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Application Deadlines

	UC	CSU	USC
Fall Semester/Quarter	November 1-30 Students may start filling out the online application in October, but you may only submit the application during the month of November.	October 1 - November 30 Students may start filling out the online application, and submit the application starting October 1st through November 30. Most campuses may extend this deadline, but you should try and submit your application during the filing period.	Part 1 - Application Deadline October 15 February 1 Transfer Application Deadline for Scholarship and Regular Consideration Except for Cinema-Television - Supplemental materials must be filed by December 10. University application must be filed by January 10. Students should apply to the university as early as possible to receive priority consideration for academic scholarship and University housing.
Winter Quarter	July 1 - 31 (except Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego)	June 1 - 30	N/A
Spring Semester/Quarter	October 1 -31 (only Riverside)	August 1 - 31	NO
Official Transcripts	Send only if requested or after you have been offered admission	Yes, when you apply	Yes, send with application
Application Fee	$60 for each campus $70 for International non-immigrant applicants	$55 for each campus	Part 1 - $10, Part II $40 (Completing Part I cuts your total application fee from $65 to $50) $65
Application fee waiver	UC will waive the application fee for up to four campuses. You can fill out the online fee waiver as part of your application. EOP'S students can pick up a fee waiver form the EOP'S office.	CSU will waive the application fee for up to six campuses. You can fill out the online fee waiver as part of your application. EOP'S students can pick up a fee waiver form the EOP'S office.	Obtain a fee waiver letter from the Transfer Center counselors. Student must currently be on financial aid. Only for paper application. Online applications must pay fee's with a credit card.
Essay or Personal Statement	Yes, 2 page limit	No	Yes, 1 page limit
Resume	No	No	Yes, one page accomplishments and activities, work experience
Letters of Recommendation	No	No	No
Financial Aid	Filing period begins January 2 through March 2	Filing period begins January 2 through March 2	Submit FAFSA and CSS/PROFILE by January 20 and all tax returns by March 2 (this date may change each year please check the application)