A TAG is a written agreement between the student, the community college and a specific university within the University of California (UC) system, which states that if the student meets the requirements, the student is admitted to the university. The TAG helps the student to understand
The courses he or she must complete before transferring
The minimum GPA he or she must earn
The number of units required to transfer
The specific requirements for high-demand majors
A TAG is a free, quick and easy way to determine if the student is eligible for admission to a specific university within the UC system. The TAG secures a seat at a selected university, provided that the student meets the conditions specified in the agreement.
WHEN TO START A TAG
It depends on the school that the student wants to attend. A TAG is generally written ONE YEAR BEFORE the student plans to transfer. Most universities require that a minimum of 30 units are completed prior to submitting a TAG application.
HOW TO BEGIN A TAG
Starting July 1: The new TAG Matrix will post for the next academic year.
First, complete a Transfer Admission Planner (TAP), then apply for Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) through the TAP account online.
Review your TAP with a counselor or Transfer Center staff to make sure all requirements are met prior to TAG submission.
Submit yourTAG application between Sept 1 30 (Fall admissions) and May 1-30 (Winter/Spring admissions)</p
Complete the UC Application for admission starting the month of August through November.
Submit UC Application between Nov 1 30 for Fall admission.
Students can submit one (1) TAG from a choice of six (6) participating UCs (Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, or Santa Cruz). If transfer plans change, students are not obligated to attend the TAG schools. However, TAG agreements are university specific and may not be altered or substituted for another university. So, if a student decides to go to a different university than was specified in the TAG agreement, the agreement may not be applied to another university.
If the student completes a TAG, he or she will be given first consideration for admission to the selected university. The student must complete agreed-upon general educationcourses, and courses in the students major, with a specified minimum GPA by the datespecified in the TAG agreement.
For further information, please click Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
In just over a century, the University of California has built a reputation for excellence. Offering a broad liberal arts education, preparation for graduate study, and training for professions, the UC has a multitude of programs to suite your needs. UC campuses are primarily research and theoretical institutions providing transfer students with the skills to pursue graduate level degrees. At most campuses, undergraduate majors are offered by academic units called colleges, such as the College of Letters and Science, College of Engineering, and College of biological Sciences. At San Diego, there are six colleges with distinct philosophies and requirements. Santa Cruz has eight colleges which form smaller communities with unique intellectual interests and social traditions.
