University of California Transfer Information
University of California Transfer Admission Planner (TAP)
TAP is a free online tool to help CA community college students who are considering transferring to UC.
- Completed and planned coursework can be entered at any time.
- Students can track their progress toward meeting UC’s requirements.
- UC staff can communicate information to prospective transfer students.
Sign in or create your UC TAP account now! https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu/students/
UC Transfer Pathways
The UC Transfer Pathway is a single set of courses designed to prepare students for their major on any of UC undergraduate campuses. For information: Click HERE
Application filing periods
Fall quarter/semester 2025: October 1–November 30, 2024
UC Berkeley and UC Merced are on the semester system calendar while all other campuses are on the quarter system calendar. All campuses typically accept applications for the fall term. Winter/spring UC transfer opportunities are limited.
UC Application
UC Application Video on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW_fdYPM77ddwN98JDmsaMJdnZ5NGHcm4
UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) on the UC Application
On the following link, see the personal insight questions, view a video about the questions, and access tools to assist with developing answers to the questions. View the PIQ resources HERE.
UC Transfer Application Update Video on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6p5yjPWkPY&feature=youtu.be
UC Transfer Admission Guarantee
University of California offers a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) to six of the University of California campuses to qualifying students. Information about TAG is available at:
Click here for upcoming webinars: TOP Thursday Workshops
The UC TAG submission for transfer Fall 2022 will be Sept 1-30, 2021.
UC DAVIS
University of California Davis Transfer Opportunity Program
Schedule an appointment with UCD Representative:https://ua.ucdavis.edu/portal/Yuba
UC Davis is hosting webinars on a variety of topics.
Click HERE to register for Transfer Opportunity Program workshops.
Discover UC Davis
UC Davis AvenueB Program Information
UC IRVINE
To schedule one on one advising for prospective students: https://apply.admissions.uci.edu/portal/trappts
Access virtual resources: https://admissions.uci.edu/discover/virtual-events/index.php
Virtual tour: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/uci?pl=v
UCLA
To register for a virtual presentation:
https://www.admission.ucla.edu/events/
Transfer Recruitment Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT7e4Z7QldU
UCLA Virtual Tour:
https://admission.ucla.edu/visit/campus-tours
Join faculty, staff and students as you explore UCLA! You will have an opportunity to learn about admission, financial aid, housing, academic programs, student life and more.
Many sessions will be recorded and accessible at the conclusion of the event.
UC MERCED
UCM Tours:
https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/visit-us
UC RIVERSIDE
UCR Virtual Tour: https://admissions.ucr.edu/visit#virtual
UCR Virtual Events for Transfers: https://connect.ucr.edu/portal/ua_transferevents
UC SANTA CRUZ
UCSC Virtual Tour: https://admissions.ucsc.edu/#virtualtour
UCSC Representative: Erin Rooney erooney@ucsc.edu
UC SANTA BARBARA (UCSB)
UCSD Transfer Admission:
https://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfer/index.html
UCSD YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_i0q8x0dl2TCkm1gY0frRw/featured
UC Financial Information
UC Campus Locations
University of California campus locations