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Transfer Important Deadlines

Spring Term Admission:

  • August 1 - September 30: Apply to CSUSM at Cal State Apply 
  • October 1 - March 2: File your FAFSA 
  • October 15: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)
  • December 1: Deadline to submit your Intent to Enroll and non-refundable $150 deposit
  • January 15: Deadline to submit final official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance) with summer grades. NOTE: This is not a postmarked deadline. Documents must be received on, or before, this deadline.

Fall Term Admission:

  • October 1 - March 15: Apply to CSUSM at Cal State Apply (Please note: Nursing program closed on November 30. Biological Sciences (all options) and Second Bachelor programs closed on December 15). 
  • October 1 - March 2: File your FAFSA 
  • Document deadlines vary depending on your application date; please review your Student Center in MyCSUSM for your specific deadline 
      • February 15: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)- Students who applied by December 31
      • March 15: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)- Students who applied in January
      • April 30: Initial document deadline - submit all official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance)- Students who applied after February
  • May 15: Deadline to submit your Intent to Enroll and non-refundable $150 deposit
  • July 15: Deadline to submit final official documents (transcripts, test scores, letters of non-attendance) with spring grades.  NOTE: This is not a postmarked deadline. Documents must be received on, or before, this deadline.