights key milestones. Dates may vary by year—verify all deadlines on official university websites.

12–15 months before transfer

• Research universities, programs, and requirements.
• Meet with counselors to confirm transfer paths.
• Build an academic plan for required courses.
• Check articulation agreements on ASSIST.org.

9–12 months before transfer

• Finalize your target university list.
• Visit campuses (if possible).
• Research financial aid and scholarships.
• Review TAG requirements (if applicable).

6–9 months before transfer

• Draft Personal Insight Questions / essays.
• Sep 1–30: Submit TAG applications (if applicable).
• Request recommendations if required.
• Oct 1: FAFSA/Dream Act opens.

3–6 months before transfer

• Nov 1–30: Submit UC applications.
• Monitor application status and required documents.
• January: Submit Transfer Academic Update (TAU).

1–3 months before transfer

• Mar–Apr: Admission decisions released.
• Compare financial aid offers.
• May 1 or June 1: Submit SIR for UC transfer admission.

Final preparations

• July 1: Final transcripts (typical UC deadline).
• Secure housing (on‑campus or off‑campus).
• Register for orientation.
• September: Classes begin.

Key dates summary

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