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

Apply HERE

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:

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-requirements/transfer-admission-guarantee-tag.html

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

 

This is a map showing the location of the 10 University of California campuses.ses.

University of California campus locations