CSU and UC Filing Dates
Application filing periods and deadlines can vary by campus, major and student type. Always verify important dates with the university to which you are applying and pay close attention to any follow-up communication.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) NOTABLE DATES, FILING TIMELINES
APPLICATION FILING PERIODS
- Spring 2027 Application Filing Period (limited campuses)
July 1 through August 31, 2026
CSU Transfer Application web page - Fall 2027 Application Filing Period (application opens August 1, 2026)
October 1 through November 30, 2026
CSU Transfer Application web page
CSU TRANSFER SUCCESS PATHWAY (TSP)
- Agreement Cycle
August 1 through October 31, 2026
CSU TSP Dual Admission website
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) NOTABLE DATES, FILING TIMELINES
APPLICATION FILING PERIODS
- Spring/Winter 2027 Application Filing Period (limited campuses)
July 1 through July 31, 2026
UC Transfer Application website - Fall 2027 Application Filing Period (application opens August 1, 2026)
October 1 through December 1, 2026
UC Transfer Application website
UC TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEE (TAG)
- Fall 2027 Filing Period
September 1 through September 30, 2026
UC TAG Application website
UC DUAL ADMISSION
The program invites students in two waves.
- First Wave
Invites will go out: June 1, 2026
Deadline to opt in: August 1, 2026
UC Dual Admissions web page - Second Wave
Invites will go out: October 1, 2026
Deadline to opt in: October 15, 2026
UC Dual Admissions web page