Senior Year College Application Hub

Applying to college can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do everything at once! Use this page to stay organized, keep track of important deadlines, and find resources to help you through the process.

Start here: Work through the checklist month by month and check your school email and college portals regularly.

Important 2026–27 Deadlines

UCs

October 1–November 30, 2026

CSUs

Application submission begins October 1, 2026

Priority filing period ends November 30, 2026

Private Colleges

Deadlines vary — check each college!

FAFSA/CADAA

Form Opens: October 1, 2026 

Deadline: March 2, 2027 

May 1

Many colleges use May 1 as an enrollment deadline, but students must check their individual college.