UC freshman decisions usually come out throughout March, with most campuses releasing decisions between March 1 and March 31, and a few possibly a bit earlier. Transfer decisions start in March and can run through May, depending on the campus.

General UC decision window

  • For first-year (freshman) applicants, the official UC system timeline for fall 2026 lists notification of admission decisions from March 1–31, with some campuses allowed to release earlier in March.
  • Most students therefore hear sometime in March, and many campuses cluster their releases in mid‑ to late March.

Campus-by-campus flavor

  • UC Berkeley has historically posted freshman decisions near the end of March, while transfers usually hear closer to the end of April.
  • UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego typically post freshman decisions in mid‑March, with transfer decisions following in April.

Transfers and key deadlines

  • For UC transfers, the systemwide timeline for fall 2026 says decisions begin going out March 1 and the notification period ends by May 1.
  • Admitted transfers must usually submit the Statement of Intent to Register by June 1, while freshmen generally have to commit by May 1.

How to check and what to watch

  • Decisions are posted in each campus’s applicant portal, so keeping an eye on your portal and email regularly in March (and into April/May for transfers) is important.
  • Final transcripts and other documents for admitted students are typically due around July 1, so planning ahead for that deadline helps avoid any enrollment issues.

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