August  1 – November 30

Application submission period for all UC (University of California) campuses

October 1 – November 30

Application submission period for all CSU (California State University) campuses

November 30 – 12:00 Midnight

Application Deadline for all UC and CSU campuses

December

NEW FAFSA Opens (APPLY Early) 

March 2

FAFSA California Deadline for all UC and CSU campuses.  Please note: other schools may have earlier deadlines. Apply early to increase your chances (click here).

January 2 – January 31

Application Deadline for most non-UC/CSU colleges. KNOW YOUR SCHOOL!

April 1 – April 31

Most colleges will send acceptance or rejection letters this month.

1. CSU

2. UC

3. Common App

4. Community Colleges*

5. Free no cost applications. 

*If you are planning on attending a CC, AVID expects that you experience the application process for a 4 year university. If you are accepted you may decline.