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Apply for Transfer

 

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
Winter/Spring 2027 May 1 - May 31, 2026
CSU Apply  
 
 

UC TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES
SEMESTER APPLICATION TIMELINE
Winter/Spring 2027 May 1 - May 31, 2026
APPLY FOR UC TAG  
*not all campuses accept winter/spring TAG applications
 
UC TRANSFER APPLICATION
SEMESTER APPLICATION TIMELINE
Fall 2026 Oct 1 - Dec 1, 2025
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: