Application Deadlines

Explore Your Cal State Options

Application Dates and Deadlines for CSU on Application Website.

With 23 campuses and thousands of degree choices, the California State University (CSU) system offers outstanding opportunities for transfer students. Foothill College supports your transfer goals with 27 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) that guarantee admission to a CSU campus in a similar major. 

Start planning early to explore which CSU campuses and programs best fit your goals — and take advantage of Foothill’s transfer resources to help you complete your application successfully.

Explore Your UC Options

Application Dates and Information on the the UC Admission Website.

The University of California (UC) system offers nine campuses that welcome transfer students from California community colleges. Foothill College provides the tools, guidance, and support you need to prepare a strong UC application and plan your next academic step.

Application Preparation

1. Create a UC TAP account. Start by creating a UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) account and entering your past, current, and planned coursework.
2. TAG consideration. If you plan to apply for a UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), submit your TAG through your UC TAP account during the September 1–30 application period. For details and eligibility, visit the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee page.
3. UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs). Begin drafting your PIQs in the summer. Review the UC PIQ instructions for transfer students. You can get help from a Foothill counselor and the Writing and Language Center.

Start early, stay organized, and use Foothill’s Transfer Center support to ensure your UC application is strong, complete, and on time.

Students planning to transfer to private or out-of-state universities should visit each institution’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date transfer information. Application deadlines, admission requirements, and transfer criteria vary by school.

You can also explore and apply to nearly 900 colleges and universities through the Common App, which streamlines the application process for many private and independent institutions.

For additional research, visit:

• California Private Colleges and Universities.

• Out-of-State Colleges and Universities.