Cal State Channel Islands welcomes applications from transfer students. You are considered a transfer student if you’ve enrolled at a community college or university. CSUCI accepts both upper-division and lower-division transfer students.
Spring 2026 – Applications Still Open
We are accepting applications from all lower- and upper-division transfer students for non-impacted programs. Application deadline: October 17, 2025
Fall 2026 – Applications Now Open
We are accepting applications from all lower- and upper-division transfer students.
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Nursing majors: Deadline is December 1, 2025
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All other non-impacted majors: Priority deadline is March 2, 2026
Ready to apply?
Start your application through Cal State Apply by clicking the link below:
Begin online application via Cal State Apply
Need help or have questions?
Make an appointment with an admissions counselor, call us at 805-437-8520, or email admissions@csuci.edu—we're here to help you every step of the way!