Applying at a University

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines are very important for California's public universities.

University of California (UC)

• Application Priority Filing Period:

When to start your TAP (transfer admissions planner):	As soon as possible/on-going
When to apply for TAG (Transfer admissions guarantee):	September 1st - 30th, offered only for fall semester
When to begin your UC application:	Website opens August 1st
When to submit your UC application (fall):	You must submit between November 1st - 30th
When to submit your UC application (spring):	You must submit application from July 1st - 31st

Apply to UC at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

California State University (CSU)

• Application Priority Filing Period:

  To begin studies during the following:	You MUST apply by:
  Fall Semester/Quarter	October 1st- November 30th
  Winter Quarter	IF open, June 1st - June 30th*
  Spring Semester/Quarter	IF open August 1st - August 30th*

  *Notice prior to applying, please check Cal State Apply  to see if campus and major are open.

• Apply to CSU at https://www2.calstate.edu/Apply/transfer

UC Application

• Fall 2023 Application is Open  August 1 (Submit: October 1 - November 30)
• Campuses Now Open for Applications
• Online UC Application
• Personal Insight Questions (PIQ's)
• What to expect when filling out the UC application

CSU Application

• Fall 2023 Application is Open October 1 - November 30 (may vary per school) 
• CSU Helpful Videos on the application process
  • CSU Application: Creating Your Account
  • CSU Application: Selecting your Campus and Major
  • CSU Application: Quadrant 1-Personal Information
  • CSU Application: Quadrant 2: College Courses/Academic Transcript Pt 1
  • CSU Application: Quadrant 2: College Courses/Academic Transcript Pt 2
  • CSU Application: Quadrant 3: Supporting Information
  • CSU Application: Quadrant 4: Program Materials

To attend an Application Workshop or to get UC or CSU Application assistance please bring:

1. Unofficial Transcripts from Merced College, and transcripts from any other college attended as well as any evaluation done by Merced College

2. Bring any work completed by your counselor prior to the application workshop (e.g., ed plans, GPA calculations, etc.).