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
- 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
- Personal Statement Guidelines- Developed by UCLA
- Tips on writing the UC Personal Statement- Written by Palomar English Professor, Leanne Maunu
- UCSB Personal Insight Questions Workshop- Developed by UC Santa Barbara Office of Admissions
- Private and Out-of-State Application
- NOTE: Applications and deadlines vary for individual universities – consult with each campus of interest for more information.
- Calulate your Transferable GPA- GPA Calculator
- CSU GPA Summary
- Critical Steps to Complete After Being Admitted
- Were you Denied? Try this Sample Appeal Letter