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Fall Admissions Process

We understand the transfer process to a CSU or UC can be overwhelming.  We created this page to break down month by month the steps necessary for Fall Admission.  Speak to a transfer counselor if you have any questions.  Follow the link if you intend to transfer Winter/Spring Admission.

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • Meet with a counselor to verify if you are transfer ready.
  • Visit university websites for transfer selection criteria that may be required for admission (i.e. CPSLO and CSULB).
  • Check to see if your program requires a supplemental application for admission (i.e. nursing, dance audition)
  • Check eligibility for Academic Renewal if you have substandard grades (D or F).
  • Sign-up for a University Road Trip to get an opportunity to visit campuses for free.

steps for CSU

steps for UC

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • Check eligibility for Academic Renewal if you have substandard grades (D or F).

CSU

UC

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • Attend our annual UTC University Fair.  Representatives from universities will be on campus to answer all of your questions. 
  • Before submitting your university application, we highly recommend to schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no errors.
  • File or renew your FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application.  Your financial aid application has to be completed every year. List all universities on your financial aid application to receive award offers. 

CSU

UC

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • Before submitting your university application, we highly recommend to schedule an Application Review Appointment with a counselor to ensure your application has no errors.
  • Only send official transcripts if requested by the university.
  • CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEEKLY! 
    • Universities will require you to setup your university portal account and advise you of next steps.
  • Apply for the Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarship 
    • Deadline, February
  • Attend Scholarship Workshop.

CSU

UC

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • VERY IMPORTANT: Check your email regularly throughout the winter break. 
  • Make sure you have set-up login access to all university portals. Call them if you have trouble accessing your portal. This is very important!
  • Use your winter break time to organize and/or obtain university information as well as to search for scholarships, visit campuses, look into housing, scholarships, and create a university budget.

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

CSU

  • Complete Academic History Update to report final fall grades and in-progress or planned coursework
    • Deadline, January 31

UC

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • Attend our annual Transfer Summit to learn more about transfer opportunities and connect with university reps. 
  • Research and apply for scholarships.  Each university may have separate scholarship applications on their financial aid website.
  • Admissions decisions typically roll out in February, some may be earlier and some may come March-May.
  • Begin to explore housing options.  Housing information is usually included in your acceptance notification.
  • If earning a Hancock associate degree, apply for your degree with a counselor.  Check out next steps. 
  • If you are completing Cal-GETC, apply for your certification with a counselor.  Check out next steps. 

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • File your FAFSA Application or CA Dream Act Application. Your financial aid application must be submitted every year. You are required to add each campus. 
    • Deadline, March 2
  • If you applied for financial aid, you will receive a financial aid award.  This award is most often posted in your university portal.  The award offer will provide a detailed description of how much aid you will receive at the university.  
  • To earn a Transfer Recognition Award complete the form to let the University Transfer Center know where you will be attending in the fall.
  • If you applied for a degree and wish to participate in our Commencement Ceremony, submit a reservation form for the event.  Graduation information will be posted in April.   
  • If possible, visit prospective campuses during open house events.  Check out our University Virtual Events page for upcoming transfer events. 

CSU

  • Once you make a decision to which university you will be attending in the fall, you are required to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).  You are strongly encouraged to wait until you hear from each campus you have applied to before you delcare your intent to register. You may accept admission to one campus only. 
    • Deadline May 1 (may vary by campus)

UC

  • Once you make a decision to which university you will be attending in the fall, you are required to submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).  You are strongly encouraged to wait until you hear from each campus you have applied to before you delcare your intent to register. You may accept admission to one campus only. 
    • Deadline June 1 (may vary by campus)

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

Steps To Complete For Both CSU and UC Admission:

  • Submit on-campus housing application once you get your student ID number.  Most campuses have a first come, first served procedure.  Applications can be found on the campus housing website.
  • Attend your university orientation!  Most orientations are held in June or July.  Some campuses will have a transfer-specific orientation.

    CSU

    • All official transcripts must be submitted be scheduled deadline.
      • Deadline July 15

    UC

    • All official transcripts must be submitted be scheduled deadline.
      • Deadline July 1
    • Official AP examination results and other documents including Cal-GETC certification must be sent to the campus.
      • Deadline July 15