| Early Admission (freshmen, only) |
| November | Application deadline, admission and Powell Scholars Program |
| February | Priority filing date, financial aid (FAFSA) |
| March | Powell Scholarship winners announced |
| March | Financial aid awards mailed |
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| Regular Admission |
| January | Priority application date, freshman admission |
| February | Priority filing date, financial aid (FAFSA) |
| March | Financial aid awards mailed |
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| Transfer Admission (if applying for financial aid) |
| February | Priority application date, transfer admission and financial aid (FAFSA) |
| March | Financial aid awards mailed |
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| Cal Grant Awards |
| March | Filing deadline, FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification |
| Spring | Cal Grant winners notified by the California Student Aid Commission |
