Senior Timeline
October 1, 2026: UC/CSU Application Submission Opens:
Students may begin submitting applications to UC/CSU campuses for Fall 2027 admission.
Note: Launch through California Colleges on Classlink
October 1, 2026: FAFSA / CADAA Opens
Students planning to attend a four-year college, community college or trade schools should complete the 2027–28 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
Note: Launch through California Colleges on Classlink
November 12, 2026: Attend Cash for College
Join us for Rosemont High School’s Cash for College event on November 12 from 6:00–8:00 PM in the cafeteria. Families can receive support with completing financial aid applications and get answers to questions about paying for college.
November 17, 2026: Senior Portraits
Time: TBD
November 30, 2026: UC/CSU Application Deadline
Final day to submit Fall 2027 UC applications. Students should avoid waiting until the last day if possible. Some CSU campuses or programs may remain open later, but students should treat November 30 as the deadline.
January–February 2027: Check College Applicant Portals
Students should check email and applicant portals for missing documents, residency questions, supplemental information, transcript requests, and financial-aid requirements.
February 2027: Apply to Community College through CCCApply
Students planning to attend a California Community College should apply early enough to complete orientation, educational planning, financial aid, and registration before fall classes fill. After applying and receiving a student ID number students should activate their college account immediately and monitor it for enrollment, financial aid, residency, and registration information.
Note: Launch through California Colleges on Classlink
Spring 2027: Complete Community College Orientation/ Educational planning and Counseling
New community college students should complete orientation as early as possible. It may be required for enrollment priority. Students should meet with a counselor or complete required planning steps to determine courses needed for their major, certificate, degree, or transfer pathway.
March 2, 2027: FAFSA / CADAA California Priority Deadline
Students attending UC, CSU, private college, or community college should complete financial aid by this date for priority consideration for California aid programs.
Spring 2027: Create and approve grants on Webgrants
24 hours after completing your FAFSA/CADAA create and approve your grants through Webgrants.
March 2027: UC Admission Decisions Released
UC campuses generally release first-year admission decisions during March. Students should check each campus portal.
April 12, 2027: Los Rios Fall 2027 Enrollment Begins
Los Rios students receive individual registration appointments. Students should check eServices for their specific registration date and time. Students should register as soon as their enrollment appointment opens. Waiting until summer can significantly reduce available course options.
April 2027: UC Waitlist Opt-In Deadlines
Students offered a UC waitlist should review the deadline listed in their admission portal and opt in if they want to remain under consideration.
May 1, 2027: UC/CSU Statement of Intent to Register Deadline
Students admitted to a UC/CSU’s must submit their SIR by the campus deadline, generally May 1 for first-year students.
May 1, 2027: Jr./Sr. Ball
Tickets go on sale January 5th on 5 Star
Guest passes are due 5/19/27
Final Day to purchase tickets 4/2/27
May 3rd-May 14: AP Testing
Exact time and date dependent on test.
May 14: Last day to finish Credit Recovery (AE)
May 19: Senior Project Presentations Completed
All presentations/projects must be passed in English 12 classes before May 19
May 19: Senior Awards Night
6:30 PM in the Auditorium
May 20: Senior Goodbye Rally and Senior Sunset (Last Day of School for Seniors)
Senior Sunset from 5:30-10:00 PM (RHS Pool)
May 21: Senior Check-Out
Library 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM
May 21: Graduation Practice #1 (Mandatory) and Senior Breakfast
3:00-5:00 PM in Small Gym
May 24: Graduation Practice #2 (Mandatory)
1:00-2:30 PM in Small Gym
May 26: Graduation
6:30 PM @ Football Field
May–June 2027: Complete Housing, Orientation & Enrollment Requirements
Four-year college students may need to complete housing applications, orientation registration, placement activities, immunization records, or other campus requirements.
June 2027: Send Final High School Transcript When Required
Students should make sure their final transcript is sent to the college they will attend. Community colleges may also need transcripts for placement, prerequisites, or financial-aid purposes.
Note: For transcript request please visit this website for more information
July 2027: UC AP / IB Score Deadline
Students enrolling at a UC should send official AP and IB exam results by the required deadline through College Board.
Connecting through California Colleges can help with transfering your academic work to your college application.
Click on the pic to get directions on how to launch through California Colleges through Classlink
Give your recommender at least 2 weeks to write you a letter of Rec. The more time you give them, the better the letter you will receive.
Every Wednesday starting October 14, Counselors will supporting with college and financial aid applications during lunch time in A139.
If you are applying to 4- year college and need help completing your application(s) sign up for Counseling's College Application Workshop on October 21st during 6th period in A139. Students can get support with completing college applications, ask questions, and receive help with next steps.
Students must complete this form to participate. Only students who sign up will be called out of class for the workshop. Deadline to sign up will be October 19.