Steps to Apply for Transfer
- Connect with a counselor to review all requirements. Students are encouraged to do this once a semester and at least their last year of completing requirements
- Join a transfer talk
- Join the Mesa Transfer Canvas Shell
- Attention: Some students can benefit from academic renewal to improve their transfer GPA before applying- please review the Academic Renewal for Transfer Workshop ( Youtube Video), PowerPoint and meet with a counselor to submit forms
- Set up student portals for all campuses
- Review and follow all transfer deadlines
- Read all emails from transfer schools
- Complete Academic Updates, and/or Supplemental applications in January-each school is different read all emails carefully
- Complete intent to enroll in spring as determined by college (all dates vary)
- Attend orientation and registration events for university/college
CSU Deadlines
- Fall CSU Application period: October 1 – November 30th
- Spring CSU Application period: August 1 – 30th
- Submitting Transcripts (verify with your transfer campus before sending transcripts. Avoid sending too early or passed the deadline. Follow university specific deadlines)
UC Deadlines
- UC TAG is September 1-30 for Fall admission.
- Winter and Spring TAGS depend on campus.
- General Application August 1-November 30. Students can submit applications between October 1 and November 30
- View All UC Dates and Deadlines
- Submitting Transcripts (verify with your transfer campus before sending transcripts. Avoid sending too early or passed the deadline. Follow university specific deadlines)
Private & Out-of-State
Private and out-of-state university application deadlines vary. Please visit your intended university choices transfer admission pages for more information. If you would like guidance from a counselor, please connect with us.
ADT/AS/AA Degee Deadlines
- Apply to graduate for the ADT
- ADT Verification (E-Verify and Final Verification: check with your CSU for deadlines)
Transfer Application Resources
CSU Resources
- CSU Apply (One application for all 23 campuses)
- CSU Application Resources
- CSU Application Prep Tool
- CSU Application Tutorial Video
UC Resources
- UC Transfer Application Guide
- UC Application Resources
- Personal Insight Question (PIQ) Instructions
- UC Transfer Application Update (TAU) Video Guide
Required once applications are submitted for Fall applicants complete the TAU in January. - UC Transfer Application
One application for all 9 campuses. - UC Transfer Admission Planner( TAP)
Get customized updates on programs and transfer events from the campus you are interested it. - UC TAG Information
Transfer Tools
- Transfer Canvas Shell
- 2023 - 2024 IGETC Sheet
- 2023 - 2024 CSU GE Sheet
- GE Sheets Tutorial ( Youtube Video)
- GPA Calculation Sheet - Excel Fillable
- GPA Calculator Tutorial
- Get your AP Scores (College Board)
- Final Year Transfer Checklist
- Common Application Resources
- Assist.org
- Glossary of Transfer Terms - Need some help with all the transfer verbiage? Review this glossary of terms. View Transfer Glossary
Have you been admitted?
Follow the next steps on your transfer journey.
- Transfer Next Step PowerPoint
- Let us know where you got accepted! - Note you will need to use your student email to access the form.
- Stay tuned to register for for the Transfer Recognition Luncheon
Have you been denied?
Students have options when they are denied from universities and the transfer team is here to support you. Students are encouraged to learn more about the appeal process outlined below and to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
