Next Steps After Applying to Transfer

At the time you applied, you listed in-progress and planned classes. You will go back into the transfer application websites and update the grades for your in-progress classes. If changes have occurred for your planned spring classes, you can update this as well.

• UC Application: Transfer Academic Update
• Cal State Apply

Some universities and majors require a supplemental application after you submit your transfer application. For example, CSULB requires a supplemental application for all transfer applicants, and competitive majors such as nursing may have additional program applications.

Instructions and deadlines will be posted in your applicant portal and/or sent to you via email. Be sure to check regularly, as missing a supplemental application deadline may affect your admission to the campus or major.

Many universities will request additional documents after you apply. Common requests include:

• Official college transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Send separately from each college you took classes at. Don’t forget dual enrollment or online classes taken outside of SCC. SCC uses a platform called Parchment for official transcript requests.
• AP, IB, or CLEP exam scores sent via College Board
• Verification forms
• Financial aid documents
  

Deadlines vary by campus, so check your portal carefully.

If you are earning an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) or other degree from SCC, you must submit a Graduation Petition. This allows SCC to:

• Verify that you are on track for the degree listed on your CSU application
• Receive your degree and/or GE certification

Complete next year’s financial aid application by the March 2nd priority deadline. List all colleges that you applied to. Students should submit either:

Fall admission decisions are typically released:

• UC: March to April
• CSU: February to April
• Private universities: Varies by school
  

Be sure to check your email and applicant portals frequently. Once admitted, you will need to accept your offer of admission by the campus deadline (May 1 for CSUs, and June 1 for UCs). When you accept your offer, you will also pay an enrollment deposit.

After completing your final semester, universities will require official final transcripts showing:

• All completed coursework
• Degree posted (if applicable)

After accepting admission, universities will guide you through additional steps such as:

• Transfer orientation
• Advising and course registration
• Placement or assessment requirements
• Housing applications
  

Completing these steps early helps ensure you can register for the classes you need.