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Winter | Spring Admissions Process

We understand the transfer process to a CSU or UC can be overwhelming.  We created this page to break down month by month the steps necessary for Winter | Spring Admission.  Speak to a transfer counselor if you have any questions.  Follow the link if you intend to transfer Fall Admission.

Both CSU and UC

  • Meet with a counselor to verify if you are transfer ready.
  • Visit university websites and check for supplemental criteria that may be required for admissions. 
  • Check eligibility for Academic Renewal if you have substandard grades (D or F).
  • Pay attention to due dates for university applications and supplemental applications (i.e. nursing).
  • Check out our University Road Trips to get an opportunity to check out campuses for free.
  • Get to know University Representatives at your campus.

CSU

UC

Both CSU and UC

  • Check eligibility for Academic Renewal if you have substandard grades (D or F).

CSU

UC

  • File or renew your FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application.  Your financial aid application has to be completed every year. List all universities on your financial aid application to receive award offers. 

Both CSU and UC

  • Before submitting your university application, we highly recommend to schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no errors.
  • File or renew your FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application.  Your financial aid application has to be completed every year. List all universities on your financial aid application to receive award offers. 
  • CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEEKLY! 
    • Universities will require you to setup your university portal account and advise you of next steps.

CSU

UC

  • The UC Admission Application is now open to submit.
    • Deadline, July 31 
    • Only UC Riverside, UC Merced, and UC Santa Cruz are open for winter/spring admission.
  • Attend a UC Admission Application Workshop.
  • Application fee per campus= $80.  Fee waiver requests are embedded in the online admission application.

 

Both CSU and UC

  • Before submitting your university application, we highly recommend to schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no errors.
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Check your email regularly after applying.  There may be deadlines and directions for setting up university portal accounts. 
  • Check out our University Road Trips to get an opportunity to check out campuses for free.
  • Get to know University Representatives at your campus.

Both CSU and UC

  • 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 our annual UTC University Fair.  Representatives from universities will be on campus to answer all of your questions. 
  • Research and apply for scholarships.  Each university may have separate scholarship applications on their financial aid website.
  • Admission decisions typically start to roll out between September and October.
  • Begin to explore housing options.  Housing information is usually included in your acceptance notification.
  • If earning a Hancock associate degree, apply for your degree with a counselor.  Check out next steps. 
  • If you are completing Cal-GETC, apply for your certification with a counselor.  Check out next steps. 

CSU

  • Once you make a decision to which university you will be attending in the fall, you are required to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).  You are strongly encouraged to wait until you hear from each campus you have applied to before you delcare your intent to register. You may accept admission to one campus only. 
    • Deadline varies by campus

UC

  • Once you make a decision to which university you will be attending in the fall, you are required to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).  You are strongly encouraged to wait until you hear from each campus you have applied to before you delcare your intent to register. You may accept admission to one campus only. 
    • Deadline varies by campus

Both CSU and UC

  • 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 in your university portal.  The award offer will provide a detailed description of how much aid 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. 
  • 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 by campus.

Both CSU and UC

  • 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!