Transfer Admission Guarantee

Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, students receive early review of their academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

The TAG matrix provides a list of participating campuses, eligibility criteria, and campus-specific notes.

To pursue a TAG:

1. Fill out a TAG form and review it with your community college couselor and/or UC campus TAG advisor before submitting it to your chosen campus.
2. When your TAG is approved, fulfill all remaining coursework and GPA requirements in your TAG agreement.
3. Apply for admission to UC during the appropriate filing period (see www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply).

For specific questions about TAG at a particular UC campus, contact the UC campus:

UC Davis | Undergraduate Admissions
UC Irvine | Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools
UC Merced | Transfer Admission Guarantee
UC Riverside | Future Students - Transfer Admission Guarantee
UC San Diego | Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools
UC Santa Barbara | Prospective Transfer
UC Santa Cruz | Transfer Admission and Selection