Transfer Application Timeline

• Start your CSU Application (You can view open CSUs and majors for Spring Admissions on the application. Some campuses/majors may not be available for spring admission)
• Attend a CSU application workshop to get started.
• Fill out your application and visit us during the Transfer Center drop-in hours or schedule a counseling appointment to ask any questions before you submit.

Resources:

• Include your CSUs on the 26-27 FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application
• List all universities that you are applying to so that they can provide a financial aid estimate after your admission offer. You do not need to wait until you have been accepted.

• Look out for emails about important deadlines and next steps.
• Create a portal on the university website when instructed. CSUs may request transcripts or additional information on your to-do list.

• Some campuses, such as SJSU and CSULB, require an additional application (deadlines vary). You will receive information about this via your campus portal or email

• Some campuses may send decisions earlier or later.
• Check your email and CSU portals for admission decisions and application status.

• Deadlines may vary (Check the individual campus deadlines)
• Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit (if required) to secure your spot at the CSU you choose to attend.
• Follow the next steps and meet all deadlines for transcripts, financial aid documents, orientation registration, and housing applications.

• When requested by each CSU, order official transcripts on the De Anza Myportal, under the Transcript App.
• CSUs may request initial transcripts before or after the admission decision
• You will also submit your final official transcript(s) after Summer/Fall 2026 and AP/IB/CLEP scores, if applicable.
• Request CSU-GE, IGETC, or Cal-GETC certification, if applicable.
• If you have attended other colleges, you must request transcripts directly from those schools to CSUs, even if they were submitted to De Anza.

• Check open UC campuses and majors when the application opens on July 1. Most UC campuses admit students for fall only.
• Work on your application and visit the Transfer Center during drop-in hours or schedule a 1-1 appointment to have your questions answered before you submit.
• Work on your personal insight responses and visit our PIQ resources page.

Resources:

• Include your UCs on the 26-27 FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application
• List all universities that you are applying to so that they can provide a financial aid estimate after your admission offer. You do not need to wait until you have been accepted.

• Look out for emails from UCs about important deadlines and next steps.
• UCs may email you to request additional information or clarification.
• Some UCs will ask you to create a portal on their website and may use it to communicate important information.

• Check your email and UC portals for admission decisions and application status.

• Order official transcripts on the De Anza MyPortal, under the Transcript App.
• If you have attended other colleges, you need to request transcripts directly from those schools to be sent to UCs, even if they were submitted to De Anza.
• If applicable, order official AP and/or IB exam scores to be sent to the UC you will be attending.
• Request CSU-GE or IGETC or Cal-GETC certification, if applicable (Deadline may vary).