UC Transfer Planning


Guide for Transfer Students: Applying to the UC System

Please note: Many of the links on this page go to external websites.

1. Research Campuses

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

2. Gather Materials: Use the Checklist

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/apply-online-transfer.pdf

3. Know the Application Deadlines

College Application Filing Periods

4. Access the UC Online Application

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

5. Writing the Personal Statement -View as a personal interview on paper

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/personal-insight-questions.html

6. 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 ( good for up to 4 campuses). If you apply for more than four campuses, you must select a payment method (credit card, or pay by mail) to pay the application fees for the additional campuses.

7. After You Submit: Update Your Application

Transfer Academic Update (TAU) Priority Deadline – January 31

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/after-you-apply/

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.

Need Help?

UC Application Center (800) 207-1710 (within the U.S.) or (661) 336-5723 (outside the U.S.)

ucinfo@applyucsupport.net

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.

Additional Resources

Main Webiste

www.universityofcalifornia.edu

UC Information Center

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/infocenter

GPA Calculator

https://ct-prod-wp.taftcollege.edu/forms/gpa-calculator/

I Can Afford UC- Blue and Gold Opportunity

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/files/blue-and-gold_miniposter_85x11_english.pdf

UC Application Tutorial

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/transfer/admission-guarantee/index.html

UC Transfer Planner

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/UC_Transfer_Planner_final.pdf

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