Spring 2027 CSU Transfer Application Timeline

Please review all university communication carefully - CSU campuses may request additional information. Deadlines and application requirements can vary by major and applicant type (e.g. international students, returning students, and military veterans).

Upcoming changes: for future spring semesters, the application period will be July 1 - 31 (starting in 2027 for spring 2028 admission).

• • June 12, 2026: Apply for your Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) if applicable
    • Apply for graduation by June 12 if you are completing any AA/AS or AA-T/AS-T degrees in summer 2026.*
      • Drop-in at the Transfer Center or email transfercenter@mtsac.edu for assistance in July and August if you were unable to apply.
    • The Completion Center Team can assist you with any questions.
    • Submit the degree application (#45 on the Mt. SAC portal student self service menu).

    
    *Important: if you are applying to CSU for spring 2027 and completing an AA-T or AS-T in summer 2026 and you have any other college transcripts and/or AP, IB, or CLEP exams, submit those to Mt. SAC’s Office of Admissions & Records by July 28 to help ensure accurate CSU e-verification of your degree. (This is only necessary if you have not already submitted the transcript(s) or test scores.)

  • July 1 – August 31, 2026*: Submit CSU Application

    Cal State Apply

    • View open CSUs and majors starting July 1 at Cal State Apply. Some CSU campuses and majors do not accept applications for spring admission. 
    • Attend a CSU application workshop and use step-by-step videos to get started.
    • Fill out your application and visit us during drop-in hours at the Transfer Center or on Zoom to ask any questions before you submit.

    
    Resources:

    • Application Guide
    • Applicant Help Center
    • Step-by-Step Videos

    
    * This is the priority application filing period. Some campuses and majors may accept applications after the deadline. Deadlines may also vary for international students and veterans. 

  • August - September 2026: Include CSUs on your financial aid application

    If you have not already done so, submit your 2026-27
    FAFSA or California Dream Act Application

    • 2024 income/tax information will be needed.
    • List all universities that you are applying to so that they can provide a financial aid estimate after your admission offer. You do not need to wait until you have been accepted.
  • August 2026 – January 2027: Check email and CSU portals frequently
    • Look out for emails about important deadlines and next steps.
    • Create a portal on the university websites when instructed. CSUs may request transcripts or additional information on your to do list.
  • September 2026: Complete supplemental applications

    Some campuses, such as CSULB and SJSU, require an additional application (deadlines vary). You will receive info about this by email.

  • September – October 2026: Receive CSU admission offers
    • Some campuses may send decisions earlier or later.
    • Check your email and CSU portals for admission decisions and application status.
  • Deadlines vary: Accept admission
    • Accept admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit (if required) to secure your spot at the CSU you choose to attend.
    • Follow next steps and meet all deadlines for transcripts, financial aid documents, orientation registration, and housing applications.
  • Submit official transcripts (deadlines vary)
    • When requested by each CSU, order official transcripts on the Mt. SAC portal student self service menu (#19).
    • CSUs may request initial transcripts before or after the admission decision with deadlines throughout September - November.
    • You will also submit your final official transcript(s) after summer/fall 2026 and AP/IB/CLEP scores, if applicable.
    • Request GE certification, if applicable
    • If you have attended other colleges, you need to request transcripts directly from those schools even if they were submitted to Mt. SAC.