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Cal State Apply Transfer Student Application Guide
Introduction
The following guide provides general instructions for creating an account in Cal State
Apply and steps to completing the transfer application.
Before you begin, have the following items on hand:
Unofficial transcripts You’ll be asked to enter all courses you’ve completed, those
currently in progress, and any you plan to take
Your Social Security number, if you have one
Your Citizenship Status
Credit card or PayPal account Application fees are due at time of submission and are
paid by credit card or PayPal
Annual income Your parents if you are a dependent, your income if you are
independent
CCCID and Campus ID Required for ADT applicants from a California community
college. These numbers should be printed on your transcript. To request your CCCID,
you can call the California Community College’s Help Desk at 1-877-247-4836 or email
.
Your parent’s employment background and two recommendations Applies only if
you are applying to EOP.
The calstate.edu/apply website provides general information about campuses,
programs and minimum admission requirements. For detailed information, please
contact the campus.
Former CSU Mentor users will need to create an account in Cal State Apply.
Application Dates and Deadlines
There are three application terms per academic year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Priority
application dates for each term are the same every year.
Important Considerations Before Applying:
• Not all campuses offer summer admission.
• Not all campuses accept applications for all programs each term
• Deadlines vary campus to campus.
• Review the Applications Dates & Deadlines
information on the calstate.edu/apply website prior to
beginning your application.
• Programs may have supplemental application materials and/or requirements. Be sure to check
the campus website(s) for more details on program specific requirements for admission.
Direct questions about program availability and deadlines to the campus admission
office.