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Visit our events page for information regarding UCSB's transfer preparation programs for graduating high school seniors and continuing community college students.

Transfer Making it Happen

UCSB’s Transfer Making It Happen (TMIH) is a transfer preparation programÌýthat strives to ensure entering first-year community college students make a smooth transition into the University of California (UC). TMIH is open to all graduating high school seniors entering a California community college (CCC).

Transfer Preparation Academy

The UCSB Transfer Preparation Academy is a free summer program designed for California community college (CCC) students who plan to apply for transfer admission to the University of California for Fall 2026 admission or beyond. Participants will discover academic and co-curricular opportunities available at UCSB, while obtaining individualized UC admissions support. Students will attend workshops that strengthen their leadership skills, experience lectures and workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions with the UCSB community and other transfer students.

Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) Deadline for Transfer Students

California State University (CSU)

Applicants who have been offered admission should notify the campus of their acceptance and if required, make a deposit by the specified campus deadline.

The enrollment deposit is applied as payment against the tuition fee payable at the time of registration for students who matriculate. An enrollment deposit may be forfeited for a student who does not enroll.

Students eligible for need-based financial aid and/or fee waivers may or may not be required to pay the deposit.

Deadlines and deposit fees are subject to change without prior notice. Students should check with the specific CSU campus where they are admitted for up-to-date information.​

University of California (UC)

Transfer students admitted for fall must submit their SIR by June 1.ÌýYou may accept admission to one campus only. You may not transfer your SIR from one campus to another after you have declared your intent to register. A $250 nonrefundable deposit is required with the SIR.Ìý

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Chemistry Laboratory Course Update

Spring 2025Ìýwill be the final term in which chemistry labs will be offered as individual courses.ÌýStartingÌýFall 2025, chemistry lecture and lab will be combined into a single CRNÌýand all students will be required to take both the lecture and lab together.ÌýChemistry Curriculum Update Notice

New PolicyÌýforÌýDropping Students Due toÌýNonpayment

StartingÌýDecember 17, 2024, if you do not pay your enrollment fees, you may beÌýdropped from your classes. Here’s what you need to know to stay enrolled:

Unpaid Fees: If you have unpaid fees from previous semesters, you must pay them before you can registerÌýforÌýSpring 2025 (fees must be paid in full). A hold will be placed on your account until your balance is cleared.

Payment Grace Period: If you enroll in Spring 2025 courses after December 17, you’ll haveÌýup to 7 daysÌýto pay your enrollment fees. This period shortens as the class start date gets closer (1-day payment required once classes begin).

Exemptions: Some students will not beÌýdroppedÌýforÌýnonpayment, including those with active payment plans, dual enrollment students, financial aid recipients, and verified military-connected students using GI Bill® benefits.

Important Actions to Avoid BeingÌýDropped:

• Pay your fees in full upon registration.
• Set up a payment plan through theÌýÌýportal.
• Ensure allÌýfinancial aidÌýand exemptions are in place and active.

Additional Information:

• To check your balance or set up a payment plan, log into yourÌýÌýstudent portal or visit theÌýStudent Business Office.
• The Spring 25 payment plan option will be available starting October 28, 2024.
• ForÌýmore details on payment options, visit theÌýÌýpage.