Student Services

Transfer Center

Application Process

WHEN DO I APPLY?

You will generally apply about a year in advance for Fall transfers. Your Transfer Center and counselors may recommend a fall transfer as it is guaranteed that all campuses and majors are open for applications during the filing periods. When trying to apply for Winter/Spring Transfer, there will be majors that will be and campuses that will be closed (not accepting applications). Meet with the Transfer Center Educational Advisor for more details.

CSU TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES

One application is used for all 23 cal state campuses. You will complete the application, then indicate which campus you would like to send it to. Apply Online at the CSU APPLICATION website

SEMESTER	APPLICATION TIMELINE
Spring 2025	August 1 - August 31, 2024
Fall 2025	October 1 - November 30, 2024
APPLY TO THE CSU ONLINE

UC TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES

UC TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEE (TAG):

SEMESTER	APPLICATION TIMELINE
*Winter/Spring 2025	May 1 - May 31, 2024
Fall 2025	September 1 - September 30, 2024
APPLY FOR UC TAG

*not all campuses accept winter/spring TAG applications

UC TRANSFER APPLICATION

SEMESTER	APPLICATION TIMELINE
Winter/Spring 2025	July 1 - July 31, 2024
Fall 2025	October 1 -November 30, 2024
APPLY TO THE UC ONLINE

PRIVATE & INDEPENDENT COLLEGES

Over 600 private colleges and universities use the Common Application for admissions to their school. Before completing the application, be sure to check if the school you are applying to uses the common application:

I NEED HELP WITH MY APPLICATIONS

The Transfer Center is here to help you with your entire application process! Sign up for application workshops, meet directly with the transfer advisor during drop-in hours, or make an appointment with the ed. advisor.

HOW DO I ORDER OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS?

After you apply for transfer, many campuses will ask you to send copies of your official transcripts. This is to show that the information you listed on your application was true. Transcripts can take a few business days to process. Visit the Admissions and Records page to REQUEST YOUR NORCO COLLEGE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

I'VE BEEN ADMITTED, WHAT'S NEXT?

Congratulations on your conditional admissions! Remember to complete your current courses with good grades to maintain your transfer eligibility. Each campus will have a different process for your transition into your new university. Stay on top of your deadlines in a few ways: