Applying to a University

Filing an application on time - and correctly - and completing all required follow-up steps can be the difference between being accepted to your chosen transfer university, or being denied.  For example, many universities will deny admission to a student who has completed all necessary academic requirements with a high GPA, but who incorrectly filled out the application or failed to send in all required transcripts by the stated deadline.  The links below provide information on how to successfully apply, and also detail the steps necessary after you have applied and/or have been admitted.

Important Deadlines for Applying

CSU Applications
    • Application Filing Status Report
    • CSU Application Filing Tips
    • CSUMentor - Apply Online

UC Applications
    • Application Filing Status Report
    • UC Application Filing Tips
    • UC Pathways - Apply Online
    • How to Write the UC Personal Statement- Developed by UC Berkeley
    • Tips on writing the UC Personal Statement- Written by Palomar English Professor. Leanne. Maunu
    • UC Personal Statement Help Sheet- Developed by UC Santa Barbara

Private and Out-of-State Applications
NOTE: Applications and deadlines vary for individual universities - consult with each campus of interest for more information.
    • Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
    • CollegeSource

Calculate your Transferable GPA

Critical Steps to Complete After Being Admitted

Were you Denied?  Try this Sample Letter of Appeal