Apply for Transfer

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Ready to apply to a university? The VVC Transfer Center offers application workshops, computer lab support, and one-on-one assistance to help you submit accurate, complete applications.

Begin exploring the application process about a year before transferring to stay on track and ahead of deadlines.

Review the guidelines below to get started.

Note: Make sure you gather the appropriate documents and information before you start your application. Documents/Information may include:

• Your unofficial transcripts
• Your Social Security Number/DACA/ITIN Number
• Your residency/citizenship status
• Previous annual income 
• A method of payment
• Personal statements or short essays (For UC/Private applications)
• Letters of Recommendations (For UC EOP program/Private applications)

Steps to applying:

• Step #1: Schedule an appointment with a counselor to verify you are meeting minimum transfer requirements.
• Step #2: Join one of our application workshops where we cover the process of applying, the applications, financial aid, transfer guarantees, and other resources.
• Step #3: Complete your application to the campuses you want to transfer to: UC's, CSU's, and/or private universities. You join an application lab so the counselors can review your application prior to applying.

Private/Out-of-state Application

common application link | Deadline vary, Check-in with a Counselor

• Steps #4: Submit Financial Aid Application: Make sure to indicate all of the campuses you will be applying. This is to ensure that once you transfer out, the university will be able to formulate a financial aid award letter for you. 

Steps after Submitting Transfer Applications:

• Student Portal Accounts: Create student portal accounts at each school you apply to.
• Transfer Application Update: Update your transfer application (Deadlines vary with each school but usually by end of January for Fall transfer). Some schools/majors may have Supplemental Applications and may ask you to submit other documents. Make sure to stay updated on deadlines and other requirements! Updates required for all UC's and most CSU's.
• Check Emails Regularly; Check your emails regularly for any additional requirements the universities may ask for. If you receive emails or communication from the schools you applied to and are unsure what to do, please contact the Transfer Center for assistance as soon as possible. We can help you clarify your next steps.
• Graduation Petition: Meet with a counselor in the beginning of your last semester to submit a petition to graduate and complete remaining courses with passing grades.
• ADT Verification: If you are earning an AA-T or AS-T, make sure to meet with a counselor to petition to graduate and verify that you will be earning your ADT by the ADT Verification deadline (March for Fall transfers; October for Spring transfers)
• Official Transcripts: Only request official transcripts to be sent to the university you are applying to once they ask you to!
• Submit Intent to Register (SIR) / Enrollment Confirmation: Once you are admitted into a school and decide to attend, you will need to submit an intent to register or enrollment confirmation to officially accept your admissions. This will usually be accompanied by an enrollment deposit of $100-200. If you need financial help with this deposit, contact the university to defer this payment until later

Tips:

• Start early & don't forget to click "Save"
• When working on UC Applications, start your Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) on a separate document (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.) Once you have finished editing, copy and paste into your UC Application and don't forget to press Save.
• Print out a copy of ALL your unofficial transcripts to make it easier to correctly input your course information and grades in the "Transcript Entry" portion of your applications.
• Be honest and input all courses you have taken and all schools you have attended! Be sure you know how to correctly input Academic Renewal, Repeated Courses, and Withdrawals on your applications.
• Reach out to the Transfer Center for support
• Meet with a counselor to clarify your transfer progress and if necessary, assist with petitions related to course repetition and academic renewal as it can impact your transferable GPA.
• Check in with a transfer counselor or attend a workshop/lab if there is a something you are confused about!
• We can help you with: Calculating your transferable GPA, Double checking your application so that it’s accurate and free of errors and Reviewing your UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) or personal statements

Download Resources:

• Transfer Resource booklet
• UC checklist
• CSU checklist
• Timeline