The Transfer Center assists CCSF students who plan to apply for transfer admissions to universities to obtain their bachelor's degree(s). New students who want to transfer to CCSF from another college/university should visit the Steps to Become a CCSF student website to initiate the process.
Fall 2026 Transfer Counseling
We will be prioritizing students applying for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 transfer admissions. The Transfer Center will be assisting students with their transfer admissions applications during Fall 2026. Start your applications early! See below for instructions, deadlines, and handouts.
Drop-in and Appointment Information can be found below under "Connect with a Transfer Center Counselor".
New CCSF students should be meeting with Academic Counseling. All counselors are knowledgeable on transfer requirements and can help new students with their education plan.
Fall 2027 CSU & UC Transfer Applications Handouts
- Application Items Checklist
- CSU & UC application websites, deadlines, items you'll need for your applications.
- Application Timeline
- Important deadlines and next steps for your Fall 2027 transfer admissions process.
- CSU Transfer Application Instructions and Guide
- UC Application Instructions
- UC PIQs (Personal Insight Questions)
- PIQs and Admissions Essays Assistance & Workshops
- UC TAG Instructions
- CSU & UC FAQs
- Answers to frequently asked questions like how to report academic renewal, repeated coursework, non-credit courses, and more.
CSU Spring 2027 Admissions
- Application opens July 1 - August 31, 2026
- Some CSU campuses may have a later deadline. Check the CSU Dates & Deadline for all CSU Spring 2027 deadlines. There are still CSUs open for Spring 2027 admissions!
- Application instructions handout
- Transfer Application guide
CSU Fall 2027 Admissions
- Application period: August 1 - November 30, 2026
- Application Timeline
- Important deadlines and next steps for your Fall 2027 transfer admissions process.
- Application instructions: Transfer Application Guide
- International Application Guide
- Cal State Application Resources
- CSU & UC FAQs
- Answers to frequently asked questions like how to report academic renewal, repeated coursework, non-credit courses, and more.
Fall 2027 UC TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee)
TAG deadline was September 30, 2026
UC Fall 2027 Transfer Admissions
Application opens: August 1st
Submissions: October 1 - November 30, 2026
IGETC & Cal-GETC Certification
IGETC and Cal-GETC certification for students admitted for Fall 2026 transfer admissions. This will begin June 8th - July 31, 2026.
Step 1: SIR (accept your admissions) to the university by their deadline
Step 2: Email ([email protected]) in June requesting an IGETC or Cal-GETC certification
Step 3: UC admits only: Obtain your foreign language proof (e.g. unofficial high school transcript)
Step 4: Submit all official college transcripts and test scores (AP/IB) to CCSF's Admissions and Records Office. We cannot issue an IGETC or Cal-GETC certification if there are missing transcripts or test scores.
CCSF Official Transcript
CCSF official transcript can be ordered via MyRAM portal. IGETC/Cal-GETC certification is not an official transcript.
Stanford University Update
Transfer applicants are now required to have SAT or ACT test scores as part of the required application components. Students applying for Fall 2026 admissions, must take the SAT or ACT test.
View Stanford Transfer Applicants information
California College of the Arts (CCA) Update
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, CCA announced they will be closing at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. Read the official announcement. CCSF students who were interested in transferring to CCA can meet with a counselor to discuss other transfer options.
More events available for CCSF students!
Check out the Calendar and Latest News link in the News & Deadlines tab for events for community college students.
Universities like UC Berkeley, SF State, HBCUs, and others have free virtual events for students. We have a list and continually add more as we receive invitations for our CCSF students. Keep checking the Latest News link for events throughout the semester.
About the Transfer Center
The Transfer Center is the hub of transfer information and events for City College of San Francisco. We offer support and resources to help students prepare and successfully transfer to a four-year degree program. We train all CCSF counselors on transfer requirements so they can best assist students with their transfer goals.