Winter/Spring Step-by-Step Transfer Process - Crafton Hills College

Transferring to the four-year university can stressful, but not for long! Below is a list of steps, organized by month. Since this is for Winter or Spring admission, please note that not all the Cal States or UCs are open.

Stay up to date, sign up for the non-graded Transfer Canvas for access to transfer information, get announcements of important deadlines, and join in events. 

From the following options below, select a month or topic to be taken to the appropriate section!

May

For UC ONLY: Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) is guaranteed admission to six out of the nine UC campuses.  Click on the link below or check with the Counselor to see if you are eligible for this Transfer Admission Guarantee opportunity. Not all UCs are open for Winter(qtr)/Spring(sem) transfer TAG. If your UC is open for TAG, follow the instructions below.

  1. Make an appointment with a Counselor to check your eligibility for TAG.
  2. Apply for TAG (through the TAP application)
    • Watch our YouTube video on how to fill out the TAG AND/OR
    • Sign up for a Workshop:
  3. Submit your official UC application from July 1 - 31st (go to the month of July)

UC TAG DEADLINE
May 1 - May 31st

 

June

Stay on track with these two tasks.

  1. Do you have any D/F grades?  If so, use the month of June to meet with your CHC counselor to see what you can do about these grades and how they may affect your transfer.
  2. Do you have questions about your transfer to the university?  Meet virtually with a university representative. It's easy.  Don't know what questions to ask! Click HERE for a list of great questions.

 

July

 UC APP DEADLINE

July 1st - July 31st

For UC interested students only. 

  1. Apply: UC Applications open July 1 and close  July 31. Please check the UC website to see what campuses are open for Spring transfer.

           AND/OR

  2. Make sure to update your FAFSA or DREAM application that you submitted by March 2 in order to add the potential universities that you applied to. 

August

CAL STATE APP DEADLINE

Aug 1st - Aug 31st

For Cal States Interested students only:

  1. Apply: The Cal State (CSU) applications for Spring transfer open August 1 to August 31. Please check the Cal State website to see which campuses are open for Spring transfer.

           AND/OR

  2. Make sure to update your  FAFSA or DREAM application that you submitted to add the universities that you are applying to for transfer.              

September

Congratulations on submitting your application(s)!

What's next?  It's time to sign up for I've Applied, What's Next? workshop so we can help you with the tasks below.

  1. Check the email you used in the application to confirm the university (ies) received your application. The university will send you emails with next steps and your Student ID at their campus.
  2. Activate the university portal.
  3. Review your portal for next steps.
  4. Submit your Graduation Application by September 30. 

Do you not see an email? Check your spam and contact the University Transfer Center and we will help you figure out what to do next! 

How do I order partial transcripts?

Your portal will tell you if the university is requesting “partial” transcripts. The term “partial” means that you are still attending the community college and have not completed your courses, yet. If the CSU requests “partial” transcripts, you must order them officially through the CHC Admissions and Records website by selecting “Transcripts.” 

Do you have AP scores?

  • If you put AP scores in the application, the university will be asking for these. You must send the scores directly from College Board to the university. If you do not do this, it could hinder your admission into the university. AP scores must also be on file with admissions and records at Crafton to apply toward your graduation requirements.

Did you attend multiple colleges?

  • If you attended any college besides Crafton Hills, you must submit those transcripts to the university as well. Crafton cannot send transcripts from another college to the university.  Transcripts from other colleges must also be on file with admissions and records to apply these credits toward your graduation requirements at Crafton. 

October

Have you been admitted or denied?

  1. Sign up for I've Been Admitted or I've Been Denied, What Now?  workshop so we can help with: 
    • You must accept a UC and CSU  by paying for the deposit. This can be called a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR), Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD), etc. Terms and deposits vary depending on the campus.
    • Sign up for Orientation
    • Send "Final Transcripts" with GE Certification from Crafton.
  2. Apply for FAFSA or the DREAM application October 1 for the following year. Submit this application by March 2 so you can be eligible for California Grants in addition to federal grants. These grants help to pay for your tuition at four-year universities and you do not have to pay them back.

November

What's next?

  1. If you havent' done so already, sign up for I've Been Admitted or I've Been Denied, What Now? workshop.
  2. Sign up for the Show Me the $$$ workshop so we can help you understand your financial aid award letter and provide you with other financial resources. 

Were you denied admission from the campus you applied to?

  • Most denial emails provide instructions and a link to put in an appeal.
  • If you decide to submit an appeal, most universities give you less than 15 business days to do so. Appeals usually consist of completing an online form and uploading documents. It is a quick process, but please reach out to the University Transfer Center as soon as you receive the notification so we can help you.

 Can I re-apply if I'm denied?

  • Absolutely! Both the Cal States and UCs have their applications open until November 30.
  • You can attend a workshop for additional help, check out our YouTube channel.
  • Meet with a Counselor in the University Transfer Center or General Counseling if there were changes to your spring or if you need to take classes in the summer. Do not wait until the end! 
  • Meet with a university representative from one of our local schools to see what classes will be accepted and to answer any questions you may have about the campus.

Has the university asked for Final Transcripts?

December

You completed your last semester at Crafton! Way to go! You are almost at the 4-year university. Please keep up to date with your emails from the university and if you have any questions or would like any other guidance, do not hesitate to reach out to the University Transfer Center as well as your future 4-year. CONGRATULATIONS!