When Do UCLA Transfer Decisions Come Out?
UCLA Transfer Decisions Come Out in late April. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) opens its application process on August 1, with the official filing period running from October 1 to December 1. During this time, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications and begin preparing financial aid documents.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Dream Act Application, and the GPA Verification Form (for California residents applying for Cal Grants) are expected to be available starting December 1. In January, the application update period begins for transfer students to report final fall grades and any in-progress or planned coursework, with a priority deadline of January 31.
By March 2, all applicants must submit their financial aid forms, including FAFSA, Dream Act, and Cal Grant GPA verification.
Admitted transfer students must submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by June 1. Final official transcripts must be sent by July 1, and official AP/IB examination scores must be submitted by July 15 to complete the enrollment process.
UCLA Admission Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | August 1 |
| Application filing period | October 1 – December 1 |
| FAFSA and Dream Act applications available; GPA Verification Form filing opens for California residents | December 1 |
| Application update period opens for transfer applicants (Priority deadline: January 31) | January |
| Deadline to submit FAFSA, Dream Act, and Cal Grant GPA Verification forms | March 2 |
| Transfer admission decisions released | Late April |
| Deadline for transfer students to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) | June 1 |
| Deadline to submit final official transcripts | July 1 |
| Deadline to submit official AP/IB exam results | July 15 |
UCLA Transfer Requirements
- Strong academic preparation and performance are essential for competitiveness in the admission process.
- The average GPA of admitted transfer students is above 3.5.
- Applicants must have completed most or all major preparatory courses.
- The highest priority is given to:
>Students from California community colleges
>Students from other UC campuses
- UCLA accepts transfer students for the fall quarter only.
Minimum Transfer Eligibility Requirements:
Junior-level standing:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter transferable units completed by the end of the spring term prior to transfer.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher in all transferable coursework.
- Completion of the 7-course pattern by the spring before transfer:
>Two transferable courses in English composition or critical thinking and writing.
>One transferable math course with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite.
>Four transferable college courses in at least two of the following areas:
- Arts and Humanities
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Physical and Biological Sciences
- Progress toward major preparation requirements should be evident by spring prior to transfer.
- If a major has no specific prerequisites, applicants should show academic interest by completing related coursework.
