Winter | Spring Admissions Process

Follow these steps for Winter | Spring Admission.  Speak to a transfer counselor if you have any questions.  Follow the link if you intend to transfer Fall Admission.

April

• If applying to a University of California (UC) school, create an account on the Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) and begin filling out the application.
• Start working on your Personal Insight Questions (UC).
• Visit CSU | UC websites for universities of interest.
  • Check for supplemental criteria that may be required for
    admissions.
• Meet with a counselor to verify if you are transfer ready.
  • Be sure to:
    • Check eligibility for Academic Renewal if you have substandard grades (D or F).
    • Pay attention to due dates for university applications and supplemental applications.
• Check out our University Representative webpage.
• Apply for your CSU or IGETC Certification/Associate Degree(s) if completing requirements by the end of spring.

May

• If applying for UC TAG, submit TAG Application  no later than May 31.
  
  • Check TAG Requirements for the UC school you are interested in.

June

• File or renew your FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application. 
  • Add the names of all the universities to which you will apply.
• Apply for your CSU or IGETC Certification/Associate Degree(s) if completing requirements by the end of summer.

July

• For winter/spring admission, check to see which University of California (UC) campuses are open.
• Complete a UC Admission Application.
• UC application fee per campus is $80.  Fee waiver requests are embedded in the UC Application.
• Schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no mistakes.
• Submit UC Application by July 31. 
• Keep copies of your application and/or confirmation number for your records.
• VERY IMPORTANT: Check your email regularly after applying.  There may be deadlines and directions for setting up university portal accounts. 

August

• Check to see which California State University campuses are open for spring admission.
• Attend a CSU/UC Admission Application Workshop.
• Complete a CSU Admission Application.
• CSU Admission Application fee per campus is $70.  Fee waiver requests are embedded in the CSU Application.
• Schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no mistakes.
• Submit CSU Admission Application by August 31. 
• Keep copies of your application and/or confirmation number for your records.
• VERY IMPORTANT: Check your email regularly after applying.  There may be deadlines and directions for setting up university portal accounts. 
• Apply for your CSU or IGETC Certification/Associate Degree(s) if completing requirements by the end of fall.
• Check out our University Road Trips and University Representative webpage.

September-October

• Submit official transcripts via your Hancock portal if asked by the university.
• Submit, if any, supplemental applications by the scheduled deadline.
• If you have not filed your FAFSA Application or CA  Dream Act Application, do so immediately.
• Attend University Transfer Day hosted by the UTC.
• Research scholarship opportunities. Universities may have separate scholarship applications on their financial aid webpage.
• Apply for your CSU or IGETC Certification/Associate Degree(s) if completing requirements by the end of fall.
• Admission decisions typically start to roll out between September and October.
• Begin to explore housing options.  Housing information is usually included in your offer for admission and/or along with your Student Intent to Enroll (SIR).  

November-December

• To earn a Transfer Recognition Award complete the form to let the University Transfer Center know where you will be attending in the winter/spring.
• If you applied for financial aid, you will receive a financial aid award.  This award is most often posted to your university portal.  The financial aid award will provide a detailed description of how much money you will receive at the university. 
• If possible, visit prospective campuses during fall open house events.  Check out our University Virtual Events page for upcoming transfer events. 
• Submit your Student Intent to Register (SIR) to the UC or CSU school of your choice. See your university portal for exact deadlines.
• Attend your university orientation!  Some campuses will have a transfer-specific orientation.
• Submit your final official transcripts & AP scores to the university you are attending.  Deadlines vary!

ON-GOING

• Check your email on a regular basis for important updates, requirements, and documents you need to send to each university.
• Check your university portal regularly! Missing important deadlines often means a withdrawal of your application.
• If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask a counselor for help!