UC Application
Fall 2026 UC Transfer Application Timeline
You might qualify for guaranteed admission to a UC campus! Explore Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) requirements on each UC website and attend a TAG workshop and for details.
- Attend UC application and PIQ workshops and use step-by-step videos to get started.
- The UC application opens on August 1st so students can get a head start on filling out the application. The application opens for submission October 1st- December 1st.
- Work on your personal insight responses.
- Complete your application and visit the Transfer Center in our virtual lobby to ask any questions before you submit.
Submit your 2026-2027
FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
- Students must provide 2024 tax information.
- Students should list all institutions to which they are applying in order to receive estimated financial aid offers. These can be viewed prior to acceptance
Note: March 2nd is the priority deadline and the deadline to be considered for Cal Grants
- Shortly after applying, each university will send an email with instructions on how to create a student account and access the university portal.
- Check your email and student portals regularly for important dates and next steps, as timelines and requirements vary by university.
- The Transfer Academic Update (TAU) opens in mid-December and must be submitted by January 31.
- Log in to your UC application to report your Fall 2025 final grades and update your Winter and Spring 2026 coursework if any changes were made to your schedule.
- Check your email and UC portals for admission decisions and application status
- Acceptance deadlines may vary
- Submit the Statement of Intent to Register/Enroll and pay the deposit (if required) to secure your spot
- Be sure to meet all deadlines for transcripts, financial aid, orientation, registration, and housing applications
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- When requested by each UC, order official transcripts from ALL colleges attended.
- To order Mt. San Jacinto College transcripts electronically, create an account with Parchment.
- Students may also request MSJC transcipts by completing a Student Records Request form and uploading it to Enrollment Services Secure Document Upload.
- Final official transcripts will be submitted after the Spring 2026 semester. Be sure to include any AP, IB, or CLEP scores, if applicable.'
Note: If you have IGETC certification, you must indicate this when ordering transcripts by selecting the appropriate option in Parchment and including the certification on the Student Records Request Form.