Step 2: APPLY TO TRANSFER

 

 

University of California (UC)

Application Priority Filing Period 

UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) September 1-30
Fall quarter or semester: October 1-November 30
Winter/spring quarter or semester: July 1-31
Apply to UC

• UC Transfer Timeline
• UC Application Workshops

UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) Help

1. Brainstorm
   • Attend a Personal Insight Question Brainstorm Workshop in the Summer or Fall to learn important information and begin drafting your responses.
   • Workshop dates in the Transfer Center: Click for Schedule
2. Research
   • Review the UC's PIQ resources.
3. Submit drafts and meet with us.
   • After attending a brainstorm session or viewing the online resources, we recommend that you either schedule an appointment with a counselor or a UC Rep in the Transfer Center to have your draft reviewed or drop by the Transfer Center for support from our Peer Mentors who are well trained on PIQ Review.
   • If you cannot make an appointment or drop in to the Transfer Center, you can also utilize the paper drop-off service in Pierce College Center for Academic Success.

• UC Application Guide
• UC Application Workshop Recording
• UC TAG Workshop Recording
• UC How-To Video
• UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)- TAG Application
• UC Limitations on Transfer Credit
• UCSD College Ranking Tool
• UC Next Steps After I apply
• UC Application Workshop Slides
• UC Application Help Videos

 

 

California State University (CSU)

Application Priority Filing Period
Fall quarter or semester: October 1-November 30
Spring quarter or semester: August 1-31, CSUN Extended to September 30!
Apply to CSU

• Cal State Apply How To Videos
• CSU Transfer Timeline
• CSU Application Workshops
• Cal State Apply Help Center
• Application Guide
• Guide for Undocumented Students
• Fee Waiver Checklist
• Impaction at the CSU
• CSU Transcript & Supplemental App Deadlines
• CSU Application Workshop Slides 

CSU Academic Update Instructions- January 
The CSU Application Update typically opens the first or second week in January and must be submitted by January 31st.

• Log in to the application: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
• Select "Academic History"
• Select "Transcript Entry"
• Scroll to the school(s) that need grades updated, and select "Edit"
• Select the pencil icon
• Change "Completion Status" from "In Progress/Planned" to "Completed"
• Put in grades, and select "Save"
• Make any changes to the courses you're taking in the current semester and select "Save"
• Review changes under "Check Status" and "Download App"
• Complete any other prompts to exit

CSU Campuses Now Open for Applications

 

 

California Independent Colleges and Out-of-state Universities

Check the university's website for the application process and deadlines. Many of these campuses utilize the Common Application.

• The Common Application
• Help Guide
• Help Videos
• Transfer Requirements Grid for Common App
• Application Organizing Tool
• College Report Cover Sheet
• College Report Form
• Common Application Workshop Slides
• Fee waiver form for private universities
• How to ask for a Letter of Recommendation
• GPA Calculator Tool

Transcript Ordering for Common App

• Pierce College uses the Parchment online ordering system
  • Transcript Ordering Video
• Send your transcript to: Common App for Transfer
• Application ID Number:Found on the transcript ordering system- Parchment
• Address to add for Common App:
  • The Common Application Transcript Processing Center
    P.O. Box 9135
    Watertown, MA 02471

College Report Procedures
Some schools may require a Transfer College Report. Please check on the website of each private school to confirm. If they require this report, follow these directions:

• Download the "Transfer College Report" from your Common App Account. Save it to your computer. (PDF, DOC, and DOCX formats are accepted). Fill out the top section that includes your name and Common App ID (available in the upper right-hand corner of the application).

• Complete the College Report Cover Sheet you will need to provide a list of all colleges and their E-Mail addresses.

• Drop off the Transfer College Report and the cover sheet at the Pierce College Welcome Center
  • Admissions & Records will complete the form and send it on your behalf to the colleges on the list you provide.

Please Note
Other Common Application forms requesting midterm grades (such as "Midterm Report" and "Final Year Report"), high school information, or counselor statement CANNOT be completed by the A&R Office and should NOT be included with the transcript request form as they will not be completed or sent. The student is responsible for contacting the appropriate individuals for completion of those forms. Not all schools require these other forms. Some of these forms can be uploaded into the common app. Check with each university on your list on procedure

Apply to 60 Universities with one application for $20

• Common Black College Application (CBCA)
• A Guide to the Common Black College Application
• HBCU & California Transfer Agreement Info

Have you applied to transfer and been denied admission?

Do you feel you have new information to share that might change the admission decision? To follow are the steps and many of the links you will need to move forward with an admissions appeal.Please feel free to consult with a counselor or the Transfer Center!

Follow Instructions!

Each campus offers a set of instructions on how to submit an appeal. You MUST follow the instructions to ensure proper and expedited processing of your appeal submission. Most campuses require submission of appeals and documents within 14 business days after being denied

UC Waitlist FAQ

Sample Appeal Letter for CSU

California State Universities

• December 2023- Mar 2, 2024: Submit 2024-2025 FAFSA or Dream App (will ask for 2022 tax info)
• Oct 1, 2023 - Apr 15, 2024 (ADT students need to petition by March 1st): Make an appointment with a counselor to petition for graduation (even if you will have classes in progress). This is where you petition to earn your degrees and CSU GE/ IGETC.
• Jan 2024: Update your CSU Application by January 31
• Jan 2024: Check transcript deadlines for each CSU to which you plan to apply. Some CSUs request transcripts in the beginning of spring 2024 as well as at the end. Be sure your spring 2024 courses are reflected on your transcript before sending official transcripts. Check in with the Transfer Center to learn more. Monitor university portals and emails in case the CSUs need any additional information.
• Jan 2024-May 2024: Attend a Transfer Center Next Steps Workshop
• May 1, 2024: (from when you receive your acceptance until May 1st): Submit SIR (Student Intent Register). This is where you accept the CSU’s offer of admission.
• June 2024 - July 2024: Submit final transcripts, AP scores, and other requested records (each CSU has a different deadline).

University of California

• December 2023 - Mar 2, 2024: Submit 2024-2025 FAFSA or Dream App (will ask for 2022 tax info)
• Oct 2023 - Apr 15, 2024: Make an appointment with a counselor to petition for graduation (even if you will have classes in progress). This is where you petition to earn your degrees and IGETC.
• Dec 2023 - Aug 2024: Monitor university portals. Respond to all inquiries as all UCs have access to see each other’s inquiries.
• Jan 2024: Update your UC Application by January 31
• Jan 2024-May 2024: Attend a Transfer Center Next Steps Workshop
• June 1, 2024 (from when you receive your acceptance until June 1^st): Submit SIR (Student Intent Register). This is where you accept the UC’s offer of admission.
• June 2024 - July 2024: Submit final transcripts, AP scores and other requested records to the UC.
• June 2024 - Sept 2024: Check your LACCD email! If you petitioned to earn the IGETC, you will receive an email to let you know that it has been processed. After receiving this email, you may request a new transcript (will include your IGETC certification) to be sent to the UC.

The Transfer Center offers Application Workshops in the Summer & Fall. Please check Transfer Center calendar for dates/times.