Transfer Day Fair 2024

  • Transfer Center LogoThursday, Oct. 17, 2024
  • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Main Quad on campus

Transfer Day is a great opportunity to meet with college and university representatives from University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) campuses – plus private, out-of-state, and international universities.

Please register for the event using the link below so that you can receive updates and reminders about the event and be entered for a chance to win some cool De Anza swag.

Participating Universities for 2024 Transfer Day

University of California (UC) Campuses

California State University (CSU) Campuses

  • Cal Maritime
  • Cal Poly Humboldt 
  • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • CSU Chico
  • CSU East Bay
  • CSU Long Beach
  • CSU Monterey Bay
  • CSU Sacramento (Sac State)
  • CSU San Bernardino
  • CSU Stanislaus 
  • San Francisco State University
  • San Jose State University
  • Sonoma State University

Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) Campuses

  • Representatives from the CCC Transfer Guarantee Pathway to HBCU 

Out-of-State Universities

  • American Jewish University
  • Chaminade University of Honolulu
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Portland State University
  • Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Nursing
  • Southern New Hampshire University
  • Swarthmore College
  • The New School
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • University of Nevada, Reno
  • University of Oregon

In-state Private Universities

  • Azusa Pacific University in Southern California
  • California College of the Arts
  • California Health Sciences University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • California Institute of Integral Studies
  • Chapman University
  • Dominican University of California
  • Laguna College of Art and Design
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Menlo College
  • National University
  • Notre Dame de Namur University
  • Occidental College
  • Otis College of Art and Design
  • Palo Alto University
  • Pepperdine University
  • Saint Mary's College Of California
  • Samuel Merrit University
  • San Francisco Bay University
  • Santa Clara University
  • Stanford University
  • University of Phoenix
  • University of San Diego
  • University of San Francisco
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • University of the Pacific
  • Whittier College

International Universities

  • Temple University Japan Campus
  • Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)


Transfer Day Workshop Schedule

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am | UC Berkeley Underground Scholars (in-person and Zoom) Hosted by Rising Scholars
    • Registration and Student Services (RSS) 146 or Zoom
    • Register Here
  • 11:15 am - 11:45 am | UC Santa Cruz Underground Scholars (in-person and Zoom) Hosted by Rising Scholars
    • Registration and Student Services (RSS) 146 or Zoom
    • Register Here
  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | UC Santa Cruz STEM Admissons Workshop (in-person) | Hosted by MESA Program
    • PST Village, S55
    • No registration required
  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | University of California Admissions Panel Discussion (in-person)
  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | University of Southern California Admissions Workshop (Zoom)

How to Make the Most of Transfer Day

Research prospective transfer schools before the big day

Do your transfer homework early: After learning which colleges and universities will be participating, take time to research a prospective school's majors, programs of study, housing options, financial aid, scholarships, student life, student support services and other information you can find online.

Come prepared with your questions

Be sure to write down any questions you think of while doing your research, especially if you are unable to find the answers online. One of the benefits of Transfer Day is that university representatives are available in person to answer your questions and to provide insight and materials to help you determine if the university meets your needs and interests.

  • Download a list of sample questions you might want to ask university representatives.

Bring something to take notes!

Although many participating schools have provided complimentary supplies to students in the past, we recommend that you bring a pen or pencil and a notepad or tablet device, and a bag to carry the college brochures and materials you'll pick up.

The Big Event 

Transfer Day is a college fair that De Anza organizes every year in the fall. This event provides prospective transfer students the opportunity to meet, visit with and collect materials from admissions and outreach representatives from select four-year colleges and universities.

For many of the participating institutions, Transfer Day represents the only time during the academic year that they will be available in person on the De Anza College campus to provide information about their transfer programs.

Participating institutions include

  • California State University (CSU) campuses
  • University of California (UC) campuses
  • Private and independent California colleges and universities
  • Out-of-state colleges and universities

This event always draws a big turnout and students sometimes have to wait in line to speak with representatives from well-known schools. We recommend that you come early and have your questions prepared in advance. 

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