Final Year Checklist - Transfer Center

Getting Ready to Transfer?

Use these suggested “to do’s” for preparing your Final Year Checklist. Attend a Getting Ready to Transfer Workshop or visit the Transfer Center for assistance!

• Fall Term Transfers
• Winter/Spring Term Transfer

Fall Term Transfer

Download Final Year Checklist - Fall Term Transfer (PDF).

August/September

• Meet with your counselor to finalize transfer admissions eligibility
• Confirm university application periods
• Draft admission essays
• Apply for available TAG/TAA
• Attend relevant transfer workshops

October

• Priority application filing period for Fall term opens for CSUs. Submit admission applications.
• Draft admission essays
• Attend Transfer Day
• Apply for available TAG/TAA
• Attend relevant transfer workshops
• Visit Preview Days & take campus tours. Search for local university Preview Days through the Transfer Events Calendar.

November

• Priority application filing period for Fall term opens for UCs. Submit admission applications.
• Attend relevant transfer workshops.
• Visit Preview Days & take campus tours. Search for local university Preview Days through the Transfer Events Calendar.

December

• Submit admission applications as appropriate
• Research housing and any other resources or services you need
• Research scholarship opportunities for next academic year
• Develop a timeline reflecting important deadlines from present to entering the university

January

• Update UC Application
• Apply for available TAG/TAA
• Submit documents as requested
• Research/Apply for scholarships, housing, etc.

February/March

• Submit documents as requested
• Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA - priority deadline is March 2nd)
• Apply for Ohlone graduation using WebAdvisor or complete the Graduation Application Form (PDF) with Admissions and Records (AA, AS, certificates)
• Research/Apply for scholarships, housing, etc.
• Attend relevant transfer workshops
• Meet with university representative for transition planning

April/May

• Research/Apply for scholarships, housing, etc.
• Visit Open Houses & take campus tours. Search for local university Open Houses through the Transfer Events Calendar.
• Attend admitted student receptions/events
• Review Financial Aid Award Offer
• Attend relevant transfer workshops
• Take Placement exams (for CSUs)

June/July

• Submit Student Intent to Register (SIR)
• Request General Education Certification (PDF) through Ohlone's Admissions and Records
• Request official transcripts from each college attended (high school if necessary)
• Sign up for transfer student orientation (bring unofficial transcripts)
• Register for classes (usually done at orientation)
• Submit immunization records, residency forms, etc., as requested by university

Winter/Spring Term Transfers

Download Final Year Checklist - Winter/Spring Term Transfer (PDF).

January

• Meet with your counselor to finalize transfer admissions eligibility
• Confirm university application periods
• Apply for available TAG/TAA
• Develop a timeline reflecting important deadlines from present to entering the university
• Draft admission essays

February/March

• Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA - priority deadline is March 2nd)
• Meet with university representative for tranfer assistance
• Visit Open Houses & take campus tours. Search for local university Open Houses through the Transfer Events Calendar.
• Attend relevant transfer workshops
• Apply for Ohlone graduation using WebAdvisor or complete the Graduation Application Form (PDF) with Admissions and Records (AA, AS, certificates)

April/May

• Visit Open Houses & take campus tours. Search for local university Open Houses through the Transfer Events Calendar.
• Attend relevant transfer workshops
• Meet with university representative for transfer assistance
• Apply for available TAG/TAA

June

• Priority application filing period for Fall term opens for CSUs. Submit admission applications.
• Research scholarship opportunities, housing options, and any other resources or services you need for next academic year
• Draft admission essays

July

• Priority application filing period for Winter/Spring term opens for UCs. Submit admission applications.
• Apply for available TAG/TAA
• Submit documents as requested
• Research/Apply for scholarships, housing, etc.
• Review Financial Aid Award Offer

August

• Priority application filing period for Fall term opens for CSUs. Submit admission applications.
• Update UC Application
• Research/Apply for scholarships, housing, etc.
• Submit documents as requested.
• Take Placement exams (for CSUs)

September/October

• Submit admission applications as appropriate
• Research/Apply for scholarships, housing, etc.
• Visit Preview Days & take campus tours. Search for local university Preview Days through the Transfer Events Calendar.
• Attend Transfer Day
• Attend relevant transfer workshops
• Apply for Ohlone graduation using WebAdvisor or complete the Graduation Application Form (PDF) with Admissions and Records (AA, AS, certificates)

November/December/January

• Submit Student Intent to Register (SIR)
• Request General Education Certification (PDF) through Ohlone's Admissions and Records
• Request official transcripts from each college attended (high school if necessary)
• Sign up for transfer student orientation (bring unofficial transcripts)
• Register for classes (usually done at orientation)
• Submit immunization records, residency forms, etc., as requested by university

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