College of the Sequoias | CSU/UC Fall 2027 Transfer Information

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CSU Fall 2027 Admissions Information

The CSU application for Fall 2027 transfer is open for students to begin working on their application starting August 1, 2026. Students can submit their application beginning October 1, 2026.

The priority application deadline is November 30, 2026. However, some CSU campuses may extend their deadlines. Students should check each campus website for the most current and specific application deadline.

The CSU application fee is $70 per application. If you need help covering the cost, limited application vouchers are available. Students must submit a voucher request/application to be considered. *Submitting a request does not guarantee that a voucher will be awarded. Vouchers are limited and will be distributed to eligible students

To start the Cal State Application, students must create a Cal State account and select the correct term at: www.calstate.edu/apply.

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Next steps after submitting your CSU Application

1) If you are getting an ADT degree, please make an appointment with a Counselor and file for your degree by the graduation deadline. Filing your graduation application with a Counselor will trigger the ADT verification. The Transfer Center will start verifying students' ADT electronically.

2) Only submit official COS transcripts to campus(es) requesting them. If the campus you applied to is requesting official transcripts and you need help ordering them, please click on the accordion below for instructions. You can also access the Transcript Request page here: Requesting COS Official Transcript

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UC Fall 2027 Admissions Information

The UC application for Fall 2027 transfer is open for students to begin working on their application starting August 1, 2026. Students can submit their application beginning October 1, 2026.

The UC application fee is $80 per application, $95 for international applicants. If you need help covering the cost, limited application vouchers are available. Students must submit a voucher request/application. *Submitting a request does not guarantee that a voucher will be awarded. Vouchers are limited and will be distributed to eligible students.

UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program allows eligible California community college students to receive a guaranteed admission decision from one participating UC campus, provided they meet the campus-specific TAG requirements.

UC campuses that participate in TAG:

UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz

TAG requirements vary by campus and major, so students should review the requirements carefully and meet with a counselor before submitting their TAG application.

*Not all majors participate in TAG.

Submit UC TAG application between September 1 - 30

To submit a UC TAG, create a UC TAP account.

Important: TAG is separate from the UC admission application. Students who submit a TAG application must still submit the regular UC application during the October 1–November 30 application period.

UC Admission Application

Create an account to start the UC Admission Application

*Deadline to submit UC Admission Application is November 30.

Next steps after submitting your UC Application

Submitting your UC Application is not the final step. Fall applicants must complete the Transfer Academic Updates after applying.

UC Transfer Workshops

Transfer workshops are available to help students navigate the UC transfer application.

Need help with your UC application?

Transfer & Career Center

Sequoia Building, Room 9

Visalia Campus

559-737-6110

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Ways to get transfer application services

If you need assistance with your application, final application reviews, and/or your Transfer Admission next steps to-do, please contact us. We have the following options available for students: